Suunto X9i

40 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Performance (11)
Usability (5)
Value for money (2)
Route planning (1)
Screen (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the route planning and screen. The value for money and usability are also mentioned favorably.

performance, usability, value for money, screen, route planning

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Suunto X9i is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 70/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: 3LUXE (3luxe.com)

X9i GPS

Suunto traces it roots back to 1939 when Tuomas Vohlonen invented the liquid-filled compass that was essential to Finnish troops during World War II. We chose their X9i GPS as a 'Best Of' because it's so darn cool. Unlike the other two picks in this...

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by: ChiefEditor (geek.com)

Review: Suunto X9 GPS Wristop Computer

Joggers, hikers, outdoorsfolk, lend us your wrists. Suunto, maker of high quality, high functionality watches, has a "wristop computer" (that's what Suunto calls them) that packs GPS capability into a watch form factor, along with compass, thermometer,...

Sep, 2004

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Consumer review by: jimmiescott (cnet.com)

X9i-M, red light and used for mil operations

This watch is a computer and should be treated as such. It will work, but needs to be re cal each time. Has all the function for outdoors events. Unit is costly, but is worth it. Watch band is like the M9, and dose not like direct heat, band will get...

When used correctly this will do the job, read the book

Not a dive or water equipment

Sep, 2006

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Suunto X9i

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 user reviews of the Suunto X9i from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

usability, screen

value for money

26% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Chris K (amazon.com)

Over Rated, Over Priced, Over Sold, Under Performs

Unlike every other Suunto product I have owned, this one is a PIG! Its a poor watch. It's a poor GPS. It's an OK barometer. It's a poor compass. However, it IS all these things in a single device! I believe they simply tried to put too much into a...

Sep, 2009

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Consumer review by: Eddie Lee (amazon.com)

Totally unreliable!!!

This watch has a many features relying on its GPS function. Unfortunately, the watch cannot pick up any of the signals for the GPS to work. Hence, it is only being used as a traditional watch. Even as an ordinary watch, it needs to be recharged...

Sep, 2009

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Consumer review by: Eddie Lee (amazon.com)

Worthless..

Uniqueness of this watch was the GPS feature. However, I have yet to acquire a sufficient satellite signals to use any of the functions of this watch that require GPS feature. I paid a lot of money for these features and am now only using it as a...

Sep, 2009

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Consumer review by: (ciao.com)

Suunto X9i.

Hello, I have been there to train with the new Suunto X9i, the GPS pulse smallest in the world. I'm kidding. As expected, measures the distance and speed, but also can upload the maps from your computer. It has altimeter, barometer, compass and...

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Jun, 2009

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Consumer review by: Scanner (amazon.com)

Look for something else

I have owned this watch for two years. I have read the manual and tried the PC software. Neither are clear. I own several GPS receivers and watches. I regret trying to get this watch to do both. The battery goes dead very quickly and was replaced at...

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review by: MB in the OC (amazon.com)

Poor GPS reception hampers functionality

Received this watch last week. Thought it would be nice to have all this functionality in a watch. I have over 14 years experience with GPS systems. This one is perhaps the least stable I have ever used including the older sequencing receivers. Since...

Nov, 2008

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