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Polar A360 Fitness Tracker with Wrist Heart Rate Monitor
Last Updated: November 26, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.0
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/10
Total Reviews
713
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356
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136.08 grams
WEIGHT
100 meters
SIZE
Yes
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Review Analysis - 299 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Band
76wrist, strap, polar, chest strap, tracker
+36%
-64%
" ... The strap is broken. ... The watch itself pops out of the flimsy strip of rubber holding it together. ... "
" ... The A360 work good but the band is horrible. ... Lost the unit because the band unclasped and fell off my wrist at the grocery store. ... "
" ... Watch bracelet was damaged very easily. ... "
" ... It also didn't track my heart rate on my wrist, so I spent more money and purchased the chest strap. ... "
" ... However, the band is horrible. ... The watch piece frequently popped out of the band, the band regularly caught on things and came undone. ... (I had previously bought another band, but it didn't fit any better so I kept using the original band.) ... I would not recommend buying this because of the poor watchband fit. ... "
" ... I don’t like the price for something so fragile and the strap keeps coming off, the whole face comes out of the band quite often too. ... "
" ... They said that they are try to fix issue but no date-so they sent me a chest strap. ... "
" ... In 2 weeks use she's learned little more than a deep hatred for the band. ... Fastening this band is difficult & painful. ... "
Heartrate
65accurate, heart rate monitor, polar, hr, chest strap
+88%
-12%
" ... Works great with chest strap H7 heart rate monitor Polar. ... "
" ... I purchased it because it was the most affordable HRM that could reliably track heart rate under water. ... "
" ... I had tried three other HR monitors prior to this one and was about to give up. ... To my surprise the Tracker picks my heart rate up quickly. ... "
" ... Gives calories used, and the heart rate monitor is more accurate than others. ... "
" ... Have used their old heart rate monitors that needed the band around your chest. ... "
" ... Shows heart rate easily so you can make sure your in the zone ... "
" ... Basically it serves as a very costly heart rate monitor without the bells and whistles it promises. ... "
" ... I do have to tell polar what exercise I'm doing, but it does get it right, and there are so many options (e.g. ... When I'm speedwalking I like to see where my heart rate is going, helps with the management of my exercize. ... "
Comfort
55wear, strap, band, wearing, polar
+49%
-51%
" ... I also bought a small, because I have tiny wrist, and it was almost too small for me. ... "
" ... It's impossible to wear while weight training, With every move of my arm it pops off of my wrist onto the floor. ... "
" ... I could deal with that issue but the fact it does not stay tightly in the band is a major issue!!! ... "
" ... I've given this to my father twice and the watch has fallen (and got lost) from the wristband within less than a year each time. ... "
" ... It's too painful to press hard against the wrist directly. ... I kept wearing it to count steps, but it bites my wrist at the disconnected point. ... "
" ... I've had to pop the display part back into the wrist holder at least 10 times a day. ... "
" ... But if it stops working you pretty much have to stand on one foot, rub your belly, pat your head and stick out your tongue all at the same time to correct the problem. ... "
" ... Would have returned it but wrist strap broke as I was struggling to fix it. ... "
Device Compatibility
36syncing, polar, notifications, bluetooth, via bluetooth
+39%
-61%
" ... The Polar mostly has to be manually synced (occasionally it seemed to do it by itself, but I can't find any rhyme or reason to when) and often it won't sync at all, even when triggered manually. ... Then, after a few days, I'll attempt a sync for the 20 or 30th time and magically it will sync everything. ... Ironically, when it does sync I get an error on the watch when it's done that "Sync Failed" and no error when the sync actually fails . ... "
" ... Wouldn't work with my phone ... "
" ... Syncing to my phone isn't great, sometimes it works sometimes not. ... "
" ... I enjoy when it works properly but am annoyed at the upkeep to maintain a connection with my Iphone 6+. ... The phone still shows a connection but the watch indicates they are not, syncing fails. ... "
" ... It refuses to sync now. ... "
" ... Does not connect with iPhone device, just a watch at this point ... "
" ... It won't sync with phone. ... I've had this an he and it still will not sync with my phone. ... "
" ... It was very hard to pair with my phone when I first installed. ... I never have a problem with any other bluetooth devices. ... "
Apps
33sync, polar flow app, polar, training, fitness
+79%
-21%
" ... I especially like the app recordings in the diary and the vibration announcing the day's goal achievement. ... "
