Hold onto your hiking boots, folks! Suunto just dropped the Vertical 2, and trust us, this isn’t just another GPS sports watch—it’s positioning itself as the new generation of the ultimate companion, ready for both the highest peaks and your everyday adventures. Whether you’re an extreme expedition fanatic or just trying to track that daily run, Suunto designed the Vertical 2 to seamlessly blend endurance and performance.
Let’s dive into the major features that are going to make this watch a must-have on your wrist!
Brighter, Faster, and Built to Last
Say goodbye to squinting at your maps! The Vertical 2 boasts a larger, brighter, and energy-efficient 1.5-inch AMOLED display. With a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels and utilizing LTPO-Display-Technologies, this screen promises exceptional clarity and readability, even when you’re staring straight into the sun. Maps and metrics will stay crystal clear no matter the environment.
Running demanding navigation tools requires serious speed. Suunto upgraded the processor and expanded the memory, making the user interface faster and smoother than before. Plus, this update ensures the watch is ready for all kinds of future software updates.
For the serious data junkies, the Vertical 2 features a completely redesigned optical heart rate sensor. This improved tech offers even higher accuracy for heart rate measurement right at the wrist, supporting everything from training and recovery tracking to general health monitoring. It also includes HRV measurement (Heart Rate Variability).
Never Get Lost (Or Stuck in the Dark!)
If you love tackling mountainous or hilly terrain, the new Climb Guidance function is a game-changer. This feature helps users prepare and navigate by providing real-time elevation profiles, color-coded route sections, and advanced notifications about upcoming ascents and descents. It brings detailed insights into gradients, distances, and altitude differences, significantly improving both route planning and on-trail navigation.
You’ll get sophisticated navigation tools supported by free, detailed offline maps right on the watch and in the Suunto app. These detailed maps include contour lines, paths, and terrain features, making route planning precise. And for those spontaneous moments, Quick-start navigation allows you to change your route mid-activity without pausing the recording!
Here’s a practical addition for safety and comfort: an integrated LED flashlight built right into the bezel. Perfect for low-light situations, the flashlight has adjustable brightness levels, a red light mode for night vision, and key safety modes like SOS and Pulse functions—light when you need it most, whether you’re in a tent or an emergency situation.
Endurance That Won’t Quit
The Vertical 2 is known for its rugged design and exceptional battery life.
- Marathon Battery: Even in the most accurate Dualband-GNSS mode, the Vertical 2 manages an impressive 65 hours of GPS-tracking. For daily use, you can expect up to 20 days of Smartwatch usage, and it can be fully recharged in just two hours!
- Tough as Nails: Designed for long days and built for durability, the watch is available in robust stainless steel (87 grams) or lightweight titanium (74 grams). It features sapphire crystal and is waterproof up to 100 meters (10 ATM). Plus, three side buttons ensure easy operation in any weather—even while wearing gloves.
- Sporting Smarts: Beyond adventure, the Vertical 2 supports training with over 115 sport modes (including 22 new options for trail running, cycling, swimming, and skiing). You also get features like sport-specific heatmaps, weather alerts, recovery trackers, and the Suunto Coach for data-supported training guidance.
The Suunto Vertical 2 stainless steel model is priced at $599.00, and the titanium version is $699.00. You can snag one starting September 30, 2025, on suunto.com and at selected retailers worldwide. Go get your next adventure started!
