Suunto

Suunto 9 Peak

A solid mid-range gps sports watche for anyone tracking training and health, leading with 170 hours.

57/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
170 hoursStainless steel
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Why we rate it

  • On-watch music storage
  • Above-average smartwatch battery
  • Above-average water resistance
  • No multi-band (l1+l5)
  • No offline topo maps
Score profile

Where the Suunto 9 Peak wins and loses

Scored against the gps sports watches class
BatteryTrainingDesignPlatform83518383
Battery
83
Training
51
Design
83
Platform and connectivity
83
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Battery

Smartwatch battery170 hours

Training

Sport modes80

Design

Water resistance100
Case materialStainless steel

Platform and connectivity

On-watch music storageYes
Head to head

Suunto 9 Peak vs COROS COROS APEX 2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BatteryTrainingDesignPlatform
Suunto 9 PeakCOROS APEX 2
 SuuntoSuunto 9 PeakThis pageCOROSCOROS APEX 2
Overall score57 /100Better56 /100
Battery smartwatch170 hours
Battery gps40 hours
Who it's for

Is the Suunto 9 Peak right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable gps sports watche for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need multi-band (l1+l5), in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.

Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
okay
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Suunto 9 Peak worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 57/100 against other gps sports watches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.

What stands out on the Suunto 9 Peak?

Its on-watch music storage stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Garmin Instinct 3?

The Garmin Instinct 3 scores 58/100 versus this one at 57/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.