Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire 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 6S Sapphire vs. Suunto Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire 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 42 mm 49 mm
Height 42 mm 49 mm
Depth 13.8 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 44 g 83 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 6S Sapphire Suunto Race
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation 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 Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance 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, incoming calls 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
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto Race
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.43"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto Race
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto Race
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto Race
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Powder grey | Black | Heathered black -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto Race
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto Race
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 26 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 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 fēnix 6S Sapphire Suunto Race
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - 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
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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