Intime watches review1/5/2024 For snap to route to be effective, the route plotting itself must be accurate, something that is much harder to do on trails versus roads. This addition seems to be geared for folks running major city marathons and races who rely on their data to be accurate when the signal is weak however, for trail runners that can be tricky. The thinking behind this feature is to add GPS reliability in areas and modes where traditionally GPS signals have struggled – such as in major cities and dense forests. Snap to route essentially makes most GPS recorded activities flawless. An option is given to snap to route and once running, the GPS track will not vary from the predetermined route, up to a point. The user creates a route or downloads a GPX file onto the device, then selects it before the activity is started. Intervals such as 5/4/3/2/1 with 2 min rest in between are not programmable.Ī highly promoted feature of the Peak 9 is the new “snap to route” function. Somewhat frustratingly, pre-programmed intervals must all be the same, for example: 4×2 min hard/2 min rest. For structured intervals that you plan in advance of your run, Suunto has a robust interval option in their sport mode, but this needs to be pre-programmed before the activity and cannot be altered once the workout is started. We looked through the instructions and their app for a custom screen to display current lap time, but never adequately resolved this issue. With the 9 Peak, the lap screen (think mile split screen) pops up on the face for about 10 seconds after the lap button is pressed and makes short intervals almost impossible to time correctly. We didn’t mind this so much in daily use but got frustrated during workouts, particularly when doing interval training on the fly. Clicking up and down to get to workout modes or settings, the 9 Peak takes a few seconds at times to get where you’d like to go. This seems to be a popular trend in the industry that strengthens brand loyalty and increases the lifespan of existing products.ĭuring our testing with the 9 Peak, our main disappointment with the watch was the occasional delay of the user interface both in and out of workout modes. One positive development is that since the launch of the Peak 9, Suunto has updated the software across their sports watch lineup down to the Suunto 5, which gives users consistency of operation across models, as well as adding features from higher priced models. Users of previous Suunto models will feel right at home with the user interface on the 9 Peak, as it’s virtually unchanged. While some use SP02 as a measure of sleep quality and overall well-being, manual measurements are really only useful for doing altitude spot checks. To be fair, none of the major GPS watch companies have developed accurate SP02 monitoring during activity just yet. Both of these limitations preserve battery life but limit the overall functionality. Different from other brands, this sensor only gives a reading when prompted there is no 24-hour monitoring and it’s not available during activity. Also located on the rear of the watch is an SP02 sensor (pulse oximeter). The Peak 9 also has a built-in optical heart rate sensor that we found to be quite accurate at rest and a little less so while running. We experienced problems with this during our testing because the slightest bump or removal of a layer mid run would undo the plug and our strap would flap. Another oddity is the absence of a traditional strap stay, which is replaced by a plug clasp that fits into the holes in the opposing strap to create a flush band. One design quirk is the thick internal black frame around the data screens, which shrinks the amount of surface area for displaying data and diminishes the overall aesthetic a bit. Three operational buttons enable tactile manipulation of the watch, but it also has touchscreen functionality that is responsive even in wet conditions, which is activated by unlocking the screen with any button. After almost 12 weeks of daily wear, the case had minimal to no scratches which is impressive but also expected at a higher price range. We tested the brushed titanium version which is about 8g lighter and has a sleek look and quality feel. Instead of a traditional strap stay, a plug clasp fits into holes of the opposing strapįour model options of the Suunto 9 Peak are offered: two stainless steel and two titanium.
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