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General

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Series

Instinct1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Vertical1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Page text names the Vertical family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

010-02932-00, 010-02933-00, 010-02933-011Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Page data lists 010-02933-00 (Black with Charcoal Band) and 010-02933-01 (Electric Lime with Electric Lime Band) for 45 mm and 010-02932-00 for 40 mm. A retailer also lists a 40 mm Electric Lime part 010-02932-01 that the Garmin US store does not sell. It is not stored.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026

SS051204000, SS051205000, SS051206000, SS051207000, SS051208000, SS051209000, OW2443Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-black.jsRead 15 October 2026Shop variant SKU SS051204000 for All Black. The other five colour pages carry SKUs SS051205000 to SS051209000. OW244 is the radio equipment type in the safety guide.4Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-arctic-gray.jsRead 15 October 2026SKU SS051205000, Arctic Gray.5Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-canyon.jsRead 15 October 2026SKU SS051206000, Canyon.6Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-pine-green.jsRead 15 October 2026SKU SS051207000, Pine Green.7Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-titanium-black.jsRead 15 October 2026SKU SS051208000, Titanium Black.8Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-titanium-sage.jsRead 15 October 2026SKU SS051209000, Titanium Sage.

GTIN / EAN

753759339449, 753759339463, 75375933947012Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026Variant table gives UPC 753759339449 for 010-02932-00, 753759339463 for 010-02933-00 and 753759339470 for 010-02933-01. The playbetter Shopify variant barcodes agree for the two 45 mm colours.13Retailer pageplaybetter.com/products/garmin-instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Shopify variant barcodes: 753759339463 for 45 mm Black/Charcoal and 753759339470 for 45 mm Electric Lime.

045235103492, 045235103508, 045235103515, 045235103522, 045235103539, 0452351064933Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-black.jsRead 15 October 2026Manufacturer variant barcode 045235103492 for All Black. Each other colour page gives its own barcode.4Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-arctic-gray.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcode 045235103508.5Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-canyon.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcode 045235103515.6Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-pine-green.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcode 045235103522.7Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-titanium-black.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcode 045235103539.8Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-titanium-sage.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcode 045235106493.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

6 January 20258Press articletomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/the-garmin-instinct-3-just-launched-at-ces-and-its-a-rugged-and-affordable-rival-to-the-fenix-8Read 16 October 2026Published 6 January 2025 at the CES launch of the Instinct 3 series.9Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/01/garmin-instinct-3-series-hands-on-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlRead 16 October 2026Post dated 6 January 2025: Garmin announced the Instinct 3 series and the Instinct E.10Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Announced 6 January 2025.

30 September 202511Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/suunto-launches-vertical-2-the-new-generation-of-suuntos-ultimate-adventure-companion-for-the-highest-peaks-and-everyday-adventures-302570842.htmlRead 15 October 2026Suunto release dated 30 September 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Both sizes show a $249.99 US price and 1 to 3 day shipping on the access date.

Available3Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-black.jsRead 15 October 2026The default variant has available:true on every colour page.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$299.998Press articletomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/the-garmin-instinct-3-just-launched-at-ces-and-its-a-rugged-and-affordable-rival-to-the-fenix-8Read 16 October 2026The article rounds the Instinct E price to $299. The exact $299.99 comes from the5krunner and a US retailer MSRP table. US prices exclude sales tax.9Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/01/garmin-instinct-3-series-hands-on-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlRead 16 October 2026Instinct E $299 for the 40 mm and $299 for the 45 mm, rounded.10Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Launch price $299.99 for both sizes.12Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026MSRP column shows $299.99 for each size and colour.

$59911Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/suunto-launches-vertical-2-the-new-generation-of-suuntos-ultimate-adventure-companion-for-the-highest-peaks-and-everyday-adventures-302570842.htmlRead 15 October 2026Stainless steel $599 and titanium $699. US sales tax is not stated.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€299.9914Spec databasenextpit.de/smartwatches/garmin-instinct-e-45mmRead 16 October 2026German database lists the UVP as 299,99 EUR for the 45 mm. Its 40 mm page also gives 299,99 EUR. The page gives April 2025 as market start, which conflicts with the January 2025 order date. VAT is included.

