That said, if you're buying your first heart rate monitor and you aren't a Polar user, the Wahoo Fitness Tickr X costs less and offers some features you might prefer . It includes vibration and LED feedback, which can be customized to let you control your music or inform you when you reached a...

Accurate readings in testing; Comfortable; Good battery life; Waterproof; Doesn't require phone nearby

App charges for common features; GymLink connection occasionally lags

Polar is a leading brand in consumer heart rate monitors. The new, high-end chest strap monitor, the Polar H10 ($89.95 on Amazon), has just about all of the bells and whistles you could want in a consumer heart rate monitor: built-in memory so you can capture your workout without a smartphone,...

When it comes to heart rate straps, Polar has the edge on its competitors and their new Polar H10 definitely gets the gold medal when it comes to accuracy, compatibility and comfort.

Easy to install app and device to phone. Thereafter it automatically connects to the phone and that happens quickly. It consistently stays connected. The Polar Beat app provides some good real-time data. You can view HR as bpm or as a percentage of max.

Love this. I use it everyday for 8 months with no issues, still on the same battery. Easy to pair to the Polar Beat app on my phone and to my Polar A370 wristband, just can't pair them to both at the same time (which is normal). It stay's in place and doesn't slide down. Very comfortable to wear.

Used it to track heart rate over night and got great quality data.

Synchs with iPhone well, great app and good hr monitor

I bought this product to go with my Keiser Spin Bike. Works great, no drop outs. Both bike computer and app pick up the heart beat.

Synchs with iPhone well, great app and good hr monitor