Just want to add something about Garmin: I bought my device in 2013 (it didn't support BlueTooth back then) and it still works without any problems (So these are devices with very long-term usage, don't worry about the money). The only problem I had was, after not using the device for months, when you wear it again, it doesn't work. To conserve the battery, the device switches to a 'sleep mode - to turn it off, you have to take the battery out, put it back in reverse (meaning that the positive side of the battery must touch the negative side of the device, and vice versa), and then put the battery back in the normal way. Hope it will help one of you folk one day.
Good day. Do you know when the new Polar H11 will come out? 2. And what do you think the new H11 or the new Wahoo will be able to control oxygen saturation? 3. If you have a lot of hair on your chest, will the Polar H10 still be able to measure your heart rate? -
Good vid REcommendations; - Use a consistent name for each item during a comparison. I lost track several times to decide which was described. - Have a graphic (or several) to sum the comparisons. Keep the vids coming.
I’ve used Wahoo for years. I’ve had a couple of them and they have many dropped periods. The polar HRM I now have, never drops my heart rate and works seamlessly with my Polar watch and Zwift. I bought my girlfriend a 4iiii strap and it has a strong signal and also works better than my different Wahoo heart rate monitors ever did. The wahoos always seemed accurate but so many dropped signals and not that strong of a signal even with new batteries. Many dropped signals means Strava average heart rate and relative effort aren’t nearly as accurate.
I tried a Wahoo Tickr 2 recently, and I also had the dropped heart rate issue. On top of that, I had MAJOR issues with getting a correct HR. The Tickr often showed a heart rate of 90 or 100 when I knew I was in the 130s or 140s. Sure enough, googled it, and this is a common problem with the Tickr. Sent it back, decided not to opt for a replacement and will be looking at a Garmin or Polar strap.
@@RamonBalthazar Actually, I ended up buying a Decathlon bluetooth/ant+ chest strap for 1000฿ (~$30 USD). Works great. Zero problems. Found out there are a lot of cheap options out there if all you need is HR (and don't need the extras of Garmin's HRM-Pro).
My review of the Decathlon Kalenji HRM Bluetooth/ANT+ : It comes with a 2 Year warranty ! Connectivity is via Bluetooth and ANT+. So after using it everyday for over 2 weeks, this Kalenji HRM is working just fine with multiple apps, including Strava, which I use for tracking my runs,hikes and walks. Strava connects with the HRM usually within 10 to 30secs. Sometimes it takes over a minute. But once it's connected haven't had any issues. Wearing the strap is really comfortable. You will forget about it after sometime. Doesn't show through the shirt. Putting it on and taking it off is really easy. I remove the pod from the strap when not using it. It is an easy process. The pod mounts nicely and firmly to the strap. It uses a CR2032 type battery. The battery compartment can be easily opened and closed with a coin or thumbnail. Battery is said to last for months or years, depending on usage, but I haven't tested that yet since I got it only a few weeks ago. For continuous heart rate monitoring through the day I am using an app on the Google Play Store called 'Heart Rate Monitor' by a developer called 'BM innovations GmBH'. This app is really good. It's lightweight and ad-free. Isn't bloated with stuff you wouldn't use. Connects quickly with the HRM. Really neat presentation of data which includes your current heart rate, a graph of your heart rate over time, Delta RR -which is your HRV(heart rate variability) value, min/max/avg. HR and heart rate zones. The app also has a persistent notification which shows the current heart rate, even from the lock screen. I did NOT find the notification intrusive at all. Quite helpful really since I don't have to unlock my phone or switch to the app to view my current HR. Data can also be exported in .pdf and .csv formats and also uploaded to your choice of platform like google drive, onedrive etc. You can manually start and stop monitoring. Check it out, search by the developer name "BM innovations GmbH' on the play store as there are many many apps with similar names. I have tried atleast 15 other apps and this one takes the cake really. Now waiting for your review, good sir !
@@DesFit Thanks Des for replying, you made me feel special ! : ) It would still be wonderful if you could review this since you have experience with so many other monitors and you could also check it's accuracy, which I cannot since I don't have anything else to compare it to. Thanks again, really appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos.
