Race S2 -> release?

Sunday

How long will we have to wait for an updated of the Race S?

Many women and people with smaller wrists would also like to benefit from the latest updates and features available in the Race 2and Vertical 2. Unfortunately, those watches are simply too large for us.

Therefore, when can we expect the release of the “Race S2” ?

isazi

@Sunday the answer is: if someone here knows, they would not tell you. If there is a leak, you will know at the same time everyone else does on the Internet.

dreamer_

@Sunday said:

How long will we have to wait for an updated of the Race S?

Many women and people with smaller wrists would also like to benefit from the latest updates and features available in the Race 2and Vertical 2. Unfortunately, those watches are simply too large for us.

Therefore, when can we expect the release of the “Race S2” ?

I think it’s about to be released.

1. The exclusion of support is a real clue
The definitive hint occurred just a few days ago. Suunto recently rolled out its major Q2 software update (version 2.56.18). This update was only deployed for the Suunto Race 2 and Vertical 2.
The original Race S was left off the list. While industry experts note that Suunto is currently trying to optimize the code to manage the RAM on the original Race and Race S for a potential August release, prioritizing ‘second-generation’ models is a classic sign of an imminent generational handover.

2. Suunto’s lifecycle and recent discounts
The original Race S hit the market in mid-2024. Reaching the two-year mark, combined with months of aggressive discounts to clear out stock from retailers, makes the arrival of a Suunto Race S 2 logical. Suunto previously followed this exact pattern with the original Race when they introduced the Race 2.

3. The Reddit leaks (June-July)
The anonymous rumors on Reddit are not far off. Although June and July are wrapping up without an official hardware announcement, the brand has been entirely focused on the Q2 firmware launch.
Historically, Suunto often utilizes late summer (August/September) to launch new devices, right after setting the stage with the software for the new generation.

Everything points to the Suunto Race S 2 being just around the corner. If you are planning to upgrade your watch and want the latest performance upgrades or an updated optical sensor, the smartest move right now is to wait a few weeks.

Sunday

@isazi I know… I thought opening that conversation will raise the pressure for suunto

raven

@dreamer_ said:

@Sunday said:

How long will we have to wait for an updated of the Race S?

Many women and people with smaller wrists would also like to benefit from the latest updates and features available in the Race 2and Vertical 2. Unfortunately, those watches are simply too large for us.

Therefore, when can we expect the release of the “Race S2” ?

I think it’s about to be released.

1. The exclusion of support is a real clue
The definitive hint occurred just a few days ago. Suunto recently rolled out its major Q2 software update (version 2.56.18). This update was only deployed for the Suunto Race 2 and Vertical 2.
The original Race S was left off the list. While industry experts note that Suunto is currently trying to optimize the code to manage the RAM on the original Race and Race S for a potential August release, prioritizing ‘second-generation’ models is a classic sign of an imminent generational handover.

2. Suunto’s lifecycle and recent discounts
The original Race S hit the market in mid-2024. Reaching the two-year mark, combined with months of aggressive discounts to clear out stock from retailers, makes the arrival of a Suunto Race S 2 logical. Suunto previously followed this exact pattern with the original Race when they introduced the Race 2.

3. The Reddit leaks (June-July)
The anonymous rumors on Reddit are not far off. Although June and July are wrapping up without an official hardware announcement, the brand has been entirely focused on the Q2 firmware launch.
Historically, Suunto often utilizes late summer (August/September) to launch new devices, right after setting the stage with the software for the new generation.

Everything points to the Suunto Race S 2 being just around the corner. If you are planning to upgrade your watch and want the latest performance upgrades or an updated optical sensor, the smartest move right now is to wait a few weeks.

Was this written by an AI LLM?

elbee

@raven said:

@dreamer_ said:

Was this written by an AI LLM?

According to to chatgpt:

Yes, it could very well have been written by an LLM, but it’s impossible to determine that with certainty. There are several characteristics that make it look AI-generated.

Signs that point toward an LLM

Overly confident conclusions. The text starts cautiously (“I think,” “potential,” “rumors”) but ends with a very strong conclusion: “Everything points to…”. This is a common pattern in LLM-generated writing, where nuance gradually gives way to confidence.
Plausible but speculative reasoning. The three arguments are reasonable, but none of them constitutes direct evidence. Despite that, the conclusion is presented as though it is almost certain.
Generic, polished phrasing. Expressions such as:
- “a classic sign of an imminent generational handover”
- “setting the stage with the software for the new generation”
- “just around the corner”
  read smoothly but are fairly generic and don’t add much concrete information.
Highly structured format. The numbered list followed by a concise summary is exactly the kind of organization that LLMs tend to produce.

What makes me particularly skeptical?

Some statements are presented as facts without any supporting evidence:

“Suunto is currently trying to optimize the code to manage the RAM on the original Race and Race S for a potential August release.”

This sounds authoritative, but without a source it’s difficult to verify. A human writer discussing rumors would typically explain where this information came from.

Likewise:

“Suunto previously followed this exact pattern with the original Race when they introduced the Race 2.”

This is a specific historical claim. If it isn’t accurate or cannot be substantiated, it’s the kind of detail an LLM may confidently generate based on an assumed pattern.

How would an experienced human writer likely phrase it?

A technology journalist would typically:

cite the sources behind each claim;
clearly separate verified facts from speculation;
avoid drawing strong conclusions from circumstantial evidence.

For example:

“These signs could indicate that a successor is nearing release, although Suunto has not announced any new hardware and the available evidence remains circumstantial.”

Conclusion

My assessment would be:

Likelihood that this was primarily written by an LLM: approximately 75–90%.
Likelihood that it was written by a human with LLM assistance (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini): even higher.
Likelihood that it was written entirely by a human: certainly possible, but I would consider it less likely.

Based on writing style alone, it is impossible to conclude with certainty that an LLM was used. However, the combination of a highly structured presentation, polished but generic language, and a confident conclusion drawn from speculative evidence makes LLM assistance seem quite likely.

aiv4r

@raven 100%. So many words without actual value and based on completely random facts.

atoponce

The Reddit leaks (June-July)
The anonymous rumors on Reddit are not far off. Although June and July are wrapping up without an official hardware announcement, the brand has been entirely focused on the Q2 firmware launch.

r/Suunto mod here. There are no leaks about a Race 2S. Only a handful of posts asking about it, and a few more comments discussing probabilities, including one comment about someone who chatted with a Suunto salesman. No leaks.

There was a Core 2 leak that came through the moderation log a few days before the Core 2 officially landed. It was hosted on Google Drive, but Reddit filtered the post and suspended the account before it could reach the sub.