Garmin Venu Sq vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu Sq 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 Sq vs. Suunto Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu Sq 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 37 mm 49 mm
Height 40.6 mm 49 mm
Depth 11.5 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 37.6 g 83 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - All black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu Sq Suunto Race
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration 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, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information 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, incoming calls SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert - 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 Venu Sq Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Venu Sq Suunto Race
Type LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 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 Sq Suunto Race
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Venu Sq Suunto Race
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel Metallic orchid aluminium Stainless steel
Case Details Orchid | Shadow grey | White Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin Venu Sq 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 Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Orchid | Shadow grey | White -
BATTERY Garmin Venu Sq Suunto Race
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 day(s) 26 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 14 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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu Sq Suunto Race
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ 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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