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#8 on this list
Race S
Suunto
A bright AMOLED screen, offline maps, and Suunto's clean software at a mid-tier price — the easiest way into mapped navigation without flagship money.
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#9 on this list
Grit X2 Pro
Polar
A sapphire-cased mountain watch with Polar's best-in-class recovery and sleep tools — the pick for athletes who train hard and care about the bounce-back.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Race S | Grit X2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Suunto | — |
| Model | Race S | — |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED Touchscreen |
| Key Feature | Offline Maps | — |
| Intended Use | Endurance Sports, Navigation | — |
| Material | Stainless Steel Bezel | — |
| Case Material | — | Aerospace Aluminum, Stainless Steel |
| Glass | — | Sapphire Crystal |
| GPS | — | Dual-Frequency GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou) |
| Battery Life | — | Up to 43 hours (performance mode), up to 10 days (smartwatch) |
| Water Resistance | — | 100m |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Race S
- Bright, clear AMOLED display for easy map reading
- Reliable offline topographic maps directly on the watch
- Excellent battery life for multi-day adventures
- Robust build quality with stainless steel bezel
- Comprehensive training and performance metrics
- Heavier than some competitors
- Limited smart features compared to daily drivers
- Can feel bulky on smaller wrists
Grit X2 Pro
- Unrivaled training and recovery insights
- Exceptional heart rate accuracy
- Premium sapphire crystal display
- Robust yet relatively lightweight construction
- Excellent AMOLED display visibility
- Advanced mapping not as detailed as some competitors
- Steep learning curve for all recovery features
- Battery life in full GPS mode could be longer
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