Garmin Approach S42 vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Approach S42 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 S42 vs. Suunto Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S42 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 43.4 mm 49 mm
Height 43.4 mm 49 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 43 g 83 g
Body Material - Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - All black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S42 Suunto Race
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken 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 Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 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 Calendar, incoming calls, applications SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S42 Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S42 Suunto Race
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.43"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S42 Suunto Race
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Approach S42 Suunto Race
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Metal Stainless steel
Case Details Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin Approach S42 Suunto Race
Band Type Band 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 Black | White | Light sand -
STORAGE Garmin Approach S42 Suunto Race
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Approach S42 Suunto Race
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 10 day(s) 26 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
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 S42 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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