After much frustration trying to compare these online the last 2 days, this is EXACTLY the breakdown I needed. I think the OH1 is just what I need. Thank you!!!
Got the Wahoo Tickr (the older model) and it works well enough. Like most HR monitors, there's some lag before you get an accurate read if you do surges but there's no such thing as truly real-time readings. I'd say if you're a beginner/intermediate runner just go for the Tickr, it's a bang for the buck.
Hi Giovanbattista, they do all tend to take some time to settle, particularly if you head out a hard intensity. And we'd agree on the TICKR for a budget option.
Yeah, we're big fans. It's marginally less comfy than the Wahoo TICKR Fit and the Scosche for our money but it's a very solid option for everything else it offers.
John Bohard same here, never found the OH1 strap uncomfortable. And my arms are chunkier than Keiran’s. Maybe it plays havoc with upper arm muscle than arm fat 😂
Love the video. Just bought a Wahoo Tickr and I couldn't figure out why my running metrics did not link with my Polar Grit X. Got the H10 thanks to you guys!
I had a pretty basic Bluetooth and ANT+ chest strap which worked great but for chesty women there can be discomfort with the HRM pressing against your upper rib cage, plus irritation with strap and your bra. I had to stop wearing it long term as it would leave me with cuts and scratches, and I ended up with the Polar OH1+. The battery life isn’t great - about 4-5 hours - I wear it on my upper arm, it connects straight away, all of my apps and watches pick it up with no problem, and most times I don’t even notice it’s there. I haven’t tried it for swimming nor used it to record an activity, but so far, so good. Polar customer services are also good (one of the reasons I picked it over the Scosche Rhythm+). In pre-lockdown I had a problem with it and had to send it back, and they were able to resolve it quite quickly along with provide me with some instructions.
Hi Noll (Kieran here), big confession, as four men testing the chest straps we were acutely aware that comfort for us isn't the same as comfort for women. So it's really good to get feedback like this. And we do intend to add women to our Run Tester roll call in the future so we can give the best advice across the board. Glad you're enjoying the OH1. It's a neat little bit of kit and we were quite surprised how well it tracked the chest strap in our tests. All the best with you running.
The Run Testers even if it’s four guys, I enjoy it because it’s UK review content and there’s not enough of it out there. I do however wish there were more people like me (which encompasses a whole minefield 😀) doing reviews but guess we all have to walk before we can run (pun intended). Keep up the good work, I’m enjoying the channel. It saves me looking up multiple sources for what you guys provide in one place. The running plus tech geekiness works for me 😁
Chest strap is best most accurate I wish they would make a GPS strap because like optical heart rate having GPS on a swinging arm is not accurate. A GPS necklace where it sits on the back of your neck would be great and transmit it to your watch for accurate GPS
I was hoping to use a chest strap with iwatch to get heart rate alerts. It seems this is only possible with one of the tracking watches. I wish there was a seamless way to solve this without buying a $500 watch and a $100 strap.
I reckon they need gps in the monitors Cause you still need a watch or to carry your phone as a gps ... i got the old tickr connects to my fenix 6x pro and its been unflappable
Hi Steve, (Kieran Here), I'd imagine they think the market for people who'd just want to run with a HRM only is quite small. Adding GPS would whack the price up too. But it's an interesting idea.
I wanted to get the Polar H10, but I I needed something cheaper, since I was buying also a watch. I saw the Wahoo Tickr as alternative and then I checked the price of H9. It was just a bit higher and I got it. It is perfect for what I need. H10 has a better strap, can connect to 2 devices and has build in memory.
Hi! Great video, very helpful. One thing you didn't touch on that I am interested in: do any of these have a heart rate alarm? For example I need to know if my heart rate exceeds say 200bpm. I use an apple watch now, but I don't think it's very accurate. I can't constantly check an app while running so I want to know if any of them have a feature that will let me know "hey you've cracked X bpm, time to cool off" with a vibration/sound. Please let me know if you have any recommendation for that! Thank you
Hi James, none of the monitors themselves do this, though the Scosche light system would let you see if you hit your top HR zone. But some of the watches or apps they link to would definitely offer this.
Does anyone else have a problem with running dynamics not showing in the Garmin app? I’m using the Garmin Fenix 5X paired with the Wahoo TICKR FIT HRM.
Hi Run Testers! Do any of the chest straps or arm straps allow one to set a specific HR (e.g. 95 bpm), and set it to alert/vibrate/beep when my HR reaches/exceeds the selected set HR please? Many thanks!
