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General

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Series

Forerunner6Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026

Race1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

010-02969-00, 010-02969-01, 010-02969-02, 010-02969-10, 010-02969-11, 010-02969-121Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026US part numbers 010-02969-00, -01, -022Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

SS051200000, OW2432Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-black.jsRead 8 October 2026Exact selected product variant identifies SKU SS051200000. Hardware type OW243 is independently stated in the original guide.3Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 62 identifies radio equipment type OW243.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Safety_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Race_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original OW243 Product safety and regulatory information, English section.

GTIN / EAN

753759349899, 753759349905, 075375934991210Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-Forerunner-970-Smartwatch-47mm-Carbon-Gray-DLC-Titanium-Case-with-Black-Translucent-Whitestone-Band-0100296900/p/224204.htmlRead 30 September 2026Visible UPC 753759349899 for 00, 753759349905 for 01, and related Product JSON-LD gtin13 0753759349912 for 02.11Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-Forerunner-970-Smartwatch-47mm-Whitestone-Titanium-Case-with-Whitestone-Translucent-Amp-Yellow-Band-0100296901/p/224205.htmlRead 30 September 2026Visible UPC 753759349905 for exact 010-02969-01.

0452351034472Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-black.jsRead 8 October 2026The exact manufacturer variant barcode is 045235103447, not a Shopify variant identifier.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

15 May 20256Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026

27 August 20255Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/suunto-introduces-race-2-and-wing-2-302539904.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026On sale at 749.99 USD on the date accessed

Available2Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-black.jsRead 8 October 2026The exact default variant has available:true. A generic collection banner showing out of stock is not used as discontinuation evidence.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Garmin Forerunner 96517Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Forerunner-970-Garmin-replaces-Forerunner-965-with-new-smartwatch-that-arrives-for-749.1017596.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's headline says Garmin replaces the Forerunner 965 with the Forerunner 970 and the text says the 970 effectively succeeds the 965.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$749.996Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026Suggested retail price $749.99

$4995Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/suunto-introduces-race-2-and-wing-2-302539904.htmlRead 8 October 2026Stainless steel edition $499. Titanium $599 is excluded. US sales tax is not stated.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€749.9912Press releasegarmin.com/fr-FR/newsroom/garmin-devoile-les-forerunner-570-et-forerunner-970-les-nouvelles-montres-gps-connectees-de-course-destinees-aux-runners-experts-et-aux-triathletesRead 30 September 2026Prix et disponibilite: May 21 availability, EUR 749.99 recommended retail price.

€4995Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/suunto-introduces-race-2-and-wing-2-302539904.htmlRead 8 October 2026Stainless steel edition EUR 499. Titanium EUR 599 is excluded. Tax treatment is not explicitly stated.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, DE, EU1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 20262Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/1462801Read 30 September 20263Maker product pagegarmin.com/de-DE/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Same part numbers 010-02969-10, -11, -12

US2Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-black.jsRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Carbon Gray DLC Titanium with Black Case, Titanium with Whitestone Case, Soft Gold Titanium with French Gray Case1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

All Black1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026Selected US All Black stainless steel bezel reference. Titanium models have different bezel material and weight and are not included as variants.

Segment

Sport1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Listed under Sports & Fitness > Running

Sport1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

47mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

49mm1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Case shape

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Round body outline observed in the exact base-SKU manufacturer figure (010-02903-00 or 010-02969-00), whose image and model caption are in the public GarminAppBootstrap.

Round1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Fibre-reinforced polymer9Reviewirunfar.com/garmin-forerunner-970-reviewRead 30 September 2026Garmin uses a fiber-reinforced polymer case, with a titanium bezel

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Case material (as published)

Fiber-reinforced polymer case with titanium bezel9Reviewirunfar.com/garmin-forerunner-970-reviewRead 30 September 2026Design and Fit section explicitly distinguishes the polymer case and titanium bezel.

