Our verdict
A large but capable AMOLED training watch with offline maps and strong endurance at a competitive official price.
What we like
- 1.43-inch AMOLED display
- Offline maps and multi-band GNSS
- 50-hour performance claim
- Sapphire and 100 m rating
- 115+ sports and HRV recovery
What to consider
- Large 49 mm case
- 83 g weight
- Tour mode disables heart rate
- Older than Race 2
- No hands-on testing
Desk review: This Suunto Race review is based on official product information, not hands-on testing. The exact variant is All Black stainless steel. Price was checked on 23 August 2026.
Suunto listed it at A$749. Check the current official listing.
Design and display
The 49 × 49 × 13.3 mm, 83 g watch uses sapphire crystal, stainless steel, a digital crown and 1.43-inch AMOLED display. It is tested to military guidelines and rated to 100 m.
Maps and training
Race provides offline maps, L1+L5 multi-band GNSS, heatmaps, route planning, HRV recovery, Training Zone, Suunto Coach and more than 115 sport modes. We have not independently tested accuracy.
Battery
Suunto claims 50 hours in best-accuracy multi-band mode, 200 hours in Tour mode and 16 days daily use with heart rate. Tour mode reduces accuracy and disables heart rate.
Useful RunHQ links: 10K taper, mobility reset and running coverage.
Pros and cons
Pros
- AMOLED
- Offline maps
- Strong endurance
- Sapphire and 100 m
- Deep training tools
Cons
- Large
- 83 g
- Tour compromises
- Superseded by Race 2
- No hands-on testing
Scores
- GPS 9.0
- HR/training 8.1
- Comfort 7.9
- Value 8.5
- Overall 8.5/10
Consensus and Amazon rating omitted.
Suunto Race review: verdict
Suunto Race remains a strong mapped AMOLED option at A$749, though its weight and newer successor should be considered.
FAQs
Price?
A$749.
Maps?
Yes.
Hands-on?
No.
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For a wider shortlist and another model to consider, see our best running watches in Australia guide and Suunto Vertical Review. Compare the features you need with your training, phone compatibility and budget.