Love the in depth review! I was thinking of purchasing the OH1, however I have tattoos on both arms up to my wrists (its actually why I need to purchase an HR monitor because my Apple Watch won't detect me). Can it be worn on the leg or is it arms only? Thank you
Hi, Polar recommends you wear it on your arm though it does have the option to tell the Polar Flow app that you're wearing it somewhere 'other'. Though we've only tested it worn on the temple while swimming. The band isn't that big either so you'd probably be looking at calf on the leg rather than thigh and the further you move away from the heart, the lower the accuracy essentially. So might not be optimum.
I appreciate the timely response, you all are awesome! I had a follow up question, although it may be beyond the scope of this video. Pretty much I’m just trying to log my runs (mileage, GPS route, cadence, and heart rate). Due to my tattoos and issues with the Apple Watch, would I still be able to get the same functions if I used a chest HR monitor like the H10 and paired it with my iPhone and used Strava to record my runs? Thank you
What would you recommend who is a casual runner/biker/walker who just wants more accurate stats (hr mostly)? Maybe middle-of-the-road pricing? Or do I even need one? Sporting the Fenix 6 Pro. Unsure of OHR from what I’ve read. Also have an AW6, which is supposed to have a better OHR, but tried off using 3 programs to recreate the Fenix. Thanks!
Hi, if you want accurate stats the chest straps are the way to go. But whether you need on depends on how you apply the stats. If you just want a general view on roughly which zones you ran in then the OHR on the Fenix might suffice, though the performance can be variable. If you need better precision then a strap is the way to go. Which of the straps largely depends on how much budget you've got to spend, connectivity you need and how many other bells and whistles like running dynamics you might want thrown in. Hope that helps.
@@TheRunTesters Thank you so much! Budget is mid-range. Looking to heart rate train, so heart rate and zones are the most important thing for me. Thank you again, and I hope all of you have a happy New Year!
Years ago, I had a heart rate monitor that reported its measurements audibly through a headphone. (It even told you when you needed to slow-up or slow-down your exercise) Are there any heart rate monitors that still operate in the same way? (Tue Aug 16, 2022)
@@TheRunTesters I've been wearing higher up on my arm 2 fingers above my wrist bones for more accurate reading but I have nothing to compare the readings to so I don't know how accurate the readings are from the watch.
Really useful video, thanks for all the info! I'm new to all the chest strap stuff... I got a Fenix 6s pro a few weeks ago - love the watch, the data and the interface of Garmin Connect. I'm now looking at a chest strap so I can do the lactate test for more accuracy. I don't really need all the extra running dynamics, but I do need something that will monitor my HR accurately and work effortlessly with Connect. Am I right in narrowing down my search to the Garmin Dual or TICKR? Any input/recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks :)
Hi Paul (Kieran here), it's definitely a smart move to add a chest strap if you want to try and make those training and fitness reads on the Fenix 6 as accurate as possible. You can actually use any of the straps on our list and they will work with the Fenix 6. TICKR, Dual or Polar H9 are your more budget-friendly options.
Hi my Friend ,which one do you prefer ? I have the tickr fit and i think i ll buy the tickr x what do you think? And Is it necessary to have a Garmin if you have tickr x with app strava?thx
So sick of my Polar H10 dropping out (during my run).. or not connecting (refuses to pair with iphone) - requiring removing from iphone and re-adding..pulling out the battery trying to get it to ping the phone..I'm sure others dont have those issues but I'm ready to chuck it. I wear both a watch and the strap in case either let me down.
@@vairencreative1808 yeh I do. I’ve learned to just remove the battery completely in between uses. Prevents having to remote and re-add the device. Consistently prompts to re-add the device as soon as I put the battery back in. I’m still running with the Apple Watch as a backup when it drops out.
I’m looking for a body strap to monitor my heart rate for kickboxing. What would you recommend is best? I’m not sure if an arm strap would be best given punching and possible movement
I'm all about getting into heart rate training so want to head straight to a strap and connect to strava on my phone. I have no interest in a watch at this stage. Do these straps connect that way?
Hey Luke, so unfortunately Strava dropped support for pairing heart rate monitors directly to its app last year. A solution is that you can download the Wahoo Fitness app and pair a heart rate monitor to that app first. You can then connect that app to Strava and it will sync your activities over. Hope that helps
@@TheRunTesters that's really interesting thank you. Does this method of syncing work just for wahoo, or is there a way with polar / garmin also? I want the best way of GPS mapping my runs with accurate HR data, feels like I'm being led to a watch with GPS and strap combo. What's your opinion?
