This year, the Suunto 9 Baro is one of the eye-catching watches in the sports watches sector. However, what is the function of the sports watch and how a sports watch stands out from various watches? Mirko Schohn from the Running division tried Suunto 9 Baro and take a closer look at it.
First of all, here are some truths about the Suunto watch:
Smart battery modes
GPS navigation
FusedtrackTM(Due to GPS being a heavy drain on the battery, the accuracy of recording distance and track will be limited by the battery life often, during long excessive runs. FusedTrack™ is a unique function from Suunto, which maintain the track and distance accuracy by arithmetic combines GPS and the data of the motion sensor.)
Barometer
Wrist HR
Over 80 sport modes
Weather function
100m water resistant
120 hours of continuous exercise tracking
Suunto 9 Baro
The suunto 9 Baro already stands out with its superior quality and sturdy craftsmanship once you unbox it. The watch used a solid textile strap, that shows its durability. The lash of this watch could be a strong material tie, that underlying look shows an extended strength. Before anything else, the Suunto 9 Baro actually is NOT a smartwatch. Even it has smart functions like message reading and music player, however, the banking and phone function is not equipped. This watch is designed for people who is outside fans or athletes who like to spend their free time outdoors.
For maximizing the function of the watch, you can install the Suunto application, which can be easily found on the smartphone application store. This watch contains different sports modes which can be accessed via an application. The function and menu navigation is sensible and clear, which can prevent the user from overwhelming. Suunto 9 Baro will let you fall in love with it by its various functions. The GPS function also can guide you to arrive at your destination safely and easier without a classic map display. You will be used to this latest technology. When you really want a map display, the smartphone is the best choice for you. In addition, the tracking function is perfect and accurate within a few meters.
The core and distinct selling point of the Suunto 9 Baro is its amazing battery performance. The battery can last up to 120 hours during sports recording mode. That is really an outstanding comparative value. Also, the smart battery mode is equipped. The 3 types of battery modes: Performance, Endurance and Ultra, can provide 25-120 hours recording time with GPS tracking on. If you have your own special needs, you can set up a personalized battery mode. The remaining battery life will be generated in the current mode when you start a recording. Whenever you feel it’s not enough, you can switch to another mode easily just with one click. Every sports watch is equipped with a heart measurement function that is expected to work correctly and nearly as exactly as a chest strap. That became a standard among the sports watches sector.
The case glass and the bezel are high-quality and almost impregnable outdoor for normal use. The Suunto 9 Baro can totally prevent any scratch when you are having rock climbing or similar activities, despite it is touch function. According to the integrated barometer, which provides exact and trustworthy measurement data. Hence the outdoor function and weather warning function are works steadily, and the most important thing is that it is reliable.
If you are a people who like to stay at outdoor and have many activities, at the same time, 100% rely on your own watch. Then Suunto 9 Baro is an ideal choice for you. The Suunto 9 does not only have a sturdy design but also functions that can fulfil your needs. That’s the reason why it absolutely can be used via long, brutal exercise, outdoor activities and extreme adventures.