Glass fibre reinforced polyamide housing with stainless steel bezel1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026The exact product separates glass fibre reinforced polyamide housing from the stainless steel bezel. The housing is not classified as stainless steel.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

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Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height47Width47Thickness12.9mm(1.9 × 1.9 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Height49Width49Thickness12.5mm(1.9 × 1.9 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026Maker nominal dimensions. Sensor protrusion and crown exclusions are not stated. Reviewer measured dimensions are not substituted.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

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Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

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76g(2.7 oz)6Reviewgolem.de/news/suunto-race-2-im-test-schicke-sportuhr-laeuft-aufs-podium-2508-199455.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published comparison table explicitly labels weight with silicone band: stainless 76 g and titanium 65 g. The reviewed sample is Coral Orange stainless, with the same case material and silicone strap as All Black. The exact All Black maker page independently publishes 76 g, without specifying strap scope. The launch generic 57/75 g figures are not used to assign body-only mass.

Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

5ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 20264Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/GUID-DEC2B782-96E8-4287-8C8A-5907CC9D3B35.htmlRead 30 September 2026Swim, 5 ATM (pressure equivalent to 50 m)

10ATM6Reviewgolem.de/news/suunto-race-2-im-test-schicke-sportuhr-laeuft-aufs-podium-2508-199455.htmlRead 8 October 2026Literal review rating is 10 ATM (100 m). The primary English safety guide publishes 100 m/10 bar. This records the published nominal rating class, not a precise bar-to-atmosphere conversion.

Water resistance standard

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ISO 228103Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 28 states waterproof to 100 m according to ISO 22810.

Dust and water rating

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IPX84Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Safety_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Race_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 6 states IPX8.

Dive rating

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EN 13319 depth measurement. Recreational diving equipment, not a scuba dive computer.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Safety_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Race_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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10m4Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Safety_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Race_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 4-6 explicitly limit optional recreational diving operation to 10 m. The 100 m/10 bar water-resistance rating is not the permitted operating depth.

MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

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MIL-STD-810 tests

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min-20Max60°C4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/GUID-DEC2B782-96E8-4287-8C8A-5907CC9D3B35.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Min-20Max55°C4Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Safety_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Race_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 5: above-water operating/storage -20 to 55 C. Diving operating range is separately 0 to 40 C.

Display

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Display type: AMOLED (optional always-on mode)

LTPO OLED1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Display type (as published)

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

LTPO AMOLED1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.4in(3.6 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

1.5in(3.8 cm)1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Resolution

454 × 454px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

466 × 466px1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

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Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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1Hz5Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/suunto-introduces-race-2-and-wing-2-302539904.htmlRead 8 October 2026The maker explicitly states LTPO display drops to 1 Hz in Always-On mode. This is not the active-interface minimum or maximum.

Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

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2,000nits5Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/suunto-introduces-race-2-and-wing-2-302539904.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker peak claim of 2000 nits. Window, ambient-light and temperature conditions are not stated.

Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Display cover

Sapphire1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Sapphire1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Sapphire Crystal1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Lens material: Sapphire Crystal. Bezel material: titanium

Sapphire crystal1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Platform

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Platform

Proprietary1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

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OS at launch

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Software

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Latest OS

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Works with

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

iOS, Android3Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Phone requirement

Current Garmin Connect app: iPhone with iOS 18.2 or later, or Android 9 or later with native Google Play Store support. Android Go is not supported.15Maker product pagesupport.garmin.com/en-SGRead 8 October 2026Current official FAQ read through the public search index: Android 9+, native Google Play Store required, Android Go unsupported. It gives general iOS 18+, while the current Garmin-published App Store listing more precisely requires iOS 18.2. The directly opened FAQ returned a script shell, so indexed access is qualified. Older indexed regional iOS 15/Android 7 text is not used as the current app-install requirement. Compatibility still depends on the phone, and Garmin lists some models that did not pass its tests.16Maker product pageapps.apple.com/us/app/garmin-connect/id583446403Read 8 October 2026Current Garmin International App Store listing explicitly requires iOS 18.2 or later and is for iPhone. This is the current companion-app installation minimum, not a claim that this was the watch's launch minimum or that standalone watch functions require an iPhone.

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App store

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Connect IQ with an on-device Connect IQ Store

Yes3Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 60 installs exercise-specific SuuntoPlus sports apps from SuuntoPlus Store onto the watch. These run as screens during recorded exercise. General smartwatch app support is not claimed.

Voice assistants

Voice Commands, Phone Assistant5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Named manual sections Using Voice Commands and Using the Phone Assistant. Phone Assistant relies on the paired smartphone.

