Suunto 9 Peak Pro vs Suunto Vertical
The Vertical reaches Suunto's max-tier analytics and rates higher, built for expedition and ultra-distance use, all for $50 less than the training-tier 9 Peak Pro.
SuuntoSuunto 9 Peak Pro
SuuntoSuunto Vertical
- •You want an exceptionally thin, lightweight case
- •Training-tier analytics already cover what you need
- •You want Suunto's max-tier analytics for ultra-distance and expedition training
- •$50 less is a bonus on top of the deeper analytics
The 9 Peak Pro packs a sapphire touchscreen, stainless steel bezel, and 40 hours of best-mode GPS battery into an unusually thin, light case. Superseded by the Suunto Race S, but still a legitimate multisport option for runners who don't want a bulky watch on the wrist.
Vertical is aimed at the same ultrarunning and expedition crowd as Garmin's Enduro line, prioritizing battery life and mapping over smartwatch polish. If your races are measured in mountains instead of miles, this is the one to look at.
*Estimated — this model's exact GPS battery life isn't published by the manufacturer. All figures are standard GPS mode, midsize case, no solar boost.
†Estimated — this model launched too recently to have an established customer rating yet.
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