Polar OH1 vs Polar H10 vs Scosche Rhythm Plus - REVIEW
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- This is the ultimate showdown between the best external heart rate sensors you can buy!
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Hi. Today I bought the Polar oh1. Akku charged...tried out. Impressively astonished. 0nly 20g. Accurate. Thank you. Great reviews. On point.
Awesome, glad you got it!
I have the Polar H7 Chest Strap and I am very happy with it: I bet the Polar H10 is even better.
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Great info and thanks. I was using the Apple watch for spinning and suspected the latency was missing some peak heart rates. I switched to the chest strap and it updates nearly instantly.
This review is pretty much spot on, I been using the polar H10 for everything from swimming to strength and intervals and it's just impossible to beat. I use the chest strap paired with my Fenix 5X and it turns way better HR data than the built in optical HR sensor
Great review, Eric. Great editing and workout B-roll! This really helped me decide on the Polar H10. Thanks very much for posting.
Thanks from the UK for the great review, I have just ordered the H10 on Amazon.
Awesome, I think you’ll love it
Nice review !!! I'm almost getting a OH1 because of your tests.
The only missing points are the accuracy test during swimming and perhaps the standalone use of the OH1 without using a watch or phone.
Yeah, I did not get a chance to use it swimming, it’s freezing temperatures where I’m at right now and so I will have to wait until I can get access to an indoor pool.
for swimming only - Polar H10. You can use Polar OH1 in the water, but it’s not optimized for tracking heart rate in the pool and you cannot use it as a sensor, only to store a swim session into the internal memory. This is because it doesn’t have the 5kHz transmission needed for sensor mode.
I stored poolswimdata today on OH1. And it is very easy to use as standalone. I weared it on near shoulder and little bit tighter than any other sport.(Some people have used OH1 under swimming hat.) And OH1 was better than clock or chest trap for me, because it stayted on, not move at all. And I felt heartrate was very close to my real heartrate (only feeling, I used only that OH1 alone). My opinion is, If optical sensor is accuracy enought for other sports, OH1 will be good enought for swimming aswell. For me it is. If not, H10 has memory aswell, but I never again want use chest traps after using OH1 few weeks. It is so much easier to use. I had Polar M200, and it is not accuracy as OH1 for swimming. Only complain so far is that OH1 led blinks annoyigly brightly. If you want comfortable and easy sensor to use buy OH1, If you want exactly true data you should buy H10.
knuton79
Tks for the input, oh1 seems to be a great device so far.
OH1 now OH1+ has Ant+ and swimming goggle clips (worn on the temple in the water)
indeed swimming clips makes the difference 👌
Now that techy agent has done the review, I can finally purchase the polar OH1. I was eagerly waiting for this vid, thanks Eric!
You bet man, thanks for watching and commenting!
What worked best for jumping rope?
I can’t do the chest strap. Depending on what I’m doing, it either gets tucked up under my sports bra and then stops tracking. If it’s not doing that, it tends to slide down. If this didn’t happen during kg work outs, I would love to use a chest strap. So far my schoshe is working great!!!
Awesome! I love mine.
Lie-Fa Shen-Dale I have used both Wahoo and Polar. Wahoo has never let me down so far. I am a woman, and it hasn't slipped. The only problem I encountered was the battery compartment on the H7. Impossible! Wahoo is easy. But as soon as you rest, it turns off - all chest straps.
I use the Scosche Rhthm+ and will get the Scosche24 in April. You turn it on, and you turn it off. For both old and upcoming models.
I mean that the best fo cycling outdoor is the H10 chest strap
Awesome review! Helped me a lot! by the way.. Love your leg tattoo!
Thanks Eric! I just wanted to clarify a statement. You said that the the H10 was much more accurate. To put more detail to it, is it accurate to say, "The H10 is more accurate instantaneously, but all three show similar accuracy if "lag-time" is not an issue? In other words, if you are running at a constant speed/intensity, then they will read identically (to similar accuracy) once you have a steady/constant heart rate for over 20 seconds? Thanks again, it is great to have this information!
Yes that is what he said in the video.
