You mentioned poor sleep tracking. My problem is is if the sleep tracking is bad, how can you trust any of the other metrics (resources, recovery, etc.) on the watch? Lol among other things, sleep tracking was terrible on my Suunto 9. Seems the same problems continue?
A question about the titanium construction: is the top and bottom both titanium? It looks as though the middle portion is ceramic, sandwiched between the two titanium layers. I ask because it would be vastly different to have the lugs in titanium vs. ceramic. Thanks
Does anyone have issues with the underside of the Vertical Watch Strap Lugs digging into their wrist/arm? If yes, has anyone found a positive solution to this situation?
now that is a good question - before the 9 peak pro went on sale, I would have said go vertical but now while its on sale the 9 peak pro is at a very good price point. Obviously if you want solar then the vertical solar is the only option
I see that distance is underestimated. Is there a way to calibrate the step length to obtain a more accurate measurement of the total kilometers covered during a training session?
I've had Peak 9, returned, after 2 weeks give a try Peak 9 Pro and i stay with it, It faster, but still change widgets (left to right) is a bit sluggish. Choosing sport mode is fast, same as options. Only widgets are slow. Hope it helps. For me its worth to give a try for PRO version.
Are you familiar with Garmin? If so, how do you like the apps- Garmin vs Suunto? I haven’t used either one and I’m trying to decide which way to go. I like the Suunto vertical, Race and Garmin fenix.
I’ve owned a Garmin epix and Suunto 7… I don’t know anything about workouts but only use them for navigation. Some of the Garmin watches are capable of storing offline official topo maps which no other watch can do… however, these maps (especially in Europe) tend to be raster maps and therefore routing and getting an eta to your basecamp is going to be highly inaccurate, whereas the Suunto will have a less detailed map but have a more accurate eta so it depends on what you prefer. Personally if you don’t care to use maps you are far better off with Apple Watch or pixel whatever because they are better in every other category
@@18yearsoldnot thanks for the info, I like to hike and go for walks on trails and like the idea of the maps and navigation. That’s why I’ve been looking at these watches. I’ve been thinking about the new coros vertix 2s since it has maps too.
@@anthonyrampino7734 never even heard of the coros. What country are you based in? You should go with Garmin if you are mountaineering - especially if you are in Switzerland or France, where they have good official topo maps that are actually superior to open source which is what Suunto is stuck with... Garmin can do both open source and closed source. Suunto on the other hand (which is based on heat maps and open-source mapping) is still very very good - here around London it gives you more unofficial trails that may not be public... but it still gives them to you which can be useful - maybe less useful in US where people can shoot you. In my experience you need a PC to update routes and maps with the Garmin but only a smartphone with the Suunto - this may have changed since a few years ago but I recall Garmin are not the cutting edge when it comes to software updates - I believe Suunto is the only realistic choice for on-the-go re-routing when you are on the hike itself - that would not be the case if mountaineering where you would have the route dialled down before you set off though... which is where Garmin is better. You can actually browse the suunto map through your smartphone via their app so you can test their maps before you commit
this watch has it's features, don't spit on a brand for trying.. don't forget that we also want competition between brands, otherwise you just have a comapny doing whatever they want in terms of pricing AKA Nvidia/Intel... if not happy with a solar version with crazy battery life go for the Race model..
Not really. Garmin offer a different value proposition. As a mountaineer, Suunto watches are better matched to my needs than Garmins. If you want a fitness watch with lots of features then go for a Garmin.
The battery life is great, and yep, the faces are a bit bland.
You mentioned poor sleep tracking. My problem is is if the sleep tracking is bad, how can you trust any of the other metrics (resources, recovery, etc.) on the watch? Lol among other things, sleep tracking was terrible on my Suunto 9. Seems the same problems continue?
My only problem with sleep tracking is the wake up time, falling asleep time is spot on, , wake up time is out with about 30min
A question about the titanium construction: is the top and bottom both titanium? It looks as though the middle portion is ceramic, sandwiched between the two titanium layers. I ask because it would be vastly different to have the lugs in titanium vs. ceramic. Thanks
As far as i know its only the bezel that is titanium but i could be wrong
Yep watch faces are outdated!
