Suunto 3 vs. Suunto Vertical

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Suunto 3 and Suunto Vertical. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Suunto 3 vs. Suunto Vertical Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 3 Suunto Vertical
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm 49 mm
Height 43 mm 49 mm
Depth - 13.6 mm
Weight 36 g 74 g
Body Material ABS case Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Light gold, pebble white Titanium solar sand | Titanium solar black | Titanium solar forest | Titanium solar canyon | All black | Ruby black | Black lime | Sand black | Titanium
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 3 Suunto Vertical
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, cadence, stress level, lap time Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, cadence, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, depth
Modes Exercise mode 95+ sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information Dual Time display, VO2 max, LED backlight, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, route file import, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Route planning with heatmaps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Bearing navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation
Notifications - SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Keypad Lock Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 3 Suunto Vertical
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Suunto 3 Suunto Vertical
Type LED - colour Colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 3 Suunto Vertical
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Suunto 3 Suunto Vertical
Crystal Type Polyamide -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Titanium
Case Details Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Suunto 3 Suunto Vertical
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black -
BATTERY Suunto 3 Suunto Vertical
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 60 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode/GPS off - up to 40 hour(s)
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 60 day
Activity tracking mode - up to 30 day
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 day
Standby Time 10 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 3 Suunto Vertical
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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