Proof of a running session with the Suunto 9 Peak Pro
We start training, in this case we choose the race. The range of training options varies, from “interval running” to “basic running”. In each are in addition to the “autolap“, functions “landing zone’ (workouts based on heartbeats per minute) and ‘target‘, which provides targets that can be set based on duration and distance. The completeness and nature of the answers are also similar in other sports. From running to trekking, from strength training to swimming to cycling: the new Suunto A wide range of disciplines (97 in total) and responds to the needs of the athlete in an appropriate manner for everyone. In addition to running, there is cycling (regular trails, indoor training and other options), mountain biking, roller skating, triathlon, orienteering, but also motor sports, trekking, strength training, swimming (indoor or open water) and much more. In short, a wide and truly complete range of sports that 9 Peak can read and measure. Obviously, all this “knowledge” of the watch can be linked to the mobile that keeps it in the archive.
I select the basic run function opens the choice between might or way. I select power and the display shows heartbeats, the timer and the power consumed in watts (force per distance). The watch only features three buttons on the right: The top one pauses, the middle one is for switching screens, the bottom one is for stopping (marking a lap, etc.). Everything clear and easy to use. I finish the workout and check how it went on my phone (including the route on the map).
Easy to consult
One of the things that annoys those who run, swim or hike the most is that in the fatigue phase it is always quite complicated to consult the watch to understand pace, strokes and speed. Suunto must have put a lot of work into this because While running, the reading is clear: The display shows how we drive and at what speed.
Among the features that set 9 Peak apart from its competitors is the easy navigation: You move from one function to another by scrolling the screen or with the side buttons, and it’s all fairly intuitive and available (despite the wide range of functions offered). This also includes the “Multimedia Commands”, the “Timer” and the “Alarms”. And then the barometric sensor, daily activity tracking with heart rate (via the optical heart rate monitor), sleep graph, calories burned and steps.
Not just for sports
Well, now let’s look at the “skin” of the watch (after each 9 peak workout should be washed with cold water). total weight 64 grams10.8 mm thick and 1.2 inch display with a sapphire crystal and steel or titanium case (super resistant in both cases) to sand, water, ice, impact and abrasion. And like many sports-related objects these days, the new Suunto focuses on the cleanliness and beauty of the line: nothing to say, It is a watch that needs to be worn 24 hours a day. A touch of sustainability for Suunto’s flagship product: it’s made (in Finland) and uses 100% energy from renewable sources.
Among the many pluses there is a more delicate point: the price. It goes without saying that the many features offered and the quality of the product push up the costs. And so it is (albeit on average with the competitors). Six versions: four with a steel case for 499 euros, two with a titanium case for 629 euros. It is available on the official website.
(Article by Martino Spadari)
The alternatives
Direct competitors of the Suunto 9 Peak Pro are smartwatches Garminlike the model Forerunner 955 Solar. Specially designed for those who love running, it also offers optimized training sessions for the other triathlon sports. But it doesn’t offer the rich range of the Suunto.
Apple has also launched a wrist device specifically designed for athletes. is theApple Watch Ultra: super strong, also suitable for diving.