Suunto Vertical
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Menu navigation was described as intuitive and easy, with key settings and data not buried too deeply.
Pros: battery life, materials quality
Cons: ECG functionality, contactless payments
Menu navigation benefits greatly from the functional crown and easier scrolling, especially compared with touchscreen-only use.
Pros: step counting accuracy, button controls
Cons: LTE connectivity, cross-platform compatibility
Menu navigation is generally strong, especially through activity folders and full button control, although Garmin's depth can be complex.
Pros: GPS accuracy, brightness
Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality
Menu navigation is generally easy, thanks to a crown, straightforward swipes, and clear controls.
Pros: workout tracking variety, software smoothness
Cons: LTE connectivity, Wi-Fi connectivity
Menu navigation is easy and fast, helped by watchOS, the Digital Crown, touch controls, and one-handed gestures.
Pros: value for money, contactless payments
Cons: blood oxygen tracking, ECG functionality
Menu navigation is mostly intuitive and easy, supported by buttons, touchscreen, Glances, and refreshed menus, though phantom clicks hurt one review.
Pros: outdoor visibility, brightness
Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity
Menu navigation is straightforward and polished through swipes, the crown, and shortcut controls.
Pros: water resistance, brightness
Cons: LTE connectivity, Wi-Fi connectivity
Menu navigation is simple, relying on straightforward swipes and easy access patterns rather than complex controls.
Pros: workout tracking variety, value for money
Cons: ECG functionality, third-party app support
Menu navigation is strong once learned, helped by touch, buttons, maps, widgets, and simplified switching between smartwatch and sport modes.
Pros: charging speed, build quality
Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality
Menu navigation was generally considered easy or user-friendly, with Garmin's setup guidance and drill-down menus helping despite the dense feature set.
Pros: materials quality, durability
Cons: LTE connectivity, value for money
Menu navigation was generally intuitive, with reviewers liking Glances, swipes, activities/apps separation, and quick access to common stats.
Pros: heart rate accuracy, display quality
Cons: LTE connectivity, third-party app support
Menu navigation is helped by the crown, complications, Modular Ultra, and Smart Stack, which reviewers generally find useful for quick glanceable information.
Pros: display quality, heart rate accuracy
Cons: cross-platform compatibility, recovery insights
Menu navigation was praised as easier and more intuitive thanks to the second button, touchscreen layout, and clearly arranged menus.
Pros: pairing reliability, display quality
Cons: heart rate accuracy, sleep tracking accuracy
Menu navigation is a highlight thanks to the rotating crown and easier scrolling through apps, notifications, and menus.
Pros: battery life, pairing reliability
Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity
Menu navigation is considered easy, with swipe and crown navigation working well in the reviews that focused on everyday interaction.
Pros: outdoor visibility, charging speed
Cons: stress tracking, band quality
Navigation is mostly praised as easy, swipe-based, and responsive, with menus that are simple to operate on the large screen.
Pros: value for money, workout tracking variety
Cons: onboard music storage, contactless payments
Menu navigation was generally intuitive through swipes, tiles, the digital bezel, and consistent menu behavior, though some missed a physical rotating control.
Pros: user interface, build quality
Cons: antioxidant index, cross-platform compatibility
Menu navigation is well supported by list/grid views, crown scrolling, quick workout access, and smooth app layout options.
Pros: step counting accuracy, onboard music storage
Cons: ECG functionality, Wi-Fi connectivity
Menu navigation is usually intuitive through swipes, tiles, digital bezel, and app navigation, with mostly positive responsiveness comments.
Pros: workout tracking variety, materials quality
Cons: size options, cross-platform compatibility
Menu navigation is generally approachable for Garmin users, with button and touchscreen options, though some newcomers may find the system dense.
Pros: mapping and navigation, watch face quality
Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity
Menu navigation is generally smooth and easy, especially through the rotating crown and simplified app views.
Pros: durability, battery life
Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality
Navigation is mostly intuitive, especially with the Classic's rotating bezel, while the standard touch bezel drew more mixed reactions.
Pros: outdoor visibility, workout tracking variety
Cons: cross-platform compatibility, battery life
Menu navigation is mostly straightforward through swipes, app drawers, digital bezel haptics, and simple operation.
Pros: brightness, durability
Cons: cross-platform compatibility, value for money
Menu navigation is aided by the rotating crown and physical controls, though general Wear OS navigation quality depends on the software version.