Hi Daniel, in most cases straps will now work with most watches. Though the key is to look out for ANT+ and Bluetooth specs on both the watch and the strap.
Cracking review and I went with the OH1+, can I check if you had any intermittent HR issues with it? I paired to a Grit X, did a run and the HR was intermittent on the watch display. After many factory resets of both watch and OH1+ still the same issue. Sent the Grit X back and got a replacement watch, paired and same issue. When I paired my Rhythm 24 with the Grit X, the HR was rock solid. When I paired the OH1+ with a Fenix 6 pro sapphire, the HR was rock solid. So I'm not sure what's going on?
Hi Sunny, (Kieran here), we had no problems with the OH1+. When you say intermittent, do you mean it stopped displaying a reading? That's odd that it seemed to be an OH1+ and Grit problem exclusively.
Hey Run testers, what do u think about the fact the polar h10 is from 2017-18 and the new wahoo tickr is 2020? I was using an old tickr and found that the app sometimes closed mid workout, but that is maybe more a problem of my phone (i did turn off all battery save options etc for the app, but still did it sometimes) Im not sure which to pick of the two, but buying an older device for 80 eu vs a newer for 50 euros, idk?
Hi Rich, depends what you want it to do. Older models aren't necessarily worse because they're old. And the H10 is a very, very solid HRM. Sounds like the problems you've had with Wahoo are based on the app though rather than the strap.
What's a decent inexpensive *reliable* chest strap that can connect to a android phone AND a wrist watch but how much does the wrist watch cost??? I want the watch so I can simply see what my HR is at but the phone app to get a graph for the entire run/hike to see how much time I'm spending at each HR zone. I cannot read a phone in full sun but I can read a LCD watch in the sun. I would like alarms when I hit certain HR zones but that (I assume) would be a feature of the phone app and not the HR transmitter. I now have a 13 year old OMRON HR -100C that is discontinued but came with a chest strap and the watch receiver for $37.00.
Hi John, when you say inexpensive, what's your budget? The Polar H10, Wahoo Tickr and Tickr X, Garmin HRM-Dual all offer simultaneous bluetooth connections so will pair with phone and watch. Tickr is the cheapest at $50 RRP, though you may find deals.
Hi Dean, (Kieran here), I've been using the HRM-Pro for a couple of months now and it's solid. Very comfortable, good connectivity, Haven't yet done a side-by-side accuracy comparison but looking at how it responds during runs, it feels reliable so far. Really annoying to change the battery though.
@@TheRunTesters cool, I’ve been in the Polar ecosystem since the 90s and recently got the Garmin 745, looking at the HRM-Pro also the HRM-Swim. Thanks for your feedback.
Dear Run Testers, can you help? I am looking for a very accurate wrist-based heart rate tracker. Would you be kind enough to make a recommendation, please? I have watched lots of videos - probably too many now...and because I am not an experienced runner I am finding it very difficult to make an informed choice. Heart rate accuracy is the most important feature at this stage as I am trying to get back to a good fitness level following an accident in June 2020. Thank you in advance...
Do you mean boxing training generally or something you'd need to wear in the ring while sparring? Chest straps cope best with the sort of fast movement workouts where the arm motion can interfere with arm straps.
I have just bought a honor band 5, it seems to me that I have to be completely still so that the device can read my heart rate . How can I use it when running🤔.
There's no easy answer to this one. For the price, this has some shortcomings and that's just a trade off. We'd probably have recommended an alternative product.
@@TheRunTesters Thank you. I was totally disappointed of optical sensors, so can you introduce me a budget friendly watch with strong optical sensors that can be used on running? or I have to use the other type?
Can anyone tell me with these hr monitors if you can can see your heart rate on the route you took. Like if you can see what your heart rate was on a specific point on the map after a workout. Hope that made sense. Thanks.
Hi Battrans, in most cases that'll depend on which app/platform you link it to as to whether you get the heart rate heat zone style maps, rather than the HR monitor itself.
Hi there, I am not a runner but and I'm having heart problems and need to be monitoring my heart rate while exercising. If I'm using a chest strap does that mean I have to have some type of watch monitoring as well in order to tell me my heart rate? I definitely am not going to hold my phone on me. Is there anything smaller or more old school that isn't a smartwatch. Genuinely all I need it to do is give me some type of audio alert when I am over my target heart rate. Because of my heart problems I need to have good accuracy and I'm thinking of the Polar model as you suggested. If you have a minute to respond it would be most appreciated! Thank you!
