Although the niche market for smart watches has existed for several years, there have not been many breakthrough innovations in this area. Most products are simple copy and paste products, only incremental improvements can be seen. This is why whenever Suunto releases a new product, it is refreshing, because this Finnish watchmaker tends to follow its own rules.
After using Suunto Traverse Alpha and Suunto 7, what will be new? Suunto 9 peak Differentiate yourself from other smartwatch crowds? Let’s dive into it and find out.
New Nordic design: tough and compact
Suunto’s main market segment is the outdoor and active people, who have always made their watches sturdy-so far this has always meant having more bulky figures.But the Suunto 9 peak It is the first watch made by the Finnish team. It can be kept compact enough to be used as a formal watch.
The dimensions are 43 x 43 x 10.6 mm (1.69 x 1.69 x 0.42 inches), 9 peak It is about the size of the Series 7 Apple Watch. The weight of 52 grams (1.83 ounces) can hardly be felt on the wrist, and it will not get in the way even during strenuous activities.
Aesthetics Suunto 9 peak This is where it really distinguishes it from other Suunto watches before it. The bezel is a perfect cylinder, made of anodized stainless steel, surrounded by sapphire crystal lenses. Not only did the two look good, but they didn’t have as many micro-scratches in 30 days of daily use.
on the right 9 peak There are three pill-shaped metal buttons that can replace the touch screen as an alternative control method. It comes in handy, especially when a person is wearing gloves, whether for the cold or for sports.
Super readable in direct sunlight
this Suunto 9 peak The use of a transflective display gives it an advantage over most smart watches in terms of legibility in the sun. This is arguably the best feature of this sports watch for me, because most people do not exercise in the dark, but in the light! Even in an environment with a weak light source, I found that I can read the time on this watch through reflected light without resorting to the backlight.
The excellent readability of the transflective display under the light source also means that fewer backlights need to be used, consume the least power and help extend battery life 9 peak.
Easy 2-week battery life
I know that the battery life of Suunto watches is usually very long, I didn’t test it 9 peak In power saving mode, but in maximum performance mode with full notifications, heart rate monitoring and blood oxygen monitoring, and responsive backlighting. In this mode, I can still comfortably get a full 2 weeks of battery life.
Charging Suunto 9 peak It is done through the charging disc, and the charging speed is very fast. From the depleted watch, it is fully charged in 40 minutes, and I am happy to use it for another 2 weeks.
High-quality silicone strap
this Suunto 9 peak By matching its color with the glass fiber-reinforced polyamide case back, the strap becomes the main aesthetic feature. The version we tested was a mossy gray variant, which almost looked light blue-but with a more earthy tone. The light blue tone is matched with white silicone lining holes to create a sporty and youthful appearance.
One of my favorite strap designs is the push pin that replaces the strap loop, because it can more safely hold the extra-length strap in place even when I move a lot.
The shoulder strap also has a quick release lever for quick replacement of the shoulder strap. Once I changed it to some black black silicone strap, 9 peak Wearing a suit and tie, it looks like at home.
Final verdict
The latest Suunto sports watch manages to incorporate the company’s DNA features (such as long battery life and durability) into a new compact design. Its readability in the sun makes it one of the most useful watches for exercising in bright environments, and I hope all devices with digital displays have this feature.The new minimalist design also allows 9 peak Suunto’s most exquisite watch to date.
Due to its durability, style diversity and long battery life, Suunto 9 peak It is a great choice for travel watches and we awarded it the IBTimes recommended badge.
David is a technology enthusiast/writer. He travels frequently and has the mission of exploring how to make his maintenance flight more enjoyable. This is a contribution to the ongoing IBTimes business traveler gadget review series.
