Garmin Approach S42 vs. Suunto Vertical

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach S42 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

Garmin Approach S42 vs. Suunto Vertical Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S42 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 43.4 mm 49 mm
Height 43.4 mm 49 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 13.6 mm
Weight 43 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 S42 Suunto Vertical
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken 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 Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 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 Calendar, incoming calls, applications SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S42 Suunto Vertical
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S42 Suunto Vertical
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.4"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S42 Suunto Vertical
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Approach S42 Suunto Vertical
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Metal Titanium
Case Details Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin Approach S42 Suunto Vertical
Band Type Band 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 Black | White | Light sand -
STORAGE Garmin Approach S42 Suunto Vertical
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Approach S42 Suunto Vertical
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 10 day(s) 60 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
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 S42 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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