Polar H10 – H9 – Verity Sense -Heart Rate Sensor – ANT
Polar H10 – H9 – Verity Sense -Heart Rate Sensor – ANT Plus, Bluetooth Connectivity, ECG/EKG, Waterproof, Replaceble Battery, Compatible with Sports, Smart Watches, Gym Equipme
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Polar’s free app and webservice platform, providing personalised online training and guidance .
See your progress, set your goals, plan your sessions, and analyse your performance with all of your exercise and sleep data synced automatically.
Polar Flow syncs to a wide range of popular apps (Strava, Nike Training Club, Peloton, and more).
| Weight: | 2 Kilograms |
| Size: | XS-S |
| Dimensions: | 3.4 x 6.5 x 1 cm; 60 g |
| Brand: | Polar |
| Model: | H9 |
| Colour: | Black-Black |
| Pack Quantity: | 2 |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacture: | Polar |
| Department: | Unisex |
| Dimensions: | 3.4 x 6.5 x 1 cm; 60 g |
| Quantity: | 2 |
| Size: | XS-S |
Just works!!
Had many Polar HRMs, they always just work. Obviously, the big difference with the latest breed is the ability to connect to devices other than Polar Watches etc. And, the ability to change the ruddy battery (which you couldn’t previously do)!! Slightly more expensive than others but why compromise for a relatively small amount??? One thing to be aware of, you need to select “Advanced” in the “Bluetooth devices discovery” option in Windows if your using a Windows based training app (to enable Windows to see the device).
Essential kit for fitness fans
The Polar heart rate monitor is a dependable tool for tracking your fitness progress. It provides accurate heart rate readings, syncing seamlessly with compatible devices and fitness apps. The strap is comfortable and adjustable, ensuring a secure fit during workouts. Battery life is impressive, lasting through multiple sessions before needing a recharge. While it lacks some advanced features found in pricier models, its reliability and ease of use make it an excellent choice for both beginners and seasoned athletes looking to monitor their heart rate effectively.
A bit unrpedictable.
Some times it seems to take about 5 minutes to start transmitting. The first battery only lasted 5 weeks. But then I found it’s recommended to unclip the device from the chest strap between excercises. I’m guessing a sweaty belt will keep it switched on. It’s recommended to clean/wash after use but then that is when it seems a bit slow to start. A pre-sweated belt starts faster. Maybe it’s my sweat.
This review is for the Polar H9 Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) in Black. I purchased the HRM to prep for a Half Marathon, my first ever, with the hope of using it for Low Heart Rate training. It has been an excellent choice for a beginner like me and has helped accurately track my heart rate during runs. This has helped me improve my runs over the 2 months I’ve used it so far.
Build and Quality:
The HRM unit and the strap come packaged as separate items. The HRM unit is compact and lightweight, made from a durable plastic and the quality feels solid. Just holding it in your hands you can tell that the plastic is strong enough to withstand any bumps, etc. It houses a CR2025 battery that you can get to using a prying tool. The ‘Soft Strap’ is just that, a strap with a fine-weave and feels velvet-feel to the touch. The quality seems good and like anything elastic its durability will depend on how much it is stretched. It is adjustable and is fastened using a hook into a loop and the HRM unit and strap are connected together with a pair of snap fastener buttons.
Features vs Functionality:
Polar HRMs are known for their accuracy and I can confirm this sensor is spot on. The H9 is accurate and also very responsive to changes in the heart rate with minimal lag. Where my Garmin wrist sensor would lag before reacting to heart rate changes, the H9 was pretty much instant. Although, for the strap to measure heart rate accurately, the conducting area on the strap needs to be made wet before use to begin with and the sweat then keeps it wet for the rest of the workout
The strap is made from a comfortable and flexible material and sits snugly against the skin once adjusted appropriately. I’ve not had any chaffing and on tuns I don’teven realise I have the chest strap on. I don’t particularly sweat too much so all I do it wipe the strap down after use and its good to go for the next workout. For sweaty runners, you may need to wash it more often which might impact its longevity.
As for connectivity, the HRM is easy to connect to Bluetooth devices and once paired will automatically connect the next time as long as the HRM is snapped to the strap. I’ve also tested connecting two devices and both recieve the heart rates in real time. However, if you ever need to let your running partner to use the HRM then you’d want to unpair this from your fitness tracker first before they connect to it. Else it would send their heart rate to your tracker.
The claimed battery life of 400 hours is great but difficult to verify. So what I do to ensure the battery lasts is to unsnap one of the button from the strap to break the circuit.
Value for money:
The H9 provides accurate heart rate data for a fraction of the price of the H10 as long as you don’t need the memory of the H10. This as brilliant value for money, specially for beginners.
I bought this to use with my treadmill. I had a stroke and the NHS are not very helpful. Been told it’s a definate do not use to others saying it’s the best thing to get fit. So I’ve got this as a heart monitor. It connects to the treadmill using Bluetooth and also the phone app at the same time. The monitor works really well, BPM, calories and duration in app but also readout on the treadmill. The readout on the app is colour coded. I put in my age and it works out the recommended heart rate needed while using the treadmill. This is 60% to 80% of the maximum heart rate for my age. Again, no help from the NHS. As I am warming up, the app colour readout is in a grey panel. When I get between 60% to 70% it turns blue. 70% to 80% it turns Green for optimal calorie burn within target range. Higher and it turns orange then red. The BPM is really stable, not rapidly bouncing up and down, and allows me to feel safe using the treadmill for about half an hour at a time. Nice quality and simple to use. Recommended.
