Garmin fēnix 6S Solar vs. Suunto Vertical

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Solar 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 fēnix 6S Solar vs. Suunto Vertical Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Suunto Vertical
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 49 mm
Height 42 mm 49 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 13.6 mm
Weight 60 g 74 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium (grade 5), 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
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Suunto Vertical
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level 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 Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format 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, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Suunto Vertical
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Suunto Vertical
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.4"
Screen Protection Power Glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Suunto Vertical
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Suunto Vertical
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Titanium
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Suunto Vertical
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 108-182 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Suunto Vertical
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Suunto Vertical
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 59 day(s) 60 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days
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 fēnix 6S Solar Suunto Vertical
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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