Very good points! I have found the polar oh1 to be awesome! I had issues with the scosche rhythm plus and went through 2 of them in 2 months. I have had the polar oh1 for over 2 months, it is perfect for me. Chest straps are too uncomfortable for me.
Same for me: I can’t stand a chest strap, it feels like it impedes my breathing (maybe I wear it too tight?). An arm band is what I prefer, and the Polar OH1 was spot on.
How well does the OH1 keep up with heart rates 140-170?
Awesome thank you for the review definitely getting the POLAR OH1 sick of my H7 chest strap
Let me know how you like it!
I have used the H10 since the beginning of the year and its readings look right (admittedly from previous Polar chestbands) and much better than wrist based HR monitors including from Polar (A360) and FITBIT. I am fine with the chestband in the gym. How about doing a comparison of a chestband (say the H10) against a full ECG monitor just to see whether chestbands really are that accurate?
I would love to do such a review. I don’t have access to a real ECG monitor, but if I can ever arrange it I will do exactly what you suggested
My Schosche Rhythm+ did not perform very well paired to my Garmin Fenix 5+.
Do both the OH1 and the Rhythm+ have indicator lights to show which HR zone you're in?
I have OH1 and it is great. Never go back to cheststrap. It is so much easier to use.
In gym, is it better on near elbow like on your video or upper hand, near shoulder? Whichone is more accurate (smaller latency) on weight training?
+knuton79 technically speaking it’s more accurate the further up your arm you go. So if you wear it near your shoulder, most people are reporting that they get better results that way, but I prefer to wear it on my forearm because it’s more comfortable
@@TechyAgent It's definitely better wearing it on the upper arm get much better readings least that is my experience with it
What about the wahoo brand? The one DDP💎💎 use for his Yoga 🧘🏾♀️. I wonder if I should buy his brand or find another one on my own?... 🤔. 🤷🏾♀️
Edit: I think it’s the Tickr version
Great review. With polar h10, how do you connect it to the Apple Watch so that Apple Watch reads heart data from the chest strap rather than its built in sensor.
Question have you tried using the Scosche in different places. Just got one and trying to figure out what spot on my arm is the best when strength training. Keep up the great work!
One advantage of the OH1 is that it has onboard memory - so can record data without needing another device with you.
Do you test this option?
The polar h10 also has inbuilt memory
Very very nice video. Thanks for your work!
Help me please!
The H10 has ANT+?
I bought one, but I don’t saw the mark of ANT+.
Thank you
I have not been able to synchronize polar h10 to my polar beat app. can somebody help me please?
Chest strap have and always be more accurate, all know that and will not change anytime soon..:)
But to see if the OH1 can be in same league as Rhythm is the question..:)
100% agree. And the OH1 definitely is in the same league as the Rhythm in my opinion.
Does the polar oh1 sensor track heart rate in real time and show the calories burned and other data live or only after we work out and sync it ?
Hello. Does anyone know if the Polar H10 can be paired with Huawei Watch 2 like it can be with the Apple Watch 3? thanks!
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My favorite too.
Hey, I have a question: you said there is a 10 sec delay on the OH1, my question is this, does this mean that the OH1 is always 10 sec behind the H10, or that once you start a "hit interval" it takes the OH1 10 seconds to notice, and after that they are more or less synced?
I am asking because if, for example, I do a sprint, and then I want to rest until my HR is 130 , and then start another sprint, I don't want to experience 10 second delay, but I don't really care if It takes the OH1 10 seconds to get the right HR in strength exercises, as long as it is accurate after that.
thanks!
some device update data in 10 sec interval to save battery life. some device continuously update data, drain battery faster
how much more reliable/precise/accurate/efficient are these vs the Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor Strap? is it worth the upgrade if the strap still works after swapping out the battery?
They offer the same reliability and accuracy, the difference is in auxiliary features: the Polar H10 and OH1 can store data (without being paired to any device) and that data can be synced at a later point. That’s probably not a feature many would use, but it’s there
Hello Eric , which one you would recommend for tennis ?
great review and info
Is the OH1 supposed to be charged when it arrives?
