6 best polar heart rate watches

Product description

Men's POLAR® FT4 HRM :: Reach goals quicker and easier with your Polar® FT4 Heart Rate Monitor. Track heart rate in target zones, personal improvements, calories, and a whole lot more. Graphically displays your target zone for easier viewing. Dual time zone, 8 languages, comfy heart rate strap.



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• Measures only heart rate and not foot steps
• Provides continuous, accurate heart rate to keep your fitness training simple
• Smart Calorie feature uses your personal data to provide accurate calories burned
• Includes heart rate chest strap made of soft fabric material that adapts to your body shape; Requires and includes chest strap for accurate heart rate
• User replaceable battery and water resistant (30m)
• Connects with compatible gym equipment using GymLink

User questions & answers

Question:	Can the FT4 display calories burned and heart rate on the same screen at the same time like my F
Answer:	No, unfortunately there is a screen for calories, a screen for HR, a screen for zone, and a screen for time of day and the timer, but no screen combines them all.
Question:	Does this include the sensor
Answer:	Yes
Question:	Can i change the batteries or do I have to send it back
Answer:	I chained the battery twice in the transmitter, still not working. I always detach the transmitter to the strap. Anyone have this issue?
Question:	I weigh 139lbs and walked at 4mph for 60mins - heart rate between 126-133. It showed I burned 538 calories! Is mine defective
Answer:	This watch (and most other HRMs) gives TOTAL calories during that workout time, not NET for the workout. You burn a certain amount of calories during the day (Total Daily Energy Expenditure TDEE, which equals the calories you need to survive: Basal Metabolic Rate BMR + activity burned calories). So, if you put on the HRM and sit on the couch, it will show that calories are being burned. You need to not count those calories or you'll be "double counting" during the exercise.Let's say you burn 2400 calories a day normally. On average, you'll burn 100 calories an hour (24 hours in a day) just by normally existing (breathing, walking around, etc.). If you exercise for an hour, and the HRM shows 500 calories burned, that INCLUDES that normal 100. You've burned an EXTRA 400 in addition to the normal 100. So don't overestimate, especially if you're on a diet/fitness program! Find out your TDEE and for an hour's workout would need you to subtract out 1/24th of that! For half an hour, 1/48 (so, 50 calories using the above example). Hope that helps.

Product features

Polar FT4

Polar FT4 is designed for fitness and cross-training enthusiasts who want basic heart rate-based features to keep their training simple. Polar FT4 shows when you’re improving fitness based on your heart rate, and it also lets you know exactly how many calories you’ve burned. Training smarter has never been this easy.

Train to your own beat with Polar FT4 heart rate monitor and make sure your every move is counted for.

Product description

Make the most out of every training session with the Polar H7 Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate Sensor. It provides real-time heart rate to compatible mobile training apps, including Polar Beat and Polar Flow, via low energy Bluetooth Smart technology. Also connects with the majority of Polar heart rate monitors on the market and compatible gym equipment. Includes a soft fabric chest strap that seamlessly adapts to your body shape. User replaceable battery. Includes limited two-year manufacturer's warranty.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How should I wear the H7 sensor?

Moisten the electrode areas of the strap with water, attach the connector to the strap and wrap the strap around your chest. The heart rate sensor should be worn flat against the skin with the Polar logo in the upright position.

How should I clean the H7 sensor?

Detach the connector from the strap after every use and rinse the strap under running water. Hang the strap to dry. When needed, hand wash the strap gently with a mild soap and water solution. Avoid moisturizing soaps. Do not soak, iron, dry clean or bleach the strap. Also, don’t stretch the strap or bend the electrode areas sharply.

How should I store my H7 sensor?

Store the heart rate sensor strap and the connector separately to maximize the battery lifetime. Keep the heart rate sensor in a cool, dry place. To prevent snap oxidation, do not store the heart rate sensor wet in non-breathable material. Also, don’t expose the heart rate sensor to direct sunlight for extended periods.

