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Garmin inReach Messenger vs Suunto Race 2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Suunto Race 2 is the lighter option — 50 g lighter than the Garmin inReach Messenger (43% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Suunto Race 2
65 g
Lightweight GPS sports watch with titanium bezel, designed for hiking, trail running and outdoor navigation
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Garmin inReach Messenger vs Suunto Race 2: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Suunto Race 2 wins — at 65 g it is 50 g (43%) lighter than the Garmin inReach Messenger (115 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest navigation page, or browse the full gear weight database.