Pros: materials quality, style and design
Cons: blood oxygen tracking, ECG functionality
Menu navigation was mostly clear and helped by the crown, though some button/crown issues kept it from being universally polished.
Pros: battery life, durability
Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity
Menu navigation improved with the grid launcher and intuitive controls, but some Wear OS screens still required extra scrolling.
Pros: outdoor visibility, health tracking accuracy
Cons: cross-platform compatibility, durability
Menu navigation is a strength, with reviewers calling it easy, intuitive and simple to move through by touch or gestures.
Pros: fit, battery life
Cons: call handling, voice assistant quality
Menu navigation is generally intuitive through swipes, buttons, tiles, and quick toggles, though the lack of crown means more touch navigation.
Pros: charging speed, workout tracking variety
Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity
Menu navigation is generally approachable, with easy swipes and button-plus-touch operation, though not every reviewer likes the app list or navigation layout.
Pros: workout tracking variety, value for money
Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity
Menu navigation is straightforward, using the Digital Crown, larger interface buttons, synced apps, and simple app access.
Pros: contactless payments, pairing reliability
Cons: cross-platform compatibility, recovery insights
Menu navigation is mostly simple and smooth through swipes and the crown, though the crown does not control every screen.
Pros: pairing reliability, workout tracking variety
Cons: ECG functionality, contactless payments
Menu navigation is workable and improved, with swipes, glances, and widgets described as usable, though the touch-first approach creates tradeoffs.
Pros: outdoor visibility, brightness
Cons: LTE connectivity, charging convenience
Menu navigation is flexible because Garmin allows almost everything to be controlled by buttons, reducing reliance on touch.
Pros: brightness, outdoor visibility
Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality
Menu navigation was generally intuitive after a short learning curve, though several reviewers said the many golf features take time to learn.
Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy
Cons: voice assistant quality, onboard music storage
Menu navigation is straightforward through swipes, simple app launching, and a low learning curve.
Pros: value for money, comfort
Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage
Menu navigation is generally fast and intuitive, with the crown and streamlined menus helping, though one reviewer found scrolling finicky.
Pros: brightness, outdoor visibility
Cons: contactless payments, music controls
Menu navigation is generally straightforward, with swipe-based shortcuts and easy controls, though one reviewer wanted more parent-side control.
Pros: charging speed, user interface
Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, onboard music storage
Menu navigation is straightforward and crown-assisted, though some reviewers note the interface does not fully exploit the crown or gestures.
Pros: workout tracking variety, operating system experience
Cons: contactless payments, Wi-Fi connectivity
Menu navigation is easy overall, helped by the rotating crown, app grid/list options, and stacked widget layout.
Pros: pairing reliability, step counting accuracy
Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality
Menu navigation is improved by the tiled interface, which reviewers found easier, cleaner, and more readable.
Pros: pairing reliability, cross-platform compatibility
Cons: third-party app support, music controls
Menu navigation through the crown was easy for reviewers after adjustment, despite the small display.
Pros: style and design, build quality
Cons: blood oxygen tracking, ECG functionality
Menu navigation is simple and responsive, helped by the control-center style layout and faster processor.
Pros: cross-platform compatibility, fit
Cons: call handling, voice assistant quality
Menu navigation benefits from the new physical buttons and simple swiping, though some reviewers needed time to adjust.
Pros: comfort, style and design
Cons: ECG functionality, onboard music storage
Menu navigation is generally easy thanks to swipes, widgets, and the crown, with the large screen helping readability.
Pros: workout tracking variety, battery life
Cons: onboard music storage, LTE connectivity
Menu navigation is simple and crown-driven, generally praised as intuitive despite the tiny display.
Pros: software smoothness, safety features
Cons: contactless payments, music controls
Menu navigation is simple and approachable when discussed, but navigation can be slowed by reliance on touch and manual sync behavior.
Pros: operating system experience, charging speed
Cons: blood oxygen tracking, third-party app support
Menu navigation is considered straightforward, helped by simple settings navigation and a clear menu structure.
Pros: touchscreen responsiveness, software smoothness
Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage
Menu navigation in the Workout app is described as improved and better organized, though this was not a major review focus.
Pros: pairing reliability, app ecosystem
Cons: cross-platform compatibility, size options
Menu navigation is mostly usable and data-forward, with some learning curve in Garmin’s interface.
Pros: brightness, outdoor visibility
Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity
Menu navigation is straightforward and button-driven, with reviewers calling the watch simple to use after learning the layout.
Pros: workout tracking variety, comfort
Cons: blood oxygen tracking, ECG functionality