In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) and Suunto Vertical. 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.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Suunto Vertical |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | WatchOS | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 16 or later | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | - | 49 mm |
| Height | - | 49 mm |
| Depth | - | 13.6 mm |
| Weight | - | 74 g |
| Body Details | Case only: 32 g | - |
| Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide |
| Protection | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-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 |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Suunto Vertical |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter | Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM) | 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 | - | 95+ sport modes |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display | 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 | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness | SMS, social apps, calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CELLULAR | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Suunto Vertical |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | - |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Suunto Vertical |
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| 3M UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 | - |
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| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | - |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | Bluetooth |
| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Suunto Vertical |
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| Type | Retina LTPO OLED - colour | Colour |
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| Resolution | 352 x 430 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.4" |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Sapphire glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Suunto Vertical |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Suunto Vertical |
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| Case Size | 41 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Bezel | - | Titanium |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Suunto Vertical |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Strap |
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| Band Size | Regular | - |
| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 125-175 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite | - |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Suunto Vertical |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Suunto Vertical |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S8 SiP | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Suunto Vertical |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 18 hours | 60 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 |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Suunto Vertical |
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| Included Accessories | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | Charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer |
| Compliant Standards | IP6X | - |
| SAR Value | 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 55 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Manufacturer Model Number | A2773 | - |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |
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