Does anyone have issues with the underside of the Vertical Watch Strap Lugs digging into their wrist/arm? If yes, has anyone found a positive solution to this situation?
I have not had problems with that
@@llama307 Ok. Thanks for sharing.
Theo, is the vertical worth the $200 difference to the 9 Peak Pro?
now that is a good question - before the 9 peak pro went on sale, I would have said go vertical but now while its on sale the 9 peak pro is at a very good price point. Obviously if you want solar then the vertical solar is the only option
Can the suunto vertical additionally display a different time (of a different timezone)?
How long does it take to calibrate the barometer altitude for the widget?
I would say 5-10min if you auto adjust the altitude
during an outdoor run, is there a gps status when u pause your activity to see if your signal is still locked or away from the signal?
I see that distance is underestimated. Is there a way to calibrate the step length to obtain a more accurate measurement of the total kilometers covered during a training session?
What do you think about the weight is it a watch that you can sleep with it without noticing?
Im very used to mine, came from a 9 baro so this is a bit smaller
is the touch screen laggy?
Its better than the previous models
I've had Peak 9, returned, after 2 weeks give a try Peak 9 Pro and i stay with it, It faster, but still change widgets (left to right) is a bit sluggish. Choosing sport mode is fast, same as options. Only widgets are slow. Hope it helps. For me its worth to give a try for PRO version.
Are you familiar with Garmin? If so, how do you like the apps- Garmin vs Suunto? I haven’t used either one and I’m trying to decide which way to go. I like the Suunto vertical, Race and Garmin fenix.
I’ve owned a Garmin epix and Suunto 7… I don’t know anything about workouts but only use them for navigation. Some of the Garmin watches are capable of storing offline official topo maps which no other watch can do… however, these maps (especially in Europe) tend to be raster maps and therefore routing and getting an eta to your basecamp is going to be highly inaccurate, whereas the Suunto will have a less detailed map but have a more accurate eta so it depends on what you prefer. Personally if you don’t care to use maps you are far better off with Apple Watch or pixel whatever because they are better in every other category
@@18yearsoldnot thanks for the info, I like to hike and go for walks on trails and like the idea of the maps and navigation. That’s why I’ve been looking at these watches. I’ve been thinking about the new coros vertix 2s since it has maps too.
@@anthonyrampino7734 never even heard of the coros. What country are you based in? You should go with Garmin if you are mountaineering - especially if you are in Switzerland or France, where they have good official topo maps that are actually superior to open source which is what Suunto is stuck with... Garmin can do both open source and closed source. Suunto on the other hand (which is based on heat maps and open-source mapping) is still very very good - here around London it gives you more unofficial trails that may not be public... but it still gives them to you which can be useful - maybe less useful in US where people can shoot you. In my experience you need a PC to update routes and maps with the Garmin but only a smartphone with the Suunto - this may have changed since a few years ago but I recall Garmin are not the cutting edge when it comes to software updates - I believe Suunto is the only realistic choice for on-the-go re-routing when you are on the hike itself - that would not be the case if mountaineering where you would have the route dialled down before you set off though... which is where Garmin is better. You can actually browse the suunto map through your smartphone via their app so you can test their maps before you commit
Do you have to calibrate compass every day?
no you don't
@@llama307 Many users report this issue. My Vertical requires compass calibration at least once a day and the software has been updated.
over priced watch . trying to look like garmin ? not impressed
No it looks like a next gen suunto.. and yes it's expensive
this watch has it's features, don't spit on a brand for trying.. don't forget that we also want competition between brands, otherwise you just have a comapny doing whatever they want in terms of pricing AKA Nvidia/Intel... if not happy with a solar version with crazy battery life go for the Race model..
Not really. Garmin offer a different value proposition. As a mountaineer, Suunto watches are better matched to my needs than Garmins. If you want a fitness watch with lots of features then go for a Garmin.
All these watches are over prices garmin coros