Suunto Vertical Long-Term Review // Better With Time?
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- Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
- Comprehensive review covering GPS accuracy, heart rate accuracy, training and performance feedback, as well as software updates and new features since it launched. You can get the Vertical here: geni.us/Suunto_Vertical (Amazon affiliate link that helps support the channel - thanks!)
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Just a little thanks to let you know I appreciate and enjoy all of your hard work and videos. Take care.
Whoa, thanks Matt! Very much appreciated! Hope to connect again soon.
I adore this watch. Great battery, touchscreen, mapping. Definitely need more love from suunto!
Had the Suunto Vertical for 4 months now, and could not be happier, moved from Garmin and just amazing watch
Out of curiosity what watch did you move from? I have a 6X, and love the look of this.
moving to garmin from these. Suunto is a downgrade
@@leodoingthings1706 in what sense?
@@010MACS I moved from Garmin Enduro, which was great, But in my opinion and for me the Suunto Vertical hit all the right spots for me, I have the Suunto non-solar Vertical and battery life is just amazing. I have clocked just over 700km of running and its been really really good. Navigation is awesome and GPS accuracy is second to none.
@@leodoingthings1706 Ofcourse the watch is not for eveyone, evyone is different and each of us have our own taste :) Good luck on your next watch :)
Spot on review. Had the Titanium from the start. The only thing I’d add is that creating routes and sending to the watch is best in class - reliable and pretty great to follow too. Bit reroutable as Des mentions. Also, watch faces are probably worst in class. Suunto need to add a face creator page in the phone app - complications etc.
Oh I literally hoped for this kind of review. Suunto seems to regularly update this device... with its battery life and design it it really cool watch to pick. Especially when Amazon discounts it to a lower price than the Race.
I've never seen Amazon discount htis watch, not by much anyway. I'm the UK, are you?
@@McStoolio In Germany i got a bundle of the Vertical Stainless Steel, Ocean Black with Suunto HR-Belt for 400€ at Amazon. Now its 480€ so i ws quite happy with this deal.
Great review! I've been using this watch for almost a year, and I'm happy you came back to look at everything new that has been added.
Thanks and hope you're enjoying your watch!
Yes Des! 🔥 Just grabbed my coffee ☕️ Big fan of both your channel and this watch, let’s go!!! 🌟
Thanks man! 🙌
@@DesFitjust finished the video! Smashed it 👊🏽 Looking forward to seeing what Suunto do next, fingers crossed for a new HR sensor 👌🏽
Amazing watch, moved back to Suunto from Polar and Garmin - can't see myself getting another watch for a long time as it's perfect for what I want - training progress, adventure planning & reliability. It's the type of watch I love more the longer I've had it and can't wait for it to start to look worn (still mint after 6 months)
Which Garmin and Polar did you have last? Why or how is the Vertical better IYHO?
I currently own a Polar GxP, and am waiting till the Gx2P reviews are out, but am seriously considering either Vertical or Fenix 7 Pro.
@@gustavahenriksson if you are an MIP guy then Polar Grit X2 pro is not the way you go. Fenix 7 Pro is an amazing watch but still Suundo vertical Titanium edition will be my next choise. I have the Fenix 7 Pro, but i will give it to my brother. Im waiting to see if Garmin for the Fenix 8 will keep the path for the MIP otherwise i will go for the Suundo Vertical Ti Solar.
Im waiting mine! 😎
I wear the Suunto Vertical Titanium Solar daily since many months and I'm still happy with my choice! No issue with the software. Some new exciting customizable watch faces would be great to add though. Regarding the hardware, what a great looking watch!
Great video, thanks!
It's a very attractive watch. Love that it's made in Finland as well.
Great review. I am totally invested into the Garmin environment, but if not I would go back to Suunto. Beautiful watches
Hi @Desfit,
Great review, as always! Two quick questions and one wish:
Q1. Can you have one type alarm for weekdays, and one for weekends, or is it one-off - weekdays - always for any alarm?
Q2. Can you see your average interval pace for each interval during and after interval sessions?
W1. Oh, how I would wish to see a comparison between the platforms of Suunto, Polar and Garmin (and Coros)! It would definitely help when considering the jump from one brand to another.
Keep up the good work,
Gus
Great review! I'm intrigued by the 'ramp rate' metric. That seems very useful. Would the Garmin equivalent be load ratio, or even just the acute load graph over time? Thanks!
Every Baro 9 trail runner moved from Suunto years ago, as they couldn't keep up with the release schedule of the other brands. We all moved to Coros or Garmin. Mostly Coros I'd say thanks to their influencer marketing and signing Kilian etc. who was previously with Suunto.
Awesome review and content as always Des! Keep it coming. @Activeideas love your content too!
Thanks and will do!
Great review!! I was wondering if yourself or any other viewer found the case (lugs, bezel, etc.) to be cumbersome because of its 50mm sizing?
