Suunto Vertical vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto Vertical and Suunto Race. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Suunto Vertical vs. Suunto Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto Vertical Suunto Race
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 49 mm 49 mm
Height 49 mm 49 mm
Depth 13.6 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 74 g 83 g
Body Material Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Titanium solar sand | Titanium solar black | Titanium solar forest | Titanium solar canyon | All black | Ruby black | Black lime | Sand black | Titanium All black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto Vertical Suunto Race
Sensors Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data 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 Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, training load, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes 95+ sport modes 95+ sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Battery indicator, Dual Time display, VO2 max, adjustable brightness, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, HRV index, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation
Notifications SMS, social apps, calls 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 GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Suunto Vertical Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Suunto Vertical Suunto Race
Type Colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.43"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto Vertical Suunto Race
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Suunto Vertical Suunto Race
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Stainless steel
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Suunto Vertical Suunto Race
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-175 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
BATTERY Suunto Vertical Suunto Race
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 60 day(s) 26 day(s)
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 60 day
Activity tracking mode - up to 30 day
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 day
Watch mode - up to 26 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 12 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto Vertical Suunto Race
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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