Fitbit Ionic vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic and Suunto Race. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Ionic vs. Suunto Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Suunto Race
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 38.6 mm 49 mm
Height 12.4 mm 49 mm
Lenght 256.5 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 50 g 83 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey All black
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Ionic Suunto Race
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, training load, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 95+ sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack Battery indicator, Dual Time display, VO2 max, adjustable brightness, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, HRV index, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC Bluetooth
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Suunto Race
Type LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.43"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Suunto Race
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Fitbit Ionic Suunto Race
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Fitbit Ionic Suunto Race
Band Type Sport band Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey -
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Suunto Race
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 day(s) 26 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Watch mode - up to 26 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 12 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Suunto Race
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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