Hi, thanks for the question. If you want to see your HR in real time you'll need a watch or a phone, yes. Some HR straps do record and sync later if seeing the rate as you run isn't important.It might be possible to set use a Scosche Rhythm 24, set your heart rate zones accordingly so that when you hit the high you need to be alerted to, the LEDs flash a certain colour e.g. red. Could be a work around. But in all honesty, it sounds like a cheaper watch and a H10 sycned might be your ideal solution. That way you can set audio alerts etc. It wouldn't have to be an expensive watch.
The Run Testers Thank you so much for this information. I did decide to go with the Polar H10 that you recommended, and I ended up calling Polar and they told me that I can get vibrational alerts, which is great because I am often listening to music or podcasts while I exercise outdoors. The A370 and the 430 both do this with the Polar Flow app. Set your minimum and maximum heart rates and then forget it. When you are out with your heart monitor and the watch on it will give you vibration alerts if you are over or under your heart rate. Just thought I would share what I learned since I'm sure that there are others out there with heart problems. I would love to jog, but right now I have to stick to walking. I admire you runners. I'm sure you have good hearts!
Hi Alexey, this depends more on what you link them to. So the app, watch etc. Polar H10 has a daily orthostatic test that is essentially looking at HRV, for example.
The Run Testers , after 5 month of use HRM strap stop working. I did change the battery, still not work. It seems it’s design issue. Also the strap smells bad, not able to wash it fully.
After much frustration trying to compare these online the last 2 days, this is EXACTLY the breakdown I needed. I think the OH1 is just what I need. Thank you!!!
So glad we helped.
Got the Wahoo Tickr (the older model) and it works well enough. Like most HR monitors, there's some lag before you get an accurate read if you do surges but there's no such thing as truly real-time readings. I'd say if you're a beginner/intermediate runner just go for the Tickr, it's a bang for the buck.
Hi Giovanbattista, they do all tend to take some time to settle, particularly if you head out a hard intensity. And we'd agree on the TICKR for a budget option.
Can you connect wireless headphones and phone simultaneously on the Tickr?
@@briangonsalez2173 I'm not sure what you mean. Why would you connect your headphones to the Tickr?
Polars optical strap I don’t even notice that it’s on my arm. I pair it with my Apple Watch so it works great.
Yeah, we're big fans. It's marginally less comfy than the Wahoo TICKR Fit and the Scosche for our money but it's a very solid option for everything else it offers.
John Bohard same here, never found the OH1 strap uncomfortable. And my arms are chunkier than Keiran’s. Maybe it plays havoc with upper arm muscle than arm fat 😂
I have the regular Wahoo tickr and it terrible. Its so intermittent its annoying. Its a 10 to 15 minute battle everytime i plan to go for a ride.
Love the video. Just bought a Wahoo Tickr and I couldn't figure out why my running metrics did not link with my Polar Grit X. Got the H10 thanks to you guys!
Hi Shaffiq, really glad the vid helped. Let us know how you get on with the H10. And the Grit X. Best of luck with your running.
how happy are you with your running setup?
I had a pretty basic Bluetooth and ANT+ chest strap which worked great but for chesty women there can be discomfort with the HRM pressing against your upper rib cage, plus irritation with strap and your bra.
I had to stop wearing it long term as it would leave me with cuts and scratches, and I ended up with the Polar OH1+. The battery life isn’t great - about 4-5 hours - I wear it on my upper arm, it connects straight away, all of my apps and watches pick it up with no problem, and most times I don’t even notice it’s there. I haven’t tried it for swimming nor used it to record an activity, but so far, so good.
Polar customer services are also good (one of the reasons I picked it over the Scosche Rhythm+). In pre-lockdown I had a problem with it and had to send it back, and they were able to resolve it quite quickly along with provide me with some instructions.
Hi Noll (Kieran here), big confession, as four men testing the chest straps we were acutely aware that comfort for us isn't the same as comfort for women. So it's really good to get feedback like this. And we do intend to add women to our Run Tester roll call in the future so we can give the best advice across the board.
Glad you're enjoying the OH1. It's a neat little bit of kit and we were quite surprised how well it tracked the chest strap in our tests.
All the best with you running.
The Run Testers even if it’s four guys, I enjoy it because it’s UK review content and there’s not enough of it out there. I do however wish there were more people like me (which encompasses a whole minefield 😀) doing reviews but guess we all have to walk before we can run (pun intended).