Great video. Very well explained. I'm using a Garmin Enduro 2 and it has been rock solid for a year (since I bought it). Of course, not perfect, it had some bad days but every watch has, right? :P The Vertical is a much more beautiful watch but I feel like it underperforms when compared with the Enduro 2. What's your take on that? Thanks.
Enduro 2 is the best watch atm imo
2 days ago just got Vertical software update. Among other improvements this watch is 100% lag free.
Nope. Same lag. If You scroll down and wait like 10s. its speed up. Like slow awake. I scroll down to last position of menu list, than watch speed up and ui work faster (not perfect). When i go back to watchface and wait a moment, watch slow down again, and after any action (button press) its slow again for a few sec. I sam same thing on video.
I’ve always dug the watch nice your review may lead to go for it I mtn bike ride any idea what trails you can preload? George SLC UT
Hi Des, great video again. As a long-time Garmin user, I got very used to having routable maps directly on my wrist and use it actually quite often to find my way in unfamiliar areas. I'm wondering why no other company / watches have this. I realise Garmin has a history in maps, but maps can be acquired, right? What's your take on this?
Hi Des, according to comments below, you would choose Race over Vertical. But is there anything (except battery life) that is better in Vertical? I have both of them (Vertical Titanium Solar and Race Titanium), but still uncertain, which one to keep. Is there any sense of keeping both of them? Thanks for your answer.
CTL, trainingpeaks use that. Suunto use trainingpeaks for you fitness level, recovery, readiness measurement.
What would happen in an ultimate GPS accuracy comparison between Vertical & Fenix7Pro/EpixPro?
Are we waiting for a new Instinct or Fenix in the next couple of months? Suunto is good 👍!
Bom dia. E o fenix 8 e EPIX 3, será que vai mudar o sensor?
Great video! Thanks!🙏
I was wondering while watching why the new Polar Grit X2 Pro is considered way too expensive but the high price of the Vertical is somehow ok?
For me they are similar watches with similar features. Except different displays of course and the solar charging by the vertical. 🧐
I don't necessarily think the price of the Vertical is OK by any means but being made in Finland with renewable energy as well as the carbon offsets may be factors in the higher cost. It's comparing the Grit X2 Pro with the Suunto Race where the price of the Grit X2 Pro becomes harder to swallow. Thanks!
Hi! Fenix 7x Pro or Vertical?)
The one thing missing from the vertical and the race is a climb pro feature. That's something of a necessity for me these days.
Would love to see suunto vs Garmin flagships
I have the race and love it. But it has been in the market now for around 5 months… and I find I unbelievable that they don’t update it with all the bugs, my ctl numbers has a 1-2 day delay, the running predictions are not showing. Had the watch for 3 months now. I just wish Suunto were more open about their future software plans
I am confused betwwen coros vertix pro and sunnto vertical solar??? Please help
@DesFit Hi! Garmin 7xPro or Vertical? 😊
really if the upcoming Fenix 8 wont have an MIP display i will pick up the Suundo Vertical Titanium. Very nice watch which has lots of high end features. Just waiting to see what Garmin will decide for the Fenix 8 regarding the display. Unfortunatelly Polar went for the OLED display for the Grit X2 Pro which is not what i was expecting for. Maybe companies must listen to their customers. I know OLED is a very nice bright, clear display with good visibility, but we are athlets, and we are looking for a very nice MIP diplay which is visible outside, and is much nicer with the white backround than any OLED display with white backround, not to mention that it doesnt consume battery when a white backround is chosen.
hi guys
how do you connect the vertical to the wahoo smart trainer. i didn't manage it.
Nice video my friend. I wanted to ask this:
Very nice these watches, but what about radiation? How harmful is it to health when you wear it all day on you?
Hey Des, you mentioned the slightly different finish on the steel solar version. Could you elaborate on that?
Just between the titanium and steel how it's a different color 👍
Thx for the Very helpful review‼️ I’m a 100-250 miler w/Enduro Gen2 (it glitches on long races). Battery & mapping are my biggest need. Coros Vertix 2 or this Vertical? I really appreciate your recommendation!
Hi
What do you mean by “it glitches”? I have an Enduro 2 as well but never had any issues. But, I’m not a long distance runner. I did 12 hours hikes but no issues. I’m just curious.
Have a great day.
I had a Vertix 2 and it was a very solid watch. But I find the Enduro 2 more accurate on all fronts. My Vertix 2 delaminated below the glass and they exchanged it with a new one but aside from that, no issues. The Vertix 2 is a very beautiful watch imho, much nicer than the Enduro 2. But I find the Enduro 2 more accurate (GPS and HR) and also the maps and navigation are way superior.
@@clitaiulian4497 mile 86/32 hrs. locked up had to reboot. during the next 72 mile screen kept locking, buttons non responsive, navigation crapped out. Being out on a course you don’t have time for those type of issues.
@@MiWolverine96 I'm sorry to hear that. I haven't had any issues like this but as I said, I don't do long events like these. I think every watch from every brand has its quirks. Don't know what to say here except maybe contacting Garmin. If you look closely online, you will find unhappy customers related to Coros Vertix 2 and Suunto Vertical as well. Some units probably leave the factory in a faulty state. But most of the times it's just software bugs creeping in.
