In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition 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.
GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Suunto Race |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering, indoor climbing, mountain biking | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | - | 49 mm |
Height | - | 49 mm |
Depth | - | 13.3 mm |
Weight | - | 83 g |
Body Details | Case only: 44 g With band: 60 g |
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Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | All black |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Suunto Race |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor | Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, voice announcements, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, 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, incoming calls | SMS, social apps, calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Suunto Race |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Suunto Race |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 466 x 466 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.43" |
Screen Protection | Power Glass | Sapphire glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Suunto Race |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Suunto Race |
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Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Case Back | Metal | - |
Case Details | Amethyst steel | Light gold | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Suunto Race |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | 125-175 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Shale grey | Light sand | - |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Suunto Race |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Suunto Race |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 59 day(s) | 26 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 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 6S Pro Solar Edition | Suunto Race |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | 55 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |