Vertical 2 Titanium Black

Thank you so much for all the time you took for the very detailed review. I really appreciate it. I also have a long experience with watches from most brands, specially with Garmin during many years About this:           "Amazfit is great for beginners, but if you want a real sports watch, you’ll end up getting a Garmin (or another brand" Amazfit is not that for beginners but is still in the grey area if you are one of those athletes that want the best accuracy. They are improving a lot and I think it's just a matter of time to be there. I think that can be months, or as much as a year or two. I created many feedback threads with feedback. Currently, in my opinion: Swimming and cycling:  ------------------------------------- Other brands are clearly far superior yet Navigation:  ------------------ - Garmin has the best navigation but it is also very slow with the maps (that's the main reason I sold my Fenix 8 Amoled).  - Suunto has a super fast navigation , best compass, maps very nice and clear and best climb in my opinion. Bad autoreverse yet and no routeable maps. Q2 update is going to be launched in the next few days. In my opinion best navigation is here. It also knows about roundabouts, forks and is super accurate. - Coros: I don't like the indications and the watch jumping to the map screen every time there's a turn. - Amazfit: I created several threads. Navigation needs a lot of work with the algorythms yet but the thing is the brand is improving a lot. That's the main reason I also have a Vertical 2 .  Said this I'm super excited because with the launch of the Balance 3, it seems important navigation updates are scheduled for July. I also like a lot how Amazfit created the segmentation between waypoints (this is very good for trail running). I'm buying that watch and selling the T-Rex 3 Pro in fact. HR sensor: ----------------- Personally, it's the only brand that I have cadence lock issues. I think algorythms need still work not only for accuracy but for the watch being more reactive. A new sensor with ECG will be a nice addition. Asphalt run: ------------------- I'm finding Amazfit very good in this scenario. Suunto is faster with instant paces in my opinion and it's somehow noticeable (but I think Garmin it is not).  Garmin refreshes the instant pace every 5 seconds and they use multiples of 5 (that means that if you run at 3:32min/km , Garmin is saying 3:30 and if you run at 3:33min/km it will say 3:35).  GNSS: ---------- Amazfit is very accurate in my opinion. I think others are marginally better. Altimeter: --------------- It is ok but work needs to be done. Suunto's altimeter is clearly the best in my opinion. I'm finding my Vertical 2 altimeter excellent. IA, smartwatch features: ---------------------------------------- Amazfit is clearly the best of the market. -------- Personally, it depends what you need. Every brand has issues or missings: Suunto does not have microphone, speaker or payments, Garmin is slow with maps or instant paces, Amazfit it's clear that has several accuracy issues yet and Coros has also a navigation that needs to be improved or a bad interface for a MIP screen.

Completely agree. Garmin is using old CPUs and navigation feels really slow. About Suunto, they just feel too clean. It's a virtue but also their major flaw. No microphone, no speaker, no payments. nothing ... Even not navigation audio notifications through the headphones. They do like to do things that way but I think they should think we are in 2026. Also no sports like golf, diving (without buying their diving specific watches which are very apecialized in that), rucking... Suunto watches feel incredible well build in the other side and personally I think are extremely accurate (specially the Vertical 2). But there are also some software issues too. Coros is launching the Pace 2 Pro late this summer.  I have mixed feelings. That watch will have everything in but Suunto is more accurate and better (in my opinion). Coros new climb colors are not very good either yet.  It can be a very interesting device but nobody knows anything yet.

Not only 1 right answer. Coros, suunto, polar are all great watches and honestly it comes down to user. I have suunto vertical which have medicore WHR, their 2nd version of vertical 2 and race 2 improved that. But coros vertix, apex 4 or pacer pro are also great options. Consider some models from polar aswel, like grit x2 pro, vantage v3, etc. Garmin have lots of options aswel with their forerunner and fenix and enduro series. My suggestion would be to check out dcrainmaker reviews and some yt reviews to see what watch can offer you. Then download their software and play on your phone to see how good/bad software fells for you. I am unaware what ios integration will be since i am an android user soo yea. And yea at the end its realy user based as long as you go with watch with dual band gps systemy onboard maps, and other stuff. Garmin is leading in maps since only on their watches you can reroute your route on watch itself, other brands requirw phone to do that + garmin have the most smarr functions. Soo yea also i am suunto user soo i would say suunto but some1 else might dislike suunto soo again not only 1 answer but many options. Garmin is the best but some dislike their app which is harder to use than some others plus price. Suunto is behind in smart functions + can be buggy (mine is flawless but many have problems with newer watches), coros i ve heard lots of complains witz their sensors for alltitude and gps but that might be just users who dont know how to use watch properly, etc. Soo yea read some reviews 1st.

Not only 1 right answer. Coros, suunto, polar are all great watches and honestly it comes down to user. I have suunto vertical which have medicore WHR, their 2nd version of vertical 2 and race 2 improved that. But coros vertix, apex 4 or pacer pro are also great options. Consider some models from polar aswel, like grit x2 pro, vantage v3, etc. Garmin have lots of options aswel with their forerunner and fenix and enduro series. My suggestion would be to check out dcrainmaker reviews and some yt reviews to see what watch can offer you. Then download their software and play on your phone to see how good/bad software fells for you. I am unaware what ios integration will be since i am an android user soo yea. And yea at the end its realy user based as long as you go with watch with dual band gps systemy onboard maps, and other stuff. Garmin is leading in maps since only on their watches you can reroute your route on watch itself, other brands requirw phone to do that + garmin have the most smarr functions. Soo yea also i am suunto user soo i would say suunto but some1 else might dislike suunto soo again not only 1 answer but many options. Garmin is the best but some dislike their app which is harder to use than some others plus price. Suunto is behind in smart functions + can be buggy (mine is flawless but many have problems with newer watches), coros i ve heard lots of complains witz their sensors for alltitude and gps but that might be just users who dont know how to use watch properly, etc. Soo yea read some reviews 1st.

I’m in the same boat. The Fenix 8 lag, mapping, waypoints, searching for courses, etc. is a dumpster fire. I did pre-order the vertical 2 and have high hopes.

almost my case. I still have garmin fr945, suunto 9 and vertical 1. both suunto have big troubles with hr measurement, sleep accuracy not good. for cycling I have wahoo bolt v2 and v3, for concept2 - only ErgData app. withings smart scales is more than enough for me. one thing for me what suunto is missing is “resume later” function, especially for walking or hiking. I like suunto maps and navigation. now I’m confused to choose vertical 2 or race 2. both have better (I hope so) hr measurement and… thats all. ok ok, vertical 2 have led flashlight. vertical 2 disappointed me without local music storage and without nfc. but I like suunto for menu design, because garmin UI looks like designed for childs - not solid.

Eh, tech is becoming more modern. Most company’s have software put in place to avoid pixel burn or by the time it happens you get a new device anyways.. Let’s be honest, you are going to need the same watch face for 5+ years of AOD to maybe have an issues.. they have pixel shifting and when I take my Coros pace pro off at night or to charge it shuts the screen off.. I think this is just another thing die hard MIP folks use as a reason to keep using an outdated tech. Suunto vertical 2 with a large amoled display is literally getting the same battery life as an equal size MIP. Also, I think for what it’s worth the Amoled display looks higher quality and provides a better experience.. that MIP is shit in the dark without raise to wake. Meanwhile my AOD I can glance down without raising arm in that gesture all MIP fans complain about, I can see what time it is.. It’s all disposable tech that’s built well enough to life it’s life span of usefulness. If it lasts 5 years before shitting the bed it’s doing pretty good and honestly most modern watches will probably last thing long and still function fine..