Suunto Vertical vs Garmin Fenix 7
Suunto Vertical
2023 · $549 today
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Why Suunto Vertical is better
- Battery Life (Typical): 60 days vs 336 hours(4.3× more)
- Battery Life (GPS): 65 hours vs 57 hours(14% more)
- Screen Size: 49mm vs 47mm(higher)
Why Garmin Fenix 7 is better
- Charging Time: Solar-assisted vs 0-100% in 120 min(Infinity× less)
- Weight: 73g vs 81g(11% less)
Verdict
Suunto Vertical leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Suunto Vertical | Garmin Fenix 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 49mm● | 47mm |
| Display Type | Transflective MIP | Transflective MIP |
| Peak Brightness | Sunlight-visible | Sunlight-visible |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery Life (Typical) | 60 days● | 336 hours |
| Battery Life (GPS) | 65 hours● | 57 hours |
| Charging Time | 0-100% in 120 min | Solar-assisted● |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| Heart Rate Sensor | Optical PPG | Garmin Elevate |
| SpO2 Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | No | No |
| Build & Durability | ||
| Case Material | Stainless Steel / Polyamide | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Water Resistance | 100m | 100m |
| Weight | 81g | 73g● |