Canyou lock the map page to North Up as opposed to Track Up?
great video! so hard to find good Suunto reviews. just got the vertical solar and love it! however, its not showing all my performance stats like V02max or fitness age. it still says I need to complete 1 outdoor run to get performance insights and 3 outdoor runs to get run estimate insights. anyone else have issues with this? I've completed at least 3 runs already, but have only had the watch for about a week.
It should be addressed in the next update I think
That battery life is insane.
hi great video, thanks. If I may ask when to use the countdown once the time is up the clock starts ringing/vibrating until you turn it off or it just rings/vibrates once and that's it
If the Countdown is up it‘s ringing/vibrating the last ten seconds and then a final ringing/vibrating and that‘s it. The alarm instead is ringing 30 seconds or you snooze it.
@@Eimer66 thank you so much 🙏
Does the Suunto Vertical have quick action buttons like Garmin? Quick access to timers, regular stopwatch, customizable alarms etc?
Yes. You can customize action for holding upper button.
It was shown at 9:25 actually
Tried it twice, the hair on my arms were pulled out constantly and the lugs press into my arms so a bad fit I guess so I'll stick to my (plastic) Instinct 2 Solar.
I was hoping the new steel solar version had re-designed lugs like the Race. Those lugs on the vertical were a deal killer for me too. I've been rocking instinct 2x for a few weeks.
@@CraigEggleton Yes, nice one! I'm in doubt if I would change the Solar 2 and go for the 2X. Prices seems to drop at Garmin, something is coming? Well yeah, there is always something new ...
@@user-ur4lv4zh4hInstinct 3 series coming soon? 😜
The screen looks a bit dim in sunny conditions still
can you please answer me honestly, i bought the race but i am tempted to change it to the vertical solar, does the solar really charge the watch or like garmin?? many thanks
Check out the video - I covered the charging capabilities.
@DesFit would you choose Race or Vertical if you could only choose one of them ?
Even if price wasn’t a factor I’d choose the Race
@@DesFitI notice you cycle a lot. I’m very interested in your personal opinion of what you think is the current “go to” watch for cyclists ie that can measure things like FTP etc etc.
Guys, who of you was choosing between Vertical and Epix Pro G2? And who of you went for Vertical and why?
I really like my Vertical Titanium but I have to say that sleep is often 100% which is wrong thing and something that no one talks about but the screen is always dirty even without touching it.
those Bezels tho!!!
Des. What do you like better- vertical or race?
The battery life is incredible on the Vertical but I’d ultimately choose the Race, price not being a factor. I’ll likely have a video about that soon.
Wait for video abour Race. i dont know what to buy . Hope to decide after next video about Race .@@DesFit
Any news on that video @DesFit
I made a long distance bicycle tour and when I created a route in Suunto App that was longer than 500 km, then for some reason the track turned out to be annoyingly inaccurate. The whole track was basically created by joining points 1-2 km far from each other. In curvy roads and in cities or villages where there are many crossing roads my route was highy confusing and hardly usable.
That's interesting. Was it in the app or on the watch (after syncing)?
@@clitaiulian4497 It was in the watch after having synced with Suunto App.
What about heart rate precision? I haven’t read good things
Have you watched the video?
@@DesFit Yes. Sorry my sentence was incomplete with no meaning and the video is very good. In spanish forums are some rumours about possible updates and improvements regarding HR. If so, this is my watch. I don’t know if is there any real about this.
Thank you
Is it stil laggy?
Details in the video 👍
The vfm of suunto race makes it a no brainer, unless you are an athlete or have unlimited budget to spend.
Any sport watch activity should be measure with a HR Belt for perfect score, no matter what the watch brand.
Using an external monitor isn’t realistic for many so if a watch HR sensor can at least provide meaningful (but not perfect) HR data, that can still be useful
@@DesFit I know I know but, when HR is off, then so as the rest of the data. Rare that I will not use my belt but when I don't, the HR is so totally of the chart it's beyond laughable. I'm not a horse to have my hr at 225bm. LOL
Nice watch but it seems clunky compared to other watches of similar functions and price.
very disappointed to hear abt the lack of solar recharging :( guess g-shock is still the king followed by garmin...... o well guess I will pass on this watch, thanks for the video 🤠
It's still a mess of a watch. Beautiful craftsmanship but still laggy as all hell; step miscounting; HR is atrociously inaccurate and at the same price as a 7X Pro SS, one should never look at this. An alpha-stage product sold as a final one, at the latter's price. I wished, so hard, for Suunto to hit a home run with this watch but alas, it's not there.
Why is it so laggy ?
Could have something to do with the processor or the speed at which they chose to keep the processor - both could have benefits when it comes to power consumption leading to the incredible battery life.
@@DesFit Yes wish we could choose two modes on watch, performance and battery save. I dont mind to have 2-3 days less on vertical but with faster processor. :D. Like one click overclock