Polar Unite vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar Unite 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

Polar Unite vs. Suunto Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Unite 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 43.4 mm 49 mm
Height 43.4 mm 49 mm
Depth 10.4 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 32 g 83 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - All black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Unite Suunto Race
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken 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 Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide 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, Email SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Polar Unite Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar Unite Suunto Race
Type IPS - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.43"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar Unite Suunto Race
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Polar Unite Suunto Race
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details - Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Polar Unite Suunto Race
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size S/L -
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Snap & slip Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Blue | Pink | White -
BATTERY Polar Unite Suunto Race
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 174 mAh -
Battery Life - 26 day(s)
Battery Life Details Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 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 Polar Unite Suunto Race
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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