• HEART RATE MONITOR: Provides live, accurate heart rate to compatible mobile training apps through Bluetooth Smart technology
• FITNESS TRACKER: Waterproof heart rate sensor compatible with all Apple iPhone, iPads, and Android Devices
• STRONG BATTERY LIFE: For optimal battery life, detach transmitter from chest strap after every use
• ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY: Gym Link connects Polar heart rate monitors and activity trackers with compatible gym equipment
• CALORIE COUNTER CAPABILITIES: For those who want to count the calories they burn and get basic heart rate-based features to keep their fitness training simple

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this product track calories burned
Answer:	This product is an HRM (Heart Rate Monitor), it measures the heart rate and transmits it to the device/app it is paired with. The device/app has more information about you (age, gender, weight, etc.) and your activity (walking, biking, etc.), the device/app then determines the data you need - kcals burned, avg. heart rate, max. heartrate, etc.IOW, the H7 has absolutely no idea of anything except the "pulse" rate. To be more specific, it is just measuring "pulses" per minute (probably every 10-15 seconds) - those "pulses" could be coming from a heart or something else.
Question:	Does it work well with iPhone
Answer:	I have the Iphone 6 and I cannot get my heart rate to be picked up? I have made sure it was positioned right, that it was wet like suggested and still I cannot get the polar beat app to recognize my heart rate. I can find it with bluetooth but it won't pick up my heart rate. I really don't want to have to return this so I am hoping someone can help me get it figured out.
Question:	Can i make it make a sound (or peep) when my heart rate reach specific rate
Answer:	The app on your smartphone will have to be setup to make a sound when a specific HR is reached. Several apps do this (typically in the interval setup function). The Polar H7 is just the monitor which relays the HR information to your smart phone, gym equipment, or HR watch. These units then determine what happens to the information. If you pair with a smartphone you should have no problems obtaining the functionality.
Question:	My chest measures 30 inches. The xs/s fits up to 30 inch chest, and the m/xxl fits 30 inches and above. Any suggestions as to which I should order
Answer:	It also depends on how tight you need to wear it. I wear the M/XXL at or near the smallest size, even though my chest is 34", because my breastbone is a bit concave and the sensor doesn't always pick up well unless it's flat. That's not the most comfortable (though it's not bad for a few hours), but it's the most effective for me. Mine may be a bit stretched out, though; I alternate between 2 straps, but I use them frequently and have owned each for at least a year, and I had probably a 37-38" chest when I first got them. That said, I'd personally go with the XS/S if I had a 30" chest - but if you're the kind of person who can get underwire to lie flat against your breastbone, you'll probably be fine with the larger strap.

Product features

Get results with polar H7 and Polar Smart Coaching

Hook up the Polar H7 heart rate sensor to Polar Beat and get accurate heart rate to your mobile phone. Heart rate based training allows you to train at the right intensity, avoid under and overtraining and reach your goals faster. Unlock the next level of fitness with Polar H7 and our premium Polar Smart Coaching features.

Plan

Want to burn calories? Beat your distance record? Choose a training target and let Polar Beat guide you.

Train

Choose your favorite activity from 100+ sport profiles and get real-time voice guidance while you train. Track your distance and map your route with GPS.

Analyze

Did your workout burn fat, increase strength or improve endurance? Analyze the effect of your training with Polar Beat. Get a quick overview or go in-depth in the free Polar Flow web service.

Share

Share your training with friends, challenge them to beat your record or just spread the good vibes after an awesome workout.

• Optical Heart Rate - Continuous, accurate heart rate without a chest strap. FlowSync compatible with computer running Mac OS X 10.6 or later and Windows XP, 7, 8, 10
• Integrated GPS - Speed, distance and route tracking
• Activity Monitoring - Follow your daily activity and sleep 24/7
• Mobile Connectivity - Seamless communication via Bluetooth Smart to Polar Flow app on mobile devices
• Running Program - Free running plan made just for you and your needs. NOTE: Refer start-up guide and user manual before use
• Water Resistance: Waterproof (suitable for swimming). Thickness 1.2 centimeters

