@sky-runner my response wasn’t to you. I can see your original comment. But the comments just before mine suggested that you couldn’t see the time when sitting on the settee.

I have a Race S, and I tried everything you mentioned here, but it still isn’t working for me. In my case, it started on the 1st day of the year… I hope there will be a fix soon. I liked the sleep summary in the morning.

After analyzing several activities using two watches simultaneously for comparison and running all the raw data through a pair of AIs, these are the conclusions obtained: aggressive post-processing filter within the FusedSpeed algorithm or a calibration bias in the Race 2 accelerometer. It seems that Race 2 is more agressive/conservative than previous Vertical/RaceS algorithms. FYI, If you feel like reading for 1 minute: TECHNICAL REPORT: Distance and Cadence Discrepancy (Suunto Race 2) Subject: Systematic Underestimation of Distance and Cadence: Suunto Race 2 vs. Suunto Vertical/Race S (FusedSpeed/Accelerometer Algorithm Analysis). Problem Description: After conducting multiple comparative tests (dual-watch setups, wearing both devices on the same wrist to eliminate arm-swing variables), a consistent pattern of distance underestimation has been identified in the Suunto Race 2 (49mm) compared to the Suunto Vertical and Suunto Race S. These tests have been carried out in various activities and, in all of them, the difference in distance ranges between 90-160m in 10km of activity. The evidence suggests that the discrepancy does not originate from the GNSS sensor itself (the recorded GPS tracks are accurate), but rather from an overly aggressive post-processing filter within the FusedSpeed algorithm or a calibration bias in the Race 2 accelerometer. Comparative Test Data example (Same Wrist - Jan 15th, 2026): Course: Urban circuit with frequent turns and 4 moderate pace intervals. GPS Mode: Performance / Dual-Band (All systems) on both devices. FIT File Distance (Race 2): 9.55 km FIT File Distance (Race S): 9.62 km Calculated GPX Distance (Raw coordinates): 9.62 km Key Technical Findings: GPX vs. FIT Gap: While the Race S and Vertical FIT distances align almost 100% with the distance calculated by the sum of latitude/longitude coordinates (GPX), the Race 2 shows a loss of ~70 meters. This confirms that the device is discarding real GNSS-provided distance based on conservative accelerometer readings. Cadence and Stance Time: Despite being on the same arm, the Race 2 consistently reports a higher cadence (174 spm vs 172 spm in Race S). This discrepancy suggests that the Race 2’s heavier chassis (49mm) might be affecting impact detection thresholds, causing the software to misinterpret movement dynamics. Pace Transition Smoothing: The distance loss is most significant during pace changes and sharp turns. The Race 2 applies a higher level of “smoothing,” often treating legitimate acceleration or cornering as sensor noise, resulting in “shortened” tracks. Inquiry for Support: Is there a known calibration offset for the Race 2 (49mm) accelerometer? Are there plans for a firmware update to align the FusedSpeed sensitivity of the Race 2 with the more transparent and accurate performance observed in the Suunto Vertical and Race S models?

[image: 1768070565680-screenshot_20260110-182044.png] Screenshot from the spectrum analyser

Just returned from first run after few months. I tried 5km track run activity on 200m oval 2nd lane, so 208m but that that’s not important. I got 15m descent even on flat track. Don’t know, if it was better before 2.50.26 FW, but according to charts, it seems temperature correlated. At home, I put the watch on jacket sleeve, so the watch temperature was gradually decreasing outside, but not to ambient temperature, which was about 1°C. And the elevation chart curve seems to copy the temperature chart. [image: 1768652348623-1000076884.png] [image: 1768652356185-1000076882.jpg]

@v.sacre Same for me. I thought maybe the first connection of a footpod would cause the problem that the metrics will not recorded in future sessions- with or without a pod. Would be strange and annoying but could be possible in both of our cases…

@vinc14 said in where to find the VO2MAX information?: ok i have 4 of them running and trail running in the last 6 weeks - it seems not enough 4 mal Laufen in 6 Wochen erscheint mir wirklich etwas wenig. Hier wird in der Regel 3mal die Woche gerannt und es hat bestimmt 1-2 Wochen gedauert bis ein Wert da war. Ich habe das allerdings nicht aktiv beobachtet. Der Wert ist am Ende auch nur eine Schätzung. Für was genau benötigst du den Wert? Grüße, Sven

@elbee said in My Vertical 2 Wishlist for Next Update in 2026: Garmin added this to their watches. And it couldn’t be turned off. Super irritating if you listen yo music. That was the final push for me to sell a one year old forerunner 965 and buy a suunto race s. Fully agree, especially that some of the voice notifications couldn’t not be turned off. And I’m general I cannot comprehend why people may want their watch to speak notifications to them when they can simply look at it at any moment.

@Łukasz-Szmigiel Just tap on it. It should toggle between speed and pace. not intuitive… agree. every time forgot to work on that part of ux.

@2b2bff said in Survey time: @Dimitrios-Kanellopoulos is it just me? I get an internal SSL error while opening the website in a browser… I get the SSL error on my phone with Android. It works from PC.

@pavel.samokha said in Suunto 9 Peak Pro no watch faces on watch and in app: Unfortunately as we can’t release new versions for devices Apple doesn’t support I cannot promise no issues in the future Understood and expected at this point. I’ve been slowly losing access to certain apps recently, but I’ll hold on as long as I can.

@Dimitrios-Kanellopoulos All right It’s not what i’m expecting but it’s ok we can close this subject Thank you for your answers

said in Ressources - what factors are impacting it?: resting heart rate is not the same then resting heart beat?!

@krakra the maps go dark with AOD. But only an issue if cycling with the watch on your handlebars. You can still follow on the bike when they darken. In other modes like running, walking etc where you raise your wrist they wake up so quickly it doesn’t make any difference. I have the V2 now, from the V1. The V2 is much easier to read if your eyes aren’t perfect. I need reading glasses but can read a lot of fields on the V2 I couldn’t of read on the V1. I purchased the V2 at launch, I think September, and have found the watch excellent for my user case.

Today it worked for me without any problems. No reset before or anything else

that’s why I was asking for the temperature In general I suggest Suunto tinkers with OHR only during spring or summer time - then the feedback will be better

@SuperFlo75 said in Suunto discounts..: Perhaps they sell the HR belt so cheap because they know it’s useless with many watches I have never had any problem with the hr belt and i am them for over 10 years (august 2015) sold in bandle with the Ambit 3 peak Next year I bought a new one because I misplaced the original , but then i found it again. In 2023 the strap needed replacement and instead i purchased a polar H10. This summer i bought another Suunto HR Belt mainly for the “memory” function and is great . It has been very solid

@Anrich-Potgieter Ok. I did a repeat of the same workout with the Vert 2 instead of my Race 2 and was back within normal ranges of the bicep strap. Not sure if this is something just with the Race 2 update as they supposedly share the same sensors. I’ll keep testing.

@dani_degi the default tri sport mode has auto transition enabled. in the custom sport mode you can select to have auto or manual transition [image: 1768158603421-img_2960.jpeg]