Bought this to pair with a Garmin Fenix 6 Pro. Works flawlessly over Bluetooth. ANT+ didn’t seem to connect properly, but Bluetooth works well.
Once paired, the Polar automatically connects when I strap it on. Heart rate measurement is way more accurate than the wrist monitor built into the watch. I was struggling with higher-end heart rate values, knowing my rate was in the 140s and the wrist monitor on the watch was showing in the 100s. With the Polar, my heart rate was instantly being measured correctly, and I am now able to properly measure my cardio output for fitness tracking.
Very easy to use. Once paired, snap onto the chest band, connect the strap ends and you’re away. Automatically reconnects each time with no faffing. When finished, unstrap and pull the monitor off the strap and it goes to sleep. Perfect. Strap is washable. Very comfy to wear and doesn’t slip when training.
I looked at the H10 as well, but it’s a lot more expensive and I decided I just needed an accurate heart rate monitor. So the H9 is great value for my needs. Cheaper than the Garmin equivalent.
I suppose my only gripe is that to get the extended warranty, you have to install the Polar app and sign up, giving them all your details and allowing Polar to start gathering your health stats. No thanks. I installed the app to get the latest firmware, but then uninstalled it and I don’t need the app now. Just using it with my Garmin and their app. Loses a star for that practice: happy to register for an extended warranty and even sign up for their emails, but I’m not sending them all my personal data on an ongoing basis. At this price I don’t care about the extended warranty.
I moved away from Wahoo Tickr chest straps as they just stopped working this year and late last year. It is my opinion of owning two (more so for running), but there have been a lot of complaints about accuracy online. I can no longer rely on them personally but I have been more than happy with other Wahoo products. Also the chest straps can get loose and slip and cause chaffing in warm weather. Wrist based optical monitors have rarely worked for me being equally inaccurate or worse. So I bought the Verity Sense based on recommendations and I can say for sure, wearing this on my bicep, I have not seen one single blip. It is very accurate and dependable. If you just want to broadcast your HR to your wrist based device (overriding the built in sensor) or bike head unit, then I can’t think of an alternative as good as this. If you want all the bells and whistles built into the device, maybe look elsewhere.
Pros:
Doesn’t slip and stays put.
Cannot feel it once fitted.
Gets out of the way and just works.
Optical HR sensor works 100% for me (6 months plus) with no wobbles.
Easy to adjust arm strap and you can buy replacements.
Easy to connect app so setup was a breeze.
Good for HR training because of the accuracy.
Very quick to charge.
I don’t really need to wash the strap after every use (if at all to be honest) because it doesn’t really develop an odour (unlike my previous chest straps).
Cons:
Lack of add-on features that some other advanced devices promote.
Polar app is not pretty and software could be improved.
Would like to see battery status on opening the app without starting a session.
Start recording on app did not like to run in the background on my mobile device when I tried it, but I might try again so I can’t say for sure if it is a persistent problem.
Quite pricey.
The Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor has proven to be a top-notch fitness companion, offering precision and performance like no other. As a fitness enthusiast who values accurate heart rate tracking, this waterproof HR sensor with a chest strap has surpassed my expectations and has become an essential part of my workout routine.
The first thing that impressed me was the H10’s accuracy in monitoring my heart rate. The chest strap design ensures that the readings are incredibly precise, providing real-time data during various physical activities. Whether I’m running, cycling, or engaging in high-intensity workouts, the Polar H10 keeps me informed about my heart rate zones, enabling me to optimize my training efforts effectively.
The Polar H10’s compatibility with multiple devices and fitness apps is a game-changer. It seamlessly connects to my fitness apps, cycling computers, and smartwatches via ANT+ and Bluetooth, allowing for versatile data tracking and analysis. The built-in memory also ensures that I can record heart rate data during my workouts, even when I’m not connected to a device.
The durability and waterproof design of the Polar H10 provide peace of mind during intense workouts and outdoor activities. It can withstand sweat, rain, and even swimming sessions, making it a reliable companion in any weather conditions.
The chest strap is comfortable and adjustable, ensuring a secure fit during workouts without causing any discomfort or irritation. The soft textile material is gentle on the skin, and the strap stays in place, even during vigorous movements.
The Polar H10’s software updates have added even more value to the product. It’s reassuring to know that Polar continues to improve the device and add new features, keeping it up-to-date with the latest advancements in fitness tracking technology.
While the Polar H10 is primarily a heart rate monitor, I would have appreciated the inclusion of additional fitness tracking features, such as step counting or sleep monitoring. However, I understand that its primary focus is heart rate accuracy, and it excels in that regard.
In conclusion, the Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor is a top-of-the-line fitness tool that delivers precision and performance for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Its accurate heart rate tracking, wide compatibility, and durable design make it a fantastic investment for anyone serious about monitoring their fitness progress. If you’re looking for a reliable and feature-rich heart rate monitor, I highly recommend the Polar H10. It has become an indispensable part of my fitness journey, and I’m confident it will elevate your workouts as well!