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Suunto Vertical review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Screen size:1.4 inchBattery life:60 daysDisplay type:MIP LCD

Suunto Vertical Review: Compare 127 technical specifications, 32 expert and video reviews and 4 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Suunto Vertical
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

35%

8.2

Technical score

30%

8.2

List score

25%

8.3

Reviews score

10%

9.0

Sentiment score

★Better than 92% of smartwatches
?

Value for money

Value for money
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models
Score components

24%

8.0

Health

21%

9.8

Fitness

16%

8.9

Battery

14%

7.0

Smart features

12%

8.1

Connectivity

9%

7.6

Display & Design

4%

3.7

Hardware

▲Better than 89%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 76% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

8.8

Popularity

Grades by review (32)
7 reviews + 25 videos, average 8.3/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 76%
8.2

List score

List score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (4)
List score: in 4 of 119 lists (3%)
▲Better than 89%
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Ranked #66 of 777 models in Smartwatches (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of smartwatch Suunto Vertical

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models
Score components:

24%

8.0

Health

21%

9.8

Fitness

16%

8.9

Battery

14%

7.0

Smart features

12%

8.1

Connectivity

9%

7.6

Display & Design

4%

3.7

Hardware

8.2
Reviews score
8.3
List score
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.8
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 30.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
?
HRV tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports HRV tracking. 54.9% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
?
Cadence sensor
?
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
60 days
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch lasts 60 days on a charge, which is longer than 98.3% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
60 h
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 60 h on a charge, which is longer than 94.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.3% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
60 h
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 60 h with GPS on, which is longer than 96.6% of Smartwatches and the same as 1% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
450 mAh
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a 450 mAh battery, which is larger than 79.6% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.1% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Proprietary OS
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS, which is less advanced than the system in 54% of Smartwatches and equal to 42.1% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
occasional
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 54% of smartwatches and equal to that of 40.2% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
?
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 56.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
yes
Suunto Vertical supports dual-frequency GPS. 85% of Smartwatches offer this.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.4 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen, which is larger than 48.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 6.7% of Smartwatches.
Display type
MIP LCD
This smartwatch uses MIP LCD, which is less advanced than the screen in 62.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 5.7% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
280x 280
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 280x280 which is lower than that of 66% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.7% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
?
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 32 GB of internal storage, which is more than 81.3% of Smartwatches and equal to 15% of Smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Suunto Vertical vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 53 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (60 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    60 days vs 7 days
  • 39 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (60 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    60 h vs 21 h
  • 40 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (60 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    60 h vs 20 h
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
  • More frequent updates
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • 18.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 76% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (32)
    7 reviews + 25 videos, average 8.3/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.0
  • 20.0% higher sentiment score
    9.0 vs 7.5
  • 13.6% better value for money
    Suunto Vertical has a higher value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (8.82 vs 7.8).
    8.82 vs 7.76
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Weight tracking
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 41.9% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
  • 2 years newer
    This smartwatch was released more recently than the average smartwatch (2023 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • 25 more exercise types
    This smartwatch includes more exercise types than the average smartwatch (115 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    115 vs 90
  • 53 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (60 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    60 days vs 7 days
  • 39 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (60 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    60 h vs 21 h
  • 40 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (60 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    60 h vs 20 h
  • Solar charging support
    This smartwatch supports solar charging, the average smartwatch does not. 2.3% of smartwatches support solar charging.
  • 145 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (450 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    450 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports dual-frequency GPS
    Suunto Vertical supports dual-frequency GPS, while the average smartwatch does not. 15.1% of Smartwatches support dual-frequency GPS.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.3% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses titanium, fiber-reinforced polymer for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    titanium, fiber-reinforced polymer vs polycarbonate
  • 50 m deeper water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for deeper water than the average smartwatch (100 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    100 m vs 50 m
  • 10 °C higher heat tolerance
    This smartwatch tolerates a higher temperature than the average smartwatch (55 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch is rated up to 45.0 °C.
    55 °C vs 45.0 °C
  • More frequent updates
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • 8x more internal storage
    This smartwatch has more internal storage than the average smartwatch (32 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 4 GB
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (MIP LCD vs AMOLED).
    MIP LCD vs AMOLED
  • 29 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (74 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    74 g vs 45.0 g
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This smartwatch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch has 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 2.3 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (14 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    14 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • 6.5 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (49 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    49 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (MIP LCD vs AMOLED).
    MIP LCD vs AMOLED
  • 29 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (74 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    74 g vs 45.0 g
  • 2.3 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (14 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    14 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 6.5 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (49 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    49 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 4 mm taller case
    This smartwatch has a taller case than the average smartwatch (49 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45.0 mm tall.
    49 mm vs 45.0 mm
  • Lower resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 280x280, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    280x280 vs 360x360
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No camera remote
    This smartwatch does not include built-in camera remote control, the average smartwatch does. 85.5% of smartwatches that are equipped with a camera include built-in camera remote control.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This smartwatch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch has 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
UltraTrailSteven
≈ estimated
18/10/2024
Hands-on review · battery, GPS, app and solar value
Verdict
Suunto Vertical's solar option is worth the extra cost only in sunny areas, and the slow app is the main drawback.
8.0
Chad Lubinski
≈ estimated
06/10/2024
Real-world use review · running, hiking, hunting and climbing
Verdict
Suunto Vertical is a dependable, simple GPS watch with long battery life, best for people who want less complexity.
9.0
Terradrift
≈ estimated
26/09/2024
Hands-on review · GPS, battery and sleep tests
Verdict
Suunto Vertical is pricey with some watch face limits, but an excellent, well-designed GPS watch for outdoor athletes.
9.0
Active Ideas
≈ estimated
11/06/2024
Hands-on review · GPS, charging and build
Verdict
Suunto Vertical is an excellent watch for sustainability-minded buyers, though it is big and its charger is fiddly.
9.0
DesFit
≈ estimated
19/03/2024
Long-term review · 9 to 10 months of use
Verdict
Suunto Vertical is a solid long-term watch with great battery and maps, but sports heart rate needs an external strap.
8.0
The Run Testers
≈ estimated
30/06/2023
Multi-tester review · long-term use, tracking, maps and comparisons
Verdict
Suunto Vertical is the best Suunto watch in years with strong tracking, but its software still needs work and Garmin remains the better choice.
8.0
Chase the Summit
≈ estimated
09/05/2023
Hands-on review · battery, heart rate, maps, comparison
Verdict
Suunto Vertical is great for battery-focused users, though it is expensive, lacks music storage, and has imperfect heart rate and limited map features.
9.0
Active Ideas
≈ estimated
09/05/2023
Hands-on review · 3 months of training and software tour
Verdict
Suunto Vertical offers accurate GPS and is a strong all-round watch, with heart rate accuracy as its only real concern.
9.0
DC Rainmaker
≈ estimated
09/05/2023
Hands-on review · real-world tests on runs, hikes and swims
Verdict
Suunto Vertical is the best Suunto hardware yet and performs strongly on land, though open water swimming needs work.
9.0
runner's journey
≈ estimated
01/06/2023
Feature overview · night wear and size notes
Verdict
Suunto Vertical is the best Suunto option for trail, road and city running thanks to its battery and accurate GPS.
5.0
Fit Gear Hunter
≈ estimated
21/05/2023
Watch face walkthrough · short hands-on look
Verdict
Suunto Vertical's watch faces are mostly old designs, the new face has a fixed altimeter, and switching between them is clunky.
8.0
DesFit
≈ estimated
12/05/2023
First look · features and early impressions
Verdict
Suunto Vertical is a big step for the brand with many new features, though its interface still feels a bit laggy.