" ... Helps me in my training program to monitor my progress. ... "
" ... You don't need the band with this and the app is easy to use. ... "
" ... easy to pair and very nice app ... the os is very basic and the app is not as nice as garmin's. ... "
" ... Liked the info management online ... "
" ... Excellent watch.it takes time to learn the app but now it is working great. ... "
" ... When the watch is turned on you can navigate through various settings such as: ... On the Polar Flow app you can set your workout days and customize your own workouts labled as "favorites" that can synch on your activity. ... App that can produce customized workouts if you're training toward a 5k, 10k, or half/full marathon ... "
" ... The app, well . ... "
Product Reliability
32weeks, days, week, month, polar
+34%
-66%
" ... Had it about 12 months. ... "
" ... I purchased this product 3 months ago, and now it doesn't work. ... "
" ... It synced with my phone, then stopped doing so after a few weeks. ... That's unacceptable, and also it's in danger of being lost. ... "
" ... They have, at least for a few days. ... "
" ... I've had only two problems. ... "
" ... It quit working after a few months. ... "
" ... Bought this in October and it stopped pairing with my phone a month ago. ... Received it 2 days ago and it still doesn't work. ... "
" ... I bought this last month, spent 2 hours attempting to pair it to my iPhone 6S with no success. ... "
Water Resistance
29swimming, water proof, water, swim, polar
+93%
-7%
" ... The Polar works just fine under water, so I've been able to track my HR while swimming laps, which is the primary reason I purchased it. ... "
" ... And, you can swim with it on! ... "
" ... This watch worked well, was waterproof. ... "
" ... It really is water proof. ... "
" ... But charge does hold well , water proof , display is good . ... "
" ... I enjoy my Polar A360, never have to worry about getting wet. ... "
" ... I do water aerobics 2-3 times a week and love that it's water proof and has an aqua fitness setting. ... "
" ... I purchased the IQ shield screen protector and after installing it tested the waterproof capabilities in my garden tub, both the watch and screen protector worked perfectly. ... "
Pedometer
26training, fitness tracker, tracker, polar, goal
+85%
-15%
" ... It seems to combine activity and steps to achieve your goal (fitbit makes you choose between one or the other), and it is waterproof, you can also make it go to sleep, which I don't think you can do on the Alta. ... "
" ... To give you an idea I averaged 12k steps each day for two years with the FitBit Surge. ... My steps were about 100 to 200 steps off for the day so I know it is fairly accurate. ... Training: you can select the type of exercise you do. ... Accurate step count(main reason why you purchase an activity tracker) ... Tips on what you can do to achieve your activity goal if you're at 60%,70%, 80% etc ... "
" ... This device will track your steps, however, with any wrist based tracker you will end up with more steps than you actually took if you move your hands a lot. ... "
" ... I set it for whatever exercise I'm doing check it anytime for progress ... "
" ... I really like this fitness tracker,! ... "
" ... I have gone through 2 Fitbit trackers. ... "
" ... I bought this for my husband who wanted a smart watch and something to count his steps. ... "
" ... My Polar A360 is exactly what I was hoping for in a fitness tracker ... "
Build Quality
25wristband, band, strap, secure, pops
+32%
-68%
" ... The latch is stuck in the holes. ... The watch itself pops out of the flimsy strip of rubber holding it together. ... "
" ... its a little on the thick side and a little bulky compared to the polar. ... "
" ... I would not recommend buying this because of the poor watchband fit. ... "
" ... I just bought it a couple months ago and got a protector film on it but since the strap really doesn’t hold well and keeps falling out my hand wrist with out me noticing finally fund it on the floor with a crack screen. ... I am not happy with my brand new crack watch. ... "
" ... After that , the charger cover broke then the band loops. ... "
" ... You could brush your body or leg and it would detach no matter how I adjusted it. ... It came off so easily I sometimes didn't realize it had dropped off. ... "
" ... I've given this to my father twice and the watch has fallen (and got lost) from the wristband within less than a year each time. ... "
" ... Product is designed to last no more than 6 months band falls apart within 3 months your watch will be gone replacement bands that aren't polar our junk and do not work polar 360 watches or a disappearing from your wrist without your knowledge because of the weird design of band ... "
Sleep Tracking
24activity, tracking, heart rate, tracker, polar
+92%
-8%
" ... Activity Tracking: The Garmin comes with a variety of different activities, and records different parameters for each. ... Basically, Polar Flow gives you activity states over the course of each day, along with sleep statistics if you wear the watch all night. ... "
