CHEAP vs EXPENSIVE Heart Rate Monitors (Running, Cycling etc)

BEST OPTION ▶️ amzn.to/3l5WCrb Heart Rate Monitor for Running, Cycling, Zwift, Swimming
Heart rate monitors are great for giving quantifiable data when it comes to running, cycling and all things exercise. Chest strap heart rate monitors are also super accurate and can come at reasonable prices.
But what's the best heart rate monitor and is there big differences between more expensive heart rate monitors and cheaper ones.
Here's my experience with a premium one the Garmin HRM Pro (amzn.to/4280bxr) and the COOSPO HRM (amzn.to/3ThuE8w), both designed for running and cycling. The Garmin HRM Pro though is also waterproof and can be used for swimming or triathlon and gives extra running dynamics data like cadence and ground contact time.
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[@theandroids]

So they are both accurate. That's all I need to hear. Cheap one it is. Thanks.

[@alexreader]

Definitely unless you want any of the cadence data etc. Does the job well, replaced my batteries on the coospo today actually

[@user-bu9nb8wr6e]

Thanks for that review I bought the cheap one through your link.

[@bengriffith5627]

The video I was looking for. Thanks!

[@alexreader]

Awesome 🙌🏻

[@Primo_extracts]

Great review. I watched this video because I was considering the cheaper one but didn't want to miss out on some thing. This is the first video I attempted to get the information from and you answered all my questions. for this, I applaud you. 👏🏼👏🏼 👍

[@ronaldreid2185]

Thanks for the review, I have just ordered a COOSPO. I hope Garmin are listening, because they have lost me as a customer. I have the HRM Dual, and none of the precision screwdrivers I have fit the cover screws for changing the battery. Garmin went out of their way to make a simple task difficult. I also have the same problem you mentioned with the chest strap.

[@kovie9162]

I recently got a Moofit (the black one) HRM, which I think is a clone of of the Coospo, and it's been working fine for my needs, basically Zwift rides on my Wahoo Core trainer. It seems accurate and fits wel. I don't need anything fancy that's more like an EKG than just a HRM, just an accurate way to measure HR. The one potential negative I could see was that the strap seems a bit cheaply made and might wear out faster, but I'm guessing that a cheap replacement won't be that hard to find. To pair it and my Core with my PC I bought a cheap USB Bluetooth 5.3 adapter by Maxuni, and it too has been just fine. It cost around $10 and the Moofit around $20. I'm just a casual fitness cyclist and both are perfectly fine for my needs.

[@MrElectroFelix]

Thx Bro!!💥 You helped me make a choice

[@alexreader]

Awesome 🙌

[@mrsmradoch9584]

Thanks man. Going for the cheap for me.. i want it for bike for only hr

[@TheBarefootStrengthProject]

Great video! Really informative and interesting that you prefer the strap & fit on the cheaper model!

[@alexreader]

Cheers mate!! For the price you can't go wrong.

[@adaasa7157]

Hi sir do you think coospo results accurate ?

[@alexreader]

@@adaasa7157 definitely 💪

[@adaasa7157]

@@alexreader thank you

[@cheeheifoo9282]

Try Magene or Cycplus who also have speed/cadence sensors

[@orion9k]

The Coospo link in your description doesnt look at all like the one you are promoting in your video? 🤔 But good and useful review nevertheless 🙏

[@alexreader]

Ah man thanks for the heads up, might need to update that. To be honest the models change slightly but the fundamentals are very similar. Hoping to try one of there optical sensors soon

[@hotsky83]

Sweet I have that cheap one and was wondering if I'm sacrificing accuracy

[@alexreader]

Awesome, not from what I've seen!🙌

[@ruthuparnashetty5783]

Great video mate! However I read some reviews about the Garmin dying out after a battery change, did it affect you as well? Was thinking of buying the pro model!

[@alexreader]

Absolutely fine after battery change. Would definitely still recommend

[@ruthuparnashetty5783]

@@alexreader Thank you for replying, appreciate it! Also I saw another video of yours regarding Hybrid training, has it helped you build a bit more muscle? Also whats your workout routine like?

[@alexreader]

@ruthuparnashetty5783 appreciate the comments :D good to chat this stuff to I love it! I actually come from a strength and conditioning/sports science background. So historically have done more strength work and built muscle. Now im mixing in the cardio. The balance has shifted to more swim, bike, run, with ironman 70.3 weymouth in 10 weeks time 😬 I have 3 strength sessions at the minute. Happy to share those via Instagram if you wanna see the particular sessions

[@ruthuparnashetty5783]

@@alexreader Thank you so much , Don’t have an instagram account unfortunately but please do upload new videos on that subject and all the best mate!

