Garmin Approach S12 vs. Suunto Vertical

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Approach S12 and Suunto Vertical. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Approach S12 vs. Suunto Vertical Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Vertical
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.7 mm 49 mm
Height 43.7 mm 49 mm
Depth 11.5 mm 13.6 mm
Weight 34.1 g 74 g
Body Material - Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof 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 Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Vertical
Sensors Accelerometer Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance 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 Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses 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
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Vertical
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Vertical
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome Colour
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Vertical
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Vertical
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Vertical
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey -
STORAGE Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Vertical
Storage Capacity 125 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Vertical
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 70 day(s) 60 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - 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
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S12 Suunto Vertical
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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