€59912Press articlerunningindustryalliance.comRead 15 October 2026Reprint of Suunto's launch information: stainless steel 599 EUR (529 GBP) and titanium 699 EUR (629 GBP). The country and tax treatment are not stated. DC Rainmaker also says the stainless steel price rose from 499 EUR to 599 EUR.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026US store part numbers only.

US, EU11Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/suunto-launches-vertical-2-the-new-generation-of-suuntos-ultimate-adventure-companion-for-the-highest-peaks-and-everyday-adventures-302570842.htmlRead 15 October 2026US from the release. EU from the euro launch price source.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black with Charcoal Band, Electric Lime with Electric Lime Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Maker colour labels as shown on the US store.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026

All Black, Arctic Gray, Canyon, Pine Green, Titanium Black, Titanium Sage1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Six colour pages exist: four stainless steel (All Black, Arctic Gray, Canyon, Pine Green) and two titanium (Titanium Black, Titanium Sage). All Black stainless steel is the base reference.

Segment

Outdoor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Garmin sells it as a rugged GPS smartwatch in the Instinct line.

Outdoor1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Maker headline: ultimate adventure watch for outdoor expeditions and training.

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

40, 45mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 20262Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026

48.6mm1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026The maker states measurements of 48.6 x 48.6 x 13.5 mm and no separate marketed size name. Retailers list it as 49 mm.

Case shape

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026No text states the shape. The maker product photos show a round case outline around a square display window.

Round19Spec databasekakaku.com/item/K0001714952/specRead 15 October 2026Spec database lists the case shape as round. The maker's product photos show a round case.

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: case material glass fibre reinforced polyamide, bezel material stainless steel.

Case material (as published)

Fiber-reinforced polymer case and fiber-reinforced polymer bezel1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: case material and bezel material are both fiber-reinforced polymer.

Glass fibre reinforced polyamide case with stainless steel bezel1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026The maker separates the polyamide housing from the stainless steel bezel. The housing is not classified as stainless steel.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

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Glass13Maker product pageapac.suunto.com/blogs/blog/suunto-vertical-vs-vertical-2Read 15 October 2026Suunto's comparison article (May 2026) describes a redesigned glass back panel with a 4PD sensor layout.

Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height40Width40Thickness13.6mm(1.6 × 1.6 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Physical size, 45 x 45 x 14.2 mm for 45 mm. The 40 mm value is on the 40 mm page. The table does not say whether the sensor bump is included.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Physical size 40 x 40 x 13.6 mm for the 40 mm size.

Height48.6Width48.6Thickness13.5mm(1.9 × 1.9 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Maker nominal measurements 48.6 x 48.6 x 13.5 mm. Sensor protrusion is not addressed.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

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Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

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87g(3.1 oz)14Press articlehouyhnhnm.jp/en/news/1048767Read 15 October 2026Reprint of Suunto Japan launch information: stainless steel case 87 g including silicone strap, titanium case 74 g including silicone strap. The US spec table gives 87 g without saying whether the strap is included. No case-only weight is published.

Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

10ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 20263Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: 10 ATM. Footnote: withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m.

10ATM1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: water resistance 100 m. Stored as the nominal 10 ATM class of 100 m/10 bar from the safety guide, not as a precise bar-to-atmosphere conversion.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Saftey_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Vertical_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 6: water resistance 100 m / 328 ft / 10 bar.14Press articlehouyhnhnm.jp/en/news/1048767Read 15 October 2026Reprint states water resistance 10 ATM (100 m).

Water resistance standard

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ISO 228109Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 28: waterproof up to 100 m according to ISO 22810.

Dust and water rating

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IPX810Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Saftey_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Vertical_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 15 October 2026English section, printed page 6: IP-class IPX8.

Dive rating

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EN 13319 depth measurement. Recreational diving equipment, not a scuba dive computer.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Saftey_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Vertical_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 4 and 6: optional diving equipment to 10 m, complying with EN 13319, not a dive computer.

Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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10m10Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Saftey_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Vertical_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 5-6: maximum diving depth 10 m.

MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Overview: engineered to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance. Only those two tests are named.

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MIL-STD-810 tests

Thermal resistance, Shock resistance1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Thermal and shock resistance named in the Overview tab.

