Suunto

Suunto Vertical

The Suunto Vertical lands as a solid mid-range gps sports watche, built around Titanium.

58/100
Solid pick
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Why we rate it

  • Offline topo maps
  • Solar charging
  • No multi-band (l1+l5)
Score profile

Where the Suunto Vertical wins and loses

Scored against the gps sports watches class
GPSBatteryOverall838358
GPS
83
Battery
83
Overall spec score
58
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

GPS

Offline topo mapsYes

Battery

Solar chargingYes

Design

Case materialTitanium
Head to head

Suunto Vertical vs Garmin Garmin Instinct 2X Solar

Highlighted cell = better in that row
GPSBatteryOverall
Suunto VerticalGarmin Instinct 2X Solar
 SuuntoSuunto VerticalThis pageGarminGarmin Instinct 2X Solar
Overall score58 /10059 /100Better
Multi band gpsYes
Who it's for

Is the Suunto Vertical right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable gps sports watche for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need multi-band (l1+l5), in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.

Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
good
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Suunto Vertical worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 58/100 against other gps sports watches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.

What stands out on the Suunto Vertical?

Its offline topo maps stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar?

The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar scores 59/100 versus this one at 58/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.