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UOG TOP PICK:Suunto Vertical Titanium Solar: an ultra-rugged GPS watch with solar charging and a long battery life. It has offline topographic maps, barometric altimeters, storm alarms, and weather forecasting. With over 90 built-in sports modes and advanced metrics, it's perfect for hardcore hikers, climbers, and explorers.
Suunto says:
With Suunto Vertical you need to make no compromise with battery-life and accuracy as it brings best on both. The extremely long battery-life of up to 500 hours of continuous exercise tracking in tour mode and up to 60 hours in the most accurate dualband GNSS tracking mode, is boosted by solar charging in titanium solar variants bringing at least 30% more power on sunny days. In daily mode Suunto Vertical accompanies you for months without charging!
Our Verdict
The Suunto Vertical Titanium Solar is an ultra-rugged GPS adventure watch designed for the most demanding outdoor pursuits. The titanium solar model packs solar charging capabilities and delivers outrageously long battery life—up to 500 hours of continuous exercise tracking in Tour mode or 85 hours at maximum GPS accuracy. For daily use, you can go for months without charging.
But the Vertical is more than just a battery beast. It's loaded with crucial outdoor features like offline topographic maps with navigation, barometric altimeter, storm alarms, and weather forecasting to keep you safe in the backcountry. The durable titanium and sapphire crystal construction can handle any abuse. No matter if you're tackling big mountain adventures or just training at home, this watch has your back.
The high-resolution display and intuitive interface make the Vertical a pleasure to use. Over 90 built-in sports modes cover all your outdoor activities, and you can add more from Suunto's app store. The Suunto app allows you to analyse your efforts post-workout with advanced metrics, AI coaching, and powerful route planning tools.
I used this watch on a coast-to-coast trek of Scotland; it quickly became my primary navigation tool. Loading the offline maps and transferring my GPX files for my planned route was straightforward, and the interface is very intuitive once you get used to it.
The solar-powered, ultra-long-lasting Suunto Vertical is an outstanding choice for hardcore hikers, climbers, and explorers who need a GPS watch as rugged and capable as they are. With supreme battery endurance and full-featured mapping/navigation, it's built to thrive in the wildest outdoor playgrounds.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
In-depth Reviews:
Features
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Choose to go beyond your limits - 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.
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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!Free-of-charge
Works in offline, Free of charge maps, Route and POI navigation.
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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
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The most resilient battery life out there - Suunto Vertical packs a battery life that's miles ahead of its competitors: 85 hours of exercise tracking on the most accurate GPS setting with the titanium solar variant and 60 hours with the stainless steel variant. In daily mode Suunto Vertical accompanies you up to 60 days – in the titanium solar variant even up to one year without charging!
+30% with solar charging, Dual-band GNSS for best accuracy, Military tested
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Battery life comparison - Suunto Vertical doesn’t sacrifice accuracy for longer battery life. It communicates with all five major satellite systems via Dual Frequency – an express lane for a faster, reliable signal.
The battery life comparison was conducted in training mode with the best possible accuracy settings on.
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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. Still need more? Head on over to SuuntoPlus store and customise your watch even further with apps for climbing, Cooper test and more!
90+ Sport modes, 50+ sport apps via SuuntoPlus, Voice feedback via Suunto app
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Sustainable design from Finland - Made in Finland where we're no strangers to harsh conditions, our manufacturing process uses 100% renewable energy.
Made with 100% renewable energy, 100% Carbon Compensated,7,5 kg CO2e carbon footprint
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Suunto app completes your watch experience - Plan, analyse and share your sports activities with Suunto App! Here, you can also connect to other services such as Strava for even more features.
SUUNTO APP HIGHLIGHTS
Extensive map collection - Plan and analyse your routes with help of 3D maps, heatmaps, road surface type info or avalanche terrain maps
Training zone - Find your training load, recovery metrics and progress summaries in Training zone and get guidance from AI-based Suunto coach
Workout planner - Create your own workout in Suunto app to get real-time guidance via your watch.
SuuntoPlus™ store - Find new sport apps for your runs and rides, connect with range of new devices and get real-time insights with guides.
Connect to partners Take advantage out of the over 200 partner apps and start racing with Strava Segments or train with Training Peaks plans.
Specifications
- Weight: 72g
- Measurements: 49 x 49 x 13.6 mm / 1.93 x 1.93 x 0.54 "
- Water resistance : 100 m
- Battery typ: rechargeable lithium-ion
- Display sizeL: 1,4''
- Display resolution: 280 x 280
- Battery indicator: percentage / icon
- Strap width: 22 mm
- Outdoor offline map storage : 32GB
Battery Specs
- In time mode: 60 days (Steel solar & Titanium solar 1 year)
- With 24/7 tracking and mobile notifications: 30 days (Steel solar/Titanium solar 60 days)
- Training mode with GP: 60h / 90h /140h / 500h (Steel Solar/Titanium Solar 85h / 140h / 280h / 30d)
Material & Construction
- Bezel material: Titanium Grade 5
- Glass material: Sapphire crystal
- Case material: Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
- Strap material: Silicone
- What's in the box?: Suunto Vertical Titanium Solar Canyon, charging cable, printed user documentation
- Wrist sizes: 125-175 mm (accessory strap -215 mm)
