GPS Running Watches / Suunto
Suunto Vertical 2 (stainless steel)
The AMOLED that finally posts MIP-class multiband battery — 65 hours, free world maps.
Overall score 8.2/10
Pros
- + 65 h of dual-band GPS on an AMOLED watch — no other AMOLED here comes close in the accurate mode
- + Free worldwide offline maps in 32 GB, downloaded straight over Wi-Fi with no cable and no charge
- + A bright LTPO AMOLED behind sapphire, plus a bezel-integrated flashlight, for $599
- + DC Rainmaker rates GPS accuracy excellent across difficult terrain
Cons
- − 87 g in the steel version reviewed here — the titanium at $699 saves 13 g
- − No music storage of any kind on a $599 watch
- − Only about 10-12 routes can be stored in practice despite 32 GB, and turn-by-turn needs manual enabling for imported routes
- − Real-world dual-frequency runtime with always-on and navigation running measured about 50 h, not 65 h
- − Bluetooth only — no ANT+ sensor support
Suunto Vertical 2 (stainless steel) review: what the specs say
The AMOLED that finally posts MIP-class multiband battery — 65 hours, free world maps. At $599, Suunto's 2025 model sits in the middle of the range — the GPS Running Watches we compare run from $249 to $1,199.99. It scores 8.2/10 overall, calculated from published specifications across 8 categories rather than from a subjective impression.
Its strongest showing is Display at 9.4/10 — brightness, resolution and daylight readability, weighing AMOLED sharpness against MIP's always-on-for-free behaviour.. The weakest is Build & Comfort at 7.0/10, which is the trade-off to weigh before buying: if that is the specification you care about most, one of the alternatives below will serve you better.
Worth knowing before you buy: 87 g in the steel version reviewed here — the titanium at $699 saves 13 g; and no music storage of any kind on a $599 watch. Every specification on this page comes from Suunto's own documentation or a verified retail listing — where a figure is not published, the table says so rather than estimating it.
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Full Specifications
| Display | 1.5-in 466x466 LTPO AMOLED, ~2,000 nits, sapphire lens, optional always-on |
| Smartwatch Battery | 20 days |
| Always-On Display Cost | Suunto does not publish a separate always-on smartwatch number; DC Rainmaker measured about 50 h of real use with dual-frequency, always-on display and navigation all running against a 65 h claim |
| Battery, Single-Band GPS | 75 h |
| Battery, Multiband GPS | 65 h |
| GNSS Bands | Dual-band L1+L5 Sony chipset. Four published tiers: 65 h Performance (dual-band), 75 h Endurance (single-band all systems), 110 h Ultra (single-band, wrist HR off) and 250 h Tour (GPS only, 2-minute logging). |
| Onboard Maps | Free worldwide offline maps in 32 GB, downloadable over Wi-Fi without pre-loading, with turn-by-turn (which must be enabled manually for third-party routes) and automatic climb guidance. Practically limited to roughly 10-12 stored routes despite the 32 GB. |
| Music Storage | None. No on-device storage and no streaming; Bluetooth headphones are supported for turn prompts only. |
| Training Platform & Subscription | Suunto app is free with no subscription tier; analytics are Suunto's own |
| External Sensor Support | Bluetooth with multiple simultaneous saved sensor pairings — no ANT+ |
| Data Export | Free .FIT export and automatic sync to Strava, TrainingPeaks, Komoot and 300+ partner apps |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Material | Glass-fibre reinforced polyamide case with stainless steel bezel and sapphire crystal; 87 g steel (74 g titanium at $699) |
| Warranty | 24 months |
Compare Suunto Vertical 2 (stainless steel) With
Cheaper Alternative
Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro (48mm) — $399.99
Premium Alternative
COROS VERTIX 2S (50mm) — $699.00