Suunto Race Titanium – A Premium Performance Watch
The Suunto Race Titanium is a bold step forward for Suunto, combining premium materials, crisp AMOLED visuals, and solid sports-tracking features – all at a price that seriously undercuts its main rivals. While it's not without flaws, this is arguably the most refined smartwatch Suunto has released to date.
Available now from Outdoor GPS Shop, this watch offers unbeatable value and is backed by our fast, next working day delivery.
✔ Pros
- Titanium build with premium styling
- Bright, sharp AMOLED screen
- Accurate GPS and multi-band support
- Competitive pricing vs. Garmin and Polar
✘ Cons
- Clunky user interface
- Heart rate tracking could be better
Design & Build – Big, Bold and Built to Last
The Suunto Race Titanium makes a strong first impression. Its 49mm case is unapologetically large and houses a stunning 1.43" AMOLED display with a sharp 466x466 resolution. This isn’t a watch for slender wrists, but for those who like their gear rugged and ready for action, it hits the mark.
The titanium bezel (exclusive to this model) has etched vents that add both texture and flair, while the ventilated silicone strap is comfortable, secure, and perfect for sweaty workouts. The digital crown and two-button setup on the right-hand side make navigation quick and easy – think of it as a rugged take on the Apple Watch Ultra’s layout.
Robustness is built-in too, with sapphire crystal glass and a glass fibre-reinforced case keeping things protected on the trail. This is a watch made for the outdoors – and it’s built to take a beating, just like the rest of the adventure-ready tech we stock at Outdoor GPS Shop.
Features & Functionality – The Essentials Done Well
While the Suunto OS still slightly trails behind Garmin’s more polished interface, the essentials are all here – and they mostly work well. The GPS accuracy is excellent, with multi-system compatibility and solid route tracking. You’ll also find:
- Heart Rate Variability (HRV) tracking
- Sleep and recovery insights
- Step and calorie tracking
- Altimeter, compass, barometer, gyroscope
Music controls and smartphone notifications are included, and Android users benefit from the ability to send quick replies – something Apple users miss out on. One notable absence: no NFC, so no wrist-based payments like Garmin Pay.
If you’re looking for reliable essentials with rugged durability, the Suunto Race Titanium available at Outdoor GPS Shop is well worth considering.
Performance – Capable, But Some Friction Points Remain
Getting started with the Suunto Race Titanium is pleasantly simple. Just download the Suunto app, enter your basic details, and you’re good to go. But if you’re hoping to use the mapping and navigation features, things slow down fast.
To get maps on the watch, you first have to download them onto your phone and then transfer them to the device. It’s a painfully slow process, especially compared to something like the Garmin Epix Pro. That said, once they’re on the watch, offline maps look great and are smooth to scroll through — a major plus for trail runners, cyclists, and walkers alike.
There’s no shortage of sport modes either. With 95+ activity profiles, the Suunto Race is set up to cover everything from open water swimming to strength training. Each mode automatically tweaks the AMOLED screen to highlight key stats, and you can customise data fields to your preference.
The watch clearly prioritises running, cycling, and swimming, offering wrist-based running power and support for Bluetooth power meters and HRM chest straps. But there’s a catch: you can only pair one of each sensor type. That might frustrate serious indoor cyclists or triathletes wanting more flexibility with multiple sensors.
Integration with third-party platforms is strong, with Strava, Adidas Running, and TrainingPeaks support baked in. You can also build structured workouts directly in the Suunto app. However, Garmin still leads when it comes to guided training plans, offering personalised programs complete with recovery advice and milestone tracking.
Suunto’s answer to this is Suunto Coach, a feature that analyses Chronic Training Load and training stress balance based on heart rate variability (HRV) and sleep quality. It’s useful over time, but like most fitness watches, you’ll need to wear it daily to get the most accurate insights.
Heart rate accuracy, however, remains a weak spot. In testing, the wrist-based sensor often lagged behind a chest strap and struggled during strength training sessions. Compared to an Apple Watch Ultra 2 connected to a chest strap, the Suunto frequently missed beats or responded too slowly to sudden changes in intensity.
The operating system, too, can be sluggish. Menu transitions are laggy, the raise-to-wake function is slow, and rapid inputs occasionally leave the watch confused. You can disable raise-to-wake to save battery, but it does affect the overall experience.
Battery life, though, is where the Suunto Race Titanium really shines. You’ll get:
- Up to 26 days in basic time mode
- Around 12 days with daily tracking and notifications
- At least 40 hours in full GPS mode
In real-world testing – with regular training, 24/7 wear, and occasional GPS navigation – we comfortably got a full week of use per charge. That’s a big win for endurance athletes and adventurers who don’t want to be tied to a charging cable.
For those who want reliable performance and outstanding battery life at a budget-friendly price, Outdoor GPS Shop is proud to stock the Suunto Race Titanium.
Verdict – A Great Value Watch for Outdoor Athletes
The Suunto Race Titanium is the best Suunto watch we’ve tested yet. It delivers standout value, gorgeous visuals, and rugged build quality that lives up to its name. It might not knock Garmin off the top spot, but it’s a serious contender – especially if you're after a premium training watch without the premium price.
If you can live with a few quirks in the user experience, the Suunto Race Titanium is a rock-solid adventure companion that looks as good as it performs.
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