Nice one Des! I like this comparison format you’ve been doing lately. I love my H9 for some reason even though the others have more features. It’s super comfortable and always been reliable. 100k around the corner! 👀
loved the video, really appreciate the info and quality. One point I will say going forward, please use the names of the brads when comparing. I missed a couple of times if it was the HRM or the H9.
I used a tickr for about 7 years. The newer version was better than the first allowing more than one device at once to be used over Bluetooth. Since I got the Apple Watch 8 and have done an experiment for a month, I now only use my watch. Almost identical in the end. And I always have my watch on. For most of us, I think your preference will be the same as mine.
Great review of these HR monitors. Lots of little subtle differences. I think I like the h9 the most of these three but I love the little lights on the Wahoo. I don't know why more HRMs don't use some sort of indicator lights. Thanks for making this video!
I have a Garmin Dual. I can connect the Bluetooth with Strava while I am using Beacon. The ANT+ will connect with my FENIX 5X or 6X with a widget that allows me to simultaneously get the readout from the wrist HRM and the chest strap HRM. Not a huge difference between readings. The chest strap is more sensitive to change over a short change in effort. Over a longer run, the are quite close. The HR Dual is quite comfortable compared to other straps. I've taken it out on long runs at Hilton Head in the summer heat and humidity without chafing. Not true with some other straps and monitors I started with 8 years ago.
Thanks, I was hoping someone would comment on accuracy difference. As I suspected, it doesn’t seem like the difference is really enough that it’d be that useful to me.
Thank you for this video! I wish you had released it before November 2020, when I bought my Wahoo Tickr. The Wahoo Tickr is really annoying me, often times I start getting readings that are 25% lower than my actual heart rate and I need to stop my run to either position it back in place or put saliva in the contacts so it starts reading correctly again.
I used to get nearly a year from my first gen TICKR, but the current one I have, (Which has been a nightmare of issues,) roasts the battery in 2 months regardless of activity.
Good video Mr. D. For future reference some of us bike riders are not familiar with the names of the devices without mentioning the manufacturer's name at the same time. It just makes it a little harder to keep up with your descriptions, features, etc.
Been using the Wahoo Tickr and it's been a nightmare. Fiddling with it normally adds 10 minutes to my workout and when it finally "works"- it's usually 25% low or up to the roof.
i went through FOUR tickrs, all of them failed within 6 months or less. ended up switching brands and never looked back. my HR kept lowering within 30min of riding until i ended up with 60BPM during threshold intervalls...but its a common problem. i looked it up on reddit and there is basically not a single happy wahoo tickr user.
One big downside to the Polar H9 is that Polar recommends detaching the sensor AFTER EACH USE. This is a major pain and makes me concerned that doing so will eventually cause the snaps to fail. Here's the quote from a Polar email I received: "The sensor must be removed from the belt after each use. If you do not remove the sensor from the belt, the battery will run out very quickly because the sensor is constantly looking for a signal."
The advantage to this though is that in general, the electrodes on the strap are the first to wear out. With that, you can simply replace the strap over time and retain the pod for re-use. I'm now on my 3rd strap with my original H10 that came out in 2017. I usually have to replace any HR strap within 18-24 months.
@@DesFit I agree that having a separate sensor and strap is a good thing, but I prefer the TICKR design where the sensor is an integral part of the belt, so taking it off automatically opens the circuit. Having to remove & reattach the H9 for each use, is an unnecessary step for something I use 1-2 times per day. It was just a surprise to get that advice from Polar as my H9 worked fine for two years even *without* detaching the sensor, but only recently started chewing up batteries, which is why I reached out to them.
Thanks Des, I have a Polar H10 which is really comfy to wear. I wear a galaxy watch 3 for my smartwatch which is hit and miss for exercise. I think you covered on your GW3 review if samsung either improved their HR or allowed connectivity with a chest HR they'd be on a winner.
