Fitbit Surge vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Surge 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 Surge vs. Suunto Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Suunto Race
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Wrist Watch style
Width 34 mm 49 mm
Height - 49 mm
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 83 g
Body Material - Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine All black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Suunto Race
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed 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
Features Music remote handling 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, SMS SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Surge Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Suunto Race
Type LCD - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.43"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Suunto Race
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Fitbit Surge Suunto Race
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details - Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Fitbit Surge Suunto Race
Band Type - Strap
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Suunto Race
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours 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
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Suunto Race
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle Charging cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Compliant Standards Directive 1999/5/EC, FCC Part 15, R&TTE, Nordic Ecolabel, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
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