Garmin fēnix 6 vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 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 fēnix 6 vs. Suunto Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Suunto Race
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 49 mm
Height - 49 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 83 g
Body Details Case only: 57 g -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - All black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Suunto Race
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level 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, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, music playback control, dual grid coordinates format 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, SMS, Email, social apps SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Suunto Race
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.43"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Suunto Race
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Suunto Race
Case Size 47 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Suunto Race
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Suunto Race
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Suunto Race
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 48 day(s) 26 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
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 fēnix 6 Suunto Race
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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