Being able to pair an external HR sensor to Samsung wearables with their native app would at least allow the watches to collect accurate heart rate but there are other areas that I still think need improvement like Samsung Health. They make great smartwatches but the fitness side of things still seems like something they add in there just to make them appeal to a broader audience but is far behind competitors in the space. P.S. the Polar H10 is a fantastic HR monitor and is one of my go-tos!
Good day. Do you know when the new Polar H11 will come out? 2. And what do you think the new H11 or the new Wahoo will be able to control oxygen saturation? 3. If you have a lot of hair on your chest, will the Polar H10 still be able to measure your heart rate?
Des, great video, thanks for sharing Would you know if the Polar Pro Strap will accept the Wahoo Ticker, latest gen? I have the Ticker, but the strap lost connectivity after less than 6mo. I want to get a replacement, but a Polar, since that one gets best reviews.
Hey any chance you will review a Decathlon Kalenji HRM ?? They have a lot of positive reviews but I would like to here your experience as you have a good reference point having used so many of these more expensive options.
I was thinking the same thing! It's less than half the price of the cheapest of these three Des reviewed, and unlike them, has a 2-year warranty by Decathlon too! Because of that peace of mind I decided to bite the bullet and get one. Will update :) Also, where did you find the positive reviews? I can't seem to find any, apart from a couple very brief and not-so-detailed ones.
@@ndt2046 Haaa ! What a co-incidence.. I got mine today, wore it, connected it to Strava, it works fine. Will be trying it tomorrow morning on a run, will update then. Just a heads up to ya, after use it is best to remove the module from the belt, read somewhere that this saves battery. Yes the 2-Year Warranty means I am not worried in the least about using this all the time.
My review of the Decathlon Kalenji HRM Bluetooth/ANT+ : It comes with a 2 Year warranty ! Connectivity is via Bluetooth and ANT+. So after using it everyday for over 2 weeks, this Kalenji HRM is working just fine with multiple apps, including Strava, which I use for tracking my runs,hikes and walks. Strava connects with the HRM usually within 10 to 30secs. Sometimes it takes over a minute. But once it's connected haven't had any issues. Wearing the strap is really comfortable. You will forget about it after sometime. Doesn't show through the shirt. Putting it on and taking it off is really easy. I remove the pod from the strap when not using it. It is an easy process. The pod mounts nicely and firmly to the strap. It uses a CR2032 type battery. The battery compartment can be easily opened and closed with a coin or thumbnail. Battery is said to last for months or years, depending on usage, but I haven't tested that yet since I got it only a few weeks ago. For continuous heart rate monitoring through the day I am using an app on the Google Play Store called 'Heart Rate Monitor' by a developer called 'BM innovations GmBH'. This app is really good. It's lightweight and ad-free. Isn't bloated with stuff you wouldn't use. Connects quickly with the HRM. Really neat presentation of data which includes your current heart rate, a graph of your heart rate over time, Delta RR -which is your HRV(heart rate variability) value, min/max/avg. HR and heart rate zones. The app also has a persistent notification which shows the current heart rate, even from the lock screen. I did NOT find the notification intrusive at all. Quite helpful really since I don't have to unlock my phone or switch to the app to view my current HR. Data can also be exported in .pdf and .csv formats and also uploaded to your choice of platform like google drive, onedrive etc. You can manually start and stop monitoring. Check it out, search by the developer name "BM innovations GmbH' on the play store as there are many many apps with similar names. I have tried atleast 15 other apps and this one takes the cake really. Now waiting for your review, good sir !
Hi, so I was wondering. I have the garmin 245 but also wanted to get this chest strap to get more accurate data. The thing is I also want to get data from the watch in addition to getting the data from the chest strap. I know the chest strap is much more accurate and the watch a lot less, but I was wondering if there was anyway I could get both after a run? Or will I have to just simply use a different brand for the chest strap and not garmin?
Unless the newest firmware for the gen 2 Wahoo Tickr fixes previous flatline issues, I do NOT recommend it. We've gone through 30 of them at work and they ALL flatline for 30-120 seconds at a time which is highly annoying for any HIIT.
