Overview
Suunto Vertical Steel Solar
Adventure watch for outdoor expeditions and training.
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Some people choose the average, but adventurers need a tool they can trust.
With the best battery life and accuracy in the market, Suunto Vertical is the perfect companion for the highest peaks and demanding valleys.
- Outdoor offline maps
- Dual-band GPS/GNSS
- Up to 60 days battery
- Solar charging*
- 95+ sport modes
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PLUS free ongoing support from our GPS training experts.
PLUS all GPS watches are kept in stock and are sent out by Royal Mail Special Delivery, so they will be with you the next working day.
Features
Maps you can count on
Suunto Vertical's intuitive maps tell you all you need to know about the landscape. Contour lines, water, paths and other important landmarks are available in three different map styles.
For maximum safety, all navigation features can be used in offline mode too. Never get lost exploring.
- Works offline
- Free of charge maps
- Route and POI navigation
Stay safe in challenging environments
With the altimeter, barometer and compass, you'll maintain spatial awareness with ease. In demanding surroundings, this can be a lifesaver.
Storm alarm and up to date weather forecast help you stay out of harm's way.
- Weather forecast
- Barometer & altimeter
- Storm, sunset & sunrise alarm
The best battery life out there
Suunto Vertical packs a battery life that's ahead of its competitors: 85 hours of exercise tracking on the most accurate GPS setting with the solar and titanium solar variants.
In daily mode Suunto Vertical accompanies you up to 60 days, and in the solar and titanium solar variants even up to one year without charging.
- +30% with solar charging
- Dual-band GNSS for best accuracy
- Military tested
Train for your next adventures
Suunto Vertical is an excellent companion for everyday training too. From running to cycling, and swimming to cross-country skiing, your favourite sports are sure to be found here.
Receive personalised feedback on your training load, progress and recovery, calculated based on heart rate variability (HRV). For more information, follow your efforts in Training Zone on Suunto App or coaching tools such as TrainingPeaks.
- 95+ sport modes
- Advanced training metrics
- Voice feedback via Suunto app
Specs
General
| Bezel material | Stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Glass material | Sapphire crystal |
| Case material | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide |
| Strap material | Silicone |
| Measurements | 49 x 49 x 13.6 mm / 1.93 x 1.93 x 0.54 " |
| Weight | 87 g / 3.07 oz |
| Wrist sizes | 125-175 mm (accessory strap -215 mm) |
| Strap width | 22 mm |
| Water resistance | 100 m |
| Battery type | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Backlight | LED |
| Display size | 1.4'' |
| Display resolution | 280 x 280 |
| Outdoor offline map storage | 32GB |
| Always-on display | Yes |
| Blood oxygen | Yes |
Connectivity
| Smartphone compatibility | Most common models supported |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| Phone notifications on the watch | Yes |
| Media controls on watch | Yes |
| Send predefined replies | Android only |
| Compatible with online sports communities | Yes |
| Watch software updates from cloud | Yes |
| Compatible with Suunto app | Yes |
| Automatic over the air software updates | Yes |
Compass
| Digital compass | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tilt compensation | Yes |
| Direction scale | Degrees / mils |
| Needle | North indicator |
| Compass accuracy | 5° |
| Compass resolution | 1° |
| Declination correction | Yes |
Physical specifications
| Operating temperature | -20° C to +55° C / -5° F to +130° F |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | -20° C to +55° C / -5° F to +130° F |
| Recommended charging temperature | 0° C to +45° C / +32° F to +113° F |
Battery life
| Daily use: Smartwatch mode | Up to 30 days (60 days with solar) |
|---|---|
| Daily use: Standby time mode only | Up to 60 days (1 year with solar) |
| Training: All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band | Up to 65h (90h with solar) |
| Training: All-Systems GNSS mode + Single-Band | Up to 90h (140h with solar) |
| Training: All battery modes | 65h / 90h / 140h / 500h (Solar 90h / 140h / 280h / 30d) |
| Training: Power saving GNSS modes | Up to 500h |
Music
| Control your music with watch | Yes |
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Diving functions
| Depth meter for snorkelling | 10 m |
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Outdoor functions
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BEIDOU |
|---|---|
| Simultaneous satellite systems | 4 |
| Max connected satellites | 32 |
| GPS recording rate | Best, Good, OK, Low |
| Intelligent battery modes | Performance, Endurance, Ultra, Tour, Custom |
| Waypoint and visual route navigation | Yes |
| Zoom levels in navigation | Yes |
| Auto zoom based on route shape | Yes |
| Breadcrumb trail in real time | Yes |
| Outdoor terrain and satellite maps | Yes |
| Global heatmaps for 20 sports | Yes |
| Route planning with heatmaps | Yes |
| Personal route library synced to watch | Yes |
| Snap to route | Yes |
| Point of Interest (POI) navigation | Yes |
| ETA (estimated time of arrival) | Yes |
| GPS track analysis | Yes |
| Track logging, viewing and sharing | Yes |
| Offline maps on watch | Yes |
| GNSS frequency support | L1 + L5 |
| Route planning with altitude profile | Yes |
| Bearing navigation | Yes |
| ETA, remaining distance | Yes |
Altimeter
| Barometric altitude | Yes |
|---|---|
| GPS altitude | Yes |
| Combined GPS and barometric altitude (FusedAlti™) | Yes |
| Altitude in daily mode | Yes |