It will not light up and when I plug it in I see no lights flashing. Please help me turn it on or find out if its a dud.
Great job man. Thanks.
Can you do a review of the Polar Ignite. How good is it counting indoor workouts?
Hey Eric. Great review! One question. Which one of OH1 & Scosche is more comfortable? OH1 sensor part looks thick. Isn’t it too pushing?
Good question! The band on the Polar is more stretchy so it’s more comfortable than the Scosche but the actual plastic part on the Polar digs a little deeper than the Scosche, so in my opinion the Scosche is slightly more comfortable
Hi from Istanbul. I really like your reviews. Thank you for your time and effort Eric. I have a question. There are several sports im doing regularly. Swimming and weight lifting for almost everyday. Also i play basketball a lot. Right now im using moov now for my swimming and im happy with it. But it doesnt track my heart rate. Now im planning to buy one device to check my heart rate for all sports. Which one is the suitable one for me do you think? And which fitness apps do you use regularly?
I like Garmin products a lot, so I’d encourage you to check out their stuff. Swim tracking is done really well with Garmin, and you can buy an external hr sensor for tracking your hr during swimming
so for purposes like HIIT training, boxing and running is the H10 best? I want to know as soon as I rest what my real HR is and when to go again. I wish the H10 can be worn on the arm :/
Hi all . Please , allow me to ask ... , what is the application we see on the phone of the guy in the gym , who tests the monitors ?
I have an A370 polar and to do weights it is not accurate and has a very small battery (it usually does not reach two days). I want to go for the polar OH1 and for a bracelet similar to the A370 but with more battery and good software to support it. Which one do you recommend ... garmin vivosport, vivosmart 4, xiaomi band 4, etc ...? I don't want to spend a lot, I want her to register my workouts while I visualize the pulsations on him.
Great video! Tanks
How to connect polar H10 with apple watch
Thank you... ROCK ON!
What's your opinion Scosche or OH1 ? In terms of comfort and battery life :) thx :) 👍👍
I think the OH1 on par with the competition and I’ve been pleased with it. Since I already have the Scosche, I ended up returning it because I was getting virtually the same results, but either one is a fantastic option.
Thank you so much for this review! I was about to buy the Scosche sensor although I have a Polar M400 but now I’m convinced to buy the Polar OH1. BTW, what is that app you showed on your phone??
Thanks and Merry Christmas!!
I used the Digifit icardio app
Please have a look at "myWorkouts Herzfrequenz GPS Sports Tracker" (black W on green Screen) on Google play. It is for free.
I have the Garmin Soft Strap heart rate monitor. Have you compared different chest straps? Do you know if chest straps generally have the same reliability for data and it's more a difference of quality?
Yes, most chest straps generally have the same reliability, but some are more comfortable, some are waterproof, and some store data on the device so you can pair it with an app later. But in terms of heart rate accuracy, they are all virtually identical in my experience
Dear Techy Agent, based on your experience , can you tell me a fritness band that can actually give an almost accurate heart rate for a budget price . I don't want any other features and only the heart rate
The Mio Fuse is a good budget option
I’ve owned the fuse and it gives you a few nice features, but even though you can swim with it, the band loosens even with re tightening and starts to glitch. Once out the water for a little bit it clears back up
Hi, I have the polar H7 and I am thinking about upgrading to the polar H10. Do you think its really worth it? I mean, Is it actually better in terms of accuracy?
I don’t think it’s better in terms of accuracy, I would say that they are both about equal in terms of accuracy. The advantage of the H10 is in the features that it offers over the H7 like built in memory that does not require your phone or wearable to be nearby.
Hi thanks for your valuable review i have a question due to the built in memory can i wear oh1 or h1 and do exercise while my phone is away then when i turn back it will transmit data?
Does the H10 pair with the vantage M
Thank you for your review! So, they all could be connected with vivoactive 3?
Yes, any one of these could be connected to the Vivoactive 3
Hey Eric, would you know if the H10 pairs with Ticwatch E (Android wear 2.0) just like it does with Apple watch? I wish to check my heart rate in real time during my workout to check the zones I am on... thanks in advance, from Brazil!!