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min-20Max60°C3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications page 65: operating and storage range -20 to 60 C. The 0 to 45 C USB charging range is excluded.

Min-20Max55°C1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: operating temperature -20 to +55 C.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Saftey_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Vertical_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 5: operating and storage temperature above sea level -20 to +55 C. Diving operation is 0 to +40 C.

Display

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Display type

MIP1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP).

LTPO OLED1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists the display as LTPO AMOLED.

Display type (as published)

Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

LTPO AMOLED1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

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1.5in(3.8 cm)1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: display size 1.5 inch, display resolution 466 x 466.

Resolution

166 × 166px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: 176 x 176 pixels for 45 mm. The page also calls the display a custom two-window design of 0.9 x 0.9 inch (23 x 23 mm), which is not a diagonal, so screen size is not stored.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: 166 x 166 pixels (active area) for 40 mm.

466 × 466px1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

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Display area

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Touchscreen

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026The Specs tab has no touchscreen entry and the manual controls are buttons only.12Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026Comparison table: no touchscreen, 5-button navigation.

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

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2,000nits15Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/09/suunto-vertical-2-in-depth-review-flashlight.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review states the display brightness is 2,000 nits. No window size, ambient light or temperature conditions are given, and this is not a measurement.18Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/suunto/vertical-2Read 15 October 2026Spec page also lists 2,000 nits, with no conditions.

Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

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Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026

Display cover

Other glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Sapphire1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Chemically Strengthened Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Sapphire crystal1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026

Platform

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Platform

Proprietary1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Proprietary9Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 9-10: Suunto's own watch software, updated automatically through the Suunto app. The guide names no Wear OS, watchOS or other third-party platform.

OS at launch

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Software

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Latest OS

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Works with

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

iOS, Android9Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 10: pairs with the Suunto app from the App Store and Google Play.

Phone requirement

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App store

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab lists Connect IQ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps) and the on-device Connect IQ store.

Yes9Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 16 and 62-63: watch faces, guides and sports apps are installed from the SuuntoPlus Store. Sports apps run as screens during recorded exercise. General smartwatch app support is not claimed.

Voice assistants

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Chipset

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Ambiq Apollo51018Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/suunto/vertical-2Read 15 October 2026Spec page lists the processor as an Ambiq Apollo510 SoC with an Arm Cortex-M55 core. Suunto's release names a new processor and expanded memory without naming the chip. Core count, clocks, process and RAM are not stated.

Process

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CPU cores

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CPU configuration

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

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StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

128 MB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Memory/History 128 MB, stored as 0.128 GB. The table does not say how much is free for the user.

32GB1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Published outdoor offline map storage is 32 GB. This does not establish music storage or a RAM capacity.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Garmin Elevate Gen 412Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026Comparison table names Elevate Gen 4 HR. The maker names Garmin Elevate without a generation and a Canadian retailer spec table also says Gen 4.

Optical wrist heart rate sensor with 6 LEDs and 4 photodetectors1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: integrated wrist heart rate. LED and photodetector counts are from the5krunner's spec page.18Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/suunto/vertical-2Read 15 October 2026Spec page: optical heart rate with 6 LEDs and 4 photodetectors. Suunto's article names a 4PD sensor layout.

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Electrical heart rate is listed as absent. The maker sensor list names only the optical sensor and Pulse Ox.

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Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 202611Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/suunto-launches-vertical-2-the-new-generation-of-suuntos-ultimate-adventure-companion-for-the-highest-peaks-and-everyday-adventures-302570842.htmlRead 15 October 2026The release says the redesigned optical sensor supports better blood oxygen readings. The product spec table lists blood oxygen.

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Skin temperature is not listed. The maker thermometer shows ambient temperature in the temperature glance.

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Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

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Body composition sensor

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Skin conductance (EDA)

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Galvanic skin response is listed as absent.

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Yes9Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 19: FusedSpeed combines GPS and wrist acceleration sensor readings.

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

No10Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Sensor table: gyroscope No. The maker sensor list has no gyroscope either.11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Gyroscope listed as absent.

Yes9Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 58: the watch has a gyro-assisted, tilt-compensated compass.

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Ambient light sensor listed as absent. The maker sensor list has none.

