Suunto Vertical 2 Review

The Suunto Vertical 2 Anniversary Edition is a beautiful piece of hardware, but does the performance justify the price tag in 2026? After putting it through a rigorous training block for my upcoming marathon, I’m breaking down where this watch shines and where it still leaves me wanting more. In this review, we’re focusing on the three things that actually matter: Hardware, Real-world performance, what needs improvement, and whether the Price makes sense. Hardware: Display, Build and Flashlight. Performance: How the HR and GPS data stacks up during long training runs. Improvements Needed: The specific software gaps that Suunto still needs to bridge. The verdict and price : Is it worth it? Chapters: 0:00 Intro Suunto Vertical 2 Review 0:32 Hardware & Design 1:41 Display Quality 2:23 The Flashlight: More useful than you think 2:58 Performance: GPS & HR Accuracy 3:50 Needed Improvements 4:44 Always on Display: The Good and the Bad 6:12 Sleep Tracking & Recovery 6:38 Verdict: Who is this for?