Polar Verity Sense Optical Heart Rate Monitor // In-Depth Review

Comprehensive review of the new Verity Sense Optical Heart Rate Sensor from Polar - tested for running, cycling, weight training, and swimming. You can get the Verity Sense here: geni.us/polarVeritySenseHRM (Amazon affiliate link that helps support the channel - Thanks!)
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[@cheyenne983]

Your channel is my go to before deciding what fitness stuff to purchase. Thanks!!

[@DesFit]

Thanks so much!

[@Discomattisace]

So glad polar made the strap backwards compatible! This will make a good upgrade for when I need a new OH1 strap!

[@DesFit]

Yup, definitely!

[@xXEazy94EXx]

Don't mind me, just leaving a comment for the algorithm. Thanks for the detailed review, Des!

[@DesFit]

Thanks so much!!

[@frogface2347]

Truly excellent review and very helpful manual replacement. Thanks!

[@DesFit]

Sure thing. Thanks!

[@wahlin89]

Thanks for a good review! I'm definitely interested in knowing more about the accuracy of the swimming part. Also, is it possible to have your phone sit on the deck and see your heart rate while resting?

[@spancer216]

You're the best reviewer. Thanks for the great videos ! 🔥🔥🔥

[@DesFit]

Thanks so much!!

[@andyhernandez6149]

Amazing stuff! Thanks for the review

[@DesFit]

Sure thing. Thanks!

[@tomharrety]

Excellent review Des! Thanks

[@DesFit]

Thanks Tom!

[@robj3773]

Thanks Des for your usual comprehensive & succinct review. Would you please do a long term review on the battery life? I found after 18 months of semi regular use my OH1+ battery decreased to a couple hours and it would not hold charge for more than a day. Otherwise I would say the Polar Optical HRM is the best on the market. Accurate, records and does swimming.

[@DesFit]

That's interesting. I have an original OH1 that is still plugging away. I can't definitely say how much battery capacity it has but I've definitely gone away for a weekend without bringing the charger and was able to get in at least 5-6 hours of activities.

[@johnhilgers8607]

I've watched several of your videos and subscribed to your channel. Thanks for the great reviews. I'm in need of a device to monitor real time treadmill and outdoor tame bike riding to ensure my pulse doesn't exceed a certain level. What are some good choices for me?

[@JorgeGonzalez-qf6zq]

Hi Des! Great review as always, do you know if I can use it offline with a running pod and then combine data from both into the same training?

[@rmbd2b12]

Did you ever try the swimming comparison again? Seems like there's a big enough difference in the two that you could take your pulse manually to tell which is correct (for instance right before turning off).

[@muysantos2859]

This review was so good thanks!!

[@DesFit]

Absolutely!

[@francisexperience]

Very useful demo Thank you

[@DesFit]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@Shirocco7]

Nailed it. Good one. Thanks for your video.

[@DesFit]

Sure thing! Thanks!

[@dong8822]

First time viewer. Great content. If I buy, I'll use your affiliate link. I wingfoil and I'm most interested in viewing my H.R. in real time and collecting the data to download later. Can you recommend an inexpensive waterproof, IP68 watch to view my H.R. on? GPS on the watch, would be good as well. Thanks for all you do for the sporting community. By the way I'm 75 and enjoying my water sports.

[@shamsulazhar]

Quality review, as always

[@DesFit]

Thanks!!

[@mlegrand]

I only start my training after I've been in disco fever mode. Otherwise what's the point? Excellent review as always Des!!!

[@DesFit]

🕺 🥵? Thanks Matt!

[@yomango35]

Nice video.. Two things I forgot to mention to you regarding the Polar OH1 ..few times I did turn on the device and I went for a walk outside , then when I came back , I try to sync the device , but the data was not transmitted ... It happen few times ...Not a pleasant experience . And the second thing... once you see the data online after you did your workout ...What do you really get from it ?? You run too fast or too slow ?? Anything else ??

[@astasuleo]

amazing review and detailed info. I have one question. I do have the Polar V3 for everyday activity and monitoring my walking or running sessions with it. Im pretty happy with the results, as i also have to compare on my other hand the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro and lately i use the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar. I would like to know if i can buy and use the verity sense to check the pulse rate on the Polar V3 instead of the measurement from sensor on the watch. I would like to have better heart rate results if possible, but the same time to monitor on the watch the heart rate come form the Verity sense. Is that possible?

[@jansalamun2716]

say I have indoor swimming data from my watch (strokes, swimming style...) but I recorded HR from varitiy sense with download function. Can I combine those two sessions in polar flow after?

[@panhasithnop2087]

good stuff, can you also do the Xiaomi watch review ?

[@alexanderpopov9801]

A comparison to the H10 in terms of accuracy would be nice. Thank you. ✌️

[@DesFit]

The H10 is just as accurate as the HRM Pro which you’ll see in the heart rate examples.👍

[@danieloherrick6332]

When Garmin states "Chest strap required" for a measurement within an activity, does this mean an arm band won't work? Thanks.