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Depth gauge

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Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: depth meter for snorkeling, 10 m.9Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 28: the watch measures depth up to 10 m.

Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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10m1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 20269Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 28: depth measurement up to 10 m, waterproof to 100 m.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Saftey_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Vertical_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 6: depth display range 0 to 10 m.

Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: constant heart rate, high and low abnormal heart rate alerts, Pulse Ox, HRV status, advanced sleep, all-day stress and women's health in Garmin Connect. Pulse Ox is not available in every country. Sleep stages are named in the manual. Training readiness and training load are not listed.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Sleep score glance shows sleep stage information. Pulse oximeter, wrist HR, HRV status and women's health are described.

Continuous heart rate, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: blood oxygen, HRV measurement, sleep tracking with deep, light and REM, stress and recovery status, daily resource level. These are recreational features, not medical clearances.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

VO2 max, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Trackback, Climb detection1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: VO2 max, recovery time, running dynamics, open-water and pool swim metrics, automatic rep counting, interval training, course guidance, TracBack and trail run auto climb. Turn-by-turn directions, running power and training load are not listed.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Running Dynamics: the watch has an accelerometer for five running form metrics and the sixth needs an accessory. Auto Climb detects elevation changes with the altimeter. TracBack is under Back to Start.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Climb detection1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: fitness level (VO2max), training load, training based recovery time, running power, pool and open-water swim, structured intervals, route navigation, climb guidance. The headline says 115+ sport modes and the table says more than 90 are preinstalled. Neither is an exact count.9Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 26: Find back gives a direct bearing to the start and is not stored as trackback. Printed page 42: turn-by-turn instructions are set when a route is created in the Suunto app. Printed page 47: climb guidance on a route.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

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Snorkel, Freedive9Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 28-29: Snorkeling and Mermaiding sport modes with surface, navigation, dive session and underwater displays. Mermaiding is the breath-hold mode. The watch is not for certified scuba divers.

External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: ANT+ and Bluetooth, foot pod capable, speed and cadence sensor support, HR broadcast. Chest HR straps and power meters are named in the manual.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Wireless Sensors table: external heart rate monitors, foot pod and speed/cadence sensors. VO2 max for cycling requires a paired power meter.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth HR belts, Bluetooth foot pods, Bluetooth bike pods with speed and cadence, Bluetooth power meters.

Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

No3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Incident detection works only during certain outdoor activities, so it is not general fall detection. Stored false.

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Car crash detection

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab lists Assistance. The manual says it messages preset contacts through a paired phone and does not call emergency services.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Hold CTRL requests assistance. It sends a message with a LiveTrack link and GPS location to emergency contacts through a paired phone with data. It does not contact emergency services.

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Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab lists live event sharing and the Overview names LiveTrack. A paired phone with data is needed.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026LiveTrack lets friends and family follow activities in real time. It needs a paired phone with data.

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Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

No3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026The flashlight screen lights the display. No LED is described.9Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/01/garmin-instinct-3-series-hands-on-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlRead 16 October 2026The post says the Instinct 3 has the flashlight and the Instinct E does not.11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026LED flashlight listed as absent.

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Headline lists an integrated LED flashlight.9Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 18: an ultra-bright flashlight in addition to the backlight, with red and white light and SOS, Breathing and Alert modes.11Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/suunto-launches-vertical-2-the-new-generation-of-suuntos-ultimate-adventure-companion-for-the-highest-peaks-and-everyday-adventures-302570842.htmlRead 15 October 2026The release describes an integrated LED flashlight in the bezel with red-light mode.15Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/09/suunto-vertical-2-in-depth-review-flashlight.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review: dedicated LEDs on the front, two white and one red.

Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Sensors lists GPS, GLONASS and Galileo.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, L1 + L5 GNSS1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS and BEIDOU, and GNSS frequency support L1 + L5. Other constellations' individual signal bands are not allocated.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

No3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Satellite Settings offers Off, GPS Only, All Systems and UltraTrac. No multi-band option exists. Stored false.12Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026Comparison table: multi-GNSS, single-band.

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Built-in maps listed as not supported.

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026

Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 20264Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2045%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026Report names a Bluetooth Low Energy transceiver. No Bluetooth version is stated.