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Chipset

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Process

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CPU cores

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CPU configuration

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

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StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

32GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 20264Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/GUID-DEC2B782-96E8-4287-8C8A-5907CC9D3B35.htmlRead 30 September 2026Media storage: Up to 32 GB

32GB1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026Published outdoor offline map storage is 32 GB. This does not establish music storage or a separate RAM capacity.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Garmin Elevate Gen 57Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-970-in-depth-review-brillance.htmlRead 30 September 2026Added Garmin Elevate Gen5 optical HR sensor

Optical wrist heart rate sensor3Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 10 explicitly describes optical wrist heart rate measurement.

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

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Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

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Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

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Body composition sensor

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Skin conductance (EDA)

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Yes3Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026FusedSpeed on printed page 20 combines GPS and wrist acceleration. No gyroscope claim is inferred.

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

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Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

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Depth gauge

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Yes3Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 20264Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Safety_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Race_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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10m3Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 20264Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Safety_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Race_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 6: temperature-compensated pressure sensor, depth display range 0-10 m, EN 13319 compliance. Not a decompression-capable scuba computer.

Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Heart rate every second, abnormal heart rate alerts (high and low), Garmin ECG app, Pulse Ox, HRV status, advanced sleep, all-day stress, training readiness, women's health. Ovulation from the press release6Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026Skin temperature helps provide improved period predictions and past ovulation estimates

Continuous heart rate, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026Daily heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep stages, HRV and stress/resource tracking. These are recreational health functions, not medical clearances.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback, Climb detection, Golf courses1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026VO2 max, training load, recovery time, running dynamics, running power, pool and open-water swim, automatic rep counting, interval training, course guidance, TracBack, ClimbPro, 43,000 preloaded golf courses. Turn-by-turn from the press release6Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026get turn-by-turn directions

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Climb detection1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026VO2 max, training load and recovery time, wrist running power, pool and open-water swim metrics, intervals, route and point-of-interest navigation. Climb guidance requires a planned route. Find back provides a direct bearing/distance to the start and is not represented as track retracing. The headline claims 115+ supported sport modes, while the preinstalled-mode row says more than 90. Neither is an exact integer count.3Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 40: turn-by-turn instructions are configured when creating a route in Suunto app and are available after transferring the route to the watch. Printed pages 45-46: route-based climb guidance. Find back on page 26 is direct bearing navigation, not claimed track retracing.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

Snorkel1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Snorkeling is an activity profile. No scuba or apnea profile

Snorkel, Freedive3Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 28-29: Snorkeling and Mermaiding sport modes, with surface, dive-session and underwater displays. Mermaiding is the recreational breath-hold mode. This is not a scuba dive computer.

External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026HRM, power meter, speed and cadence sensor, foot pod, smart trainer control

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod3Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 17-18: Bluetooth Smart heart rate, bike speed/cadence, power and foot pods.

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

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Car crash detection

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Safety and Tracking > Assistance. Sends an alert to preset personal emergency contacts through a paired phone. It does not call emergency services.

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Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

Yes7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-970-in-depth-review-brillance.htmlRead 30 September 2026Ride test with LiveTrack enabled

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Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

No3Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 18 uses the display backlight as a flashlight. It is not a dedicated hardware LED.

Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, L1 + L5 GNSS1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026Five named satellite systems. The maker separately publishes L1+L5 GNSS frequency support. Other constellations' specific signal bands are not allocated.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 20263Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

Yes5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Forerunner 970 manual: Bluetooth phone pairing, sensor pairing and Garmin Share chapters explicitly establish radio support. A Bluetooth version is not published here and is not guessed.

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 20264Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Safety_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Race_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth version

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Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

Yes5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Forerunner 970 manual printed page 84 documents Wi-Fi network setup, activity uploads, music/map downloads and updates. Initial setup needs Garmin Connect or Garmin Express. The Wi-Fi standard is not inferred from compatible router protocols.

Yes4Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Safety_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Race_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi standard

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Wi-Fi 44Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Safety_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Race_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 7-8: WLAN 802.11 b/g/n at 2412-2472 MHz, supporting Wi-Fi 4 in the 2.4 GHz band.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz14Maker product pagesupport.garmin.com/en-USRead 8 October 2026Generic Garmin Wi-Fi-capable watch/Edge network-requirements FAQ states 2.4 GHz only, with 5 GHz unsupported. The exact 970 manual independently proves Wi-Fi support and its EU radio table gives 2.4 GHz. This generic network guidance is used for the band only, not a device Wi-Fi standard. The FAQ lists compatible router protocols, which do not prove the watch's maximum protocol.