Great review and comparisons,if you pair your Garmin HRM-dual with your apple watch,does the workout information go to the apple platform for viewing?,just thought it might get confused if you already have a garmin app on your phone .silly question but these days anything is possible.I guess the chest monitors are just a tool to get an accurate heart rate,and the information goes in the type of watch your using.
Your last sentence is correct - the HRM Dual pairs to external devices and not the Garmin app, so whichever device is connected to the HRM Dual will be collecting that information and thus, that information will be what shows up in a particular app. Thanks!
Great video! Stupid question. I'm old school. Monitor and watch came together. I wear a Polar FT7 (yes, it's older). How do you monitor your workout with these straps? Your phone? Isn't that inconvenient as hell on a run or bike?
The new Polar H9 and H10 still have a Gymlink transmitter in addition to Bluetooth and Ant+. This means you can continue to use your old FT4 watch with these newer straps if you want. Besides a smart phone, many current bike computers and smart watches will receive heart info over Bluetooth or Ant+ (or both!), which is why these days straps are no longer bundled with a watch. As a cyclist with a Wahoo bike computer that can display my heart rate from any of these straps, I am glad watches are no longer bundled with them as I would not want to pay for it….
Hi Des I am torn between Garmin new HRS for running, biking, ect.. A lot of reviews from the newer Garmin chest straps people are saying that the batters doesn’t last long and that after they replaced the battery the unit doesn’t work anymore. Have you noticed that with the new ones?? Should I stick with the one in your video for being the better one? Thank you for the insight Thank you Will
I’ve been using the HRM Pro as one of my main straps wince it came out. The battery is still good to go! As long as you ensure that the rubber seal is situated correctly when replacing the battery, you should be good to go. Thanks!
Hi Des, great review. Thanks and appreciate it. Quick question, if I have a whoop, and garmin 645, do I necessary need a HRM monitor like Garmin Dual? Thanks!
The heart rate strap will provide more accuracy than the wrist based sensors, especially for workouts, while the Whoop will provide you a lot of feedback, however I’d check out DC Rainmaker’s article about Whoop accuracy: www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/05/whoop-3-platform-review.html. Thanks!
@@DesFit tks for the sharing! Coming back to the fundamental question: Do I ever need a HRM to track HR if I'm just a casual guy (as in, definitely not professional athlete).
Stages Pulse is one of the best and has a 2x BLE connection and a better soft strap. Wahoo gen 2 just sucks, since new firmware doesn't fix measuring HR correctly, I tried a few X2 and black gen 2 and none of them worked for me.
I heard you mention "don't have the ability to store data". I'm looking at the polar or garmin to go boxing, obviously I'm not near my phone at that time (however I can push the 'start button' of an app of course before hitting the bag).. It will still hold the data for the that session I suppose? Thanks!
Great video! I’m currently training MMA and cannot really use my apple watch due to the physicality. Wondering if I would need my apple watch on my wrist if connected with an external heart rate monitor or can I start a workout and keep it nearby for data to be captured? Anyone knows? Appreciate your help!
I know nothing about HRM's. I'm doing a non traditional yoga program, they say the Wahoo works great, but he doesn't care which HRM YOU GET, just get one. Is the Polar 9 way better than the Wahoo TCKR? The Polar is 59.95 and the Wahoo 50.00? Your thoughts?
Good timing on this one. I am about to go HRM shopping. I do have a question though. Does the previous generation of Tickr HRM also have the three bluetooth connections?
Thanks for your amazing work. Should be nice to consider the durability of the strap and if it is easily available for replacement. At the end, linked to that, I wonder if the electronic is compatible on other strap (HRM Dual on a polar strap...). Regards.
Very good video, but I have a question. For some reason I didn't notice right away, but you're wearing two watches. Um, why? Surely like the One Ring, there must be one watch to rule them all that would do what both of those watches do.