Yes1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 202610Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Saftey_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Vertical_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 8: Bluetooth LE at 2402-2480 MHz. No version is stated.

Bluetooth version

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Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Connectivity lists only Bluetooth and ANT+.10Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Wi-Fi No.11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026

Yes10Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Saftey_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Vertical_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 8: the radio list includes WLAN.

Wi-Fi standard

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Wi-Fi 410Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Saftey_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Vertical_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 8: WLAN 802.11 b/g/n at 2402-2480 MHz, which is Wi-Fi 4 in the 2.4 GHz band.

Wi-Fi bands

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2.4 GHz10Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Saftey_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Vertical_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 8: WLAN frequency band 2402-2480 MHz.

CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab Connectivity lists only Bluetooth and ANT+. No cellular edition is offered.11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026

No10Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Saftey_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Vertical_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 15 October 2026The complete radio list has Bluetooth LE, WLAN and NFC. No cellular radio is listed.

Network

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

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Yes10Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Saftey_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Vertical_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 8: the radio list includes NFC at 13.56 MHz. Reviewers state that there are no NFC payments, so this is hardware support only.

Contactless payments

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026NFC and contactless payments listed as not supported. The maker feature list has no Garmin Pay.

No17Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/suunto-vertical-2Read 15 October 2026Review: no NFC payments.

Payment services

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Ultra-wideband

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Ultra-wideband listed as not supported.

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Satellite

None11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026No satellite SOS listed.

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ANT+

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 20264Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2045%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026Report names a Bluetooth Low Energy transceiver and an ANT transceiver.

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Audio

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Speaker

No11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Speakers listed as absent.

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Microphones

011Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Microphone listed as absent.

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Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

None11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth calling listed as not supported.

None17Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/suunto-vertical-2Read 15 October 2026Review: no speaker or microphone, so the watch cannot place voice calls. Phone notifications are not voice calls.

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

No10Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/instinct-eRead 16 October 2026Music storage No.11Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-instinct-e-45-mmRead 16 October 2026Onboard music storage listed as not supported.

No15Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/09/suunto-vertical-2-in-depth-review-flashlight.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review: the watch does not support music on the device.17Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/suunto-vertical-2Read 15 October 2026Review: no music storage. Music options are control only.

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

53Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 5 Buttons: LIGHT/CTRL, UP/MENU, DOWN/ABC, GPS and BACK/SET.

39Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 8: a touch screen and three buttons (upper, middle, lower). There is no crown.15Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/09/suunto-vertical-2-in-depth-review-flashlight.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review: three physical buttons plus the touchscreen.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

LIGHT / CTRL, UP / MENU, DOWN / ABC, GPS, BACK / SET3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 5 button names.

Upper button, Middle button, Lower button9Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 8 names the upper, middle and lower buttons.

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

None3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026The control overview shows five push buttons and no crown.14Spec databasenextpit.de/smartwatches/garmin-instinct-e-45mmRead 16 October 2026Crown: no.

None9Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The complete control inventory on printed pages 8-9 has no crown.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

None3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026The control overview shows no bezel control.

None9Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The complete control inventory on printed pages 8-9 has no rotating bezel input.

Gestures

Raise and turn wrist to wake display3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Changing the Screen Settings: Gesture turns on the screen by raising and turning your arm.

Raise wrist to wake display9Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 12-13: Raise to wake activates the display when the wrist is raised.

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AGarmin Instinct E

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	336
Low power	No	840
GPS	No	21
GPS, all systems	No	14
Max battery GPS	No	43
Expedition	No	408

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 202645 mm column: smartwatch up to 16 days, battery saver watch mode up to 40 days, GPS up to 24 h, all satellite systems 16 h, max battery GPS up to 50 h, expedition GPS up to 20 days. Days converted exactly to hours. Maker estimates, no solar. The base row is the 40 mm size and each variant holds its own size.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 202640 mm column: smartwatch up to 14 days, battery saver watch mode up to 35 days, GPS up to 21 h, all satellite systems 14 h, max battery GPS up to 43 h, expedition GPS up to 17 days. Days converted exactly to hours.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pages 65 and 66 Battery Life Information table matches the product page for both sizes.