2.4 GHz4Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Safety_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Race_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 8 October 2026

CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

No7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-970-in-depth-review-brillance.htmlRead 30 September 2026Reviewer explicitly states missing LTE/cellular built-in. Not inferred solely from the maker connectivity list.

No4Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Safety_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Race_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 8 October 2026The complete model radio inventory lists Bluetooth LE and WLAN only. No cellular hardware or band inventory is present.

Network

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/GUID-DEC2B782-96E8-4287-8C8A-5907CC9D3B35.htmlRead 30 September 2026EU wireless frequencies list 13.56 MHz, used by Garmin Pay

No4Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Safety_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Race_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 8 October 2026The complete model radio inventory lists only 2.4 GHz Bluetooth LE and WLAN. No NFC radio is fitted. The absence of contactless payment is independently stated by reviewers.

Contactless payments

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

No8Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/suunto-race-2Read 8 October 2026

Payment services

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

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Ultra-wideband

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Satellite

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ANT+

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

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Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

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Microphones

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Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

Phone only1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Make calls and send texts via voice: yes (with paired compatible smartphone)

None8Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/suunto-race-2Read 8 October 2026Should You Buy section explicitly says the Race 2 cannot make phone calls. Phone notification support is not voice-call capability.

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

No8Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/suunto-race-2Read 8 October 2026

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

55Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Button Functions lists five buttons6Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026purpose-built 5-button design

23Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 8 explicitly identifies two additional buttons alongside the clickable rotating crown. The crown is excluded from the schema button count.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

Upper-left button, Middle-left button, Lower-left button, Upper-right button, Lower-right button5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Introduction > Button Functions, printed pages 6-7. These are the manual-published control names, not invented LIGHT/UP/BACK-LAP labels.

Upper button, Lower button3Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

None5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Device overview shows five control buttons with no rotating crown.

Rotating3Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 8-9: the middle crown scrolls through menus and turns to change values. Haptic rotation is not explicitly stated.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

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None3Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026The complete touch/crown/button operating inventory on pages 8-9 has no rotating bezel input.

Gestures

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Raise wrist to wake display3Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AGarmin Forerunner 970

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	360
GPS	No	26
GPS, automatic system selection	No	23
GPS, dual-band	No	21
GPS with music	No	14
GPS, automatic system selection with music	No	13
GPS, dual-band with music	No	12

Source5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications > Battery Life Information, printed page 122: GPS-only, Auto Select, All + Multi-Band and their music-playback modes. Smartwatch mode includes activity tracking, phone notifications and HR.

BSuunto Race 2

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	432
Time only	No	720
GPS, dual-band	No	55
GPS, dual-band, always-on display	No	50
GPS, all systems	No	65
GPS, all systems, always-on display	No	60
GPS, power saving	No	90
Max battery GPS	No	200

Source1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026Current exact US table: 18 days smartwatch with daily heart rate and wrist-raise display, no training included. Standby/time-only 30 days with daily heart rate off and wrist-raise display. All-systems dual-band 55 hours, or 50 hours with AOD. All-systems single-band 65 hours, or 60 hours with AOD. The maker gallery battery-mode screen explicitly names Performance 55, Endurance 65 and Ultra 90 hours. Tour 200 hours is lower GPS accuracy with heart rate off. Ultra uses a separate power-saving preset. Exact Ultra GNSS bands, recording interval and AOD conditions are not stated. Days are converted exactly to hours. These are non-solar-augmented maker estimates. The launch release gives older 16/22-day daily-use estimates, which are not substituted for this current table.5Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/suunto-introduces-race-2-and-wing-2-302539904.htmlRead 8 October 2026Launch wording says 16 days with continuous heart rate and 22 days with heart rate off. Current selected US product table now says 18/30 days with explicit no-training/wrist-raise conditions. Current claims are retained, with no explanation for the change inferred.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

360h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

432h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

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GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

26h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026General > Charging method: Garmin proprietary plug charger. Neither magnetic pins nor USB-C at the watch.

