Between the VERTIX 2S and Race, the VERTIX 2S comes out ahead in smartwatch mode and solar charging, while the Race wins on gps mode. Overall, the VERTIX 2S scores 66.9 and the Race scores 50.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The VERTIX 2S is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 16.3 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the VERTIX 2S if you care most about smartwatch mode and solar charging. The biggest gaps in its favor are smartwatch mode, solar charging.
Pick the Race if you care most about gps mode. Its strongest claims are gps mode.
Both ship with comparable multi-band gps, ecg, so those specs don't 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.
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 |
Spec-level deep dives
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