Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Garmin - Enduro 3 | Suunto - Race |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch mode | 36 days | 12 days |
| GPS mode | 320 h | 120 h |
| Solar charging | true | false |
Between the Enduro 3 and Race, the Enduro 3 comes out ahead in smartwatch mode / gps mode, while the Race wins on several specs. Overall, the Enduro 3 scores 82.6 and the Race scores 70.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Enduro 3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.0 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 Enduro 3 if you care most about smartwatch mode / gps mode. The biggest gaps in its favor are smartwatch mode, gps mode, solar charging. The single most decisive one: Smartwatch mode — 200.00% more. 36 days vs 12 days.
The Race similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable multi-band gps, ecg, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Enduro 3 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: Garmin - Enduro 3 or Suunto - Race?
Garmin - Enduro 3 leads the current Mars Score by 12.0 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 Garmin - Enduro 3 if…
Garmin - Enduro 3 has the measurable edge on battery smartwatch days, battery gps hours, has solar.
Choose Suunto - Race if…
Suunto - Race does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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 Garmin - Enduro 3 wins
- ▲Smartwatch mode — 200.00% more. 36 days vs 12 days.
- ▲GPS mode — 166.67% more. 320 h vs 120 h.
- ▲Has Solar charging.
Why Suunto - Race wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
GPS & Sensors
| Spec | Garmin - Enduro 3 | Suunto - Race |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-band GPS | true | true |
| Barometric altimeter | true | true |
| Heart rate | true | true |
| ECG | false | false |
| Pulse Ox | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Garmin - Enduro 3 | Suunto - Race |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch mode | 36 dayslead | 12 days |
| GPS mode | 320 hlead | 120 h |
| Solar charging | truelead | false |
Design
| Spec | Garmin - Enduro 3 | Suunto - Race |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 51 mmlead | 49 mm |
| Weight | 63 glead | 83 g |
| Water resistanceⓘ | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |