Suunto launches Vertical 2, an advanced adventure watch designed for demanding expeditions and everyday travel. Building on the proven strengths of the Suunto Vertical family, the new model is equipped with the latest technological features.
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A redesigned optical heart rate sensor for a new level of accuracy in wrist-based heart rate measurement, a larger and brighter AMOLED display for exceptional clarity in all conditions, an updated processor for faster and smoother operation, and a built-in LED flashlight for safety and convenience when daylight fades. All this, while maintaining the exceptional battery life, advanced navigation tools, and rugged design that are the hallmarks of the Vertical family.
Designed for the highest peaks, remote trails, and everyday adventures, the new Suunto Vertical 2 introduces significant updates designed to improve performance in the field. These innovations enhance the features that already distinguish the Vertical series: exceptional battery life, advanced navigation tools, and a durable, rugged design that stands up to the most challenging environments.
Vertical 2 is designed to be a reliable companion for explorers, adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts, ensuring reliable performance in sports, everyday life and on the most challenging expeditions.
Suunto Vertical II: Navigation designed for the outdoors
Vertical 2 helps you stay on course during your adventures with free, detailed offline maps, available on the watch and in the Suunto app, including contour lines, trails, and terrain features for precise route planning and guidance. Additionally, Suunto’s Climb Guidance feature helps users prepare and navigate hilly or mountainous terrain by providing real-time elevation profiles, color-coded route sections, and advance ascent and descent notifications.
It improves both route planning and trail navigation, offering detailed information on gradient, distance, and elevation changes.
Features designed with a deep understanding of user needs, from extreme expeditions to daily training, such as Quick Start Navigation that lets you change your route on the go without interrupting activity tracking, make Vertical 2 a smart adventure companion.
Bright display and robust design
The new 1.5-inch AMOLED display with 466×466 resolution offers exceptional visibility in direct sunlight, ensuring clear maps and metrics in any environment. The rugged design, available in steel or titanium, is designed for durability and resistance during long days in the field. Three side buttons ensure easy operation in all weather conditions, even when wearing gloves.
A practical addition for outdoor use, the LED flashlight integrated into the bezel offers adjustable brightness, a red light mode for night vision, and safety features such as SOS and push-button modes, providing light when it’s needed most, whether in the tent, on a trail, or in an emergency.
Comprehensive support for training and daily life
With 115 sport modes, advanced training analytics, weather alerts, altitude data, and sunrise and sunset times, Vertical 2 adapts to a wide range of sports and environments. Health monitoring and smart features extend its functionality beyond expeditions to everyday use, while seamless integration with the Suunto app and over 300 partner services further expand its capabilities. The watch is also constantly improved with regular software updates and additional features and functionality available through the SuuntoPlus Store.
The Suunto Vertical 2 is available in four stainless steel colors: black, pine green, arctic gray, and canyon, and two titanium variants in black and sage. Combining innovative upgrades with the proven strengths of the Vertical family, the Vertical 2 is designed to support adventures of all sizes, from dream trips to small, everyday journeys.
Suunto Vertical II is tested by adventurers
Every Suunto product is rigorously tested by athletes and adventurers around the world to ensure reliability in the harshest environments. Additionally, in July 2025, Suunto took six lucky winners on a dream adventure into the wilderness of Finnish Lapland. Over several days, participants hiked through rugged hills, paddled wild rivers, and sailed under the glare of the midnight sun, all while testing the new Suunto Vertical 2 in real-world conditions. Leading the group were Suunto athletes and professional adventurers Greg Hill and Jenny Tough, both with years of experience using the original Vertical in some of the world’s harshest environments and now among the first to put the Vertical 2 to the test.
The opinions of Greg Hill and Jenny Tough
“For me, adventure begins in the mind. It’s a question of ‘what if,’ what is possible? It’s about exploring, seeking your potential, and living life to the fullest, exploring both yourself and the natural world. I’ve used the original Suunto Vertical for years, trusting its durability and reliability in all conditions. With the Vertical 2, the improved optical heart rate monitoring, brighter display, and new features give me even more confidence that it will be up to any challenge,” says Hill.
For Jenny Tough, preparation is just as important as the journey itself. “The adventures I embark on can last days or even weeks, so monitoring different aspects of my training, recovery, and well-being is crucial. The Suunto Vertical 2 gives me all the information I need, from detailed performance metrics to navigation tools and exceptional battery life, helping me be ready for whatever the future holds, whether it’s a dream adventure or the daily training that leads to it,” says Tough.
