Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
995
Old Reviews
708
Unverified
53
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1181.1 meters
SIZE
198.45 grams
WEIGHT
Review Analysis - 234 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Heartrate
55heart rate monitor, workout, polar, heart, hr
+69%
-31%
" ... Purchased this for heart rate run. ... "
" ... Like why not count steps and then also sync with heart rate monitor for workouts. ... "
" ... Occasionally if I was sweaty , the heart rate wouldnt register, but it was rare. ... "
" ... I love this heart rate monitor! ... "
" ... Calculates the calories burned, keeps track of my heart rate and let's me know if I'm under or over my target zone. ... "
" ... This is the best heart monitor. ... My heart rate also shows up on the machine so I don't have to hold the metal heart detector panels. ... "
" ... Highly recommend if you want accurate heart rate monitoring since it comes with a chest strap. ... "
" ... Does what I need it to do which is tell me my heart rate and keep track of calories burned. ... "
Product Reliability
38months, year, died, ago, stopped working
+45%
-55%
" ... Okay until battery died, several attempt to replace battery all failed. ... "
" ... This device died in less than a year. ... "
" ... I use it for doing cardio at home, so its about 30-60 minutes of usage 5 days a week, and i have been inconsistent with workouts following surgery this year. ... So in a year and a half of ownership it was maybe heavily used for a few months. ... "
" ... worked for 3 workouts then stopped, after reading reviews I see this is a common issue ... "
" ... The watch stopped working within a week. ... "
" ... They stopped working normally after using them for less than one month. ... "
" ... This monitor never worked correctly the 3or 4 times I used it. ... "
" ... Died after 1 month. ... "
Ease of Use
22use, simple, easy to set, easy, user friendly
+86%
-14%
" ... Love it, easy to use and. ... "
" ... Easy to use and it lets you see every workout you've done with it and the breakdown. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and use! ... "
" ... It's plain and simple as well as easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to program. ... "
" ... I am severely technologically challenged but even I swear that this is super user friendly! ... "
" ... Awesome and easy to use! ... "
" ... Easy to program and use. ... "
Band
21strap, chest strap, chest, wear, polar
+57%
-43%
" ... Worn with chest strap its very accurate. ... "
" ... I love this band. ... "
" ... the new polar strap gives too many problems. ... "
" ... The strap is durable. ... "
" ... Now let’s get into the chest strap, which Polar refers to as the “WearLink Transmitter.” At first, it kind of felt like I was wearing a brassiere. ... Then I realized it was easier to put it on backwards (so I can work on the clasp while it’s on my chest) and then simply pull it around to the correct side. ... "
" ... It does a good job, and the chest strap isn't uncomfortable. ... "
" ... The chest band is accurate and the whole thing just works well. ... "
" ... Watch and band still continue to function properly. ... "
Battery Life
14batteries, watch, dead, died, changed
+29%
-71%
" ... Okay until battery died, several attempt to replace battery all failed. ... $50+ down the drain. ... "
" ... Sometimes I spend a half hour just trying to get it to work before I can work out. ... "
" ... The battery may be dead or the watch is. ... "
" ... In addition, I found it interesting that you can not turn off the watch so the battery is constantly being used which in turn will run the battery down and this watch does not come with any additional batteries. ... "
" ... Upon getting the watch, I had first thought the battery was either drained out, or it didn't come with batteries at all. ... When opening the back, the battery was indeed dead. ... The watch and the band do NOT use the same type of battery. ... Watch = CR1632 Battery ... I don't notice anything different in battery change. ... "
" ... I'm not buying a battery for a new product. ... "
" ... Batteries and straps are covered for six months. ... "
" ... I had to replace the battery with a new $6 battery just to confirm that was why it was originally dead. ... "
Accuracy
13calories, burned, workout, used, track
+100%
" ... It also help me keep track of the calories. ... "
" ... I believe it is way more accurate than when I used to strap my phone on my arm and used an app. ... "
" ... As far as I can tell, the readings seem very accurate compared to other products I've used. ... "
" ... Stats are pretty accurate. ... "
" ... The calories burned were accurate. ... "
" ... i dont know about fitness trackers, but i wanted to calculate how much i was burning on my runs. ... "
" ... The numbers were off typically by one or two points, but they were always closely accurate. ... "
" ... Okay, there is one thing the Polar FT4 cannot do, which is count your steps. ... It costs $15.95 and it is the most accurate pedometer I have ever used. ... Now I’m more focused on my workout and I have a better understanding of what I need to do to burn off more calories. ... "
Comfort
13strap, band, chest strap, wearing, uncomfortable
+85%
-15%
" ... Not sure any of it is accurate but it keeps you feeling like you're doing well and working hard. ... "
" ... I love my polar ft4, I wear it when I'm working out and on a daily basis. ... The pink is a great contrast to my work clothes and its comfortable too! ... "
" ... I decided to wear my watch for a full 8-hour shift today at work. ... "
" ... I don't feel complete going to the gym without it! ... "
" ... Then I realized it was easier to put it on backwards (so I can work on the clasp while it’s on my chest) and then simply pull it around to the correct side. ... I even wear it when I’m lifting weights. ... "
" ... It does a good job, and the chest strap isn't uncomfortable. ... "
" ... This on the other hand performs perfectly and I use it everyday. ... "
" ... Plus, I didn't want a fitness watch to wear all day ... I prefer to wear my other daily watches. ... "
Price
10price, waste, reasonable, money, watches
+40%
-60%
" ... It’s a waste of money to have two watches . ... "
" ... Waste of money. ... "
" ... Expensive waste of money. ... "
" ... Waste of my time and money. ... "
" ... Waste of money. ... "
" ... Absolute waste of money. ... "
Returns
10back, send, policy, period, amazon
+20%
-80%
" ... Please give me the policy to replace ... "
" ... The Watch didn't work, I had to return. ... "
" ... I was very disappointed that I had to send it back. ... "
" ... I could send it back but i had no time. ... "
" ... Amazon can't do an exchange and the seller won't exchange either, only a return is available. ... "
" ... Amazon has a great return policy so it's on it's way back. ... "
" ... Should have just returned the thing through Amazon, but then it was too late ... "
" ... And of course the "return and support period" has ended, so I'm stuck with a dud. ... "
Device Compatibility
10monitor, sync, transmitter, properly, connects
+50%
-50%
" ... This monitor never worked correctly the 3or 4 times I used it. ... "
" ... Watch would not sync to monitor ... "
" ... The monitor still won't turn on. ... "
" ... This product will not sync with a computer or web app. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 1181.1 meters
Weight: 198.45 grams
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