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Suunto Vertical
Suunto’s MIP endurance watch: 30 days as a smartwatch, 65 hours of dual-band GPS, and free offline maps.
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Key specs
- Battery life
- 30 days
- Battery saver
- 60 days
- GPS tracking
- 65 hr
- Charging
- 1h 30m
- Weight
- 87g with band
- Case size
- 49mm
- Display
- MIP (transflective), always-on
- Water resistance
- 10 ATM (100m)
- Phone
- Not required
- Sensors
- Optical heart rate, SpO₂, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer, Compass, GPS, Altimeter
The Vertical is built for ultra-distance and multi-day expeditions. Its MIP screen buys 30 days as a smartwatch and 65 hours of dual-band GPS, and the solar models stretch that to 60 days and 90 hours in good sun, or up to a year in time-only mode. Offline topo maps are free and dual-band GPS is standard. The Vertical 2 has since moved the line to AMOLED at the same $599, so this one now makes sense only if you want solar and the longest possible battery, and can live with a dimmer screen and a watch that has missed Suunto’s 2026 feature updates.
Strengths
- 30-day smartwatch battery, 60 with solar
- 65-hour dual-band GPS, 90 with solar
- Free offline maps (no subscription)
Tradeoffs
- MIP screen on every version
- No music or pay
- Heavy at 87g in steel
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Common questions
- How much does the Suunto Vertical cost?
- The Suunto Vertical starts at $599, with larger sizes and premium finishes costing more.
- Does the Suunto Vertical require a subscription?
- No. The Suunto Vertical has no subscription — you pay for the hardware once and the Suunto app is included.
- How long does the Suunto Vertical battery last?
- About 30 days of typical use per charge. Heavy GPS use, an always-on display, and continuous sensing all pull that number down.
- How much does the Suunto Vertical weigh?
- The 49 mm Suunto Vertical weighs 87 g with its band.
- How big is the Suunto Vertical?
- The Suunto Vertical has a 49 mm case in the configuration we list, which weighs 87 g with its band.
- Is the Suunto Vertical waterproof?
- The Suunto Vertical is rated 10 ATM (100m), which covers showering, swimming, and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating.
- Do you need a phone to use the Suunto Vertical?
- No. The Suunto Vertical records, stores, and shows your data on the device itself — a phone is for syncing and review, not for tracking.
- When was the Suunto Vertical released?
- Suunto released the Suunto Vertical in 2023, and it is still in the current lineup.