Suunto Vertical vs Suunto Vertical 2
Suunto Vertical (2023, listed at $629) and Suunto Vertical 2 (2025, listed at $599) are both sport watches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · table prices are list prices; each card shows Amazon's current price when available
Suunto Vertical
Adventure-class Suunto — offline topo maps, dual-band GPS and up to 60-day solar battery.
Suunto Vertical 2
Expedition Suunto with a 1.5-inch AMOLED, sapphire glass, free offline maps, dual-band GPS and up to 20 days daily use or 65 hours of GPS training.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Suunto Vertical wins on battery life (30 days vs 20 days) and weight (74 g vs 87 g); Suunto Vertical 2 wins on price ($599 vs $629).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Suunto Vertical leads 2 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Suunto Vertical | Suunto Vertical 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 30 days | 20 days |
| Weight | 74 g | 87 g |
| List price | $629 | $599 |
| Water rating | 10ATM | 10ATM |
| Tracked features | 5 | 5 |
| Case size | 49 mm | 48.6 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | outdoor adventure, multisport and triathlon and running | outdoor adventure and multisport and triathlon |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.
Feature overlap
Both have (5)
- built-in GPS
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- AMOLED display
- offline maps
- swim tracking
Only Suunto Vertical (0)
Nothing unique.
Only Suunto Vertical 2 (0)
Nothing unique.
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Suunto Vertical if…
- You want fewer charges: about 30 days per charge vs 20 days.
- You want a lighter watch: 74 g vs 87 g.
- Your main use is running: it is listed for that and the Suunto Vertical 2 is not.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Suunto Vertical 2 only works with Android.
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 49 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
- • You want something light enough to sleep in — it weighs 74 g.
- • You are watching your budget — the list price is $629.
Pick the Suunto Vertical 2 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $30 less.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Suunto Vertical only works with Android.
- You want the newer model (2025 vs 2023).
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 48.6 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
- • You want something light enough to sleep in — it weighs 87 g.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Suunto Vertical or the Suunto Vertical 2?
The Suunto Vertical has the longer rated battery life: about 30 days per charge against 20 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Suunto Vertical or the Suunto Vertical 2?
The Suunto Vertical 2 has the lower list price: $599 against $629 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Suunto Vertical and Suunto Vertical 2 work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.
Which is better for swimming, the Suunto Vertical or the Suunto Vertical 2?
Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 10ATM. 10ATM is suitable for swimming and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating unless the maker says so.
Not sure either is right for you?
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