Keep up the good work, I’m enjoying the channel. It saves me looking up multiple sources for what you guys provide in one place. The running plus tech geekiness works for me 😁
Chest strap is best most accurate I wish they would make a GPS strap because like optical heart rate having GPS on a swinging arm is not accurate. A GPS necklace where it sits on the back of your neck would be great and transmit it to your watch for accurate GPS
Now Garmin has the PRO and the TRI Cheststrap
Will these connect to a watch so u can view HR while running? Sorry im new to this stuff. And any suggestions which strap and watch to get?
I was expecting more of a comparison of how accurate or close these all are to eachothet
It's very tough to make direct comparisons as there's no easy way to test these head to head.
Understood. It was still a good video, thanks for taking the time to gather all of the monitors and show fit and finish etc.
I was hoping to use a chest strap with iwatch to get heart rate alerts. It seems this is only possible with one of the tracking watches. I wish there was a seamless way to solve this without buying a $500 watch and a $100 strap.
Perfect timing.
Were you looking for a monitor? Which are you going for?
@@TheRunTesters I have been looking at the Garmin HRM-Run.
Thank you for the great review and information!
Glad it was useful Tony.
How many of u use heart rate monitor s???
Of the Run Testers? All of us. Quite often chest and arm strap.
I reckon they need gps in the monitors
Cause you still need a watch or to carry your phone as a gps ... i got the old tickr connects to my fenix 6x pro and its been unflappable
Hi Steve, (Kieran Here), I'd imagine they think the market for people who'd just want to run with a HRM only is quite small. Adding GPS would whack the price up too. But it's an interesting idea.
Excellent review, and agree about the Polar H10 - BUT - do you also do a review of the (iPhone) apps that work with the Polar H10 ?
They are all the good brand in the world and are you going to try China brand of heart rate monitor?
I wanted to get the Polar H10, but I I needed something cheaper, since I was buying also a watch. I saw the Wahoo Tickr as alternative and then I checked the price of H9. It was just a bit higher and I got it. It is perfect for what I need. H10 has a better strap, can connect to 2 devices and has build in memory.
Glad you got what you needed.
Thanks for the detailed review!
You're welcome Steve. Hope it was helpful.
Hi! Great video, very helpful. One thing you didn't touch on that I am interested in: do any of these have a heart rate alarm? For example I need to know if my heart rate exceeds say 200bpm. I use an apple watch now, but I don't think it's very accurate. I can't constantly check an app while running so I want to know if any of them have a feature that will let me know "hey you've cracked X bpm, time to cool off" with a vibration/sound. Please let me know if you have any recommendation for that! Thank you
Hi James, none of the monitors themselves do this, though the Scosche light system would let you see if you hit your top HR zone. But some of the watches or apps they link to would definitely offer this.
Don't the H10/9 start to slide down when u run ? Btw thanks for the video helped me a lot ! ( And does it connect to Adidas running ? )
Found my polar chest strap lasted less than a year with a high electrical resistance developing making the readings irregular
Which Polar was it, Sean? That's a very different experienced than we've had with our H10s. They're still going strong.
Does anyone else have a problem with running dynamics not showing in the Garmin app? I’m using the Garmin Fenix 5X paired with the Wahoo TICKR FIT HRM.
Polar H10 is the best
Hi Run Testers! Do any of the chest straps or arm straps allow one to set a specific HR (e.g. 95 bpm), and set it to alert/vibrate/beep when my HR reaches/exceeds the selected set HR please? Many thanks!
I know the garmin app gives you an option to set alarms when you are under or over a custom heart rate zate, the others do probably too
Is there a way to tell how much battery does the polar OH1+ has?
It's a bit convoluted but you can check it in the Polar Beat app.
Polar H10 is the most accurate. use Polar H100 to test other device's accuracy
Great comparison!!! but can the wahoo tickr X and the tickr be paired with the apple watch??
Love the in depth review! I was thinking of purchasing the OH1, however I have tattoos on both arms up to my wrists (its actually why I need to purchase an HR monitor because my Apple Watch won't detect me). Can it be worn on the leg or is it arms only? Thank you
Hi, Polar recommends you wear it on your arm though it does have the option to tell the Polar Flow app that you're wearing it somewhere 'other'. Though we've only tested it worn on the temple while swimming. The band isn't that big either so you'd probably be looking at calf on the leg rather than thigh and the further you move away from the heart, the lower the accuracy essentially. So might not be optimum.
