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The Verdict
Suunto's flagship gets bigger, brighter, and more accurate in 2025. The improved optical heart rate sensor addresses past accuracy complaints. Best for outdoor athletes who want premium build quality and exceptional battery life alongside HRV tracking.
Pros
- Massive 1.5-inch AMOLED at 2000 nits
- Improved optical heart rate accuracy
- 55 hours GPS in dual-frequency mode
- Premium titanium option
Cons
- HRV features still less developed
- Premium pricing
- Smaller community than Garmin
- Limited third-party app support
Improved Accuracy
The Race 2 features an upgraded optical heart rate sensor with a new in-house algorithm. This addresses early-activity spikes and improves stability during technical terrain—common complaints with the original.
Bigger, Brighter Display
The AMOLED display grows to 1.5 inches with 466x466 resolution and 2000 nits brightness. It's one of the best displays in any sports watch, readable in direct sunlight and stunning in low light.
HRV and Recovery
Suunto tracks HRV during sleep to calculate recovery scores and training readiness. The updated software (Q4 2025) improves HRV visualization and trend analysis. HRV data feeds into training load recommendations.
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