Garmin vívomove Luxe vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Luxe 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 vívomove Luxe vs. Suunto Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove Luxe 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 42 mm 49 mm
Height 42 mm 49 mm
Depth 11.9 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 44.5 g 83 g
Body Material Stainless steel Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - All black
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove Luxe Suunto Race
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, 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, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, 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
Watch Movement Quartz -
Modes - 95+ sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery 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 Incoming calls SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove Luxe Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove Luxe Suunto Race
Type AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.43"
Dimensions (WxH) 24.1 mm x 18.7 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove Luxe Suunto Race
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove Luxe Suunto Race
Case Size 42 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details Silver stainless steel Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin vívomove Luxe Suunto Race
Band Type Milanese band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel mesh Silicone
Band Colour Silver -
BATTERY Garmin vívomove Luxe Suunto Race
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 26 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 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 vívomove Luxe Suunto Race
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
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