Race 3S & Race 3 rumours

GratefulDeadpan

@Tieutieu my guess is same as Run1 to not “allow” it SuuntoPlus comparability because then the Run2 would potentially eat quite a few Race 3S sales?

Wilson75

No longer plausible. Coros just shows that it’s possible to have maps with 4gb storage

Wilson75 said:

4gb is enough for map storage?
there is maybe a version without map. 4gb is quite enough for music storage.

and 64gb with map storage.

Stavrogin

@Wilson75 Coros maps are really small bite-sized downloads. 4GB should be plenty for in Coros map land. Many areas are 50mb or less.

jthomi

Man, I am really glad I waited with the purchase of a Race 2, with those new models coming up soon!

usainzg

@jthomi I don’t see any huge change coming from the Race 2 to Race 3… maybe some in-watch AI related thing (specific co-processor required), but I don’t think that Race 3 will come with major GPS + battery + screen upgrade, mainly because Race 2 is one year old tech. But we’ll see

PD: I’ve recently change my Coros Apex 4 to a Suunto Race 2, so maybe I’ll regret not waiting a little longer…

jthomi

@usainzg Same here, but having an older model, there seems to be quite some options now for a never model. Also find it a little odd that there is maybe a Race 3 coming while the one still is new.

Tieutieu

There is no rumors pointing towards a RACE 3.
Run 2 => tomorrow
SRs3 ?

2b2bff

@Tieutieu said:

There is no rumors pointing towards a RACE 3.

That’s not entirely true… https://forum.suunto.com/post/196330

Tieutieu

@2b2bff Let’s see what comes then !
I’m waiting for SRS3 specs to see if I upgrade my SRs

2b2bff

@Tieutieu same for me…

Tieutieu

@2b2bff But we shall not expect something for tomorrow except run 2. SRs 3 (and SR 3?) will more likely be announced later.

2b2bff

@Tieutieu I heard a while ago that Suunto aimed at September with the Race 3S. But who knows. Delays are always possible.
If the announce it together with the Run 2, there should be a strong differentiator, as the Run 2 seems to be very capable…

jjorgemoura

@2b2bff why is not true? Where is the confirmation in that link?

2b2bff

@jjorgemoura I cannot follow everything he posted because of missing clickable links. But he searched in a couple of databases that are similar to the FCC in the US. There he found the listing of OW261, OW265 and OW266. The first is the Run 2, the latter are labeled as Race 3 and Race 3S.

OW261 can already be found at FCC, but not the other two. So, my guess is that they will launch later.

GiPFELKiND

https://suunto.com.hk/products/suunto-run-2-gps-outdoor-watch?_pos=5&_ss=r

2b2bff

@GiPFELKiND what do you wanna tell me with this link?

GiPFELKiND

@2b2bff ???

2b2bff

@GiPFELKiND you replied to my post explaining the “confirmation in that link” for the Race 3 to @jjorgemoura just with the link to the Run 2.

jjorgemoura

@2b2bff right.
I’m still not convinced about that. It just doesn’t make any sense to me. Unless Race 3 is a Race 2 with a different strap and watch face. Race 2 was launched 12 months ago. I don’t see Suunto jumping in a yearly release cadence. What would that means for the Vertical 2 for example?

Also, Suunto just missed a great opportunity to launch a new watch at the UTMB week, where Suunto is a top partner, huge visibility, tons of potential “clients”. Again just doesn’t make any sense. However, maybe it makes sense for others/Suunto, that’s why Run 2 will be launched tomorrow. Maybe Run 2 is targeting a different audience of UTMB? For sure Vertical and Race are better propositions for ultra runners.

Nevertheless, let’s wait and see. If there are 2 other watches (other than Run 2) to be launched this years, I would bet in a Race 2S/3S + something else (Ocean 2, 2 distinct versions of Race S, something else) before bet my chips in a R3S + R3.

dreamer_

@jjorgemoura I somehow agree you because at the end there are still too many bugs and issues.

But I also think the current trend of the market is one new watch per year. I believe that if it’s profitable for the brand, it can be good for us too, as it can translate into more available resources. That said, it must be clear that previous models need a supported lifecycle—something that, unfortunately, still isn’t happening with the previous generation of watches. Focusing on the new models again, I’m afraid that both the Race 1 and Vertical 1 lost support much sooner than any competing brand’s models.
About hardware, there is always room for improvement. For example, adding a physical flashlight, microphone, and speaker (the Run 2/Race 2/Race S lacks these, so that already sets it apart).

BTW, Run 2 has globally been launched and it has a new HR sensor.
The new smart belt has also been launched.