User questions & answers

Question:	will this watch allow the Nike run club app detect my heart rate while using the app for a run? my phone is a pixel 5 with Google Fit integrated
Answer:	NO!!! ONLY Fit For Polar A300.
Question:	Does the M200 show your calorie burn progress in real time during your workout? Or do you have to wait till you retrieve your workout data after
Answer:	With any wrist HRM they all use optical sensor which are less accurate or, rather produce inconsistent heart rate readings with rapid changes during session intervals (e.g. high-intensity change-ups, etc). That technology just doesn't allow the light sensors to calculate rapid changes in HRs fast enough to provide the accurate HR readouts most of us require. Some mfrs may claim their optical sensor technology is better than others but, again, those optical sensord just cannot calculate the rapid changes fast enough in ANY of these wrist (or arm) to provide HRs close to what our max HRs may actually be. So, as Hector Moreno suggested, no to accurate heart rate on high intensity change-ups during our sessions and, yes, the chest straps allegedly provide more accurate readings with faster calculations (getting wrist fitness or smart watches to read those HRs from chest straps WITHOUT a proprietary mfr's application sometimes is an obstacle, an HR "roadblock").
Question:	Does this have a backlight
Answer:	The Vantage M does not have gorilla glass. The Vantage V however does. - Mike@PolarUSA
Question:	Does it track your steps
Answer:	Yes, the Vantage M can indeed be paired with the Polar H10 heart rate sensor. - Mike@PolarUSA

Product features

Polar M200

Polar M200 is a waterproof running watch that measures heart rate from the wrist. It features integrated GPS, 24/7 activity tracking and Polar Smart Coaching features for personalized guidance and feedback. The changeable wristbands make sure it fits all styles.

Wrist-based heart rate

Polar M200 GPS running watch measures your heart rate from the wrist. Just tighten the changeable wristband and you’re ready to train.

Integrated GPS

Track your speed, distance and route with the built-in GPS.

24/7 activity tracking

The waterproof Polar M200 goes where you go. It tracks your 24/7 activity, steps, distance, burned calories, sleep time and quality.

Running Program

Running Program is a free running plan made just for you and your needs. You choose from four target distances, 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon, and then you specify the date when you’d like to run that distance. The Running Program looks at your training history, gauges your current activity level and prepares a personal running program for you in seconds.

Training Benefit

Motivating feedback that’s delivered straight to you immediately after exercise is something we can all benefit from. If you want to know the effect of different training sessions, this feature will tell you exactly what you need to know. You get a quick overview after each session, and for more detailed feedback you can go to Polar Flow.

Activity Guide

Activity Guide shows how active you've been during the day. It also tells you how much you need to do to reach the global recommendations for physical activity. With practical guidance like ‘walk for 50 minutes or jog for 20 minutes’ you can choose how to reach your daily activity goal. Meet your goal faster with more intense activities or stay active at a slightly more moderate pace throughout the day.

Sport profiles

Polar provides over a hundred different sport profiles which enables you to choose the right one for your training sessions, and get sport-specific reports and feedback. All sport profiles are based on specific logic and give you the most accurate data, for example, about burned calories. Manage your sport profiles in the Flow web service.

Product description

Polar H9 Bluetooth/ANT+ Heart Rate SensorPolar H9 is a high quality heart rate sensor for your favorite everyday sports. Bluetooth & ANT+ technologies ensure connections to top fitness apps, sports and smart watches, gym equipment and other training devices. Get reliable calories and heart rate thanks to chest strap measurement.Product FeaturesReliable and real-time heart rate monitoring - Polar H9 is an ideal jack-of-all-trades sensor for all your everyday sports. Get a reliable live heart rate and calorie consumption on any device you use.Connectivity: Third-party apps - Bluetooth and ANT+ technologies open up endless connection possibilities to your favourite training app on both iOS and Android phones, sports and smart watches, gym equipment, bike computers and more. All you need to do is get connected & get going.Polar Soft Strap - Polar H9 comes with the Polar Soft Strap and tracks your heart rate reliably. Polar Soft Strap machine-washable.Accurate calorie burn - When you train with a heart rate monitor, you’ll know how hard your body is working and have access to valuable training data, such as burned calories. With Polar H9 you get an accurate calorie burn from all your workouts including strength training, running, cycling, yoga, walking, etc.Polar H9 & Polar Beat app - Turn your phone into a fitness tracker with Polar H9 and Polar Beat, our free fitness and training app to get accurate calorie burn and real-time heart rate on the screen of your phone during your workout.#PolarH9 - Polar is the premier choice in heart rate monitors for athletes of all levels. Join the Polar community and share your experiences on Amazon or social media.Specs:Third party app compatibilityReliable heart rate measurementBluetooth Low Energy, ANT+ and 5 kHz connectionsSeveral connections can be active simultaneouslyAccurate calorie burnBattery life 400 hoursWaterproof up to 30mMachine-washable textile strap

