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GPS watches with a map display are an indispensable companion for numerous sports. Suunto presents the Race 2, the successor to its successful multisport watch. In our test, we took a close look at the watch's new features.
With the model Race two years ago: the model impressed with a very good display, good functions and an attractive price. The newly released Race 2 is a completely redesigned version. The new model offers small improvements in several areas. In particular, the wrist-based heart rate measurement is more accurate, the processor has been updated, the display has been slightly enlarged and the weight has been reduced. The battery life is phenomenal - you quickly forget where you put your charging cable because you need it so rarely. The GPS satellites are found very quickly and the connection is stable. The watch is great for sports - the smartwatch functions (listening to music, managing messages, etc.) can't compete with Garmin.
Suunto Race 2 Navigation
The maps are not pre-installed - you first have to connect the watch to a WLAN. The Suunto app provides free offline maps for the whole world, divided into individual regions. So don't forget to download the map of your destination region to your watch before you go on holiday. These are OpenStreetMap (OSM) maps, which are sufficient for most requirements. The simpler display is advantageous for fast-paced sports in order to quickly record the route and location. Thanks to the digital crown, you can zoom in and out quickly and therefore also quickly recognise junctions on the bike. The Race 2 is the best of the three watches for navigating through the terrain when moving quickly and navigating using only the display.
Conclusion
- Price 499 Euro (stainless steel) >> available here
- Unique selling point The digital crown, which allows you to zoom in or out of the map in seconds during the activity - that's great. Rumour has it that Garmin is also planning this for future models.
- Setup Setting up the watch is quick and easy and pairing it with the Suunto app or services such as Strava or Komoot is simple. Only the download of the desired maps via WLAN takes time. As with updates, the watch is connected to the charging cable.
- Maps free maps for download
- Altitude measurement Barometer + GPS
- Display size 1.5 inch
- Weight 76 grams (stainless steel)
Kristian Bauer
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