10 days with the Suunto 9 Peak - our review
Suunto
10 days with the Suunto 9 Peak - our review
For many years, sport has been associated not only with professional athletes achieving tremendous results, but also with amateurs who want to take care of their fitness and health. Suunto meets the needs of both these groups by creating one of the best smartwatches on the market. The brand's latest innovation is an excellent sports smartwatch - Suunto 9 Peak.
Suunto 9 Peak - out of love for sport
Suunto is a Finnish company that has been supporting athletes from around the world since 1936. Now, the brand is one of the leading manufacturers of sports equipment. Suunto smartwatches are great for athletes, e.g. runners, swimmers, cyclists, hikers, mountain climbers, skiers, divers, fitness lovers and extreme sports enthusiasts. Certainly, the brand is not slowing down and its latest sports smartwatch, the Suunto 9 Peak, is the best confirmation of this. The launch of the new smartwatch was the brand’s response to the growing demand for sports accessories. More and more people are now taking up sport and are participating in a variety of outdoor activities.
I had the opportunity to test how the brand's long-awaited watch, Suunto 9 Peak Granite Blue Titanium SS050520000, performs in everyday life. So, if you’re eager to find out more about its performance, be sure to read my review!
Suunto 9 Peak - first impression
Thanks to innovative solutions, the Suunto 9 collection is a real find for sports lovers. Want to know what was the first thing I noticed about the smartwatch? Its size and weight. The case of this smartwatch is 43mm, but that doesn't mean it is not suitable for women. I’m the best example of that - although I have a small wrist, the watch fits just perfectly. The size and thickness of the case suggest that the model is heavy, but in fact it’s as light as a feather.
Thanks to the titanium case, the watch is super light, so you can almost forget you have something on your wrist. The comfort of wearing is undoubtedly an asset when riding a bike, climbing a mountain or doing other physical activities.
The strap is available in a navy blue colour and is made of silicone, so it’s really comfortable and pleasant to the touch. It has a buckle and is very easy to fasten. Thanks to its ergonomic design, the case doesn’t chafe the wrist and fits well. To sum up, the design is really tailored to the needs of athletes!
Suunto 9 Peak - first use and the Suunto App
The first impression was great. The watch fits perfectly. Now it’s time to check out its features! After turning on the smartwatch, I had to download the Suunto app from the Google Play store. The app installed quickly and the instructions were easy to follow. I created my account and paired the smartwatch with my phone. To avoid problems with connection, a special PIN code appears on the smartwatch display when pairing. You have to enter it in the right place in the app. After a while everything is paired, so from now on you can enjoy its numerous features.
Suunto 9 Peak Granite Blue Titanium SS050520000 can be controlled in two ways, either with an easy-to-use touchscreen or buttons located on the side. The menu and available options can be displayed in English, Czech, Danish, German, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Russian and many other languages.
There are several displays. Each display shows something different, e.g. time, date, altitude, steps, calories burned or exercise mode. We can also select the notification and alarm sounds, turn on automatic backlight or enable the battery saving mode.
Suunto 9 Peak - pulse oximeter and new features
The Suunto 9 Peak offers us some really useful new features. The pulse oximeter is one of them. The oxygenation of the body during doing sports is essential. It certainly plays an important role when hiking, mountain climbing and diving. That's why it’s a huge plus for lovers of extreme sports.
Another great thing about Suunto 9 Peak smartwatches is the fact that the smartwatch automatically updates itself to the latest version. Thus, you don’t need to do any extra actions to keep it up-to-date.
Suunto 9 Peak smartwatches can be connected with apps like Komoot and Fatmap Suunto Plus. The user can make use of GhostRunner (this feature allows you to compete with yourself, i.e. with your last running record) and Force to Route (great support for training in urban terrain). Taking this into account, these smartwatches are perfect for runners.
Fast charging is another great asset of this smartwatch. The new cable from Suunto, when connected with a good charger (charger not included), can fully charge your Suunto smartwatch in just 40 minutes. Thus, you won’t waste your time waiting for the battery to charge to full. Besides, the Suunto 9 Peak features intelligent battery modes: Performance, Endurance, Ultra and Custom. You can switch between modes as you wish at any time.
Suunto 9 Peak - wide range of possibilities thanks to the app
Thanks to the Suunto app and numerous features, you can plan activities for an upcoming week. The watch saves your workouts directly in the calendar and presents you activity maps, stats and reports, so you can track your progress (decrease or increase in activity). Plus, you can enable sleep tracking.
In my opinion, the Suunto 9 Peak is a great watch for any sports lover. Since the gadget provides you with in-depth analysis and planning tools, it will surely help you reach your goals.
Suunto 9 Peak - does it have any drawbacks?
Well, for me the Suunto app wasn’t easy to follow at the very beginning. Since the smartwatch comes with numerous features, there are lots of options to choose from in the panel. I found it quite overwhelming to start using the smartwatch. Nevertheless, it’s worth the effort to explore all the possibilities of the Suunto app and pair the smartwatch with your phone. Remember, practice makes perfect.
The Suunto 9 Peak is a typical sports smartwatch, so it doesn’t allow you to make NFC payments, use Google Assistant or install WearOS apps. If these features were available, the smartwatch would be an ideal accessory for everyone, not only for sports lovers.
Suunto 9 Peak - now available at Watchard
I’m very happy to announce that the Suunto 9 Peak is now available at Watchard. So, if you're looking for a perfect sports smartwatch that will track your achievements and progress, go for it! Satisfaction guaranteed.
