Here are the key differences in battery life between the Garmin Enduro 3 and the Suunto Race:
Garmin Enduro 3
- Up to 36 days in smartwatch mode (90 days with solar)[1]
- Up to 120 hours in GPS mode (320 hours with solar)[1]
- Up to 60 hours in GPS mode with audio[1]
- Up to 210 hours in max battery GPS mode (unlimited with solar)[1]
- Up to 77 days in expedition GPS mode (unlimited with solar)[1]
Suunto Race
- Up to 26 days in smartwatch mode[3]
- Up to 40 hours in performance mode (4 GPS systems, dual-band)[2]
- Up to 50 hours in normal/endurance mode (4 GPS systems, single band)[2]
- Up to 70 hours in ultra mode (4 GPS systems on/off for 0.5 seconds, single band)[2]
- Up to 120 hours in tour mode (logging once every 2 minutes)[2]
In summary, the Enduro 3 has significantly better battery life in all modes, especially with solar charging. The Enduro 3 can last up to 320 hours (13+ days) in GPS mode with solar, compared to 70-120 hours for the Race[1][2]. The Enduro 3 also has an unlimited battery mode with solar in smartwatch and expedition GPS modes[1].
Citations:[1] https://garminrumors.com/enduro-3-garmins-big-battery-beast-with-a-surprising-price-drop/
[2] https://the5krunner.com/2023/10/13/suunto-race-review/
[3] https://versus.com/en/garmin-enduro-2-vs-suunto-race
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NoEXb2SfyA
[5] https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/garmin-enduro-3-in-depth-review-vs-fenix8-solar.html
[6] https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/suunto-race-s-in-depth-review-smaller-cheaper.html
[7] https://www.reddit.com/r/ultrarunning/comments/18wzwg3/garmin_enduro_or_suunto_vertical/
[8] https://forum.suunto.com/topic/11497/still-good-in-2024