Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Suunto Vertical

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR 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 vívoactive HR vs. Suunto Vertical Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto Vertical
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 30.2 mm 49 mm
Height 57 mm 49 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 13.6 mm
Weight 48.2 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 vívoactive HR Suunto Vertical
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, 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 Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard 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 SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto Vertical
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto Vertical
Type Colour Colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto Vertical
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto Vertical
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Black Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto Vertical
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black -
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto Vertical
Technology Lithium Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 day(s) 60 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Suunto Vertical
Included Accessories Charging cradle Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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