Amazfit Cheetah Pro vs Suunto Race 2

Amazfit Cheetah Pro (44 h GPS, 43 g) vs Suunto Race 2 (55 h GPS, 65 g). Side-by-side spec comparison: battery, weight, maps, multi-band GPS and price. Which GPS watch should you buy?

Amazfit Cheetah ProAmazfitAmazfit Cheetah Pro

Running watch with dual-band GPS, offline maps and a 1.45" AMOLED display, at a fraction of a Garmin's price. 44 h in GPS mode (26 h dual-band), onboard music and just 43 g. Titanium bezel and AI coach. The value pick for runners who want navigation without overspending.

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Suunto Race 2SuuntoSuunto Race 2

Racing watch with a 1.5" 2,000-nit AMOLED display, dual-band GPS and free offline maps. Up to 55 h in the most accurate mode and 18 days in smartwatch mode. Rotating crown, 115+ sport modes and 32 GB of storage for maps. A lot of watch for the money versus Garmin.

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Spec-by-spec comparison

SpecAmazfit Cheetah ProSuunto Race 2
GPS battery44 h55 h
Multi-band battery26 hYes
Smartwatch14 days18 days
Weight43 g65 g
Maps
Multi-band
Music
DisplayAMOLEDAMOLED
PriceMid-rangeMid-range

GPS battery = each manufacturer's standard GPS mode; multi-band = dual-frequency (maximum accuracy). On Suunto, Polar Grit and Amazfit T-Rex the GPS figure already corresponds to dual-band mode. Figures verified against the manufacturer.

Verdict

For maximum autonomy on long ultras, Suunto Race 2 lasts longer in GPS mode. If you want the lightest watch on your wrist, go for Amazfit Cheetah Pro. Both sit in the same price segment, so let battery, weight and the feature you value most decide.

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Frequently asked questions

Which lasts longer, Amazfit Cheetah Pro or Suunto Race 2?
Amazfit Cheetah Pro offers 44 h of GPS battery and Suunto Race 2 offers 55 h, so Suunto Race 2 lasts longer for long efforts.
Which one is lighter?
Amazfit Cheetah Pro weighs 43 g and Suunto Race 2 weighs 65 g; Amazfit Cheetah Pro is the lighter of the two.
Do both have onboard maps?
Yes, both Amazfit Cheetah Pro and Suunto Race 2 include onboard topo maps.
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