Hi! Great channel you have here! I am in the process of losing a bunch of weight and getting back into shape. I've run into some issues, and my doctor wants me to keep my heart rate below the 85% for now. I have a Fitbit Charge HR, but I've noticed that it is 8-10 bpm lower than the ear clip monitor that came with my rower. I'm looking for something more accurate that has an alarm that will warn me when I reach a certain bpm. I've never used a chest strap and was hoping that an armband would do the job. I like the idea of the OH1, but I don't know what watch would be best to pair it with. Do you have any suggestions?
I’m trying to rack my brain to think of any that have an alarm if you go past a certain point but I can’t think of any off the cuff. One possibility is the Apple Watch, you could download an app that incorporates that feature, as there are literally dozens and dozens of health and fitness applications for various uses
I had read on a forum that the OwnZone on Polar stuff would do it, however, I don't see that mentioned in most of their products online. I will look for some apps with the feature. I want to thank you for your channel. It really helped me narrow down what I want to use!
What is the app that u use ?
Hi eric. Do you know how to connect ticwatvh e2 with polar oh1
Which is the best Android App for Polar OH1 tracking ketllebell-training or hiit or crossfit? Merci
I like the Digitfit icardio app.
Your Apple watch?...what happened with the Fenix 5?!
Still in circulation, but I wanted to take a break to get used to the new Apple Watch
Techy Agent sorry to bother you..but the Fenix 5 will be still your primary watch?
Can the H10 pair with smart watches such as the ASUS Zen watch?
It can pair with smart watches, although I don’t know if it works with that specific watch because I don’t have any experience using that watch
Hi, have you tried rhythm24? which one would you buy right now rhythm+, rhythm24 or OH1?
I would not recommend the rhythm 24. It has a TON of quality control issues. I've had a lot of people complaining that the device doesn't last, and Scosche isn't providing replacements for bad devices, so go with Polar. Polar has better customer service, and they are reliable.
HI Eric, which one is working for swiming ? i am searching to find smg to take my HR during the swiming, Also some watch or band with swiming profile. I do swiming, cycling, runnning, martial arts, badminton, hiking. Stress and sleep statistics are the benefids, smg value / price combination would be nice. Thanks.
For swimming the best one would be the Polar H10 hands down.
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Hi Eric, is there a need to buy OH1 if I have a apple watch 3?
It depends: if you do only jogging or cycling or some other form of steady state cardio then no. But if you do gym based exercise (lifting, strength training, CrossFit, Boot Camp, high intensity interval training, etc) then it definitely helps.
Does oh1. Connect with polar v800 accurately?
Yes, it does
is polar h10 accurate when swimming? did anyone tried it before?
That’s a good question, I haven’t had a chance to try it swimming so I don’t know
I did try. It s better than h7 .
Great vid! How do the OH1, H10 and the Scosche compare with the Apple Watch HR sensor readings? Are they totally off? I’m considering getting a HRM, but feel like I’m spinning my wheels getting a separate HRM device when I already have the Apple Watch. But of concerned about the accuracy of the data. Thanks!
Does the polar h10 pair with the Fenix 5 and what advantages over the wrist HR of the watch itself?
Yes, it does. The advantage is increased accuracy.
Techy Agent thanks appreciate your reply
Techy Agent another quick question, my H10 arrived today and I paired it with my Fenix 5. I also turned off my watch wrist heart rate. Is that all to complete the set-up? I don't have to use Polar proprietary apps like the Beat and the Flow right?
Btw i want to upgrade from va hr and i am confused between apple watch, gear sport and ionic.My need is accuracy of steps, distance, speed and heart rate.Looks will be secondary
Which one u recommend ?
I would recommend the Fitbit Ionic or Apple Watch.
Techy Agent gear sport ?
what's the program on your smartphone?
Digitfit icardio
Hey Eric. Nice video. How securely does the OH1 stay on the arm? The Scosche, as you know, has the Velcro straps. My straps do pop out quite often.
