Polar H10 Chest Strap | Honest Review NOT Sponsored

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0:00 intro
0:34 the chest strap
1:18 the packaging
2:16 product claims
2:36 pros
4:25 cons
7:11 yay or nay?
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[@its_Matt_B_]

The H10 is definitely one of the best HRMs put there. It is 10x more accurate and reliable than an optical sensor! It has to be paired with a GPS watch (or other device; trradmill, etc.) in order to work, because you will have set your HR zones in the app of whatever brand watch you use. I use a Polar GPS watch with my H10, so my zones are set when I wear it. If you’re looking for reliable HR readings, this is money well spent! 👊🏼

[@IRunThings]

I agree. It's very accurate. But you need to connect it to the watch, if you do connect it with the app it drops the connection with the GPS often.

[@nowRun76]

Great review. I have been thinking about using one of those chest straps for few months. Your review will be a help in my decision. Thanks!!

[@IRunThings]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@TrailSage]

Great review Suzie. Bummer about the connectivity and app issues. I don't use Polar but I am a huge fan of chest straps. If you are training to HR it is a must IMO.

[@IRunThings]

My fitbit was not good but right after I purchased the H10 they upgraded the fitbit's software and it measures my beats pretty accurately. I wear both anyway. Most times anyway

[@runningwithjane]

Thanks for the helpful review, Suzie! Clicked right away on your video as I've been considering buying this specific strap as I get into HR training more and more. I've been really happy with the accuracy from my Garmin Forerunner 55, but being wrist-based, I'm sure it still has room for improvement. My one concern is the one you mentioned about it sitting under the sports-bra...mind are already snug so I'm worried this would be uncomfortable.

[@IRunThings]

The strap itself is super comfortable. I forget I am wearing it every time and only realize it's there when I get undressed. It's really like second skin.

[@bmp713]

Can you adjust the strap to wear the H9 or H10 on your ankle, forehead, or bicep?

[@IRunThings]

No. The strap is too big. Plus it needs to be close to your heart. Otherwise it will not read

[@rekeren2533]

do you have to bring your phone or watch with you when you are out training?

[@IRunThings]

I guess you could start the workout in the phone in the house and then stop it when you get back... but the sensor will not start recording anything unless you start the workout on your phone or watch.

[@garyfiasco1]

Which app do you recommend using the strap?

[@IRunThings]

Polar Beat

[@BrikBeans]

Can you use this in the suana please test for science!

[@IRunThings]

I am pretty sure you can. I washed it in the washing machine in hot temperature and survived. Lol

[@BrikBeans]

@IRunThings yo ty I'm gonna try right now regardless so that gives me comfort lmao.

[@BrikBeans]

@IRunThings thanks again it worked this time lol. Hopefully that means it's safe.

[@processmyrun6559]

So you reckon a chest strap has a 2 years life expectancy... Might explain my strange readings lately.

[@IRunThings]

It would totally explain it

[@thomasfritz2698]

....oh well, i don`t use any chest strap....i don`t need to know my exact number of beats my heart does, as long it beats at all. I feel when the heart rate spikes and i slow down accordingly. Other than that , i know the correlation between my breathing and my heart rate and know at all times the range i am in

[@IRunThings]

Good for you. Sometimes I feel the more technology we use the more fun we take out of running

[@thomasfritz2698]

@@IRunThings yes, sometimes looking at numbers change a "I want to" into "I have to" and the knowledge of the numbers is more a burden then a help

[@AtypicalPaul]

Ever sleep in it ? Is it uncomfortable?

[@IRunThings]

I actually have slept in it. Battery drains really fast if you sleep with it on though. It lasted about 2 weeks. So I don't recommend doing it.