Suunto Race S: specs, who it fits and compatible phones
Suunto Race S is a sport watch released in 2024 that works with iPhone and Android. It lists Dual-band GNSS + maps, 5ATM and Gorilla Glass.
Specifications
| Release year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Case size | 45 mm |
| Display | AMOLED |
| Battery as listed | Up to 13 days · up to 30 hours of best GPS (120 hours in saver mode) |
| Water rating | 5ATM |
| Glass | Gorilla Glass |
| Case material | Glass-fiber reinforced polyamide + stainless steel bezel |
| GPS type | Dual-band GNSS + maps |
| Offline maps | Yes |
| Operating system | Suunto OS |
| Works with | iPhone and Android |
| Connection | None |
| Plan needed | None |
| Health sensors | SpO2, HRV |
Who it fits
- Works with iPhone and Android.
- Lists dual-band GPS and offline maps, which suits running and hiking.
- Lists an exact water rating of 5ATM or higher.
How it compares
Closest models from Suunto
| Model | Release year | Case size | Battery as listed | Water rating | GPS type | Works with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suunto Vertical | 2023 | 49 mm | Up to 60 days (solar) | 10ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| Suunto Vertical 2 | 2025 | 49 mm | Up to 20 days · 65 GPS hours dual-band | 10ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| Suunto Race 2 | 2025 | 46 / 49 mm | 16 days · up to 55 GPS hours (approx.) | 10ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
Closest models from other brands
| Model | Release year | Case size | Battery as listed | Water rating | GPS type | Works with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COROS PACE Pro | 2024 | 46 mm | Up to 20 days · 38 GPS hours | 5ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| Polar Vantage M3 | 2024 | 44 mm | Up to 7 days · 30 workout hours | - | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| Amazfit T-Rex 3 | 2024 | 48.5 mm | Up to 27 days in regular mode · up to 40 days in saver mode | 10ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
Compared with Suunto Vertical, Suunto Race S lists a lower ATM rating (5 against 10), a smaller case (45 mm against 49 mm) and a newer release year (2024 against 2023).
Compared with Suunto Vertical 2, Suunto Race S lists a lower ATM rating (5 against 10), a smaller case (45 mm against 49 mm) and an older release year (2024 against 2025).
Compared with Suunto Race 2, Suunto Race S lists a lower ATM rating (5 against 10), an older release year (2024 against 2025) and Glass-fiber reinforced polyamide + stainless steel bezel case material, where Suunto Race 2 lists Stainless steel / titanium.
Compared with COROS PACE Pro, Suunto Race S lists Glass-fiber reinforced polyamide + stainless steel bezel case material, where COROS PACE Pro lists Fiber-reinforced polymer.
Compared with Polar Vantage M3, Suunto Race S lists Glass-fiber reinforced polyamide + stainless steel bezel case material, where Polar Vantage M3 lists Reinforced polymer + stainless-steel bezel and Gorilla Glass glass, where Polar Vantage M3 lists Gorilla Glass 3.
Compared with Amazfit T-Rex 3, Suunto Race S lists a lower ATM rating (5 against 10), a smaller case (45 mm against 48.5 mm) and Glass-fiber reinforced polyamide + stainless steel bezel case material, where Amazfit T-Rex 3 lists Stainless bezel, polymer frame.
Only values listed exactly are compared.
Position in the catalog
Its case size of 45 mm is larger than 13% of 30 sport watches with a single exact size. Its exact water rating of 5ATM is above 0% of 47 sport watches with a single exact ATM rating. It was released in 2024. Among 52 sport watches with an exact release year, 31% were released in 2024 or earlier and 92% were released in 2024 or later.
Phone compatibility and plan
No plan is listed as needed.
Sensors and features are listed as the maker names them and are not medical measurements.
Related guides and lists
- Battery life explained
- Phone compatibility
- Water resistance ratings
- Sensors explained
- Suunto smartwatches
- All models
Last verified September 26, 2026
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