• POLAR PRESENTS A NEW AFFORDABLE HRM: When you're looking for a reliable high quality heart rate monitor for your everyday sports, Polar H9 is a trusted choice of HR sensor that fulfills all your needs.
• GOLD STANDARD IN HEART RATE TRACKING: Built on decades of scientific research and development, recognized by both regular users and researchers around the globe, Polar is proud to be the Gold Standard in HR tracking.
• EXCELLENT CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS: Polar H9 connects to sports and smart watches (Polar, Garmin, Wahoo, Zwift, Peloton), activity trackers, gym equipment and other Bluetooth and ANT+ devices.
• NOW YOUR CARDIO WORKOUTS ARE MORE EFFECTIVE: From gym to indoor cycling via jogging and group exercise, track your heart rate and get an accurate calorie burn. Choose you size: XS-S: 20" - 26", M-XXL: 26” - 36”
• TURN YOUR PHONE INTO A FITNESS TRACKER: Enjoy endless connection possibilities to Polar Beat, Polar Club, Peloton, Nike+ Run Club and other popular fitness and training apps.

User questions & answers

Question:	Can you check your heart rate between laps swimming
Answer:	The H9 will need to be paired to a compatible watch that receives via the 5 kHz coded frequency (such as the Polar A300 or V800). - MikePolarUSA
Question:	Ladies, is the chest strap comfortable? Does it go under the band of your workout bra
Answer:	Chest strap is comfortable. Some of my sports bras are longer, and I put the band under my bra in that case. As long as your HR is registering on the app, you should be fine!
Question:	Is this compatible with Apple Watch series
Answer:	Yes, the Polar H9 is compatible with the series 5 Apple Watch. - MikePolarUSA
Question:	Is the H9 a newer version than the H
Answer:	The Polar H9 is the latest addition to the selection of heart rate sensors from Polar. It was designed as a more cost effective entry to the world of heart rate training. It differs from the H10 in that it does not have the internal memory of the H10 and is packaged with a different style of chest strap from the H10. - MikePolarUSA

Product description

Polar OH1 optical heart rate sensor tracks heart rate from the arm and makes heart rate tracking easier than ever. It’s a great alternative for heart rate chest straps. It attaches to your arm with a comfortable textile armband and measures heart rate with Polar’s high-quality optical heart rate solution.

• Flexible Connectivity:  Pair Your Oh1+ Heart Rate Sensor To A Suitable Bluetooth Or Ant+ Device
• Country Of Origin: China
• Convenient - Embrace The Freedom Of Polar Oh1'S Unmatched Diversity For Use In Countless Different Sports. This Optical Heart Rate Sensor Offers An Easy-To-Use Alternative To Heart Rate Chest Straps
• Versatile - Pair It With Your Favorite Smart Phone, Iphone Or Galaxy App, Your Polar Watch Or Other Training Device Or Broadcast Your Heart Rate Data In A Group Environment

User questions & answers

Question:	Any idea if this will work with a rogue echo assault bike or concept 2 rower? just found out i have heart problems, so i need to monitor my ticker
Answer:	If I remember correctly the Concept 2 rowers have ANT+ and work with Polar monitors. We used to borrow chest straps from the front desk at my rowing club during winter training, but it meant we had to find certain "new" machines. That would have been when the Concept 2's were newer.
Question:	Is it possible to view the data from the polar oh1+ "live" on a pc if connected via bluetooth
Answer:	I don’t know. It is possible on a Garmin watch and presumably a polar or Suunto watch.
Question:	Is it possible to only buy the USB charging adaptater
Answer:	Contact Polar customer support.
Question:	How is this different from the OH
Answer:	The OH1+ has the added benefit of transmitting on both the Bluetooth and ANT+. It is also packaged with a special google clip to be used when swimming. This clip holds the sensor next to the temple to capture heart rate readings. - MikePolarUSA

Product features

Polar OH1

Polar OH1 is a compact and versatile optical heart rate sensor that measures heart rate from your arm or temple. It's a great alternative to chest straps. With Polar OH1, nothing stands between you and your goals.

