After testing both the Suunto Race 2 Titanium and the Coros Pace Pro side by side, I find myself leaning toward the Suunto for its superior build quality, larger 1.5″ AMOLED screen, and more balanced training load metrics suited to my mixed-sport regimen of CrossFit, running, cycling, and hiking. The Race 2 offers a premium feel with tactile buttons, a smooth interface, and detailed on-watch guidance that enhances daily usability. Its map rendering and screen-based flashlight are standout features, though it lacks a training calendar and has basic workout-building capabilities.
On the other hand, the Coros Pace Pro excels as a dedicated training tool with its lighter weight, on-watch training calendar, and robust structured workout handling. The turn-by-turn navigation is more responsive, and features like separate notification toggles for WhatsApp and a 7-day weather forecast add practical value. However, its smaller screen, less appealing interface, and limited map details detract from the overall experience. Ultimately, the Suunto Race 2 shines as a daily wear watch, while the Coros Pace Pro is optimized for rigorous training planning—making the ideal device a blend of both watches’ strengths.
As someone who switches between trail running and gym sessions, the training load metrics you mentioned on the Suunto Race 2 really stand out—I’ve struggled with balancing intensity across different sports before. The detailed on-watch guidance sounds like it could simplify my post-workout reviews without needing to pull out my phone. Have you found the flashlight feature useful during early morning or evening activities?
I totally get how balancing intensity across different sports can be tricky—the Race 2’s training load metrics have been a game-changer for my own mixed routine. The flashlight is surprisingly handy for pre-dawn trail runs or finding gear in dim gym corners; I use it weekly! If you decide to try it, let me know how it works with your schedule—I’d love to hear your experience.
As someone who switches between trail running and gym sessions, the balanced training load metrics you mentioned really resonate—my current watch either overestimates fatigue or misses recovery cues entirely. The Suunto’s detailed on-watch guidance sounds like it could solve the guesswork during hectic weeks. Have you tested how its training load advice holds up during back-to-back intense activities?
I totally get how frustrating it is when your watch misreads your fatigue—those back-to-back sessions really put training load metrics to the test. In my experience, the Suunto Race 2 handled intense days well, adjusting guidance dynamically when I stacked a long trail run with a heavy gym day. For a closer look, I’d suggest checking Suunto’s app tutorials on interpreting strain and recovery scores. Let me know how it works if you give it a try!