Full specifications, features and battery life for the Suunto 9 Peak Pro, superseded by the Suunto Race S.
| Manufacturer | Suunto |
| Type | GPS multisport adventure watch |
| Series | 9 Peak |
| Released | October 2022 |
| Price at launch | €/$499 to 629, £429 to 529, depending on case and strap |
| Predecessor | Suunto 9 Peak |
| Successor | Suunto Race S |
| Diameter | 43mm |
| Thickness | 10.6mm |
| Weight | Titanium 55g, steel 64g |
Specifications and features as at launch.
Expert opinion | What’s new | Specifications | Battery life | Features | Further reading
Expert opinion
GPS accuracy tested as very much average, lagging Garmin Epix 2 and Apple Watch Ultra in tfk’s standard 10-mile test, with a track that was periodically off-course and often jagged, despite a new Sony chipset reading up to 32 satellites across four constellations simultaneously in single-band mode. The new LifeQ optical heart rate sensor was inconsistent, accurate on some sessions and not on others. A minor bug failed to pick up a manually set elevation start point in testing, though elevation tracked correctly once the activity was moving. The watch has no onboard maps, relying on bearings, POIs and breadcrumb routes instead.
What’s new versus Suunto 9 Peak
- New Sony GNSS chipset, reading up to 32 satellites across GPS, QZSS, Galileo, BeiDou and GLONASS simultaneously, single-band only
- New LifeQ optical heart rate sensor
- Faster processor and more memory
- Battery life claim rises by 50%
- Running power now calculated on-watch, without requiring a Stryd pod (Stryd still supported and prioritised when paired)
- Snorkelling and Mermaid dive modes, plus a new Gravel Cycle mode
- Avalanche risk map layer, in the companion app
- Redesigned interface with new fonts, colours and customisable widgets
- MIL-STD-810 durability accreditation
Specifications
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Type | Transflective, touchscreen |
| Size | 1.2in |
| Physical | |
| Diameter | 43mm |
| Thickness | 10.6mm |
| Case options | Titanium or steel, Grade 5 titanium |
| Weight | Titanium 55g, steel 64g |
| Environmental testing | MIL-STD-810 |
| Sensors and positioning | |
| GNSS | Sony chipset, GPS, QZSS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS, single-band, up to 32 satellites simultaneously |
| Optical heart rate | LifeQ sensor |
| ABC sensors | Altimeter, barometer, compass |
| Connectivity and battery | |
| Wireless | Bluetooth |
| Maps | None onboard. Navigation via bearings, POIs and breadcrumb routes. |
| App ecosystem | SuuntoPlus. One app usable per workout. |
| Battery, full GNSS | Up to 40 hours |
| Fast charging | 10 minutes for up to 10 hours of GPS recording; 60 minutes for a full charge |
Battery life
Suunto claims up to 40 hours of full-GNSS activity recording, a 50% increase over the original 9 Peak. Fast charging delivers roughly 10 hours of GPS recording from a 10-minute charge, with a full charge taking about 60 minutes.
Features
Full feature detail is covered on the Suunto specifications index.
Running power
Running power is calculated directly on the watch, without requiring an external sensor. Stryd remains supported and takes priority as the power source when paired.
Sports modes
- Snorkelling and Mermaid dive modes
- Gravel Cycle mode
- Structured workout support, including third-party training plan integration
Navigation
No onboard maps. Navigation relies on bearings, saved POIs and breadcrumb route following. An avalanche risk overlay and surface-type map layer are available in the companion app, not on the watch.
Further reading
Related
Race S is the successor to this watch’s size class, replacing the button-and-touchscreen interface with a digital crown and adding an AMOLED display.
