Suunto App seems like it could become good. Just a few button presses or finger swipes and you can set a timer using either the pre-configured intervals or create your own. It is built to last with a different model to chose. Discover our comparison, our advice and opinions to choose the model best suited to your objective. Both of the watches come with the sensor and you can get your heart rate measurement at any time. Similarly, on the screen, while both the Suunto 9 and Spartan sport Baro uses mineral glass crystal for the screen protection, the 9 Baro uses sapphire glass instead which is stronger and durable.
I am only able to change my distance in mySuunto app but not on the watch itself. As you can see, the Suunto 9 had other ideas. The barometer uses tricky tech to discern the difference between change in altitude-based pressure and barometric changes due to weather — based on your movements. The Suunto 9 has a glass fiber reinforced polyamide body with a stainless-steel bezel on the front. The hardware in the S9 Baro G1 is capable of all these features am I right? Just take time to think or read about that.
It was not particularly buggy. Almost instantly I was able to browse through different menus and options and get to where I needed to be. The new fusedtrack is great. Hi Mike Im sorry for your troubles — sounds like you got a bad deal. I just wanted a watch I could use. Hi Alma, not sure there is specific function in the 9 you want. What about the Suunto 9? All in all, though, we are big fans of this watch.
But it is more than 30 seconds usually. Similar to other models, we like the storm alarm, which alerts you to dramatic drops in barometric pressure 4 hPa or more within 3 hours , signaling the arrival of inclement weather. Lol I really thought they were getting their act together this time! For a more in-depth explanation of baro versus non-baro watches,. I used my 935 and charged it during the race. Looking at the back of the watches you can see some of the sensors that are embedded in the watches as well as the charging port.
For athletes who do not need a barometer and weather functions e. Seems like this dead reckoning should be easy addition for the bike. Has great battery life and all the features mentioned by everyone. Will be interesting to see how Android wear will impact things in the future. As long as I can figure out a way of transferring my moves! I use 2-6 other devices at once, trying to get a clear picture of how a given set of devices handles conditions on a certain day. Actually, four if you count the new universal band straps — allowing you to use any strap you find on the interwebs with it. The Barometer The model I was testing was called the Suunto 9 Baro Titanium, meaning that the watch had an inbuilt barometer to measure altitude.
So, finally, I got one. I think a lot of it depends on watch position on the wrist and how tight the strap is. If you added them beforehand, you can also navigate to points of interest or follow routes. Might still pick it up because I find movescount much better than connect. I only thought when I set 1 second that there will be data points every 1 second. In this area the Suunto 9 went a bit askew, perhaps 20-meters or so adjacent to the actual path: Looking at the totals, the Suunto 9 and Fenix 5+ are very very close. The workouts you see here are just my normal daily workouts.
I am a little nervous about the reliability of this model after having trouble with two watches back to back. With few exceptions, it has supplanted my trusted Suunto Ambit3 Peak. The only positive thing with this watch is the quality of the watch glass and the black watch bezel which are both brand new. It's a little finicky to initiate a charge but the cable stays put once it's properly aligned. Also, the lugs are more curved providing a better fit. Then you will like the Suunto 9! Hi Allen, did you solve problem with data point recording? About 80 preloaded sport modes can be tracked. The Ambit 3 is easier to read than the 9 because of the low contrast colour transflective display.
I would keep your old A3 and await the reviews of the Polar Vantage range before making any decisions. The faster you go, the easiest it is to triangulate to get position, hence, more points. In case this helps: Ran a 100km race last weekend. I find the Suunto 9 to be the more comfortable of the two watches. Looking for the equipment I use day to day? It turns on during fast-paced activities like running, orienteering and some ball sports. Is there anyway to track pending features Suunto is working on? I contacted Suunto support, initially by email and then by phone regarding this question. So what makes the watch so tough? It really is curious to me why both Polar and Suunto released watches to compete with Garmin that lack the features of even the 935 or 735.