What reviewers agree on

Based on 7 · 11

Reviewers agree the battery lasts ages and maps excel, but the heart rate sensor is unreliable and the software feels dated.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
thephotohikes.com
≈ estimated
03/10/2025
Long-term review · Hiking watch
Verdict
The Suunto Vertical is a rugged hiking watch with week-long battery life and clear offline topo maps, though its solar charging does little in real use.
8.0
liviunastasa.com
≈ estimated
14/05/2025
Long-term test · Sports watch
Verdict
The Suunto Vertical is a comfortable trail-running watch with clean GPS tracks, but its wrist heart rate and sleep tracking can't always be trusted.
9.5
focus-mobility.de
✓ explicit
16/01/2025
Hands-on test · Cycling watch
Verdict
The Suunto Vertical Titanium Solar is a durable cycling and outdoor watch with precise GPS and a long battery, but it lacks music storage and contactless payment.
8.0
horloge-du-coureur.fr
✓ explicit
03/02/2026
Hands-on test · Outdoor GPS watch
Verdict
The Suunto Vertical is a reliable outdoor watch that replaces a dedicated GPS on hikes, but its wrist heart rate suits steady efforts more than intervals.
8.5
runmorph.com
✓ explicit
30/06/2026
Field test · Ultra trail watch
Verdict
The Suunto Vertical is an ultra-trail watch whose MIP screen stays readable in strong sun and lasts weeks, but its colours look dated next to newer AMOLED screens.
9.0
gearshare.nl
≈ estimated
15/02/2026
Weekend test · Trail running watch
Verdict
The Suunto Vertical is a sturdy outdoor watch with a battery still at 70% after three days of GPS use, but its app feels less polished than Garmin's.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Suunto Vertical

  • 60 days of battery life covers a whole summer of weekend hikes.
  • 60 h with GPS on covers several long mountain days.
  • Dual-band GPS stays accurate in valleys and forests.
  • Offline topographic maps come with no subscription.
  • The 100 m water resistance suits swimming and rain.
  • The solar power battery adds a small top-up on sunny trails.

What we don't like about Suunto Vertical

  • There is no camera remote control.
  • The MIP display is not AMOLED, so colors look more muted.
  • Wrist heart rate drops out during fast trail running or hard cycling.
  • No music storage, so music is controlled only from a connected phone.
  • At 74 g with a 14 mm case, it is heavy and thick on the wrist.

Verdict

The Suunto Vertical's headline number is 60 days in watch mode. It suits hikers, climbers and mountain runners who spend weeks away from a charger. In tests, dual-band GPS tracked for 55 to 58 hours in real mountain conditions, and the offline topographic maps come with contour lines and no subscription. Return-to-start and go-to-point navigation is easy to set up. Solar charging adds little, about 1 percent after two hours in full sun in tests. The MIP screen is not AMOLED, so colors look more muted, though it stays readable in bright sun. The case is 74 g and 14 mm thick. There is no camera remote control, but the touchscreen and buttons still respond in rain or gloves. It is built for a serious outdoor user who values battery and maps over screen looks.

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