Suunto Vertical
Score: 86/100
Withings ScanWatch Nova
Score: 91/100Rankings
The Withings ScanWatch Nova is a premium 42 mm hybrid watch delivering up to 30 days of battery life and a comprehensive health suite including ECG, SpO₂ and temperature monitoring. Its larger, heavier build and tiny grayscale display, plus the absence of built-in GPS, are its main compromises. Best suited for health-focused users who value extensive metrics and rugged style.
The Suunto Vertical Titanium Solar is a premium adventure watch with dual-band GNSS, solar-extended battery life and a rugged titanium case. It lacks music playback and has region-restricted ECG. Suited for serious backcountry athletes who need precise navigation and long endurance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,440 hoursbest | 720 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 74 g | 63 gbest |
1.4 inchesbest | 0.63 inches | |
— | 14,504 pixelsbest | |
— | 2 yearsbest | |
95 modesbest | 40 modes |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 1440 hours | 720 hours |
Display(3) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 1.4 inches | 0.63 inches |
Display Resolution (pixels) | 280x280 pixels | 14504 pixels |
Display Type | Touchscreen | Grayscale OLED |
Features(1) | ||
Sports Modes (modes) | 95 modes | 40 modes |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 74 g | 63 g |
Case Material | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Stainless steel |
Connectivity(1) | ||
GPS | true | false |
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Professional reviewers consider the Suunto Vertical Titanium Solar a benchmark in adventure watch design, applauding its perfect 49 mm size, premium titanium build, sapphire touchscreen and industry-leading battery life, while noting the lack of music storage, early firmware sluggishness and limited ECG availability.
Everyday users consistently praise the watch for its precise navigation, long-lasting battery and wealth of offline maps, while criticizing missing music playback and occasional app limits.
Professional reviewers commend the ScanWatch Nova for its exceptional 30-day battery, robust health suite (ECG, temperature, SpO₂) and premium dive-style construction with ceramic bezel and sapphire glass. They note the analog-hybrid aesthetic as a refreshing alternative to notification-heavy smartwatches, but criticize the tiny grayscale display, lack of built-in GPS and reliance on the app for full health insights.
Everyday users love the long-lasting battery, accurate wellness metrics and the classic analog look that disguises a smart device. Common praise centers on reliable swim tracking and overall durability, while recurring complaints focus on the heavy feel, difficulty reading the small hidden screen in bright light, occasional app sync issues, and limited notification capabilities.
“physical design... one of the best we've seen”
“superbly thought-through and constructed... with outstanding battery life”
“power-packed with clean 1.4-inch sapphire touchscreen, free offline maps/heatmaps, and titanium lightness (74 g)”