Interesting review. I have a Polar H10, but I have not been getting anything like 400 hours of battery life. After a month or two I find the connection gets flaky due to low battery. My theory is that the sensor keeps operating after you take it off - possibly due to the strap being damp from sweat. I tried unclipping one of the contacts, which seemed to help a little. These days I completely remove the sensor from the strap and store them separately. I think that may have done the trick. I'm running the current battery against a calendar to get a proper result, so I guess I'll know by Christmas. If that hasn't solved the problem, perhaps I'll drop back to the older, less sophisticated but potentially more efficient H9 sensor. I like Polar gear, and I have an M460 on my bike. if I can solve the battery issue, I'll be a happy bunny. Cheers
I'm not sure how long your workouts are but my experience is that I can get about 150 1-1.5 hour workouts in, suggesting a battery life of about 200 hours. Im currently testing whether different brands of battery might make difference because ive always been cheap on those. I also dsconnect the pod after each session btw
@@DesFit I have, and it makes all the difference! Now, I have an issue with a new Garmin Edge 530. The battery does not seem to last very long. And I worry that it may be draining between sessions -- even with it powered down. I need to do some more monitoring and try a few things. If you have any suggestions or insights, I'd appreciate any and all advice. Cheers and best wishes
My Wahoo Tickr X broke after ~8 months. The connection metal in the strap just detached while I was cycling. I think I'll be switching to Polar. The glue on the pads on the Tickr X was detaching after I hand washed it the first time... Quite disappointed
It's a great HRM. Garmin actually doesn't update their HRMs that often because they just work and for a basic HR strap it does what it's supposed to do well 👍
If you already have an Apple Watch, one can use the NPE Heartbeatz to broadcast HR data to a Garmin Edge or Wahoo head unit. I just slip the the small module in my jersey pocket.
I've had an Apple Watch 3 and currently have an Apple Watch 6 -- I wouldn't trust on-wrist optical HR for exercise. Mine registered an HR slightly above 200 playing Beat Saber, at an intensity far below my highest ever HR measurement of 192 with a chest strap. The higher your HR gets, the more inaccurate the Apple Watch gets. I would probably trust my Apple Watch for heart rates of roughly 140 and below, and that's all.
Hi buddy, I need some help and you seem to know some serious facts. I want to use a chest band that will sync with a polar watch, my phone, and a rowing machine (so three devices). There in lies my problem, I can’t find a way to do this? The Wahoo isn’t compatible with Polar?
Tickr would only work when I pressed -both- sensors -hard- against my chest (even with gel on sensors). Loses connection after 3 minutes (per manual when it is idle for 3 mins).
You mentioned the garmin strap has 2 bluetooth connections. Can i use that with my garmin forerunner to track my run/elliptical, and also use the app on my phone to track HRV? I'm interested in the HRV data. My gf gets palpitations and I think i felt them a couple times too. where it feels like you miss a breath or something so HRV data would be interesting
@desfit I am new to the HRM thing and I am wondering if any of these graph/record heart rate through an entire workout/run? I think I heard you say that these do not store workout on the device itself so does that mean the device will need to be pared with another device (phone, watch?) while working out? And if so, is there a cost to some kind of app that reads/stores the info? My hopes is to record a run, let's say an hour run. I would like to read my heart rate throughout the entire run. Thanks for the video and information. :)
Yes, you will need to pair it to something else to view and record your heart rate. Other than a dedicated device like a watch or bike computer, there are apps available like Strava where you can record your HR and see it in real time during your activity. Being a runner, it would be easier and more convenient to use one of these straps in conjunction with a watch.
HRM-Dual hasn’t been a good experience for me. First unit was DOA, second unit the Bluetooth module died after 1 month, the third lasted for around 3-4 months and then became wildly inaccurate no matter what “fixes” I tried. Changed to a different brand after that...
