We read Suunto's US listing and partner product data for the Race S on 9 October 2026. The US page did not display its specification table to us, so size, weight and per-mode battery figures below come from Suunto's other regional listings and retailers that reproduce them. We have not worn this watch.
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Research-based score out of 10. The overall score is the average of the four parts below.
- AMOLED screen at this price
- Free offline maps
- Dual-band GPS
- 60 g on a 45 mm case
- 120-hour figure is a low-accuracy mode with heart rate off
- US product page showed no spec table when we read it
- Titanium versions cost $100 more
- Smartwatch features are basic
The short answer
Consider it if
- You run, ride or hike and want maps on your wrist without a subscription.
- You have a smaller wrist and found 47 to 49 mm sports watches too big.
- You care more about training features than phone-style apps.
Skip it if
- You want contactless payments, music streaming apps or a voice assistant.
- You need multi-day GPS tracking at full accuracy without charging.
- You want a watch for diving. This one is rated to 50 m for surface swimming.
Which battery number applies to you?
Suunto's short description says "up to 120 hours battery life". That is true of one mode. Here is the full picture as Suunto's regional listings and retailers give it.
| Mode | Battery life | What you give up |
|---|---|---|
| Performance (dual-band GPS) | Up to 30 h | Nothing. Best accuracy. |
| Endurance (single-band GPS) | Up to 40 h | Some accuracy among tall buildings and trees |
| Tour | Up to 120 h | Lower GPS accuracy, wrist heart rate off |
| Daily use, heart rate on | Up to 9 days | No GPS activity |
Thirty hours of best-accuracy tracking covers a marathon about seven times over, or most 100-mile races. It is a good figure. It is also a quarter of the headline. Run an hour a day with GPS and the always-on screen and you should expect to charge roughly once a week.
Size, screen and build
The case is 45 mm across and 11.4 mm thick, and the steel version weighs 60 g. The larger Suunto Race is 49 mm. The screen is a 1.32-inch AMOLED at 466 by 466 pixels, which is sharp and bright but uses more power than the dimmer memory-in-pixel screens on some rivals. That trade is why the battery modes above matter.
Water resistance is 50 m (5 ATM). That rating covers swimming and showering. It does not cover scuba diving or high-speed water sports.
Price and an odd catalog
The steel Race S is $349 in most colours. Titanium versions are $449, and a special edition is $469. The titanium saves about 7 g according to retailer listings. Pay for it only if you want the look.
Suunto's partner product feed lists dozens of long-discontinued watches at $9,999.99 each. Those are placeholder prices for items no longer sold. We mention it because automated "deal" sites built on such feeds can end up showing nonsense. Always check the price on Suunto's own page.
Key facts
As published by Suunto or the sources named above, checked on 9 Oct 2026. Prices and terms change, so confirm them before you buy.
| Case | 45 x 45 x 11.4 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 60 g (steel); about 53 g (titanium) |
| Display | 1.32 in AMOLED, 466 x 466 |
| Water resistance | 50 m (5 ATM) |
| GPS | Dual-band, multi-system |
| Battery, best GPS | Up to 30 h |
| Battery, tour mode | Up to 120 h |
| Battery, daily use | Up to 9 days with heart rate on |
| Maps | Free offline maps |
| Sport modes | More than 115 |
| Price | $349 steel, $449 titanium |
FAQ
How long does the Suunto Race S battery last?
Up to 30 hours with dual-band GPS, 40 hours with single-band, and 120 hours in tour mode with heart rate off and reduced accuracy.
Does it have offline maps?
Yes. Suunto offers free offline maps that you download to the watch.
Can you swim with it?
Yes. It is rated to 50 m, which covers pool and open-water swimming but not diving.
Did you test it?
No. This review is based on Suunto's listings and retailer specification data.
Verdict
The Race S offers an AMOLED screen, dual-band GPS and free maps for $349, in a size that fits more wrists. Plan around 30 hours of serious GPS use, not 120, and it looks like one of the better-value sports watches on Suunto's own shelf.
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