Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Coros - VERTIX 2S | Suunto - Race |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch mode | 42 days | 12 days |
| GPS mode | 118 h | 120 h |
| Solar charging | true | false |
Between the VERTIX 2S and Race, the VERTIX 2S comes out ahead in smartwatch mode / solar charging, while the Race wins on gps mode. Overall, the VERTIX 2S scores 76.5 and the Race scores 70.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The VERTIX 2S edges ahead on the Mars Score (76.5 vs 70.6), but the 5.9-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the VERTIX 2S if you care most about smartwatch mode / solar charging. The biggest gaps in its favor are smartwatch mode, solar charging. The single most decisive one: Smartwatch mode — 250.00% more. 42 days vs 12 days.
Pick the Race if you care most about gps mode. Its strongest claims are gps mode. The single most decisive one: GPS mode — 1.69% more. 120 h vs 118 h.
Both ship with comparable multi-band gps, ecg, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the VERTIX 2S is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Coros - VERTIX 2S or Suunto - Race?
Coros - VERTIX 2S leads the current Mars Score by 5.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare smartwatch mode, gps mode against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Coros - VERTIX 2S if…
Coros - VERTIX 2S has the measurable edge on battery smartwatch days, has solar.
Choose Suunto - Race if…
Suunto - Race has the measurable edge on battery gps hours.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Coros - VERTIX 2S wins
- ▲Smartwatch mode — 250.00% more. 42 days vs 12 days.
- ▲Has Solar charging.
Why Suunto - Race wins
- ▲GPS mode — 1.69% more. 120 h vs 118 h.
Spec comparison
GPS & Sensors
| Spec | Coros - VERTIX 2S | Suunto - Race |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-band GPS | true | true |
| Barometric altimeter | true | true |
| Heart rate | true | true |
| ECG | false | false |
| Pulse Ox | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Coros - VERTIX 2S | Suunto - Race |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch mode | 42 dayslead | 12 days |
| GPS mode | 118 h | 120 hlead |
| Solar charging | truelead | false |
Design
| Spec | Coros - VERTIX 2S | Suunto - Race |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 50.3 mmlead | 49 mm |
| Weight | 84 g | 83 glead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |