Garmin Venu 2 Plus vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2 Plus 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 Venu 2 Plus vs. Suunto Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu 2 Plus Suunto Race
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 43.6 mm 49 mm
Height 43.6 mm 49 mm
Depth 12.6 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 51 g 83 g
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 Venu 2 Plus Suunto Race
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time 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 Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection 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 Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Voice Controlled Indirect -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu 2 Plus Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Venu 2 Plus Suunto Race
Type AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 416 x 416 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.43"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu 2 Plus Suunto Race
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Venu 2 Plus Suunto Race
Case Size 43 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Slate stainless steeel Stainless steel
Case Back Stainless steel -
Case Details Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin Venu 2 Plus Suunto Race
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory -
BATTERY Garmin Venu 2 Plus Suunto Race
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 10 day(s) 26 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 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 Venu 2 Plus Suunto Race
Included Accessories Silicon wristband, charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
SAR Value 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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