Garmin
Forerunner 255
$237.50
Suunto
Based on 124 Reddit mentions
$499.00
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
Going back to Suunto after six years with Apple Watch. My race 2 will arrive tomorrow👍
Tomace83 in r/Suunto
April 6, 2026 4:48 PM
14
Go from Garmin Forerunner 970 if you want the most data and pace-assisting tools (PacePro) to optimize every minute of your race. It's the choice of the "data-driven athlete." Go from Suunto Race 2 if you prefer a stronger watch, with a more fluid map navigation screen and a battery that won't leave
...Tugalynx in r/Suunto
January 26, 2026 7:19 PM
14
Couldn’t have said it better myself. Been a Suunto fanboy since my Ambit 3 Sport many years ago. They are just streamlined, solid, reliable tanks. Have a Race 2 currently and am just blown away every day with its battery, build and overall performance!
Pepephend in r/Suunto
March 3, 2026 2:02 AM
12
Are you sure about Garmin discontinuing the support for Epix 2? In my understanding they do not offer the new features for ”F7 line-up” buy do bring any essential security updates and bug fixes. Anyhow, I do understand your frustration towards Garmin as I’ve spied the conversations and updates about
...montosesamu in r/Suunto
August 30, 2025 8:03 AM
23
It's smaller and more compact, yet at the same time has a slightly bigger screen. It's design language is closer to that of the Race S, and many are finding the case design and lug set up to be more comfortable. Newer and better sensor suite if you care about that kind of thing too. But right now it
...Overly_Long_Reviews in r/Suunto
November 19, 2025 5:31 AM
10
What I'd like to happen - A new marketing department that understands how to sell based on the products strengths, and realises that they also have a line of other products that they need to get out to reviewers such as headphones and hrm bands. A new support system that isn't confusing and let's yo
...stinhambo in r/Suunto
December 24, 2025 10:37 PM
10
Please don't make it a smartwatch like some competitors, keep it a product for outdoor enthusiasts. I am with Suunto for reliability and simplicity in the mountains. Improve wrist HR, articulate the bezel on the vertical like the race, keep the Vertical 2 made in Finland.
azuresubmarine in r/Suunto
July 8, 2025 10:08 AM
20
For me, no notable problems for a month with my Race 2, I'm even super happy with it. It is beautiful, simple and effective, it records what you need when you need it (hiking, running, mountain biking) I think it takes a little time to get to know its owner, but after two weeks already, the sleep tr
...AnowacGo in r/Suunto
October 10, 2025 4:58 AM
20
Garmin probably has more features and I've used Garmin watches for ages for the fear of missing out but not being a pro athlete suunto covers more then enough of the basics for me. I prefer the look of the race 2 / vertical 2 over the recent Garmin watches and especially dislike what Garmin has done
...stefanvanruiten in r/Suunto
January 26, 2026 8:16 PM
9
I'm a long time Garmin user on holiday in Italy at the moment and my Forerunner 945 just died so I looked around for a replacement. The Suunto Race 2 titanium is less than half the price of a FR 970. I have a number of complaints about Garmin and how they treat customers so I thought it would be a g
...maporita in r/Suunto
February 22, 2026 2:50 PM
9