It’s gnarlier than the Fitbit, but is this adventure watch a Peaky blinder?
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■ It may look a lot like the basic Suunto 9 Peak, but the new Pro version packs some significant updates – including a new processor, new GPS, a new optical heart-rate sensor and longer battery life.
■ It’s neat, compact and light on the wrist, and the 1.2in 240x240 sapphire crystal touchscreen is nicely responsive thanks to that faster processor. But visibility is just about OK. It’s bright enough in most light, but could be crisper.
■ There are 95 sport modes, with all the usuals covered plus one for triathlon. The suite of training tools and fitness insights is comprehensive, though not a match for Garmin or Polar. You get peak training effect, training load and recovery time recommendations, plus estimates for fitness age and VO2 Max. And there’s a built-in SpO2 sensor.
■ Smartwatch features are less fancy than you’ll find on most alternatives. They include basic smartphone notifications and music controls for a paired phone, but there’s no onboard music storage or offline playback. When it comes to navigation, you can plan, load and follow routes with turn-by-turn navigation and breadcrumb trails; but you don’t get full maps, and we found the lack of detail on that screen made routes hard to follow on the move.
Key specs
Screen 1.2in 240x240 touchscreen Batt
