Suunto 9 Peak

wakarimasen

@zrumlow In the end, everyone has their own way of determining if something is worth the money, and no-one can really comment on that. For me, after three days of testing Polar-Garmin-Suunto models for some simple navigation, the Suunto came out on top. That means I’m selling the the other two, and have bought a used S9B a few days ago - simply because I was a little nervous about what the new Peak model would bring, and the fear of missing out! Prior to that, I was about to push the button on a custom S9B at £439, which is a price I’m comfortable with.
With regards to the new watch, I think £519 would be ok for me (if it were not so small, as I simply prefer a larger model), and I would not go for the Titanium version, as the additional price for the material holds no value for me.
A Garmin 6X Pro at £516 is of no interest for two reasons:

my own (wholly unscientific) test that I mentioned earlier
I really dislike the Garmin software environment, as it appears to try to do everything…except what I want it to do.

The price is only one part of the story, and comparing with other models is not always apples for apples.

A Former User

@brad_olwin Thanks a lot for the photos. The black looks good, but I think I’m starting to lean towards something silvery after all. Then maybe not… Luckily, with no pre-orders in the US, I have plenty of time to agonize.

Brad_Olwin

@nickk The first watch I tested was the titanium model, I would argue for that one. It is substantially lighter than the steel. I will likely purchase a production unit as well, it will be titanium. The test watch I had was 48g on my scale…pretty dang light.

surfboomerang

@brad_olwin looks nice!

Although the titanium version also looks very nice, an additional 130 euro just for weight reduction wasn’t worth it for me.

Is the 7 data field screen still available despite the lower resolution?

Brad_Olwin

@surfboomerang Yes for the data fields.

A Former User

@brad_olwin said in Suunto 9 Peak:

@nickk The first watch I tested was the titanium model, I would argue for that one. It is substantially lighter than the steel. I will likely purchase a production unit as well, it will be titanium. The test watch I had was 48g on my scale…pretty dang light.

Thanks for this comment. My fenix 6s sapphire comes in the kitchen scale at 64g and I find it heavier already.
Curious to see the weight with a nylon strap.
In fact, today in nylon straps I guess the garmin enduro one is a reference in confort, but only available in 26mm, so Suunto you can do a 22mm and win some market
Some people use coros or aliexpress nylon straps but I think they don’t have the same quality (I had one from aliexpress and stretched a lot and ended up braking in less than one month).
This S9P really demands to have some straps: nylon for confort in sport, silicone for daily and leather for fancy occasions

Aleksander H

Device looks really nice! Some interesting features as well. Snap to route would be pretty cool once races start again.

I’m way to fond of my S7 though. Don’t think I could switch to a non Wear device now.

Theo Lakerveld

I’m discussing Suunto vs Garmin in triathlon with the 5k runner.
What’s your experience with Suunto in tri and multisport? I think the S9P would be great for that, especially due to the reduced size. Though Suunto still needs to fix the (multiple) power meter and missing swim drills functionality. The S9P makes me considering replacing my 2016 SSU. Though, being a SSU early adopter, makes me wait for reading some real life experience with the units from people before I buy. https://the5krunner.com/2021/05/25/suunto-9-peak-review-comparison/?noamp=mobile#comments

v.sacre

Pre-ordered the all black version.
Main reasons why I did consider the purchase to replace my S9 Baro:

smaller and lighter for the same autonomy
new OHR (finger cross it will work better than previous one !)
release in line with my birthday month

Bulkan

@theo-lakerveld it depends.

Suunto has two things in triathlon: the mode to change sport is not susceptible to wrong press like others watches and, the second thing, you can have autolap and manual laps.

In the other hand, In Suunto is not possible to customise the screens in triathlon and the support of power meter- speed-cadence is not ideal.

The s9P is the perfect size for triathlon like the Garmin 945. In that segment Garmin is more customisable and let you tweak almost everything.

I have a friend he uses the Garmin for training, the sync with TrainingPeaks is a big deal for him, but when he races he prefers to use the Suunto and in the bike he uses a Garmin 1030.

MiniForklift

@zvonejan said in Suunto 9 Peak:

Am I the only one who likes big watches 50 or 51 mm diameter .Looks like only one ‘player’ stays with this dimensions

I’m with you on this. I prefer the ‘chunkier’ look and feel of my old S9B and 50mm is great from a runners perspective. My main daily wearer is a Rolex which is 40mm - if that’s all I’d ever wear it’s fine as you get used to it. But putting that watch on after wearing the S9B for a while makes it look tiny

43mm isn’t tiny by any stretch, but I would personally prefer it to be a bit larger

MiniForklift

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos
Yep I am in New Zealand and I am able to pre-order

ChrisA

@wakarimasen absolutely agree. Having a Fenix 6 Pro, I really don’t like the whole System in the Watch and in the App - as you say: it wants to do everything and I get completely lost in it. The S9 Peak seems great but I am not sure how good the small screen is for my 50+ aging eyes. I have a S5 which I only use for longer hikes and running where I want pace or HR alarms but not as a main watch because the display is too dark and too low contrast for me. So I also bought a S7 for „everyday“ use with its gorgeous display that I can easily read without glasses .

Rob33

@chrisa I also have vision problems due to age (strong presbyopia and glasses but not always for running), hence my doubt about this Peak model and my preference for the S9B.
It would be necessary to test in real conditions …
I specify that I only use the watch for sport and therefore not really interested in a small “all-purpose” model.

ChrisA

@rob33 Yes you’re right! One must really „see“ it by oneself! @Brad_Olwin wrote, that the display is better, sharper and with the ambiance light sensor it might be a really good choice for people whose eyes are getting older or are weaker due to eye problems. Mine are „just“ the normal deterioration after you reached the 40s, seeing small and low contrast not sharp anymore.

Rob33

@chrisa said in Suunto 9 Peak:

wrote, that the display is better, sharper and with the ambiance light sensor it might be a really good choice for people whose eyes are getting older or are weaker due to eye problems. Mine are „just“ the normal deterioration after you reached the 40s, seeing small and low contrast not sharp anymore.

I have 53 years
without glasses I need big numbers, I use 3 fields max 4.
I also have sunglasses in my sight and there no more worries! But I also like to run without (bad weather, night etc …)

Stefan Kersting

@chrisa I am 45 now and my eyes are not longer the same… Have already som problems with the S9B when moving fast. Thinking of the further evolution of watches Suunto should have the following in mind. The users of this premium segment are getting older and older it is important to remember that. And it is often these group that has ressources to buy watches in this premium segment

Rob33

@stefan-kersting Totally agree!

ChrisA

@stefan-kersting Yes, completely agree. When you’re in your 20s and 30s you might not have the money or you need it for other things like building a house and the children. A friend of mine sells cars and he sells a lot of new VW Golf GTIs to people 40+ whose dream car that was when they were 20, but they could not afford it back then…

dulko79

This forum is full of old people with bad eyes just kidding, me included.