Suunto Race S vs Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Charge less often through the week (5 days vs 1.7 days)
  • Lower weight: 30 g vs 60 g

The deciding difference here: battery life and weight.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Case size

    45 mm40 mm
  • Display size

    1.32 in1.3 in
  • Battery life

    ✓ 5 days1.7 days

Specifications side by side

8 of 8 specs

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Spec
SuuntoSAR 1,372
Suunto Race S specs
SamsungSAR 1,365
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm specs
Reference priceSAR 1,372SAR 1,365
Battery life✓ 5 days1.7 days
Built-in GPSYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Suunto Race S and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?

Battery life is higher on the Suunto Race S: 5 days vs 1.7 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Suunto Race S and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?

No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.

What is the difference in case size between the Suunto Race S and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?

Suunto Race S: 45 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm: 40 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in display size between the Suunto Race S and the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm?

Display size is higher on the Suunto Race S: 1.32 in vs 1.3 in on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 40mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.