Our verdict
A rugged mapped AMOLED adventure watch with excellent official battery claims, offset by a large and heavy steel case.
What we like
- Offline maps and dual-band GPS
- 65-hour performance-mode claim
- Sapphire AMOLED and 100 m rating
- Integrated LED flashlight
- 115+ sport modes
What to consider
- Large 48.6 mm case
- Heavy stainless-steel build
- Premium A$1,099 price
- Tour mode compromises accuracy and heart rate
- No hands-on testing
Desk review: This Suunto Vertical 2 review uses official Suunto information, not hands-on testing. The exact variant is All Black stainless steel, SKU SS051204000. Price and availability were checked on 22 August 2026.
Suunto listed the watch at A$1,099, available to add to cart with shipping stated as one to three business days. Check the current official listing.
Design and display
The 48.6 × 48.6 × 13.5 mm model uses sapphire crystal, stainless steel, reinforced polyamide and a 1.5-inch 466 × 466 LTPO AMOLED display. It is rated to 100 m and includes an LED flashlight. The large steel case will not suit every wrist.
Maps and training
Offline maps, dual-band GPS, heatmaps and Climb Guidance support navigation. Suunto lists more than 115 sport modes, workout planning, Training Zone and Suunto Coach. We have not independently tested GPS, heart rate or elevation accuracy.
Battery
Suunto claims 65 hours in best-accuracy multi-band mode, 250 hours in Tour mode, 20 days daily use with heart rate and 30 days without it. Tour mode lowers GPS accuracy and disables heart rate.
RunHQ resources include its 10K taper framework, mobility reset and Australian running coverage.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Offline maps and dual-band GPS
- 65-hour performance claim
- Sapphire AMOLED and 100 m rating
- LED flashlight
- Deep training tools
Cons
- Large case
- Heavy steel build
- A$1,099 price
- Tour-mode compromises
- No hands-on testing
Scores
- GPS/navigation: 9.3
- Training/HR: 8.6
- Comfort: 7.9
- Value: 8.0
- Overall: 8.8/10
Consensus and Amazon rating omitted for insufficient exact-model evidence.
Suunto Vertical 2 review: verdict
Vertical 2 is a serious adventure watch for runners prioritising maps, battery and durability over low weight. Its high price and dimensions make it specialised rather than universal.
FAQs
Price?
A$1,099 when checked.
Maps?
Yes, offline maps are included.
GPS battery?
Up to 65 hours in best-accuracy mode, Suunto claims.
Hands-on tested?
No.
Image: AI-generated non-product editorial illustration, not Suunto Vertical 2.
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