| Altitude acclimation with blood oxygen | Yes |
| Total ascent/descent | Yes |
| Vertical speed | Yes |
| Automatic alti/baro profile | Yes |
| Log recording rate | 1 s |
| Resolution | 1 m |
| Range | -500 - 9999 m |
Weather
| Sunrise/sunset times | Yes |
|---|---|
| Storm alarm | Yes |
| Sea level pressure | Yes |
| Automatic alti/baro profile | Yes |
| Temperature | Yes |
| Temperature display range | -20° C to +55° C / -5° F to +130° F |
| Temperature resolution | 1° C / 1.5° F |
| Pressure resolution | 1 hPa |
| Altitude graph shown in exercise summary | Yes |
Training functions
| Adaptive training guidance | Yes |
|---|---|
| Interval guidance during training | Yes |
| Setup intervals | Yes |
| Structured intervals | Yes |
| Heart rate measured from wrist | Yes |
| Heart rate belt compatibility | Bluetooth Smart belts |
| VO2max | Yes |
| Peak Training Effect | Yes |
| Recovery time | Yes |
| Training load | Yes |
| Training recovery | Yes |
| Speed and distance | Yes |
24/7 tracking
| Step counter | Yes |
|---|---|
| Calories burned | Yes |
| Activity targets | Yes |
| Activity history | Yes |
| Sleep duration | Yes |
| Sleep quality | Yes |
| HRV from sleep | Yes |
| Stress and recovery status | Yes |
Sport expertise
| Multisport exercise summary on watch | Yes |
|---|---|
| Change sport mode during exercise | Yes |
| Preconfigured multisport modes | Yes |
| Post-analysis of multisport exercise by sport | Yes |
| Running pace | Yes |
| Cycling speed | Yes |
| Pool swim pace and distance | Yes |
| Pre-installed sport modes | > 95 |
In the box
- Suunto Vertical Steel Solar Watch
- USB charging cable
- Suunto documentation
- 12 months FREE access to the whole of our online GPS training online resource, worth £50.00
Video
FAQ's
1) What is the battery life of the Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watch ?
The Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watch offers excellent battey life:
- Daily use: Smartwatch mode: up to 30 days (60 days with Solar)
- Daily use: Standby time mode only: up to 60 days (1 year with Solar)
- Training: All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: up to 65h (90h with Solar)
- Training: All-Systems GNSS mode + Single-Band: up to 90h (140h with Solar)
- Training: Power saving GNSS modes: up to 500h
2) Does the Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watch have offline maps?
Yes you have access to download free offline maps to your Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watch, Suunto have available free offline maps that cover all of the world.
The Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watch offers route navigation and breadcrumb trail guidance, with the advantage of offline maps in the background to aid your navigation experience.
3) Can I upload GPX files and routes to the Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watch?
Yes you can upload GPX routes to your Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watch.
Importing GPX routes via the Suunto mobile app on an Android or iPhone and then transferring them to your watch is a straightforward process, but if you do get stuck , purchasing your Suunto watch from GPS training you get access to all of our training videos that will help you with this process.
4) Is the Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watch good for trail running and navigation?
Yes the Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watch is great for trail running & navigation, with its excellent battery life, Sunlight readable screen, Tough Sapphire Glass Screen, offline maps with electronic compass and ability to follow loaded routes a great watch for Trail Running & navigation.
5) Does the Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watch track heart rate and recovery?
Yes the Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watch which has an optical HR sensor will provide 24/7 heart rate tracking and HRV based recovery feedback.
For more accurate HR readings a Chest Strap is recommended.
6) Can you use the Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watch for swimming?
Yes you can use the Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watch for swimming activities, the watch has Pool Swiming activity with option to set pool length as well as open swimmimg, mermaiding & snorkelling sports modes.
7) Does the Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watch work with Strava, TrainingPeaks and other apps?
Yes via the Suunto Mobile app you can link your Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watches activity recordings to Strava, TrainingPeaks and many other apps such as Komoot, Wikiloc, outdoor active etc.
8) Is the Suunto Vertical 2 Steel - Solar watch a good choice for everyday wear as well as training?
Yes, the Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watch is a rugged tough watch, weighing 87g it is suitable for everyday wear as well as for sports & training, when used as a Smart watch with no GPS recording you can achieve a excellent battery life of approximately 30 days.
9) What is included when you buy the Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar from GPS Training?
As well as the Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watch, silicone band and charging cable.
We don’t just send you a box with a watch inside.
When you buy from GPS Training, you're not simply buying a watch — you're gaining access to the knowledge and support to get the most from it.
Buy and learn from the experts.
✔ 12 months FREE access to our online GPS training platform (worth £50)
✔ FREE ongoing support from our experienced GPS specialists
✔ Expert advice from a team who use these watches every day
10) Can I trade in my old GPS or GPS watch against the Suunto Vertical Steel - Solar watch?
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