9PP Appreciation in 2026 / Things to fix before it's orphaned
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Just fix the vibration rattling when outside the workout and I’m good. And maybe the phantom vibration.
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@Łukasz-Szmigiel Do you mean the actual sound of the haptic motor? I know that was a sore point for many users early on. It’s also one of the reasons I returned the watch when I first tried it.
I have a Chinese made one now and will say that the haptics are improved. I definitely feel vibrations more than hear them. They aren’t silent, but definitely better. I’m guessing the components are slightly different than the original Finish made watches.
Vertical Ti / S9PP Ti / S9P Ti
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@duffman19 Can’t agree more ! My 9PP is on my wrist 24/7 since the moment I unboxed it 3 years ago, and I see very little reason to change it.
The software was tremendously updated, it’s a really nice minimalist design and great functionality combo (that unfortunately doesn’t seem to exist “anywhere else” including in other brands).
The phantom vibrations are a little PITA, and the battery life is definitely not 20 days anymore (but I probably have to change my battery as It’s behaving very weirdly when the battery level is below 40%) -
@duffman19 I’ve titanium S9PP and it rattles when vibrating. However - this isn’t an issue when the battery is low as it’s less powerful then as well as during the timer countdown, so this is just a firmware issue.
I get it that it needs to be powerful during the workout but there’s no need for it to rattle when outside the workout. It should be subtle as that’s the point of haptics - you don’t want to hear it, you want to feel it.
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Happy S9PP Ti here! I was searching for a small device both for everyday use and for outdoor running sessions. I simply adore the watch: elegant, small, light, trustable and precise. I adore the MIP display and I hope it won’t be abandoned in the future.
I am a lucky owner as I had not faced major issues since Nov 2023…just the phantom vibrations with the latest firmware update. Battery life is a week long now with my settings. Please fix this isssues…this device is simply perfect!
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There shouldn’t be a reason to abandon a watch that is still on sale just two years after purchase.
And at least until there is an adequate alternative, I wouldn’t switch.
For me the reasons to stay are the battery runtime, the always-on MIP display, the form factor, the design, and the absence of a crown.
I wear it 24/7 and barely notice it. It also works well with business shirts.It’s a perfect, non-distracting tool — and not a bling-bling watch. I love understatement.
Mine is a 9PP Titanium, bought in 2023, and it has received many great new features over the years.The few glitches don’t bother me that much.
Sometimes I miss having maps when I reach trail forks, but I don’t mind surprises when I end up choosing the wrong path. -
@Ecki-D. said in 9PP Appreciation in 2026 / Things to fix before it's orphaned:
There shouldn’t be a reason to abandon a watch that is still on sale just two years after purchase.
I wasn’t suggesting that it will be abandoned anytime soon. It’s just with it being the oldest in the lineup (not counting the Core, of course), it would make sense that it’ll be next to go. And the last couple of updates suggest that it has been receiving less attention lately. My guess is the 9PP will receive updates for as long as the SV1 does since they’re nearly identical software wise, so maybe a couple more years? My hope, though, is that the few little differences will be addressed at some point.
@Ecki-D. said in 9PP Appreciation in 2026 / Things to fix before it's orphaned:
Sometimes I miss having maps when I reach trail forks, but I don’t mind surprises when I end up choosing the wrong path.
Totally agree. We all got along fine without wrist-based maps for quite a while.
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@Elipsus said in 9PP Appreciation in 2026 / Things to fix before it's orphaned:
it’s a really nice minimalist design and great functionality combo (that unfortunately doesn’t seem to exist “anywhere else” including in other brands)
Yes, this has me worried enough to consider purchasing a second 9PP as a backup. I agree with you that the design and functionality are just about perfect. I doubt we’ll ever see another fully-featured, minimal, MIP-based watch like it again, from Suunto or any other brand. The Coros Apex 4 was a nice MIP surprise, but I can’t get on with their design language.
and the battery life is definitely not 20 days anymore
Yeah, that ship sailed when the software moved to 24/7 HR recording. When the 9PP was first released, it recorded at 10 minute intervals, which saved a ton of battery. Personally, I find the daily HR readings meaningless, so I switch it off during the day. I turn it back on at night if I want to record sleep. Seems to add a few days to the battery life.
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Just noticed that the 9PP now has a max zoom of 2000 km. Not sure if this is a feature or bug, but I bet everyone with maps would like this.
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Here’s a quick video demonstrating how the touchscreen breaks when on the activity navigation screen. Added this to the list of bugs above.
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9 Peak Pro… ahh… 9 Peak was my first Suunto (and first sportwatch, not smartwatch). After 2 days I returned it and ordered 9 Peak Pro. Such a cool watch. I used it some time than there was discount for Suunto watches. There was bug that -40% or something was worked for Vertical 1 too (instead of older Suunto watches) plus I bought Refurbished one. I dont remember exactly price but it was like 1/2 for Refurb (came like brand new, just different box) I remember like after 24h they repaired that bug with promotion. I used Vertical 1 2 years, give my 9PP to my mom (she uses it to this day!). Moved to Race1 to try amoled, and decided to keep it, now using Race 2. That’s my Suunto story, but I’ll remember 9PP. Vertical was honestly my first watch I was so happy with (maps, so goood battery, tank build).