BSuunto Vertical 2

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	480
Time only	No	960
GPS, dual-band	No	65
GPS, dual-band, always-on display	No	60
GPS, all systems	No	75
GPS, all systems, always-on display	No	70
GPS, power saving	No	110
Max battery GPS	No	250

Source1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Current US spec table. Smartwatch mode up to 20 days (daily heart rate on, display wakes on wrist raise, no training). Standby time mode only up to 40 days. The page text also gives 30 days with daily heart rate off and wrist-raise display, a different condition that is not stored. Training with all-systems GNSS and multi-band up to 65 h (60 h with AOD). All-systems with single-band up to 75 h (70 h with AOD). The battery-mode promises are listed as 65 h, 75 h, 110 h and 250 h in the order of the four predefined modes Performance, Endurance, Ultra and Tour. Tour is named at up to 250 h with lower GPS accuracy and heart rate off. The 110 h figure is mapped to Ultra by that order, since the mode name is not printed next to it. Days are converted exactly to hours. All are non-solar maker estimates.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

336h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

480h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

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GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

21h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

No12Retailer pageheartratemonitorsusa.com/collections/garmin/products/garmin-instinct-e-rugged-outdoor-gps-smartwatchRead 16 October 2026Not-included list names solar charging. The maker battery table has no solar claims.

No15Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/09/suunto-vertical-2-in-depth-review-flashlight.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review compares solar battery life only for the original Vertical, and the Vertical 2 uses AMOLED without solar.17Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/suunto-vertical-2Read 15 October 2026Review: the Vertical 2 replaces the original Vertical's solar panel with an AMOLED screen.

Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: Garmin proprietary plug charger.

Magnetic pins9Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 6: the USB cable's device connector has a strong magnet. The safety guide names charger pins on the watch. The watch end is a magnetic cable on pins, not Qi.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

Use the supplied proprietary charging cable with a USB-C computer port or an AC adapter rated for at least 5 W. The adapter rating does not establish power accepted by the watch.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 65: proprietary cable to a USB-C computer port or AC adapter with a 5 W minimum rating.

Use the supplied USB charging cable, which has a USB-C connector and a magnetic watch end. The safety guide lists USB 5 V DC and 1 A charging and recommends charging at 0 to 45 C.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Saftey_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Vertical_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 6 and 5: battery charging USB 5 V DC, 1 A, and recommended charging temperature 0 to +45 C. The 3.87 V battery voltage is stated but no capacity.13Maker product pageapac.suunto.com/blogs/blog/suunto-vertical-vs-vertical-2Read 15 October 2026The same article says Vertical 2 uses a USB-C connector and a stronger magnetic attachment on the charging cable.

Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

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Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

AGarmin Instinct E

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BSuunto Vertical 2

Test	Hours (h)
GPS activity	66

Source16Measurementoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/suunto-vertical-2Read 15 October 2026Measured 66 hours of continuous GPS use in All Systems mode on the stainless steel model. GNSS bands, display setting and firmware are not stated. DC Rainmaker's ultra-use run burned about 2 percent an hour with navigation and AOD, which is a projection and is not stored.

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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72min16Measurementoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/suunto-vertical-2Read 15 October 2026Review says charging from empty to full takes approximately 72 minutes. The comparison table shows 72 min. Charger power and case size beyond the stainless steel model are not stated.

Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

20mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab QuickFit watch band compatible: 22 mm for 45 mm and 20 mm for 40 mm.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026Specs tab QuickFit watch band compatible: yes (20 mm).

22mm1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: strap width 22 mm.

Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

No3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Changing the Spring Bar Bands: the supplied bands detach by pushing in the watch pin. QuickFit bands need a compatible watch pin. This is not a quick-release lever, so false.

Yes17Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/suunto-vertical-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: tools required to change the band is No. Review: swapping the strap is simple.

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

Spring bar bands. QuickFit compatible with a compatible watch pin (20 mm on the 40 mm case, 22 mm on the 45 mm case)3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 66: Instinct E bands are spring bar bands. QuickFit bands fit with a compatible watch pin.

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Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

Silicone1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026

Strap

Charcoal Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Garmin names the colourways Black with Charcoal Band and Electric Lime with Electric Lime Band.

