6 Things Suunto 9 Peak Pro Does Better than Suunto 9 Peak
By Naila Syifa
Updated May 2024
Suunto 9 Peak Pro and the Suunto 9 Peak are two popular GPS smartwatches from the renowned Finnish brand. Both models offer a range of advanced features for outdoor enthusiasts and fitness enthusiasts alike. While the 9 Peak Pro and 9 Peak share many similarities, there are also some key differences that set them apart.
In this comparison, we will explore the unique characteristics of each model, highlighting what sets the Pro model apart from the standard 9 Peak.
Key Takeaways
Suunto 9 Peak Pro offers HRV measurement that the standard Peak lacks. It also has more fitness features like Adaptive Training Guidance and snorkeling mode, as well as improved GPS accuracy with support for up to four satellite systems simultaneously. Peak Pro also wins over the Peak in terms of durability and battery life.
Suunto 9 Peak
Sleek Multisport Watch
✓ Health & Training Features
✓ Free Offline Maps
✓ Multi-GNSS Support
✓ 5 Intelligent Battery Modes
Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Premium Sleek Multisport Watch
✓ Military-Grade Durability
✓ HRV, Blood Oxygen, Adaptive Training Guide
✓ Multi-GNSS Support
✓ 4 Intelligent Battery Modes
#1 Price
Suunto 9 Peak
Suunto 9 Peak and Peak Pro models come in various versions, with differing prices based on the materials and color options. Models with titanium bezels command a higher price tag, but generally, the Pro version is more expensive than the standard Suunto 9 Peak model.
Suunto 9 Peak Pro starts at US$549 for stainless steel versions and goes up to US$699 for the titanium models. Suunto 9 Peak, on the other hand, costs US$419 for the stainless steel versions and US$519 for the titanium models.
#2 Design & Durability
Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Suunto 9 Peak and Peak Pro boast a sleek, minimalistic design that makes it look more like a premium lifestyle watch than a rugged outdoor watch. This makes both models suitable for outdoor enthusiasts who want a watch that can seamlessly transition from the trail to the office.
However, you don't need to worry about durability, as both watches are built to withstand the demands of an active lifestyle. The Suunto 9 Peak Pro even guarantees military-grade durability, tested to temperature shocks, drops, pressure, sand, ice, and salt according to the MIL-STD-810H military standard.
Both watches are small and lightweight, making them comfortable to wear during various activities. Suunto 9 Peak and Peak Pro are also made for people with small wrists, fitting wrists as small as 125mm in circumference.
#3 Health & Fitness Features
Suunto 9 Peak
Suunto 9 Peak and Peak Pro can measure your heart rate, blood oxygen, VO2 max for fitness level, stress, sleep, and more. The Peak Pro has an edge in its heart rate variability (HRV) measurement, which provides more detailed insights into your body's recovery and readiness.
Sleep data in the Peak Pro is also more comprehensive, covering heart rate, HRV measurement, and light sleep duration of the night. The standard Suunto 9 Peak, on the other hand, provides total sleep duration, deep sleep duration, and sleep quality score, all of which are also available in the Peak Pro.
Both watches can track your activity and provide detailed insights into your workouts, including training load, recovery status, and training effect. The Peak Pro adds an Adaptive Training Guidance feature that the Suunto 9 Peak lacks, which provides real-time workout guidance based on intensity and duration.
Suunto 9 Peak Pro
In addition, the Suunto 9 Peak Pro offers 95 built-in sports modes, which is a bit more than the 80 sports modes available on the standard Suunto 9 Peak.
One interesting sports mode supported in the Peak Pro is snorkeling, allowing you to track metrics like depth and dive time underwater to 10 meters. The standard Suunto 9 Peak is also waterproof, but it doesn't have the specific depth meter feature, making it less suitable for underwater activities like snorkeling and diving.
#4 Maps & Navigational Features
Suunto 9 Peak
Both the Suunto 9 Peak Pro and the Suunto 9 Peak offer free offline outdoor terrain and satellite maps. This allows you to map out your routes in advance using the Suunto app, and then navigate directly using the maps on the watch, even in areas without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage.
Both watches also utilize multi-band GNSS technology, which supports five different satellite systems, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou. This provides more accurate and reliable GPS tracking, especially in challenging environments.
The key difference between the two models is the number of satellite systems they can use simultaneously. The Suunto 9 Peak Pro supports using up to four satellite systems at once, while the standard Suunto 9 Peak only supports two. This gives the Pro model an advantage in terms of improved accuracy and reliability for navigation.
#5 Smartwatch Features
Suunto 9 Peak
Suunto 9 Peak and Peak Pro are designed to be versatile smartwatches that can handle both active outdoor use and everyday usage. So, both watches integrate a range of smart features that can ease your daily life.
By connecting the watch to your phone, you can receive notifications on incoming calls and text messages, or even reply to messages with pre-defined responses directly from the watch if you have an Android phone.
You can also control music playback and access a range of other useful functions, including alarm, countdown, stopwatch, sunrise/sunset times, storm alarm, temperature, and more.
#6 Battery Life
Suunto 9 Peak Pro
The Suunto 9 Peak Pro offers impressive battery life, with up to 40 hours of usage in training mode with GPS enabled. In time mode, the battery can last an exceptional 30 days on a single charge.
In comparison, the standard Suunto 9 Peak has a slightly shorter battery life, providing up to 25 hours in training mode with GPS and 14 days in time mode.
Suunto Intelligent Battery Modes
Both the Peak Pro and Peak models feature intelligent battery modes that allow you to optimize battery life to suit your activity and needs, so the watch will disable certain functionality that you don't need to save battery life.
Suunto 9 Peak Pro offers four battery modes, including Performance, Endurance, Tour, and Custom, while the Peak has every mode that the Peak Pro offers plus one additional Ultra mode. This gives the standard Peak a slight advantage in battery life optimization.
Suunto 9 Peak vs Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Final Thoughts
Suunto 9 Peak Pro
After examining 6 comparison aspects, we can conclude that the Suunto 9 Peak Pro offers 6 advantages over the standard Suunto 9 Peak model:
- Guaranteed military-grade durability, tested to MIL-STD-810H standards.
- More advanced health and fitness features, including heart rate variability (HRV) measurement and comprehensive sleep tracking.
- Adaptive Training Guidance feature for real-time workout recommendations.
- Support a wider range of sports modes, including a dedicated snorkeling mode.
- Support for up to four satellite systems simultaneously for improved GPS accuracy and reliability.
- Longer battery life, with up to 40 hours in training mode with GPS and 30 days in time mode.
While the standard Suunto 9 Peak offers many of the same core features at a lower price point, the Pro model's additional capabilities and military-grade construction may be worth the premium price for those who demand the best performance from their GPS smartwatch.
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