Garmin Instinct 2 Solar vs. Suunto Vertical

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2 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 Instinct 2 Solar vs. Suunto Vertical Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Suunto Vertical
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 45 mm 49 mm
Height 45 mm 49 mm
Depth 14.5 mm 13.6 mm
Weight 53 g 74 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer 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 Instinct 2 Solar Suunto Vertical
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection 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 Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Suunto Vertical
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Suunto Vertical
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Colour
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Power Glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Suunto Vertical
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Suunto Vertical
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Mist grey | Graphite Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Suunto Vertical
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-230 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Suunto Vertical
Storage Capacity 32 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Suunto Vertical
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 60 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 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 Instinct 2 Solar Suunto Vertical
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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