I appreciate the timely response, you all are awesome! I had a follow up question, although it may be beyond the scope of this video.
Pretty much I’m just trying to log my runs (mileage, GPS route, cadence, and heart rate). Due to my tattoos and issues with the Apple Watch, would I still be able to get the same functions if I used a chest HR monitor like the H10 and paired it with my iPhone and used Strava to record my runs?
Thank you
Is there a fitness wrist tracker that can link to my polar chest strap and beep at me when I reach a certain HR I’m training for?
Does the Polar H10 have any running dynamics like cadence?
No, afraid not.
What would you recommend who is a casual runner/biker/walker who just wants more accurate stats (hr mostly)? Maybe middle-of-the-road pricing? Or do I even need one? Sporting the Fenix 6 Pro. Unsure of OHR from what I’ve read.
Also have an AW6, which is supposed to have a better OHR, but tried off using 3 programs to recreate the Fenix.
Thanks!
Hi, if you want accurate stats the chest straps are the way to go. But whether you need on depends on how you apply the stats. If you just want a general view on roughly which zones you ran in then the OHR on the Fenix might suffice, though the performance can be variable. If you need better precision then a strap is the way to go. Which of the straps largely depends on how much budget you've got to spend, connectivity you need and how many other bells and whistles like running dynamics you might want thrown in. Hope that helps.
@@TheRunTesters Thank you so much! Budget is mid-range. Looking to heart rate train, so heart rate and zones are the most important thing for me. Thank you again, and I hope all of you have a happy New Year!
Very good detailed review. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Hi, I was wondering if Polar H10 can work with Nike running and Samsung Health apps where it will feed HR data?
Years ago, I had a heart rate monitor that reported its measurements audibly through a headphone. (It even told you when you needed to slow-up or slow-down your exercise) Are there any heart rate monitors that still operate in the same way? (Tue Aug 16, 2022)
Does the Polar arm strap work ok with thinner arms and is it more comfortable with smaller arms?
Thanks
Hi Will, you can size it to fit smaller arms. None of us is really Big Big Gunned and we found it fine.
@@TheRunTesters I've been wearing higher up on my arm 2 fingers above my wrist bones for more accurate reading but I have nothing to compare the readings to so I don't know how accurate the readings are from the watch.
Great roundup of the HR monitor options for runners. Excellent presentation and summary as well.
Hi. Wahoo ticr fit is compatible with Garmin Fenix 6? Thank you.
Really useful video, thanks for all the info! I'm new to all the chest strap stuff... I got a Fenix 6s pro a few weeks ago - love the watch, the data and the interface of Garmin Connect. I'm now looking at a chest strap so I can do the lactate test for more accuracy. I don't really need all the extra running dynamics, but I do need something that will monitor my HR accurately and work effortlessly with Connect. Am I right in narrowing down my search to the Garmin Dual or TICKR? Any input/recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks :)
Hi Paul (Kieran here), it's definitely a smart move to add a chest strap if you want to try and make those training and fitness reads on the Fenix 6 as accurate as possible. You can actually use any of the straps on our list and they will work with the Fenix 6. TICKR, Dual or Polar H9 are your more budget-friendly options.
@@TheRunTesters Thanks so much for the confirmation Kieran; very kind of you 😁
What Fitbit can you use without a phone?
Crazy gun guy came for your expertise.
Hope crazy gun guy got some!
@@TheRunTesters I did thank you. I was leaning polar 10 and I think you saved me some ammo money! You rock!
what watch where you using? shown in 11:35 ? thanks
Does the polar chest strap link up to garnin watches or just your phone
It can link to Garmin devices too.
Hi my Friend ,which one do you prefer ? I have the tickr fit and i think i ll buy the tickr x what do you think? And Is it necessary to have a Garmin if you have tickr x with app strava?thx
Hi John (Kieran here), I personally use the Polar H10. You can't pair your TICKRs straight with Strava. So you would need another device.
@@TheRunTesters Kieran,thx a lot my Friend
So sick of my Polar H10 dropping out (during my run).. or not connecting (refuses to pair with iphone) - requiring removing from iphone and re-adding..pulling out the battery trying to get it to ping the phone..I'm sure others dont have those issues but I'm ready to chuck it. I wear both a watch and the strap in case either let me down.
You still have these issues?
@@vairencreative1808 yeh I do. I’ve learned to just remove the battery completely in between uses. Prevents having to remote and re-add the device. Consistently prompts to re-add the device as soon as I put the battery back in. I’m still running with the Apple Watch as a backup when it drops out.