[@sanidhyashukla421]

Des is back!!!

[@DesFit]

🙌

[@rtshoff]

Thanks for the review! Did you ever get around to reviewing the Form Swim Goggles?

[@DesFit]

Ugh not yet. I’ve used them a few times but just need to get around to filming it. Thanks and also thanks for the reminder!

[@rytu222]

Hi. Does oh1 with new strap from sense have better bluetooth range ???

[@ramosmiguel1977]

I don't have a Polar watch, just Polar Verity Sense and a Samsung cellphone, and I can't make the Polar Beat voice guidance tell me when I'm entering a heart zone. Do you know how I can make this work?

[@hugobernardonioliveira3157]

How can I use it in soccer? I have a Garmin venu3 and I would like to use only this sensor without my watch. Then I would like to see it in Garmin connect. Is that possible?

Thanks for the review! While it works with Garmin devices; what's the HR that will show on the watch screen while it's connected and you're out for a run? The onboard HR, or the HR that's being read from the Verity sense? For example, the HRM-Pro pushes the data to the Fenix and shows it live on the screen while working out. ...And that same data will sync to Garmin connect, right, in place of the watches onboard HR?

[@PickIeRick]

Any update on this? Did you revisit and also try the goggles?

[@77Sumedh]

As always, quality review. I had one question though. If I use it while running, will it show how much distance I ran? Thanks in advance.

[@DesFit]

Thanks! It will only provide distance for swimming and doesn’t function like a foot pod for running.

[@ranzigerkaefer]

Can it be used to track the whole day kcals? Weight training and resting till I go to sleep? I just want to know how my real calory-intake for the day should be.

[@robertor.mvp2419]

Good video. Do you suggest this new sensor for activity like crossfit?

[@DesFit]

Yup! This is probably the best arm optical HR sensor for HIIT. Thanks!

[@laydsimba]

Hey Des, does the sensor function the same if it’s on the inside of your bicep vs. the outside? Looking for a solution for my sparring sessions that keeps the sensor free from contact.

[@DesFit]

Generally, as long as it's on a fleshy/meaty part of your body and not on top of bone it should get good results. 👍

[@sandiegojoey1]

Using my Garmin Fenix 5X and Garmin Tri chest strap, how could I add the Polar OH1 or new Verity to a workout so I can compare the two? Are you manually overlaying the two or is there an app that will do it?

[@DesFit]

You’ll have to use a 3rd party tool to compare the HR data. The one I use is the DC Rainmaker analyzer

[@itapuanbezerra]

Very good video.

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@Will-ol9lp]

Des can I use a Garmin Fenix 5x plus with that or is it only for polar? Thanks great video

[@DesFit]

Yup, you’ll be able to use it with the first mode (broadcasting HR). The recording mode and swimming mode need the Polar Flow app though.

[@eo1830]

The Velcro closer is so bad. Knew from day one it would end up bugging me. I’ve thought about sawing it shut. The only real benefit from being able to open the strap up is in cleaning and drying. Other the that, a good product, comfortable to wear, easy to connect.

[@sebastianpancorvo9718]

Thanks for the review! I was wondering how the Verity Sense would perform for kickboxing?

[@DesFit]

Gosh, well I most definitely not a kickboxer! 😁 but if you were to wear it, I’d suggest placing the sensor on the inside of your bicep to avoid any contact. Otherwise, it performs well for HIIT so the HR that it collects should be pretty good. Thanks!

[@sebastianpancorvo9718]

@@DesFit Awesome! thank you for the tip man!!

[@zsteel1983]

Wow what an incredibly fast talker.

[@DesFit]

Sorry about that! But you can try the .75 playback speed option in the KZbin player settings.

[@mikegamber8561]

How would you compare this with the Scoche Rhythm plus? Thanks

[@DesFit]

More features than the SR+ and I think slightly more accurate, however also a bit pricier.

[@tuxenia]

Can you try with the sensor on the inner side of your arm when doing weight training?

[@DesFit]

Yup, should work fine

[@irunovermountains]

I have to wear the Rhythm+ on my forearm, as upper arm tattoos seem to effect the HRM. I don't suppose you've heard if this is the case with the Verity Sense? (It's only a minor issue in the summer, as I develop a lower arm stripe like I've a perfect circle of sun cream on my firearm 😂)

[@DesFit]

Tattoos can pose problems for all optical heart rate sensors so you're not alone. You can just say that your forearm stripe is a temporary white ink tatttoo ;)

[@irunovermountains]

@@DesFit If the tattoos move down, I'll leave a blank strap for the HRM 🤣🤣

[@pspgovsliszt]

Hi! Can I share the information of this monitor with my Fitbit app? I mean, are they compatible?