The same goes for me. I had a Garmin HRM Dual which came bundled with the Garmin Edge 830. The thing is I don't just do cycling, so I decided to give it a try using the strap in other sports like going to the gym, running or doing some body-weight exercises at home. As soon as the pod gets the slightest amount of pressure against any kind of hard surface (it does not have to be a lot of pressure, just like when doing back extensions) it messes up, the heart rate stops transmitting and locks into a given HR value, and then drops to 0 just to work for a few minutes and the only solution I found was to remove the screws, accommodate the battery and close it again. I gave up after two weeks of constantly having to do that after a few gym sessions or exercises at home. Now I have a polar verity sense and despite being slightly less accurate (if a Polar H10 is a 100% accuracy, the Verity Sense is probably around a 90-95% accurate) it hasn't failed not even once after a few weeks of doing the same things that caused the Garmin HRM Dual to mess up.
What about the Scosche Rhythm+ (arm HRM)? I have been using these for years - never misses a beat and as accurate as a cherst strap without the hassle of a chest strap. Love the Rhythm+
Yup, great HRM but I find that arm HR straps can still be thrown off with weight training. Side note: the Scosche Rhythm + 2.0 was in the chart at the beginning 😁
@@DesFit ahh, now it makes sense why I didn’t know. I’m a runner. I haven’t upgraded to the new model. I just bought the basic one again. I had to replace when my dog chewed it 🤕😅
I plan to wear a chest strap heart monitor and pair to either my iphone &/or apple watch. What would our recommendation be? Also is the Tickr X that much better than the Tickr for an average athlete?
After 8 months of use, my Tickr stopped reading properly a couple days ago:( It gets locked on a made up heart rate and just stays within 1-3 bpm of that. Just ordered a Polar H10
I don't think a chest strap is meant to be used 24/7. The wrist HRM are good when the heart rate is kind of constant and not experiencing a lot of sudden spikes like when you're sitting at home, doing your daily chores or sleeping, so it is more suitable to be with you 24/7. When it comes to training, either a chest strap or a sensor like the Whoop band or the Polar Verity Sense are better at catching those sudden heart rate spikes either because of the ECG technology reading directly from your heart, or being closer to the heart in an area with more flesh and fewer veins and arteries intertwined in a bigger area, which causes the signal of the optical HRM to be cleaner and vastly more accurate.
I'm wondering if Samsung Health can support H9 or HRM-Dual as those two aren't on the list. It sucks that the list is full of outdated devices. Can someone answer me?
Yup! All of them would work The Polar or Wahoo could be a good option as their apps can record HR from the strap when connected and save them as an activity. Just note that with all of them you'd have to be paired to your phone to record the HR.
Did the Polar H9 come out after the H10? And which one do you recommend? I am looking for a heart rate monitor and it will be my first time purchasing one.
The H9 came out after the H10 and is intended to be a more affordable version of the H10. Both provide accurate HR but the H10 has more connectivity options and on board storage.
@@DesFit I do mostly cycling and sometimes running. Which heart rate monitor do you recommend? I was planning to buy the h10 but it came out in 2017 which kinda let me down. The Garmin and Wahoo are also good options but not sure.
So I’ve been looking at these on Amazon and they all have some pretty bad reviews. Common complaints seem to be “It worked for a couple months and then died”, “it will not pair”, “it drops the connection during a workout”, “the heart rate is erratic”. There are also many complaints about non responsive customer service, especially with Polar. What’s up with this? Are they all just fragile junk made to too low of a cost or are people using them wrong or maybe it’s people’s receiver devices and not the straps? I would be using ANT+ with my Garmin watch. Is that more reliable than Bluetooth? Thank you!
HR straps usually last me 12-18 months before I have to replace them, but I use them nearly every single day so most people should get a bit more life than I do out of them. I like ANT+ as it seems to be less susceptible to interference. The TICKR had that issue that I spoke about where it sometimes does not pick up heart rate quickly whereas the Garmin and H9 are very solid throughout a workout. Thanks!
@@DesFit Thanks. It seems my new Garmin Forerunner 45 watch is quite accurate compared to my old Polar Chest strap (many years old) so I may not need an ANT+ chest strap.
You don’t necessarily need to stay within the same environment. You can use the H9 and Tickr without any issues with a Garmin device, you’ll just need to use their respective apps to perform firmware updates and such.
