Suunto · Multisport watch
Suunto Race 2
A beautiful, long-legged adventure watch—great if you buy Suunto’s philosophy, not if you chase top GPS leaderboards.
Our scores
| Overall | 8.5 / 10 |
|---|---|
| GPS accuracy | 8.2 |
| Battery | 9.2 |
| Training features | 8.4 |
| Build | 9 |
| Value | 7.8 |
Premium Suunto with free offline maps and long dual-band GPS claims. Build/design praised; the5krunner GPS score trailed FR970 and OHR needed warm-up fixes.
Meta-review
Consensus strengths
- Excellent materials and design
- Long dual-band GPS battery claims
- Free offline topo maps
Consensus weaknesses
- GPS accuracy lagged class leaders in the5krunner’s 10-mile test
- Optical HR warm-up under-read in early tests
- Limited smartwatch payments/streaming
Who it's for
Trail and multisport athletes who want Suunto maps and looks without a Garmin UI.
Verdict
A beautiful, long-legged adventure watch—great if you buy Suunto’s philosophy, not if you chase top GPS leaderboards.
Key specs
| Display | AMOLED |
|---|---|
| GPS | dual-band |
| GPS battery (claimed) | 55 hours |
| Smartwatch battery (claimed) | — |
| Weight | — |
| Water rating | 100 m |
| Maps | Yes |
| Music | No |
| MSRP | From $499 |
What outside reviewers say: Optical HR fixed and battery is industry-leading; GPS slightly regressed from Race 1.
Outside reviews we verified
- DC Rainmaker — Suunto Race 2 In-Depth Review: New Features Worth The Upgrade?
- the5krunner — Suunto Race 2 Review: Tested GPS, HR + Multisport Results 2026
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Frequently asked
What is our Suunto Race 2 score?
Suunto Race 2 scores 8.5/10 overall on our watch scale (gps accuracy 8.2, battery 9.2, training features 8.4, build 9, value 7.8). Premium Suunto with free offline maps and long dual-band GPS claims. Build/design praised; the5krunner GPS score trailed FR970 and OHR needed warm-up fixes.
How much does Suunto Race 2 cost?
List price starts around $499 USD. Confirm on the maker or retailer page.
Who is Suunto Race 2 for?
Trail and multisport athletes who want Suunto maps and looks without a Garmin UI.
What are alternatives to Suunto Race 2?
Close alternatives on this site include Polar Vantage V3, Suunto Race S, Suunto Vertical 2, COROS Apex 2 Pro, COROS Apex 4.