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This premium Garmin watch is a close match for the pricey Fenix 8 — and it is now a huge $321 off These powerful astronomy binoculars are now the cheapest they've been all year The best star projector we've tested is 38% cheaper on Amazon, taking it to one of its lowest-ever prices Best smart scales 2025: Track body composition in the comfort of your home Best workout equipment for home gyms 2025: Exercise in the comfort of your home Best shoes for Peloton and indoor cycling 2025: Up your game with the best cycling footwear One of the best-value Garmin watches has dropped to its lowest ever price We recommend this premium Garmin smartwatch Prime Day deal at its lowest-ever price $400 off, lowest-ever price — this Garmin watch is a hiker's dream Garmin and Samsung finish the Prime Day sale with a bang — these two smartwatches are now under $200 and at their lowest-ever price Outdoor explorers! Don't miss these 8 last-minute Prime Day smartwatch deals The 3 best fitness tracker deals we have spotted in the Labor Day sale Get a deep dive on your health and wellbeing at a fraction of the cost with the Samsung Galaxy Ring — this Amazon deal has $100 off Our reviewer's 'go-to' sports watch has just dropped to its lowest-ever price 26 September 2025 Save a huge $130 on the Suunto Race GPS sports watch ahead of Amazon Prime Day in October. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Suunto/ Live Science) We love Garmin watches here at Live Science. These premium wearables continuously impress us with their sleek design, advanced tracking features and top-notch accuracy. However, that does not mean we do not appreciate fitness trackers from some of the lesser-known brands. For example, our trusted reviewer, Tantse Walter, is a huge fan of the Suunto Race GPS Sports Watch. Now is a great time to see why — this excellent Garmin alternative has just been discounted by a huge 29% at Amazon, bringing it to its lowest-ever price ahead of Prime Day. True, the Suunto Race may not have Garmin's signature rugged design or impeccable tracking accuracy, but it still managed to thoroughly impress Tantse with its comprehensive health metrics, detailed offline maps and superb navigation, so much so that she gave it a glowing 4.5-star rating in her Suunto Race review. It is a fabulous running watch in its own right, but for just $319, it is an absolute steal. Save 29%Suunto Race GPS Sports Watch: was $449 now $319 at Amazon Save $130 on the Suunto Race at Amazon. With a crisp 1.43-inch AMOLED display, dual-band GNSS, free offline maps, multiple activity modes, and up to 26 days of battery life, this GPS Sports Watch is a solid pick for beginner and advanced exercisers alike. Available in multiple color options. Social Links NavigationHealth writer and product tester Anna Gora is a health writer and product tester at Live Science as well as a certified personal trainer, nutritionist and health coach with over 13 years of professional experience. She is passionate about promoting the benefits of fitness tracking and has personally tried and tested dozens of smartwatches, smart rings and heart rate monitors. The first thing you notice about the Suunto Race is its size. It has a large AMOLED 1.43-inch display and a thick 1.93-inch face, making it one of the most formidable GPS sports watches in its price range, plus it weighs a considerable 2.93 oz (83g) — more than twice as much as the Apple Watch Series 10, for example. At the same time, the Suunto Race does not feel or look too intimidating. Even our reviewer, who has relatively small wrists, found it surprisingly comfortable to wear. Image 1 of 5 Our reviewer thoroughly enjoyed her time testing the Suunto Race GPS Sports Watch.(Image credit: Tantse Walter) (Image credit: Tantse Walter) (Image credit: Tantse Walter) (Image credit: Tantse Walter) (Image credit: Tantse Walter) What Tantse liked most about this sports watch, however, was its mind-boggling array of workout-related features. The Suunto Race has everything you may ever want from a fitness watch, from stacks of detailed maps and multiple sports modes to comprehensive health analysis and 100M water resistance. In that sense, it is a close match for some of the much pricier Garmin watches, and an excellent choice for beginner and seasoned athletes alike. The best part? You can now get this GPS sports watch at its lowest-ever price at Amazon. Key features: AMOLED 1.43-inch display, optional Always-on mode, stainless steel finish, dual-band GPS, compass, altimeter, water resistance 100M, internal storage 16 GB Product launched: October 2023 Price history: Before today's deal, the lowest price for the Suunto Race GPS Sports Watch was $349, and for the better part of this year, it had been $449. Today's offer from Amazon brings the price down to $319, which is the lowest price we have ever seen. Price comparison: Amazon: $319 | Suunto: $319.22 | REI: $399 Reviews consensus: The Suunto Race received largely positive reviews, with many testers praising this sports watch for its robust workout training tools, impressive GPS accuracy and long battery life, and hailing it as a great pick for serious outdoor athletes and long-distance runners. However, none of the reviews awarded it a full five stars, as most testers complained about its bulky design, sluggish touchscreen and a lack of advanced smartwatch features that would vastly improve the overall user experience. TechRadar: ★★★½ | Toms Guide: ★★★★ | Live Science: ★★★★½ | T3: ★★★★ ✅ Buy it if: You want a formidable GPS sports watch that does not cost an arm and a leg. ❌ Don't buy it if: You want an advanced smartwatch with solar charging and highly accurate heart rate tracking (such as the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar, now 12% off at Amazon). Check out our other guides to the best Garmin watches, budget fitness trackers, smart rings, sleep trackers, and much more. $319 at Amazon $319 at Amazon $421.96 at Walmart Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Health Writer Anna Gora is a health writer at Live Science, having previously worked across Coach, Fit&Well, T3, TechRadar and Tom's Guide. She is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist and health coach with nearly 10 years of professional experience. Anna holds a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, a Master’s degree in Nutrition, Physical Activity & Public Health from the University of Bristol, as well as various health coaching certificates. She is passionate about empowering people to live a healthy lifestyle and promoting the benefits of a plant-based diet. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. 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