In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 Peak and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Suunto 9 Peak | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 16 or later |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 43 mm | - |
Height | 43 mm | - |
Depth | 10.6 mm | - |
Weight | 62 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 32 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Suunto 9 Peak | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, barometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM) |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Bluetooth Smart technology, weather information | Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display |
Notifications | Social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, 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 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Suunto 9 Peak | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Type | Colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Suunto 9 Peak | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Suunto 9 Peak | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Titanium | Black | Black titanium | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Suunto 9 Peak | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Strap | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | Regular |
Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-175 mm | 130-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Birch white | Granite blue | Black | Moss grey | Midnight | Starlight | Red | White |
STORAGE | Suunto 9 Peak | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Suunto 9 Peak | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
BATTERY | Suunto 9 Peak | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | Watch mode - up to 14 days Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days Training mode/GPS on - up to 170 hours |
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Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Suunto 9 Peak | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
Compliant Standards | - | IP6X |
SAR Value | - | 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2770 |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |