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Suunto Vertical vs Suunto Vertical 2

Both are good picks with different strengths. The Suunto Vertical lasts longer (30 days) and has a sunlight-readable MIP screen, while the Suunto Vertical 2 has an AMOLED screen and has a bigger screen.

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Key differences

  • Battery life

    Suunto Vertical wins

    The Suunto Vertical lasts up to 30 days against 20 days.

  • GPS

    Evenly matched

    Both have built-in GPS with similar features.

  • Display

    Suunto Vertical 2 wins

    The Suunto Vertical 2 has an AMOLED screen against MIP.

  • Health

    Evenly matched

    Much the same health sensors.

  • Weight

    Evenly matched

    Similar weight: 87 g and 87 g.

Other differences

  • Screen size Suunto Vertical 2 wins

    The Suunto Vertical 2 has the bigger screen: 1.5 in against 1.4 in.

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Suunto Vertical if…

  • You hate charging: it's rated for up to 30 days in smartwatch mode.
  • You train outdoors in bright sun: its MIP-style screen stays readable and saves battery.
  • You spend days outdoors: it charges from sunlight.

Choose the Suunto Vertical 2 if…

  • You want a vivid, phone-like screen: it has AMOLED-class colour and contrast.
  • You want maps and stats easy to read: it has the bigger screen.

Full spec comparison

The Suunto Vertical leads on battery life; elsewhere the two are closely matched.

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Overview

Overview: Suunto Vertical vs Suunto Vertical 2
Spec Suunto VerticalSuunto Vertical 2
Brand SuuntoSuunto
Series VerticalVertical
Replaces —Suunto Vertical
Versions Solar Sand, Steel Solar, Titanium Solar, Stainless SteelSteel, Titanium
Colours Solar SandCanyon

Platform & apps

Both work with the same phones and software.

Platform & apps: Suunto Vertical vs Suunto Vertical 2
Spec Suunto VerticalSuunto Vertical 2
Operating system SuuntoSuunto
Storage 32 GB32 GB
App store YesYes

Display

The Suunto Vertical 2 is ahead on the display.

The Suunto Vertical 2 has a bright, colourful AMOLED screen; the Suunto Vertical uses MIP, easy to read in sunlight and light on the battery. The Suunto Vertical has a sunlight-readable MIP screen, while the Suunto Vertical 2 has an AMOLED screen and has a bigger screen.

Display: Suunto Vertical vs Suunto Vertical 2
Spec Suunto VerticalSuunto Vertical 2
Display type MIPAMOLED
Display name —LTPO AMOLED
Screen size 1.4 in1.5 in
Resolution 280 x 280466 x 466
Pixel density 200 ppi—
Colour display YesYes
Always-on display YesYes
Touchscreen YesYes
Controls touchscreen, buttonstouchscreen, buttons

Design & durability

Both are similar in size, weight and water rating.

Design & durability: Suunto Vertical vs Suunto Vertical 2
Spec Suunto VerticalSuunto Vertical 2
Case sizes 49 mm48.6 mm
Case shape Round—
Dimensions 49 x 49 x 13.6 mm48.6 x 48.6 x 13.5 mm
Thickness 13.6 mm13.5 mm
Weight (case) 87 g87 g
Case material Glass fibre reinforced polyamideGlass fibre reinforced polyamide
Bezel material Stainless steelStainless steel
Lens Sapphire crystalSapphire crystal
Band material siliconesilicone
Band width 22 mm22 mm
Fits wrists 125-175 mm125-175 mm
Water resistance 10 ATM10 ATM
MIL-STD-810 tested Yes—
Operating temperature -20 to 55 °C-20 to 55 °C

Battery

The Suunto Vertical is ahead on battery life.

It lasts longer (30 days), and the Suunto Vertical 2 doesn't beat it on anything here.

Battery: Suunto Vertical vs Suunto Vertical 2
Spec Suunto VerticalSuunto Vertical 2
Battery (smartwatch mode) 30 days20 days
Battery (multi-band GPS) 2.7 days2.7 days
All battery modes Multi-band GPS: 2.7 days; All satellite systems: 3.8 days; Battery saver: 20.8 days; Smartwatch: 30 daysSmartwatch: 20 days; Battery saver: 40 days; Multi-band GPS: 2.7 days; All satellite systems: 3.1 days; Battery saver: 10.4 days
Solar charging Yes—
Battery type rechargeable lithium-ionrechargeable lithium-ion

GPS & navigation

Both have built-in GPS with similar capabilities.

GPS & navigation: Suunto Vertical vs Suunto Vertical 2
Spec Suunto VerticalSuunto Vertical 2
GPS Built-inBuilt-in
Multi-band GPS YesYes
Satellite systems GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Maps Downloadable mapsDownloadable maps
Navigation features waypoints, breadcrumb trail, POI navigation, ETA, snap to route, bearing navigationwaypoints, climb planner, course import

Health & sensors

Both track much the same health data.

Heart rate, sleep and the extra sensors line up closely.

Health & sensors: Suunto Vertical vs Suunto Vertical 2
Spec Suunto VerticalSuunto Vertical 2
Sensors optical HR, SpO2, barometer, compassoptical HR, SpO2, barometer, compass, thermometer, depth
Heart-rate tracking 24/724/7
Heart-rate variability YesYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2) YesYes
Sleep tracking Sleep stagesSleep stages
Stress tracking YesYes
Energy score Daily resource levelDaily resource level

Training

Training features are evenly matched.

Training: Suunto Vertical vs Suunto Vertical 2
Spec Suunto VerticalSuunto Vertical 2
Sport profiles 115115
Triathlon / multisport YesYes
Swim tracking Pool and open waterPool and open water
Underwater heart rate YesYes
Training metrics VO2 max, training load, training effect, recovery time, HRV statusVO2 max, training load, training effect, recovery time, lactate threshold
Adaptive coaching YesYes
Wrist running power YesYes
External sensors Bluetooth HR strap, power meter, foot pod, speed/cadenceBluetooth HR strap, foot pod, speed/cadence, power meter

Smart features

Both offer much the same smart features.

Smart features: Suunto Vertical vs Suunto Vertical 2
Spec Suunto VerticalSuunto Vertical 2
Notifications YesYes
Message replies AndroidAndroid
Flashlight —Yes

Diving, golf & more

Neither has a specialist edge here.

Diving, golf & more: Suunto Vertical vs Suunto Vertical 2
Spec Suunto VerticalSuunto Vertical 2
Diving Depth gaugeDepth gauge
Max dive depth 10 m10 m
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