I use the Garmin HRM4, i really like the Garmin tracking system👌🏽
The depth of Garmin's analytics is impressive.
Which ones need conductivity gel?
Hi, we don't use conductivity gel with any of them. Maybe a bit of spit or fingers run under a tap.
I’m looking for a body strap to monitor my heart rate for kickboxing. What would you recommend is best?
I’m not sure if an arm strap would be best given punching and possible movement
Hi Krystel, Polar H10 chest strap is excellent.
I'm all about getting into heart rate training so want to head straight to a strap and connect to strava on my phone. I have no interest in a watch at this stage. Do these straps connect that way?
Hey Luke, so unfortunately Strava dropped support for pairing heart rate monitors directly to its app last year. A solution is that you can download the Wahoo Fitness app and pair a heart rate monitor to that app first. You can then connect that app to Strava and it will sync your activities over. Hope that helps
@@TheRunTesters that's really interesting thank you. Does this method of syncing work just for wahoo, or is there a way with polar / garmin also? I want the best way of GPS mapping my runs with accurate HR data, feels like I'm being led to a watch with GPS and strap combo. What's your opinion?
How do you find out if a watch is compatible with a chest strap heart rate monitor
Hi Daniel, in most cases straps will now work with most watches. Though the key is to look out for ANT+ and Bluetooth specs on both the watch and the strap.
@@TheRunTesters Thanks so much!
Cracking review and I went with the OH1+, can I check if you had any intermittent HR issues with it? I paired to a Grit X, did a run and the HR was intermittent on the watch display. After many factory resets of both watch and OH1+ still the same issue. Sent the Grit X back and got a replacement watch, paired and same issue. When I paired my Rhythm 24 with the Grit X, the HR was rock solid. When I paired the OH1+ with a Fenix 6 pro sapphire, the HR was rock solid. So I'm not sure what's going on?
Hi Sunny, (Kieran here), we had no problems with the OH1+. When you say intermittent, do you mean it stopped displaying a reading? That's odd that it seemed to be an OH1+ and Grit problem exclusively.
@@TheRunTesters ...yeah, the Grit X would display the HR then approx 14 seconds later HR was gone, this just kept repeating.
@@SunnyCurwenator sounds like a software problem
Hey Run testers, what do u think about the fact the polar h10 is from 2017-18 and the new wahoo tickr is 2020? I was using an old tickr and found that the app sometimes closed mid workout, but that is maybe more a problem of my phone (i did turn off all battery save options etc for the app, but still did it sometimes) Im not sure which to pick of the two, but buying an older device for 80 eu vs a newer for 50 euros, idk?
Hi Rich, depends what you want it to do. Older models aren't necessarily worse because they're old. And the H10 is a very, very solid HRM. Sounds like the problems you've had with Wahoo are based on the app though rather than the strap.
Can the heart rate chess straps pairing with Android handphone ?
Where do you live?! That backdrop is amazing,
That's the New Forest. Hundreds of acres of amazing trails.
@@TheRunTesters Looks really nice. I was sort of asking rhetorically if that makes sense lol. Just saying it look really nice,
What's a decent inexpensive *reliable* chest strap that can connect to a android phone AND a wrist watch but how much does the wrist watch cost??? I want the watch so I can simply see what my HR is at but the phone app to get a graph for the entire run/hike to see how much time I'm spending at each HR zone. I cannot read a phone in full sun but I can read a LCD watch in the sun. I would like alarms when I hit certain HR zones but that (I assume) would be a feature of the phone app and not the HR transmitter. I now have a 13 year old OMRON HR -100C that is discontinued but came with a chest strap and the watch receiver for $37.00.
Hi John, when you say inexpensive, what's your budget? The Polar H10, Wahoo Tickr and Tickr X, Garmin HRM-Dual all offer simultaneous bluetooth connections so will pair with phone and watch. Tickr is the cheapest at $50 RRP, though you may find deals.
@@TheRunTesters $50.00 plus the watch? Have you reviewed watches?
Interesting what to take between Tickr X and H10. Any suggestions, guys?
H10 would be our choice.
@@TheRunTesters thanks!
Interesting to see how the Garmin HRM-Pro.?
Hi Dean, (Kieran here), I've been using the HRM-Pro for a couple of months now and it's solid. Very comfortable, good connectivity, Haven't yet done a side-by-side accuracy comparison but looking at how it responds during runs, it feels reliable so far. Really annoying to change the battery though.
