Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR 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 vívoactive HR vs. Suunto Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto Race
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 30.2 mm 49 mm
Height 57 mm 49 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 48.2 g 83 g
Body Material - Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - All black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto Race
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance 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, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard 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, SMS, Email, social apps SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto Race
Type Colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.43"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto Race
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto Race
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto Race
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black -
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto Race
Technology Lithium Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 day(s) 26 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto Race
Included Accessories Charging cradle Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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