Suunto Vertical vs Coros Vertix 2S
Coros Vertix 2S wins — Coros Vertix 2S wins on battery life, compass, and navigation feature depth
Scores: Suunto Vertical 6.9/10 · Coros Vertix 2S 8.6/10
Coros Vertix 2S wins on battery life, compass, and navigation feature depth. Suunto Vertical wins on Suunto's route ecosystem and slightly lighter weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Suunto Vertical | Coros Vertix 2S |
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| Price | $649 | $699 |
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| GPS Battery (multi-band) | 40 hours | 60 hours |
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| GPS Battery (standard) | 85 hours | 140 hours |
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| Smartwatch Battery | 14 days | 60 days |
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| Weight | 79g | 89g |
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| Onboard Maps | Regional download | Full global topo |
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Suunto Vertical
What works
- Lighter at 79g vs Coros Vertix 2S's 89g — meaningful on long events
- Suunto's route ecosystem and community trail discovery
- Established track record for mountain and trail sports
What doesn't
- 40-hour multi-band GPS can be limiting for the longest ultra events
- Navigation ecosystem less developed than Garmin or Coros for global exploration
- Suunto app ecosystem smaller than Garmin's
Coros Vertix 2S
What works
- 60-hour dual-frequency GPS — 20+ hours more than Suunto Vertical
- 140-hour GPS mode (standard) — covers the most extreme multi-day events
- Full global topo maps onboard without region downloads
What doesn't
- 89g weight is heavier than Suunto Vertical on long race days
- $699 — $50 more than Suunto Vertical
- EvoLab training analytics still developing compared to Garmin Connect's depth
Bottom line
Our pick: Coros Vertix 2S.
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