Review Feb 9, 2026

Our verdict on Suunto Race 2

The Suunto Race 2 fixes its biggest weakness with a dramatically improved heart rate sensor, pairs it with a stunning 2,000-nit AMOLED display and class-leading 55-hour GPS battery, …

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Overview

The Suunto Race 2 is a $499 GPS multisport watch featuring a 1.5-inch 2,000-nit AMOLED display, dramatically improved optical heart rate sensor, 55-hour dual-frequency GPS battery life, sapphire glass, and 32GB offline maps.

Key Features

  • 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED display at 2,000 nits
  • Dual-band GPS (L1+L5) across 5 satellite systems
  • 55 hours dual-frequency GPS battery life
  • Redesigned optical heart rate sensor
  • 32GB offline maps with turn-by-turn navigation
  • Sapphire crystal on all models
  • 100m water resistance
  • 115+ sport modes

Description

The Suunto Race 2 arrives as a significant upgrade over the original Race, addressing the most-criticized weakness – heart rate accuracy – while enhancing the display, processor speed, and battery life. At $499 for stainless steel and $599 for titanium, it undercuts premium Garmin alternatives while delivering sapphire glass, offline maps, and class-leading GPS battery life.

Specifications

Battery

Smartwatch Mode Up to 18 days
Dual-Frequency GPS Up to 55 hours
GPS + AOD Up to 50 hours
Power Saving GPS Up to 200 hours

Connectivity

GPS Dual-band L1+L5 (GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS)
Bluetooth Yes
Wi-Fi Yes

Display

Display Size 1.5 inches
Display Type LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels
Brightness 2000 nits
Glass Sapphire Crystal

Physical

Case Size 49 mm
Thickness 12.5 mm
Weight (Steel) 76 g
Weight (Titanium) 65 g
Water Resistance 100 m
Strap Width 22 mm
Case Material Glass fiber-reinforced polyamide with stainless steel or titanium bezel

Sensors

Heart Rate Upgraded optical HR sensor
SpO2 Yes
Barometric Altimeter Yes
Compass Yes
Thermometer Yes

Software

Sport Modes 115+
Storage 32 GB
Offline Maps Yes
Music Control Phone-based only
NFC Payments No