Suunto Vertical
Score: 86/100
Garmin fēnix 8 Solar
Score: 89/100Rankings
The Garmin fēnix 8 47 mm Solar Sapphire Premium is a high-end multisport GPS smartwatch featuring solar charging, a titanium bezel, sapphire lens and dive computer capabilities, delivering up to 48 days of battery life. Its bulkier size, lack of an AMOLED screen and premium price make it less suitable for users seeking a slim, budget-friendly device. It excels for endurance athletes, triathletes and outdoor adventurers who need long endurance and advanced sport metrics.
The Suunto Vertical offers dual-frequency GNSS accuracy, solar charging (on titanium) and massive offline map storage in a rugged sapphire-crystal case. Its bulkier 13.6 mm profile, lack of touchscreen and unique strap width are trade-offs. Ideal for serious adventurers who need precise navigation and long endurance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
85 hours | 1,152 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 86 g | 80 gbest |
1.4 inchesbest | 1.3 inches | |
| ↓ lower better | 13.6 mmbest | 15.2 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 85 hours | 1152 hours |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 1.4 inches | 1.3 inches |
Display Resolution | 280x280 | 260x260 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 86 g | 80 g |
Thickness (mm) | 13.6 mm | 15.2 mm |
Case Material | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Fibre-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover |
Water Resistance (IP Rating) | 100 m | 10 ATM |
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Professional reviewers consider the Suunto Vertical a significantly revamped adventure watch, praising its massive battery gains, dual-frequency GPS and titanium build, while noting thickness and lack of touchscreen as trade-offs.
Everyday users love the long battery, large readable screen and precise navigation, but cite bulkiness, strap length on small wrists and occasional map-loading delays.
Professional reviewers praise the fēnix 8 47 mm Solar for its extensive multisport capabilities, robust dive computer, and exceptional solar-enhanced battery life, while noting its bulkier build and lack of an AMOLED screen as trade-offs for the feature set.
Everyday users love the long battery endurance and feel the watch is surprisingly light for its size, but they commonly criticize its bulkiness, visibility under clothing, and occasional screen glare.
“massive battery gains”
“significantly revamped competitor with accurate tracking”