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Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AGarmin Instinct E

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Supplied silicone band	107	179

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: fits wrists with a circumference of 132 to 213 mm for 45 mm. This describes the supplied silicone band.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026Specs tab: fits wrists with a circumference of 107 to 179 mm for the supplied silicone band.

BSuunto Vertical 2

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Supplied silicone strap	125	175

Source1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: wrist sizes 125-175 mm for the supplied silicone strap.

Regulatory

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FCC ID

IPH-04880, IPH-048814Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2045%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026Garmin compliance test report cover for Instinct E, 45 mm: model A04881, FCC ID IPH-04881, IC 1792A-04881.5Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2040%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026Garmin compliance packet for Instinct E, 40 mm: model A04880, FCC ID IPH-04880, IC 1792A-04880. Cellular and Wi-Fi radios are not listed.

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SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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0.026W/kg10Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Saftey_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Vertical_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 9: FCC highest reported wrist SAR 0.026 W/kg at 0 mm with a non-metal accessory. The EU section gives no SAR value.

SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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Other certifications

EU declaration of conformity: Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU, ISED Canada: 1792A-04880 (40 mm), 1792A-04881 (45 mm), Regulatory model A04880 (40 mm), A04881 (45 mm)4Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2045%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026Garmin compliance packet for Instinct E 45 mm names ISED ID 1792A-04881. The 40 mm packet names 1792A-04880.5Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E,%2040%20mm.pdfRead 16 October 2026ISED ID 1792A-04880 for the 40 mm size.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.garmin.com/pumac/Instinct%20E%2040mm_DoC-EU.pdfRead 16 October 2026EU declaration of conformity for model A04880, Instinct E 40mm, under Directives 2011/65/EU and 2014/53/EU. A04881 is the 45mm model in the sibling declaration.

CE (RED 2014/53/EU), UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017, FCC Part 15, ISED Canada (RSS-102), EN 13319 (depth measurement)10Maker spec sheet (PDF)ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Saftey_and_Regulatory/Suunto_Vertical_2_Safety_Regulatory_Information.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 7-9: CE radio equipment type OW244 under 2014/53/EU, UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017, FCC Part 15, ISED Canada RSS-102, and EN 13319 depth measurement.

In the box

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In the box

Instinct E 40 mm smartwatch with silicone band, Charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026In the Box tab, shown for the 45 mm size.2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1314137/pn/010-02932-00Read 16 October 2026In the Box tab for the 40 mm size.

Suunto Vertical 2, Charging cable, Printed user documentation1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Suunto Vertical 2, charging cable, printed user documentation.

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Box lists the watch, a charging/data cable and documentation. No mains adapter.

No1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026The complete contents list has no mains or USB power adapter.

Links

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Product page

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/13158171Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026

us.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-black1Maker product pageus.suunto.com/products/suunto-vertical-2-all-blackRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/13158171Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1315817Read 16 October 2026Public Specs tab of the same page. No separate datasheet was found.

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Manual

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdf3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-D3C2D1F9-D2C0-404D-9372-7B2D57459BF8/EN-US/Instinct_E_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 16 October 2026

ns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdf9Owner's manualns.suunto.com/Manuals/Suunto_Vertical_2/Userguides/Suunto_Vertical_2_UserGuide_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Suunto Vertical 2 User Guide dated 2025-09-21. The CE section on printed page 65 names radio type OW222, which differs from OW244 in the safety guide. OW222 is the original Vertical's type, so it is not stored.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year7Maker product pagewww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-E72F728A-C9B4-4294-967D-EA17F5462A5C/EN-US/GUID-80997D2B-7430-427E-A14E-6115C8D079B6.htmlRead 16 October 2026Garmin Consumer Limited Warranty text: non-aviation products are covered for one year from the date of purchase. This is the US text hosted in another Garmin manual. A US retailer also lists a 1 year manufacturer warranty.

2years20Maker product pageus.suunto.com/pages/sports-watches-dive-computers-precision-instruments-and-field-compassesRead 15 October 2026Current international limited warranty on the US site: sports watches have 2 years for the product body and integrated functional parts. Optional Seel coverage and statutory rights are not counted.

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