The screen is sharp, the build quality suitably solid, and the price very tempting.
A solid start, but room for improvement.
In fact, the Apple Watch just keeps improving as a fitness partner with every watchOS update.
However, its far from perfect.
In my opinion, the titanium model elevates the overall build quality, thanks to its contrasting Charcoal finish.
The bezel on the stainless steel model is all black, which instantly makes it feel a bit cheaper.
Both models can be purchased directly from the Suunto website.
But it’s a winning, practical design, and the Suunto Race isn’t reinventing the wheel.
Its not one for skinny wrists and sits rather proudly even on thicker arms.
However, that’s expected of training tools rather than smartwatches.
Its a great do-it-all choice that works for most activities.
During testing, it held up well, shrugging off scratches and dings with ease.
The whole thing is ergonomic and easy to use during training sessions too.
Garmin also offers guided workouts, complete with animated exercise guides on some models.
Right now, Suunto isnt quite there.
Features score: 3.5/5
Suunto Race: Performance
Initial set-up of the watch is breezy.
Thankfully, they look great once installed and theyre super easy to scroll around.
This uses heart rate variability (HRV) and sleep quality as factors on your overall readiness to train.
Theres a definite lag when flicking between menu screens and dithering when raising the watch to wake.
it’s possible for you to turn this off, but then battery life is impacted.
Performance score: 3/5
Suunto Race: Scorecard
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