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Suunto Race and Suunto Vertical: The high-performance sports watches

22 October 2024 by Florian Nowak

Suunto Race Vertical

Product news: The Suunto Race and the Suunto Vertical are two high-performance sports watches aimed at athletes with different needs, but each They impress with their robust construction and versatile functions.

Suunto Race: High-performance for athletes

The Suunto Race is specially designed for ambitious athletes who focus on competitions and intensive training sessions. Its outstanding feature is the high-resolution AMOLED display, which is easy to read even in intense sunlight. The watch has more than 95 sport modes and offers precise metrics such as heart rate variability (HRV), VO2max, and training load indicators that enable accurate analysis of your own performance level. It supports sports such as running, cycling and swimming and is waterproof up to 100 meters. Particularly interesting for competitors is the offline map function, which enables precise navigation even without an internet connection. In battery saving mode, the watch lasts up to 26 days, which makes it ideal for long training sessions.



Here go to the test of the Suunto Race

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Suunto Vertical: For adventures in nature

Suunto Race Vertical

The Suunto Vertical is aimed at outdoor enthusiasts who value precise navigation and long-term use. Its barometric altitude measurement and digital compass are particularly useful for mountain tours and demanding hikes. Thanks to dual-frequency GNSS technology (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS), the Vertical delivers particularly accurate positioning data, even in difficult terrain. The offline maps offer detailed information, making it ideal for expeditions into unknown areas.



Another plus point of the Vertical is its impressive battery life of up to 60 hours in GPS mode and up to 500 hours in expedition mode. In addition, the Vertical offers features such as sunrise and sunset times, storm alerts and high altitude oxygen saturation measurement, making it an excellent choice for longer adventures in extreme environments.

Here go to the test of the Suunto Vertical

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The Suunto Race and Suunto Vertical both offer top performance, but for different needs: The Race is ideal for competitive athletes who need precise fitness and training data, while the Vertical impresses with its robust outdoor features and extreme battery life. Both models are made of high-quality materials, including sapphire glass and durable cases, which underlines their durability and suitability for everyday use.



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About Florian Nowak

Florian Nowak is a professional cyclist at the EuropeTour level and has competed in many international races. At the German championship in 2017, he was the best non-WorldTour professional in 7th place and was therefore able to recommend himself for the Tour de L'Avenir and the World Championships. But he doesn't just feel comfortable on the racing bike, he's also always drawn to off-road terrain. In addition to sport, he works on his second mainstay and has completed his business administration studies at the LMU Munich.

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