[@JadenFeddock]

FitBit really keep to themselves with data... I haven’t been successful in sending any raw data to fitbit that wasn’t originally recorded on a fitbit device, but hopefully at some point in the future they fix that! I do know that you can sync some platforms together (like FB and Strava, MyFitnessPal, etc) so you may have luck on that route!

[@orion9k]

Can this show live data on a smart phone or pc? And on 4:20 I see it doesnt record bellow 80 bpm, does it not record resting heart rate?

[@rainerrain9689]

Hi, you ever find out the answer ? Thanks.

[@orion9k]

@@rainerrain9689 I am a bit disappointed in the app design and features for this Polar device. Currently using FITIV Pulse app but it's very buggy and slow because I used the free trial and I refuse to pay more money, since I already spend money on the Polar Verity..

[@mnguyea]

I guess the question you didn't answer is if you already have the OH1 is this worth the $10 upgrade or not?

[@DesFit]

The strap clip makes a big difference but the accuracy is similar with both of them. Tough choice.

[@user-sq6vq2mt7u]

So, verity's accuracy reliable..? I'm not used to these machines so don't know how to understand. Thanks.

[@DesFit]

Probably the most accurate arm optical HR sensor I’ve tested. Thanks!

[@cherieh5296]

Would you recommend the wahoo tickr fit or polar verity mainly for cycling on Zwift?

[@DesFit]

I’d go for the Verity Sense since it’s more current and has more features 👍

[@cherieh5296]

@@DesFit thank you, I’ve been debating over the 2 for days, too many little quibbles…. Strap on one, app on another…it’s a minefield. Thanks again👍

[@KT-vg9ty]

can the Fenix 6 or 7 connect with verity sense to receive data during a swim, do you have a link to any swim testing done thanks

[@DesFit]

Bluetooth and ANT+ don't transmit through water well, so what the Fenix 6 and 7 do is download stored HR from compatible HRMs. The Garmin HRM-Swim, HRM-Tri, and HRM-Pro have this functionality. The Verity Sense can store HR information but it stays within the Polar ecosystem.

[@KT-vg9ty]

@@DesFit thanks for clarifying

[@DesFit]

Sure thing 👍

[@sunvalleylaw]

So I am a little confused. Will this strap work with my Garmin Edge 1040 to record my heart rate?

[@DesFit]

Yup!

[@sunvalleylaw]

@@DesFit Great! Will it also work with my new wahoo Kickr?

[@DesFit]

Yup!

[@YhAFbwts]

how well does this device work with a Fenix watch? I have a 5+ BTW.

[@DesFit]

The swimming and stored HR currently only work with the Polar Flow app but for an optical HR sensor it pairs up just fine with the F5+

[@Petroglaucioab]

@@DesFit what about Fenix 3 (without optical sensor). Is it work with verity sense?

[@chefchef9648]

Is there a strap chest or arm that has built in gps+on device storage

[@DesFit]

Not a consumer level device to my knowledge

[@chefchef9648]

@@DesFit ok thanks. Can any track +24 hours because I do quite a few ultra trail runs. What would you recommend Just a watch or a watch and a strap???

[@4magroup]

Hi Can You sue The Old oh1 with New strap?

[@DesFit]

Yup and vice versa

[@fredriks91]

how does it work as a wearable? can you use it outside the gym etc and in daily life. can it register steps and sleep?

[@DesFit]

Not really the intended use as a daily wearable - it's more meant to be paired to another device like a watch for more accurate heart rate.

[@fredriks91]

@@DesFit but could you use it for everyday use with a watch? Would probably get great battery life on the watch then 😍

[@DesFit]

Watches generally only pair to external sensors while an activity is in progress, so wouldn’t work for general use.

[@fredriks91]

@@DesFit it would be sweet though. Or you'd have live ecg

[@rudra2099]

Verity sense vs scosche rhythm 24....which one would you recommend

[@DesFit]

What type of activities are you doing?

[@rudra2099]

@@DesFit gym steady state cardio and occasionally swimming.... however I am concerned about the quality control issue in the rhythm 24

[@DesFit]

I’d lean towards the Verity Sense

[@sdqsdq6274]

is this the sensor on huawei gt 3 ?

[@DesFit]

No

[@DraganBakema]

interesting..pretty good for an optical sensor.

[@DesFit]

Yup, a good improvement 👍 Thanks!

[@skerminkel9971]

If it wasn't for the text in the video, I would have thought the product is called the Virtysince.

[@gabry2887]

Is it good for crossfit?

[@DesFit]

Yup!

[@RandoRaf]

sense variety vs rhytm 2.0?? which would you recommend. Looking for accuracy, not concerned about battery or recording.

[@DesFit]

I'd lean towards the Verity Sense

[@robertbailey3024]

For a novice with this stuff, I couldn't make heads or tails of what you were saying. It also didn't help that you speak way too fast.

[@DesFit]

You can adjust the KZbin player settings to .75 speed which can help.