Magnetic pins7Measurementoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/suunto-race-2Read 8 October 2026Battery section identifies the redesigned magnetic charging cable. Original safety guide separately identifies charger pins.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

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Use the supplied USB charging cable. The safety guide lists USB 5 V DC and 1 A charging. The US product page recommends charging at 0 to 35 C, while the safety guide recommends 0 to 45 C.1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026The US product technical specifications recommend 0 to 35 C charging. The regulatory guide separately recommends 0 to 45 C. No cause for the difference is stated.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Safety_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Race_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 6: USB 5 V DC, 1 A charging, using supplied charging cable. This is retained as charging guidance, not a measured maximum watch wattage.

Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

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Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

AGarmin Forerunner 970

Test	Hours (h)
GPS activity	25
Mixed use, always-on	60

Source7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-970-in-depth-review-brillance.htmlRead 30 September 2026Basics > battery: observational 2.5 days with AOD and high default brightness, plus GPS workouts. 60 h is an exact conversion of the stated 2.5 days, but not a standardized lab benchmark.8Measurementoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/garmin-forerunner-970Read 30 September 2026Battery Life section: 25 hours continuously recorded in normal GPS mode. A separate 60 h mixed-use AOD observation from DC Rainmaker uses default high brightness and 1-3 h GPS workouts per day.

BSuunto Race 2

Test	Hours (h)
GPS activity	54

Source7Measurementoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/suunto-race-2Read 8 October 2026Published measured GPS endurance: 54 hours in All Systems mode. The tested model is stainless steel, one case size. Exact GNSS bands, display/AOD setting and firmware are not stated. This is not transferred from a titanium sample.

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

95min8Measurementoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/garmin-forerunner-970Read 30 September 2026Measured Charging Time table: 95 min. Watch case 47 mm. Charger/adapter and precise endpoints are not specified on the product review page.13Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-gps-watchRead 30 September 2026Forerunner 970 table: measured charging time 95 min. Battery Life methodology describes empty-to-full charging and default settings. Charger/adapter not specified.

68min7Measurementoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/suunto-race-2Read 8 October 2026Measured charging table reports 68 minutes. Battery section explicitly describes fully charging the stainless Race 2 from zero. Charger power, firmware and ambient temperature are not named.

Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

22mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

22mm1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

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Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

QuickFit 221Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

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Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Silicone1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Strap

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Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AGarmin Forerunner 970

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
135	205

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Physical Size specifies wrist circumference 135-205 mm. The source supplies no strap-size label. An invented Included band label was removed.

BSuunto Race 2

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Supplied silicone strap	125	175

Source1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026Supplied strap 125-175 mm. The maker also lists an accessory strap extending to 215 mm, which is excluded from the supplied configuration.

Regulatory

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FCC ID

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SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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0.07W/kg4Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Safety_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Race_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 9: FCC highest wrist SAR 0.07 W/kg at 0 mm, tested with a non-metal accessory.

SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

0.11W/kg4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/GUID-DEC2B782-96E8-4287-8C8A-5907CC9D3B35.htmlRead 30 September 2026EU SAR values: 0.11 W/kg limb

0.089W/kg4Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Safety_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Race_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 7: CE highest wrist SAR 0.089 W/kg at 0 mm separation.

Other certifications

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EN 13319 (depth measurement)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Safety_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Race_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 6 explicitly claims EN 13319 depth-measurement compliance over 0-10 m.

In the box

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In the box

Forerunner 970 GPS running watch, Charging cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026In the Box tab

Suunto Race 2, Charging cable, Printed user documentation1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026The In the Box list has no power adapter

No1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026Complete contents list includes the watch, charging cable and documentation, with no mains/USB power adapter.

Links

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Product page

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/14628011Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

us.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-black1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-race-2-all-blackRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/14628011Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Specifications tab in the public GarminAppBootstrap document, exact model SKUs checked.

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Manual

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdf5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026

ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdf3Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Race_2/Userguides/Suunto_Race_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Suunto Race 2 User Guide, August 2025. Original Race, Race S and Run 2 manuals are not used.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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2years9Maker product pageus.suunto.com/pages/sports-watches-dive-computers-precision-instruments-and-field-compassesRead 8 October 2026Current international manufacturer policy on the US site: sports-watch body and integrated functional parts have two years from original purchase. Detachable battery, button assembly, strap and charger/cable have separately stated one-year periods. Statutory rights and optional Seel coverage are not counted.

Both are also in the API. Back to all smartwatches.