Coros Vertix 2S vs Suunto Race
Coros Vertix 2S (2024, listed at $699) and Suunto Race (2023, listed at $449) are both sport watches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Coros Vertix 2S
40-day adventure beast — offline global maps, dual-frequency GPS, titanium bezel.
Suunto Race
Finnish-built dual-frequency GPS with offline maps — rotating crown UI feels great.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Coros Vertix 2S wins on battery life (40 days vs 12 days); Suunto Race wins on weight (69 g vs 72 g) and price ($449 vs $699).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Suunto Race leads 2 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Coros Vertix 2S | Suunto Race |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 40 days | 12 days |
| Weight | 72 g | 69 g |
| List price | $699 | $449 |
| Water rating | 10ATM | 10ATM |
| Tracked features | 5 | 5 |
| Case size | 50 mm | 49 mm |
| Display | MIP | AMOLED |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | outdoor adventure and multisport and triathlon | outdoor adventure, multisport and triathlon and running |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.
Feature overlap
Both have (4)
- built-in GPS
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- offline maps
- swim tracking
Only Coros Vertix 2S (1)
- on-device music
Only Suunto Race (1)
- AMOLED display
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Coros Vertix 2S if…
- You want fewer charges: about 40 days per charge vs 12 days.
- You need on-device music, which the Suunto Race does not list.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Suunto Race only works with Android.
- You want the newer model (2024 vs 2023).
- You want a display that stays readable in direct sun and sips power.
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 50 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
- • You want something light enough to sleep in — it weighs 72 g.
- • You want a bright, vivid AMOLED screen — this one uses a lower-power display.
Pick the Suunto Race if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $250 less.
- You want a lighter watch: 69 g vs 72 g.
- You need AMOLED display, which the Coros Vertix 2S does not list.
- Your main use is running: it is listed for that and the Coros Vertix 2S is not.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Coros Vertix 2S only works with Android.
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 49 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
- • You want something light enough to sleep in — it weighs 69 g.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Coros Vertix 2S or the Suunto Race?
The Coros Vertix 2S has the longer rated battery life: about 40 days per charge against 12 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Coros Vertix 2S or the Suunto Race?
The Suunto Race has the lower list price: $449 against $699 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Coros Vertix 2S and Suunto Race work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.
Which is better for swimming, the Coros Vertix 2S or the Suunto Race?
Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 10ATM. 10ATM is suitable for swimming and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating unless the maker says so.
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