Will either the Polar or Garmin reviewed in this video work with a Wahoo Element bike computer? I'm unhappy with the performance of the Wahoo Tickr. Thanks!
@@bakoelsapu232 My Tickr kept dropping the signal between the chest strap and my bike computer. Changing the battery didn't help. I also made sure I was wearing it properly. I went back to a Garmin and it works perfectly.
I have the old TICKR x that has the wide blue stripe in the center. It has finally stopped working after 6 yrs no matter how many batteries or replacement parts I try. Maybe the new TICKR x will be better?
HR straps realistically only last 3-4 years usually so you actually got quite a long life out of yours! The contacts simply degrade over time. Have you checked out the Polar H10 or the Garmin HRM Pro?
Which of these chest HRM do you recommend to use with the Apple Watch Series 6. Noticing some issues where the heart rate monitor on the Apple Watc sometimes ceases and just need a reboot, oftentimes can afford to be rebooting during a run, so I am very interested in an external HRM that just does its job.
Apple Watches don't have the ability to utilize the offline HR data storage feature which is available on some external HR straps which is necessary for tracking swimming heart rate since wireless signals don't transmit well through the water.
I know Polar allow to start a workout in Polar Beat using their HR strap as a sensor, without a watch. Can the same be done with Garmin Connect and their straps? Or does Garmin need a mandatory watch for it?
Is there any hrm chest straps that send a live heart rate to your phone? I want to run and be able to look at my phone whilst I run to see my current heart rate whilst running? And which one is most accurate
As long as the HRM pairs via bluetooth (which are all of these in this video) then your phone should be able to pair to it. Then you can use an app that can pair to the HRM like Strava as outlined here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7rcqR3eQ5qM.html
I’ve tried all 3 of these and am disappointed with all of them. I wet the straps and yet they invariably still all lock on to my cadence for the first 5-10 minutes of the majority of activities. Definitely better than wrist based HR after that but I feel that there’s more that could be done to be able to figure out that they’ve picked up the wrong thing. Considering the years these companies have been doing HR devices, they’re not good enough
That’s interesting. I have nearly perfect results with the H9 and HRM Dual but a few issues with the Tickr as I mentioned when not moistened, but only for a minute or so.
With these particular straps any of them will work with your watch, even older Garmin watches that only have ANT+ and not bluetooth. Most current Garmin watches have bluetooth and ANT+. Where it differs will be the higher end Garmin watches that can take advantage of features that can be found in the HRM Pro. More details on that here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-flYbaBMxRD4.html
There’s the H10 and the OH1+. The H10 is a chest strap whereas the OH1+ is an arm strap. Chest straps are generally more accurate than arm but both are good sensors.
@@DesFit wow, what a speed ! Thank you. Yesterday I want to buy wahoo ticker X, but it's hopelessly sold out and due the Corona virus there's lack of ticker X. Another batch of ticker X will arrive by the end of March (if ever) (Q1) So i'm gonna buy polar h10 😏
Hi, I have the Fenis 6X, I'm curious how the watch interacts with a Garmin chest strap. I have the wrist HRM set to all day, but want the watch to switch to the chest strap when I am cycling. Will it do it automatically or do I set it to do this, or just let both the wrist and chest monitor my heart rate at the same time?
Yup, you’ll pair the Tickr via ANT+ to your 235 (the 235 doesn’t have Bluetooth). And definitely more accurate HR than what can be collected on the wrist.
@@DesFit today I did a WOD with Garmin HRM dual and I noticed that it kept disconnecting and lost have of the data So I thought maybe polar is a better choice even though I have Garmin watch
Unfortunately, Samsung watches can’t natively pair to an external sensor. You can do so with the SportyGo watch face or directly to the Samsung Health app on your phone but not with Samsung Health on the watch itself. It’s a gigantic bummer for Samsung watch owners.
@@DesFit but I see that it has Ant+ and of course Bluetooth. Thats a shame 😤. So if i have on me the wahoo strap and the samsung smartwatch without my phone ,I will have problem with the recording of the calories and heart rate ? I always must have the phone with me ?
