Suunto 9 Peak Pro vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Suunto 9 Peak Pro and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Suunto 9 Peak Pro vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Peak Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 17 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43 mm -
Height 43 mm -
Depth 10.8 mm -
Weight 64 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31.9 g
Body Material Stainless steel, glass fibre reinforced polyamide 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Forest green | All black | Gold pearl | Titanium slate | Ocean blue | Titanium sand -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Peak Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, cadence, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, depth Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Modes 95+ sport modes -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Dual Time display, VO2 max, LED backlight, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, route file import, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Route planning with heatmaps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Bearing navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications SMS, social apps, calls Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Peak Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Peak Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type Colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Peak Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Suunto 9 Peak Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Glass fibre reinforced polymer Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Suunto 9 Peak Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-200 mm 150-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Textile Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE Suunto 9 Peak Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Suunto 9 Peak Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Suunto 9 Peak Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 30 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 30 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 21 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 300 hours
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Peak Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.29 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2978
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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