@@TheRunTesters cool, I’ve been in the Polar ecosystem since the 90s and recently got the Garmin 745, looking at the HRM-Pro also the HRM-Swim. Thanks for your feedback.
Dear Run Testers, can you help? I am looking for a very accurate wrist-based heart rate tracker. Would you be kind enough to make a recommendation, please? I have watched lots of videos - probably too many now...and because I am not an experienced runner I am finding it very difficult to make an informed choice. Heart rate accuracy is the most important feature at this stage as I am trying to get back to a good fitness level following an accident in June 2020. Thank you in advance...
What’s the best one for boxing mate I got a garmin 45s but want something that’s more accurate thanks also would a arm strap be ok for boxing
Do you mean boxing training generally or something you'd need to wear in the ring while sparring? Chest straps cope best with the sort of fast movement workouts where the arm motion can interfere with arm straps.
@@TheRunTesters just training at the minute pads bags what’s a good chest strap polar h10 I was looking at
So how do you see a chest strap or arm strap while your running?
Hi Shawn, to get the actual real time BPM you need to pair it, ideally to a watch but can also work with phone apps. Treadmills too.
I have just bought a honor band 5, it seems to me that I have to be completely still so that the device can read my heart rate . How can I use it when running🤔.
There's no easy answer to this one. For the price, this has some shortcomings and that's just a trade off. We'd probably have recommended an alternative product.
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Thank you. I was totally disappointed of optical sensors, so can you introduce me a budget friendly watch with strong optical sensors that can be used on running? or I have to use the other type?
The HRM-Run DOES NOT DO power!? What the hell bro!?
Um, ok bro. support.garmin.com/en-GB/?faq=C8eynCstM95kcVf50iAmp6
Can anyone tell me with these hr monitors if you can can see your heart rate on the route you took. Like if you can see what your heart rate was on a specific point on the map after a workout. Hope that made sense. Thanks.
Hi Battrans, in most cases that'll depend on which app/platform you link it to as to whether you get the heart rate heat zone style maps, rather than the HR monitor itself.
@@TheRunTesters That makes sense. Thanks. Do you know of any apps like that?
Hi there, I am not a runner but and I'm having heart problems and need to be monitoring my heart rate while exercising. If I'm using a chest strap does that mean I have to have some type of watch monitoring as well in order to tell me my heart rate? I definitely am not going to hold my phone on me. Is there anything smaller or more old school that isn't a smartwatch. Genuinely all I need it to do is give me some type of audio alert when I am over my target heart rate. Because of my heart problems I need to have good accuracy and I'm thinking of the Polar model as you suggested. If you have a minute to respond it would be most appreciated! Thank you!
Hi, thanks for the question. If you want to see your HR in real time you'll need a watch or a phone, yes. Some HR straps do record and sync later if seeing the rate as you run isn't important.It might be possible to set use a Scosche Rhythm 24, set your heart rate zones accordingly so that when you hit the high you need to be alerted to, the LEDs flash a certain colour e.g. red. Could be a work around. But in all honesty, it sounds like a cheaper watch and a H10 sycned might be your ideal solution. That way you can set audio alerts etc. It wouldn't have to be an expensive watch.
The Run Testers Thank you so much for this information. I did decide to go with the Polar H10 that you recommended, and I ended up calling Polar and they told me that I can get vibrational alerts, which is great because I am often listening to music or podcasts while I exercise outdoors. The A370 and the 430 both do this with the Polar Flow app. Set your minimum and maximum heart rates and then forget it. When you are out with your heart monitor and the watch on it will give you vibration alerts if you are over or under your heart rate. Just thought I would share what I learned since I'm sure that there are others out there with heart problems. I would love to jog, but right now I have to stick to walking. I admire you runners. I'm sure you have good hearts!
is there HRV stress measurement on all of them?
Hi Alexey, this depends more on what you link them to. So the app, watch etc. Polar H10 has a daily orthostatic test that is essentially looking at HRV, for example.
@@TheRunTesters if I pair them to garmin edge 530?
Or I need to purchase specifically garmin heart rate strap?
many thanks!
Funny that Harvard recommended h9. If you have hart problems.
Thanks to review, Garmin HRM does not last. I don’t recommend it.
When you say it doesn't last, what kind of problems did you have?
The Run Testers , after 5 month of use HRM strap stop working.
I did change the battery, still not work. It seems it’s design issue.
Also the strap smells bad, not able to wash it fully.