The Polar is a little harder to put on, but it’s also a lot more secure than the Scosche.
Techy Agent Thanks Eric!
Do you think that the OH1 would work well with P90X? My Vivoactive 3 is way off, and I'm trying to decide arm or chest to get a good idea of my hr during the workout. Thanks!
If you can tolerate a chest strap, you will get superior results. But if a chest strap is out of the question, then the OH1 will do just fine. Overall it will get great results, and give you a very good estimate of your heart rate in real time. The biggest difference between the OH1 and a chest strap is latency: with a chest strap it will be able to detect a spiking heart rate instantly, while it might take the OH1 5-15 seconds to catch up.
Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated.
Can polar oh1 be synced to fitbit versa?
Unfortunately not
Hi Eric,
What is the version on the Rhythm+? Mine is at 2.62 but I'm getting a new replacement with new version 3.01 which I was told has all the issues addressed. Just wanted to let you know. As always, excellent review.
Mine is 3.01 and I’ve had great success with it
Thanks @techyagent
Can the Vivoactive 3 pair with any Bluetooth chest strap ? Or is it Garmin to Garmin only
Nearly every Bluetooth strap will be compatible, so you don’t have to go with Garmin only.
Techy Agent thanks, I really want to use the polar Bluetooth strap. So should be good to go right, thanks very much
For the response
Yep, you are good to go!
Techy Agent thanks soooo much
hey Eric, thinking about getting the H10 to upgrade from the simple Garmin HR monitor strap, is it compatible with the Vivoactive 3? how simple is it to pair it with the VIvoactive 3 and can the Connect IQ app read the data like the regular Garmin strap? the Garmin strap has been getting a bit uncomfortable and gets loose during interval training, therefore producing inaccurate data/results
Yes, it will be compatible! The connect IQ app will be able to read the data and it is very simple to pair.
thanks Eric, just got it Mon, had a couple interval WODs with it, and it seems much more stable than the Garmin HRM strap, providing an oscillating heart rate as opposed to huge swings between peaks and troughs ... it's also much more comfortable, snug and doesn't slip as much thanks to those grip grids
love the Polar HRM strap so much I wanted to do an experiment with a fellow gym rat, he's a tad shorter than me, heavier but slightly more muscular, and a bit older, and he wears the Garmin Fenix 5, where I have the VA3 ... I checked out his Calorie counts from a couple of interval WODs and he was consistently reading about half of what I got, so I recommended the Polar H10 strap to him, we tested it yesterday and he still fell about 100 calories shorter from mine ... so we're not entirely sure what's going on, must be a number of factors: height, weight, age, or perhaps I'm pushing myself harder, he's also not used to doing interval training 5 times a week so that might come into play
I contacted you on facebook some time ago...for gym rep tracking (and hr and everything about it) i have the good old Atlas Wristband 2...i don't know if i need to update to an all in one tracker (garmin vivoactive 3 or fitbit ionic) or can i stay with atlas in the gym and for everyday tracking get a cheaper wearable like the Polar A370 or Fitbit Charge 2 or a "little" Garmin? What's your advice?
I would recommend staying with the Atlas and then doing like you suggested, getting a cheaper wearable for tracking every day activity, something from Polar, Garmin, or Fitbit
Really thank you mate...appreciate every answer from you in the comments...like everyday wearable what's your take? From your comments i saw that you like a lot the Polar A370, but is a shame that for fitness test for example you need an external heart rate strap...what's the best in terms of features? +Techy Agent
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Does the polar oh1 work with Apple with health app
I am getting one. #2018
Which of these have the best fart rate tracking capabilities? Fart rate data is one of the most overlooked aspects of Shit/ Piss tracking.
Why is this man wearing a baseball cap indoors?
what software did you use with H10?
Does the polar h10 pair with the vivoactive 3?
Yes, sure does
Question. I own a H10 and I really love it I really do but I use it so much that after 1 or 2 years I have to replace the band holding the sensor which is really costly... any advice in that matter?
Unfortunately these products are not designed to last more than two or three years, so basically you’ll have to do what I have to do: Cough up money to replace them every couple of years