Suunto Vertical 2: specs, who it fits and compatible phones
Suunto Vertical 2 is a sport watch released in 2025 that works with iPhone and Android. It lists Dual-band GNSS + maps, 10ATM and Sapphire.
Specifications
| Release year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Case size | 49 mm |
| Display | AMOLED |
| Brightness | 2000 nits |
| Battery as listed | Up to 20 days · 65 GPS hours dual-band |
| Water rating | 10ATM |
| Glass | Sapphire |
| Case material | Stainless steel / grade-5 titanium |
| GPS type | Dual-band GNSS + maps |
| Offline maps | Yes |
| Operating system | Suunto OS |
| Works with | iPhone and Android |
| Connection | None |
| Plan needed | None |
| Health sensors | SpO2, HRV, Readiness score |
| Safety features | SOS |
Who it fits
- Works with iPhone and Android.
- Lists dual-band GPS and offline maps, which suits running and hiking.
- Lists a battery above the median of 43 listed sport watch models.
How it compares
Closest models from Suunto
| Model | Release year | Case size | Battery as listed | Water rating | GPS type | Works with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suunto Race 2 | 2025 | 46 / 49 mm | 16 days · up to 55 GPS hours (approx.) | 10ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| Suunto Run 2 | 2026 | 46 mm | Up to 10 days | 5ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| Suunto Race S | 2024 | 45 mm | Up to 13 days · up to 30 hours of best GPS (120 hours in saver mode) | 5ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
Closest models from other brands
| Model | Release year | Case size | Battery as listed | Water rating | GPS type | Works with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro | 2025 | 48 mm | 25 days (approx.) | 10ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| Garmin Forerunner 970 | 2025 | 47 mm | Up to 15 days | 5ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| Garmin tactix 8 Solar | 2025 | 51 mm | Up to 48 days with solar charging | 10ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
Compared with Suunto Race 2, Suunto Vertical 2 lists Stainless steel / grade-5 titanium case material, where Suunto Race 2 lists Stainless steel / titanium.
Compared with Suunto Run 2, Suunto Vertical 2 lists a higher ATM rating (10 against 5), a larger case (49 mm against 46 mm) and an older release year (2025 against 2026).
Compared with Suunto Race S, Suunto Vertical 2 lists a higher ATM rating (10 against 5), a larger case (49 mm against 45 mm) and a newer release year (2025 against 2024).
Compared with Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro, Suunto Vertical 2 lists a dimmer listed display (2000 nits against 3000) and Stainless steel / grade-5 titanium case material, where Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro lists Titanium.
Compared with Garmin Forerunner 970, Suunto Vertical 2 lists a higher ATM rating (10 against 5) and Stainless steel / grade-5 titanium case material, where Garmin Forerunner 970 lists Titanium bezel.
Compared with Garmin tactix 8 Solar, Suunto Vertical 2 lists Stainless steel / grade-5 titanium case material, where Garmin tactix 8 Solar lists Titanium and Sapphire glass, where Garmin tactix 8 Solar lists Power Sapphire.
Only values listed exactly are compared.
Position in the catalog
Its case size of 49 mm is larger than 63% of 30 sport watches with a single exact size. Its exact water rating of 10ATM is above 43% of 47 sport watches with a single exact ATM rating. It was released in 2025. Among 52 sport watches with an exact release year, 69% were released in 2025 or earlier and 69% were released in 2025 or later.
Phone compatibility and plan
No plan is listed as needed.
Sensors and features are listed as the maker names them and are not medical measurements.
Related guides and lists
- Battery life explained
- Phone compatibility
- Water resistance ratings
- Sensors explained
- Suunto smartwatches
- All models
Last verified September 26, 2026
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