![]() ![]() ![]() Of note, the map did not list the names of city streets. It loaded quickly and allowed me to easily zoom in and out. I also tested the map a few times while on quick runs around the city. In this instance, the accuracy seemed spot-on. And when running down to return to the start with three other runners, we all noted that the watch beeped a notification that we were at the end of the route at the exact same location. Following the breadcrumb route, the watch provided audible notifications for turn-by-turn routing. The watch face accurately projected the route. The navigation worked very well, moving with me in real time. But I did get the route loaded quickly and was able to use that to navigate the trail. I couldn’t load a map for my first test, as I had a short time to set up the demo watch before hitting the trail with a group of writers. But once loaded they are accessible on the watch or other devices for route planning. ![]() The process took a while, probably 15 minutes or so after setting up the phone. In testing, I downloaded the map for the state of Colorado. After the app creates a route, you can load it onto the watch for navigational purposes. They offer a lot of details, including 3D maps, road surface type layers, heatmaps, and avalanche terrain maps when used in the app.Īlthough you can’t see all these features on the watch face, they’re useful for route planning. The maps are available worldwide and, according to Suunto, cover basically everywhere. The maps are available through the Suunto app and are free to download onto the watch. It’s worth noting that Suunto has offered mapping in other devices but hasn’t updated this feature since the Suunto 7, which is no longer in production. One of the big selling points of the Vertical is its ability to store offline maps. But my initial impressions are good, and the Vertical positions Suunto competitively against other watchmakers. I’ve had the demo watch for just five days at the time of writing. It also faces stiff competition from COROS, which offers similar features and performance at a similar price.Ī couple of cool details about the Vertical: It’s made in Finland with 100% renewable energy and is carbon-compensated.īut how will the newest Suunto Vertical review? I hit the trail a few times to find out. That puts it squarely up against some serious competition from the best fitness watches, such as the Garmin fenix 7, which ranges from about $700 to $1,000 for the 7X Sapphire Solar Multisport edition. I tested the titanium model with solar charging for this review. Oh, and it comes with a price tag to match, hitting the market today with four stainless steel models ($629) and four titanium models with solar charging ($839). The Suunto Vertical, right, dwarfs the Suunto 9 Peak Pro, left (photo/Sean McCoy) And while it’s a substantial watch at 1.4 inches, it’s still light, weighing just 86 g, or 74 g in the premium titanium configuration. The rubberized band is comfortable on the skin. In opening the box, working through the initial setup, and strapping it on, the watch has a luxurious yet rugged feel. ![]() The only downside is its lack of music downloading.Ĭheck Price at Amazon Suunto Vertical ReviewĪs I dive into the nitty-gritty of the Suunto Vertical review, I want to call out right away that this is a nice adventure watch. The watch can do pretty much anything you ask it to through Suunto’s worldwide selection of free, downloadable maps, 32 GB of storage, and a vast selection of optional sports modes through its app. In short: The Suunto Vertical ( available today for preorder on Amazon) brings a large, easy-to-read 49mm (1.4 inches) adventure watch into 2023 with solar charging, Wi-Fi connectivity, and colorful off-grid mapping. And at first glance, the Vertical seems to be a strong contender in this admittedly busy market. And with the release of the Vertical, the brand aims to take back the “do anything” smartwatch space after a few years of focus on more refined, smaller watches aimed at distance running and sports. Suunto is already a big player in the adventure watch space. The info popped in the sunshine, easy to read while I moved quickly up the rocky trail. A quick scroll of the face and a real-time map showed my progress up the “breadcrumbs” outlined on a route. In hiking mode, I saw my distance and elevation traveled as well as elapsed time and actual time. Running up a Front Range trail near Lyons, Colo., I glanced at the bright face of the newly released Suunto Vertical. ![]()
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