" ... I did like that fitbit turned on more quickly, was smaller (but somehow less comfortable, the A360 is very comfortable), and gave you better sleep stats. ... Moov has awesome swim stats, sleep stats, etc, BUT you can't see anything on the watch itself. ... Anyway, I really like Polar, the app is good too, I wish they would update some colors on the band, and give better sleep stats. ... "
" ... Super disappointing for him, as he loves keeping track of his activity. ... "
" ... Activity tracking software is nice, and I like that I can adjust the heart rate ranges, even per activity. ... "
" ... Accurate step count(main reason why you purchase an activity tracker) ... Sleep quality data tracked ... "
" ... This device will track your sleep. ... It will tell you total hours and minutes slept, total hours and minutes restful sleep, hours and minutes of restless sleep and the percentage of restful sleep ... It doesn't tell you what time you went to sleep or woke up. ... If you want 24 hour heart rate monitoring, floors, more detailed sleep data, food tracking, etc. ... This is good enough for what I want, but, if I could improve one thing it would be the sleep feature. ... "
" ... Don't care about the texting or alarm or sleep or anything, all I wanted was a heart rate monitor that was waterproof. ... If you want better sleep tracking buy something else. ... "
" ... It's interesting to keep up with activity and sleep. ... "
Accuracy
22steps, heart rate, inaccurate, polar, calories
+77%
-23%
" ... reading is accurate and concise. ... "
" ... I use an elliptical that also tracks my heart rate that seems far more accurate. ... "
" ... My steps were about 100 to 200 steps off for the day so I know it is fairly accurate. ... My heart rate: I tested this against my doctors heart rate when I went it for a check up and it was accurate. ... Accurate step count(main reason why you purchase an activity tracker) ... "
" ... This device will track your steps, however, with any wrist based tracker you will end up with more steps than you actually took if you move your hands a lot. ... "
" ... Heart rate not very accurate. ... Not sure if this tech is very accurate yet. ... "
" ... Accurate and easy to use. ... "
" ... I'm happy with it's features and the wrist hr monitoring is fairly accurate. ... "
" ... Since it gives me an accurate read out of my heart rate it also tells me far more accurately the calories I have actually burned. ... "
Charging
22charging, week, charging port, usb charger, days
+41%
-59%
" ... it spends most days plugged in and charging. ... "
" ... can't charge ... "
" ... He was sent a replacement and within another 5 weeks, the cord no longer fits into the watch to charge. ... "
" ... The little part on the back that covers the charger port comes off and it doesn't stay on your wrist without it . ... "
" ... Doesn't hold a charge ... "
" ... I went to charge it and it's dirty from previous owner using it. ... "
" ... It's like the watch would not read the charge of the battery anymore. ... "
" ... Now less than 3 months, a charge lasts less than a day. ... "
Fit
20pops, fall, band, prongs, keeps falling
+30%
-70%
" ... The latch is stuck in the holes. ... The watch itself pops out of the flimsy strip of rubber holding it together. ... "
" ... I would not recommend buying this because of the poor watchband fit. ... "
" ... I just bought it a couple months ago and got a protector film on it but since the strap really doesn’t hold well and keeps falling out my hand wrist with out me noticing finally fund it on the floor with a crack screen. ... "
" ... The main piece popped out of the band while I was swimming and never was able to fit back in properly. ... "
" ... I could deal with that issue but the fact it does not stay tightly in the band is a major issue!!! ... "
" ... It came off so easily I sometimes didn't realize it had dropped off. ... "
" ... I have to squeeze a finger inside and use strength to pinch the metal into place. ... "
" ... Finally, the clasp is weirdly designed, almost impossible to fasten, and then even once properly fastened continually pops open. ... "
Battery Life
18battery, battery life, week, 3 days, lasts
+39%
-61%
" ... can't charge ... "
" ... Gets even worse as the battery is dying. ... "
" ... Doesn't hold a charge ... "
" ... The watch does not work properly and the battery is discharged very quickly. ... "
" ... It felt bulky and the battery life didn't withstand my daily life routine. ... "
" ... 1) The battery life was only half (5-6 days) of the advertised life (12 days). ... "
" ... My first Polar watch would no longer take a new battery. ... Every time I would put in a new battery it would die. ... It's like the watch would not read the charge of the battery anymore. ... "
" ... The battery is miserable. ... Now less than 3 months, a charge lasts less than a day. ... "
Ease of Use
14user friendly, fitbit, figure, easy, app
+86%
-14%
" ... You don't need the band with this and the app is easy to use. ... "
" ... easy to pair and very nice app ... "
" ... Interface seems much nicer than most. ... "
