Suunto Vertical review TL;DR: The Finnish manufacturer's latest wearable doubles down on outdoor navigation and has dual-band GNSS for more accurate positioning and long battery life for uninterrupted outdoor adventuring. The touchscreen could operate smoother, and some of the smart functionality isn't quite there, but it's undoubtedly the most interesting Suunto launch in the last few years.
I always placed Suunto firmly in the outdoor watch category. I remember being in awe of the Suunto 9 Baro a few years ago, being the wearable to buy if you wanted long battery life. The market has changed significantly since then, with brands like Garmin and Coros offering rugged wearables with excellent battery life (see also: Garmin Enduro 2 review and Coros Apex 2 Pro review).
