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Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED vs Suunto Race 2

What Instinct Crossover AMOLED does better (3) and where Race 2 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $650
vs
Suunto Race 2
Suunto · 2025Race 2
9.0Score
7 advantages≈ $510
Higher score
5.9Display6.3
4.0Battery life8.0
4.9Health tracking4.9
6.8Sports & outdoor6.4
9.1Build & durability8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Instinct Crossover AMOLEDRace 2
46.6 × 46.615.149 × 4912.5
Instinct Crossover AMOLEDRace 2Difference
Height46.6 mm49 mm−2.4 mm
Width46.6 mm49 mm−2.4 mm
Thickness15.1 mm12.5 mm+2.6 mm
Weight67 g76 g−9 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Instinct Crossover AMOLED better than Race 2?

  1. Weight67 g vs 76 g+13%
  2. Pixel density325 ppi vs 311 ppi+5%
  3. Sport profiles97 vs 95+2%

Why is Race 2 better than Instinct Crossover AMOLED?

  1. GPS battery life29 h vs 65 h2.2×
  2. Battery life (smartwatch mode)14 days vs 18 days+29%
  3. GPS battery life (dual-band)15 h vs 55 h3.7×
  4. Storage4 GB vs 32 GB8×
  5. Screen size1.2″ vs 1.5″+25%
  6. Thickness15.1 mm vs 12.5 mm+21%
  7. Resolution (width)390 px vs 466 px+19%
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