First-up: Yes, SUUNTO did send us this new watch to try out (big kudos for supporting grass-roots clubs) BUT to confirm for the reader - this is an honest review from a recreational runner at GRC.

First thing that I noticed with the new SUUNTO 9 Peak watch, it’s incredibly light. The model I was testing had the titanium body, which has a really low profile on the arm. Being an everyday apple-watch wearer this weight difference really stood out and it felt more natural while running.

After downloading the SUUNTO app and the watch doing some quick updates over the air, I was ready to put it to the 30 day test.

RUNNING: The GPS connected quite quickly on my runs. At the start, if it’s unable to make a satellite connection it will give you the option to pause the run until the GPS signal is locked. No more straight lines on Strava! Starting the a run was also super easy. There were multiple sport modes to select, along with different watch faces - showing standard tracking metrics, maps, or even fat-burning info. The HR monitor and V02 max readings were also very accurate. This data was excellent at keeping me in the correct zone during the long-runs. The SUUNTO app also connected easily to my run-tracking apps (Strava. apple health etc).

SLEEPING: I wore this thing 24/7, which leads to the second biggest thing I noticed. The battery… It lasts for ages! Out of the box and 1 charge in, The battery was still going strong after 7 days of use. Back to sleeping - the watch tracked my sleep quality, blood oxygen, and wake-up resources. Surprisingly it was very accurate. You do have to set your sleep and wake times in the watch first, as it doesn’t auto detect when you fall asleep.

WORK HORSE: Testing the SUUNTO 9 Peak as an everyday watch, I tried to rough it up a little. Exposure to hot and cold water, bumps on the desk, sweaty runs, heavy rain runs, gardening, cooking dinner, gym sessions…. No scratches to the watch body or the screen. The sapphire screen and titanium body easily kept the watch looking brand new.

THOUGHTS: After 30 days, it’s now my go-to running watch. I have confidence that the battery can survive a long run, the data is super accurate, I can rough it up a bit without worry, and it also feels super comfortable on the wrist. Highly recommend!

TESTED: SUUNTO 9 Peak - Birch White Titanium

RRP: $1,199.99 AU

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