SUUNTO 9

£499.99 The Suunto 9’s major sell is its impressive 25hr ‘performance mode’ battery life. That’s a big upgrade on its predecessor, the Spartan, though that’s the overriding evolution. And as the Spartan’s down to around £240 at many online stores, it’s a significant fiscal penalty. Mind you, its feature list is long and relevant, especially the solid GPS pickup. The sapphire-crystal screen makes the info sing, and there are over 80 sport modes. You’re given a huge amount of feedback including sleep tracking, barometric altitude and heart rate, although the optical sensor is erratic at best (an extra £50 bags you a more proven chest belt). Suunto’s Movescount analysis app is solid, but nothing more. suunto.com