Connection options to suit all needs

Thanks to Bluetooth and ANT+, Polar OH1 streams heart rate to Polar and other sports watches, smart watches, bike computers and compatible apps as well as gym equipment.

Train without watch or phone

Polar OH1 has a built-in memory for up to 200 hours of training. After training you can sync your workouts easily to Polar Flow via the Polar Beat app.

Snug against your temple

The Polar OH1 + product package includes a swimming goggle strap clip for easy and comfortable use in the pool.

Comfortable and convenient

Polar OH1 is easy to put on and take off anytime, anywhere. You can wear it on your upper or lower arm.

Train with apps

Polar OH1 works seamlessly with Polar Beat, Polar's free fitness and training app.

Polar OH1 is also compatible with many popular fitness apps on both iOS and Android phones, such as Strava and Nike.

BLOODSWEATANDDATA

Polar is the one of the best choice in heart rate sensors for athletes of all levels. Join the Polar community and share your experiences in social media!

Product description

State-of-the-art running metrics, advanced GPS and the freedom of optical heart rate technology.Proprietary heart rate algorithm and 6 LED optical sensors built into the watch.Wrist based heart rate monitor - no chest strap required. The latest in GPS and accelerometer technology to track your speed, distance and pace.Records your steps, distance, calories burned, and sleep.includes interval timers, stopwatch, and finish time estimator.Scientifically- validated Smart Coaching tools.Multiple GPS recording options for extended battery life, capable of up to 30 hours of training timeConnect via Bluetooth Smart to see notifications from your mobile phone directly on your screenTrack your training and activity, analyze your progress and achieve more with the Polar Flow app the complete fitness and training platform available on desktop and mobile

• Integrated GPS - running Watch tracks speed, distance, pace and routes.
• 24/7 activity tracking - Track your daily activity, including steps, calories and sleep with the guidance to help you reach your activity Goal.
• Optical heart RATE monitor - continuous, accurate heart RATE without a chest strap via a 6 LED optical sensor.

User questions & answers

Question:	If using the chest strap, does the watch automatically use the data from the chest strap
Answer:	In my experience, this watch does not communicate with the sensor attached to the chest strap, so is not a solution. I bought another polar, the F1, which works with the transmitter attached to the chest strap and use it in the other hand. The M430 does not acknowledge the HR beating during the first 8 minutes. From that moment on it goes at similar levels than the F1. I have observed this behavior several times and it is always the same. Why? Don t know.
Question:	Hi, is there a back light on this
Answer:	Yes, it has a blue backlight.
Question:	What is the actual battery life? Do you need to plug it in every 12-24 hours
Answer:	I'm getting a full week on a charge, using the GPS and HR functions about an hour a day on average, and wearing it the rest of the time.
Question:	is it compatible to h10 sensor
Answer:	Yes I use mine with a H10. If you use a heart rate strap sensor the built in one turns off and the watch battery lasts longer.

Product features

Polar M430

Chase your destiny with Polar M430, an advanced sports watch for runners who want more.

Polar M430 is packed with features that a dedicated runner looks for in a watch. Set your goals and crush them with this waterproof powerhouse.

Polar Fitness Test

Test your aerobic fitness level without any sweating in just 5 minutes with Polar’s wrist-based heart rate solution.

Running Index

See how your running performance is developing. Your Running Index score is based on your heart rate and speed data and is calculated after every run.

Training Load

Learn how long it takes for you to recover from your workout and compare the load from different workouts.

Recovery Status

Check the status of your recovery before heading out and make sure you’re ready for another run.

Wrist-based heart rate

Track your heart rate from the wrist easily and comfortably with Polar’s optical heart rate solution.

Integrated GPS

Track your pace, distance, altitude and route.

Indoor running metrics

Track your pace and distance indoors on the track or the treadmill with the built-in accelerometer.

Polar Running Program

Train for a running event with a personalized, adaptable running plan.