Which SUUNTO Is Right for You?
It can be difficult to work out which sports watch is the best for you, after all we all have our own needs and preferences. From tracking your runs, rides, steps, and playing music, to creating personalised workouts, using maps, tracking the weather and a whole lot more, they can be used in a myriad of ways, but what features do you need to make the most of your training?
With Suunto having just updated and improved their popular Race watch, it’s a great time to look at what it offers, and which one of their range is for you.
Firstly, it might be best to say what all the watches have in common. They tell the time, track your heart rate and use GPS to track your location. They can all link to third party apps like Strava and they all have the same tough casing. They also all feature many pre-installed sports modes, including triathlons and beyond, but we will focus more on there usefulness for running here.
| Suunto Run | Suunto Race 2 | Suunto Vertical | |
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Price |
£199 |
£429 |
£369 |
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Dimensions |
46 x 46 11.5mm |
49 x 49 x 12.5 |
49 x 49 13.6mm |
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Weight |
36g |
76g |
86g |
|
Glass Material |
Gorilla glass |
Sapphire crystal |
Sapphire Crystal |
|
Strap Material |
Nylon textile |
Silicone |
Silicone |
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Water Resistance |
50m |
100m |
100m |
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Display Size |
1.32” |
1.5” |
1.4” |
|
Display Resolution |
466 x 466 |
466 x 466 |
280x280 |
|
Control music with your watch |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Offline music with watch |
4GB |
None |
None |
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Outdoor offline map storage |
None |
32GB |
32GB |
| Battery | |||
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Daily Use: Smartwatch mode |
12 days |
18 days |
30 days |
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Training: All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi Band |
20h |
55h |
65h |
|
Training: Power saving GNSS modes |
40h |
200h |
500h |
Frequently Asked questions:
I have just started running, what should I choose?
The Suunto Run would be a perfect choice, everything you need at a reasonable price and in a lightweight, slimline package. It measures your steps, tracks your runs, and controls your music, as well as letting you store your tunes so you can go phone free. It also has over 30 pre-installed sport modes, letting you track the most popular activities out there.
I have been running a while and I am stepping up my training, what watch should I choose?
The brand-new Run 2 is the smart choice here, you get 32gb of offline map storage, from trails to your city make sure you never get lost. A larger battery than the Run lets you take it out more often without worrying about the charge, and a larger screen lets you track your pace on the move easily. Over 95 activities are tracked to help you keep in control of every type of training you can think of.
I want the longest battery life and all the tech, what should I choose?
The Vertical is a only a little bit more expensive than the Run 2, and with a heavier build, smaller screen and lower screen resolution, you might start wondering why, but that battery, depending on the mode lasts around twice as long as the Race 2, making it ideal for longer adventures and trips away. Like the other two watches it features altimeters and weather forecasts, and like the Race 2 it is water resistant to 100m and features 32gb of offline maps, making it fantastic for exploring from the sea to the mountain peaks
I have a slim wrist and want a smaller lighter watch
In the Suunto range an S in the name indicates it is a smaller model, perfect for slim wrists, and lighter runs.
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