Garmin Approach S12 vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Approach S12 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

Garmin Approach S12 vs. Suunto Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Race
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.7 mm 49 mm
Height 43.7 mm 49 mm
Depth 11.5 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 34.1 g 83 g
Body Material - Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - All black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Race
Sensors Accelerometer Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance 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 Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses 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 - SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Race
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.43"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Race
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Race
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Race
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey -
STORAGE Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Race
Storage Capacity 125 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Race
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 70 day(s) 26 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 26 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 12 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Race
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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