Suunto Race vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto Race and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). 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

Suunto Race vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto Race Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 17 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 49 mm -
Height 49 mm -
Depth 13.3 mm -
Weight 83 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31.9 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours All black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto Race Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data 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 Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Modes 95+ sport modes -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications SMS, social apps, calls Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Suunto Race Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Suunto Race Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.43" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto Race Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Suunto Race Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Suunto Race Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-175 mm 150-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE Suunto Race Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Suunto Race Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Suunto Race Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 26 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 26 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 12 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 5 days
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto Race Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.29 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2978
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