" ... After a frustrating experience with a FitBit, this is delightfully straightforward. ... "
" ... What I loved about the A360 was it was very easy to figure out and use. ... "
" ... But Fitbit app is much more user friendly ... If you are going for user friendly easy to use, easy sync, but not as accurate, go for Fitbit ... "
" ... They are extremely clear and easy to read and dismiss. ... "
" ... It's user frenly very nice ... "
Software Platform
14sync, syncing, synced, polar flow app, polar
+57%
-43%
" ... the os is very basic and the app is not as nice as garmin's. ... "
" ... When the watch is turned on you can navigate through various settings such as: ... "
" ... App is pretty good. ... Interface seems much nicer than most. ... "
" ... The app is pretty good, although it doesn't have the same amount of info as the FitBit app, but it still gives you a great way to track workouts & progress. ... "
" ... East downloaded to the app/website. ... "
" ... Love all the activity profiles supported and the graphical results app. ... "
" ... The online web site is great too. ... "
For Running
13running, gym, cardio, training, hiit
+69%
-31%
" ... But I like how I can even specify that I'm running on a treadmill, since that's the majority of my running. ... "
" ... Its also very suitable for athletes ... "
" ... Excellent for daily use and in the gym! ... "
" ... Great for runners! ... "
" ... I'm assuming this is for if you're doing stationary cardio (spin class, elliptical, etc.) ... "
" ... Good one for training purposes ... "
" ... It's perfect for tracking mileage and workouts! ... "
" ... But once it connected (twice) it has been running beautifully! ... "
Design
13stylish, wrist, tracker, slim, secure
+92%
-8%
" ... Loved the look. ... "
" ... Very stylish i can wear with anything and it is slim enough and looks like a stylish watch unlike the garmin which just looks like a workout tracker. ... "
" ... I would have preferred that it work as good as it looks. ... "
" ... The watch itself is very modern, slim, and appealing. ... Slim design, not bulky ... "
" ... It is a soft resin like material that is very lightweight. ... "
" ... It looks great. ... "
" ... It tracks all for me and I like the sporty look. ... "
" ... I got it with the white wrist band, and I think it looks rather cute and semi-classy. ... "
Returns
12return, returning, window, polar, immediately
-100%
" ... I returned this item. ... "
" ... I am so mad I gave it chance after chance and lost my time to return it. ... "
" ... If I could have returned I would have. ... "
" ... Didn't turn on so I returned it. ... "
" ... Now the watch is not eligible for return since it is over 30 days . ... "
" ... Will be returning ... "
" ... I'm sending it back immediately! ... "
" ... Sent it in to be repaired at my expense. ... "
Display Clarity
12screen, garmin, easy to read, wrist, vivid
+75%
-25%
" ... I much preferred the Garmin's always on LCD display, even if it was harder to read in medium light (great in full sun, great in darkness). ... "
" ... always on display ... "
" ... The screen is plenty bright and colorful, really nice. ... "
" ... The display is very vivid. ... "
" ... The color display is beautiful and the turn your wrist feature to turn on the display works great though sometimes I have to be a bit sharper in my movements to get the watch to turn on. ... The "do not disturb" feature is great for keeping the screen off at night. ... "
" ... The display is easy to read, responsive, and sharp. ... "
" ... the display and functions are so clear. ... "
As Gift
11wife, got, present, mom, christmas
+100%
" ... This was a gift for my wife who is, by no means, a tech wiz. ... "
" ... A perfect gift for an active tween. ... "
" ... My children gave this to my husband for his birthday. ... "
" ... Got it as a Mother's Day gift for my mom. ... "
" ... It was a gift for my wife. ... "
" ... I got this tracker for my wife as a gift to use in her spinning classes, she liked it so much and kept thanking me that I got it for her, it has a lot of options and workout profiles for everything. ... "
" ... I got this for my mom for Christmas. ... "
" ... Person who received this gift is delighted! ... "
Marketplace
11shipping, purchased, product, described, see
+45%
-55%
" ... The worst item I have ever purchased here or anywhere ... "
" ... Very disappointed in Amazon's policy for this product. ... "
" ... The one star is for amazon. ... I purchased this used from amazon outlet. ... "
" ... Sent it in to be repaired at my expense. ... "
" ... Not what I expected. ... "
" ... Come on, guys. ... "
Price
10stupid, alternative, worth, waste your money, waste
+30%
-70%
" ... Don't waste your money . ... "
" ... Do not buy this unless you like loosing expensive equipment ! ... "
" ... I hate that I spent money on this stupid thing. ... I'm so mad at myself for spending money on this stupid thing. ... "
" ... Definitely not worth what I paid for it. ... "
" ... I will now try out another alternative. ... "
" ... Waste of money! ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 136.08 grams
Size: 100 meters
Connectivity
GPS: Yes