[@alexreader]

@@ruthuparnashetty5783 awesome given me some motivation 🙌💪🏼

[@chriscotton4207]

Can you do the lactate threshold on the cheaper strap?

[@alexreader]

Yea definitely. Obviously it won't take the lactate but the hr will be accurate 🙌

[@user-ql7nr3cg4l]

an update on how to use in combination with Garmin would be great. How do I know the H808s is used?

[@alexreader]

Good shout. It can be difficult! Just have to figure out the names and select the right one.

[@asprine3310]

​@@alexreaderThanks, managed to connect. But how do i know after a run in garmin connect if the HR of the H808s is displayed and not the data from my garmin 955 optical. HR reader. Thanks for the heads up

[@alexreader]

@asprine3310 if you connected the HR strap at the start of the run then the HR recorded and displayed will be from that strap rather than the garmins optical. It will automatically go with the strap if you have Bluetooth and everything enabled. My fenix will search for sensors when I hit run and tell me if connected

[@Harrysplaying]

Is the cheaper one compatible with the Garmin fenix 6 ?

[@alexreader]

Yeah absolutely should be! Bluetooth and ant+, should sync up either way nice and easy. Works with my fenix 5 plus

[@user-eo1dv5gn6z]

You forgot to mention that Garmin’s strap can’t be replaced. Where’s as the others can. If you want an upgrade go for Polar H10 removable strap and onboard memory. HRM pro has running dynamics but you can buy the separate pod for that

[@joost1183]

Great info. I bought the cheap one. If I break It after warranty it warrants me buying a more expensive piece. Polar it is then, or a garmin watch.but I've heard those aren't actually accurate in terms of hrm's

[@user-eo1dv5gn6z]

@@joost1183 I use both a gaming and polar

[@Felicjon]

My hrm pro broke recently, so I had to buy new one and after a while I choose Chinese Magene h603 monitor. As an amateur runner I don't need all of these statistics that hrm pro gives. Chinese one is precise with heart rate as Garmin and that's what I need 😁. And what's the best about magene is that baterry replacement is very easy and fast!

[@alexreader]

Ah good pick, the magene looks very similar to the coospo but not tried it

[@Felicjon]

@@dedenrahman5797 I've been using magene for a month or maybe two. I use it for about 6 hours per week and it's still working on the default baterry that was in the device when I boutht it. :)

[@lakatosjuraj]

i have bought the Geoid HS500 for 15$ and works well. no complaints so far. Came with a CR2032 battery which i have not had to change in the few months since i got it.

[@khueta2804]

@@lakatosjuraj Is your Geoid still work well? I'm planning to buy one but still don't know how long can it last.

[@lakatosjuraj]

@@khueta2804 im still using it and didnt notice any issues. Only when the battery is getting low it does weird measurements or keeps disconnecing from my watch. And i had to change batteries only once since i got it. Other than that it good bang for the buck.

[@normangentallan8426]

What cheap monitor is the compatible with suunto spartan?

[@alexreader]

Imagine they both are absolutely fine! As long as the suunto has Bluetooth or ant+

[@piotrrostow]

i paired my coospo with strava app and it shows heart rate nicely... But in the strava analysis section my heart rate insights are missing. Do I need coospo app to record my heart rate and then upload it to strava... Thought is would be automatic @@alexreader

[@ebohutomo]

Please review magene HR h603.

[@alexreader]

I've actually been using these a lot recently! With a few clients too. 👀

[@ebohutomo]

@@alexreader please upload it to your YT.

[@thejeffinvade]

My Coospo HR monitor burns my skin sometimes 😢I don’t know anyone with the same problem. Tried to save some money, but I may need to get garmin one nevertheless

[@codforlife]

Does the coospo do HRV readings?

[@madmax2069]

That's why he provided the links to said product in the video description so you can do your own research and find out for yourself.

[@lowzyyy]

I have hrm pro and it really stinks. I washed it with soap, with water every run and it still stinks. Next chest strap will not be garmin for sure

[@alexreader]

Ah man I have the same issue 😂 almost seems worse after I wash it

[@thejeffinvade]

😂no bulging problem anywhere else