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Polar Ft1 Heart Rate Monitor
Last Updated: November 27, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
758
Unverified
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240.97 grams
WEIGHT
100 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 197 recent, verified reviews
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Heartrate
47heart rate monitor, monitor, polar, heart, exercise
+72%
-28%
" ... This is my third Polar Heart Rate Monitor watch. ... "
" ... It did what I wanted (monitored my heart rate) fine up until that point,but I expected more than a month for the price I paid. ... "
" ... I wanted a simple heart rate. ... "
" ... This is my third Polar Ft1 Heart Rate Monitor in 10 years (batteries wear out). ... Nice to know how hard my heart is working when I'm on a long bike ride - or doing intervals. ... "
" ... Perfect for working out and checking heart rate. ... "
" ... Great watch - i only need a heart rate monitor and this one serves the purpose very very well -- it gives me control over the intensity of my exercises and also is a good for distracting me in a good way from the pain when i am going really hard. ... "
" ... Keeps track of my heart rate ... "
" ... Polar F1 does just what I want it to do, my heart rate and records my high rate, low rate and average. ... It is just a heart rate monitor, this is it. ... "
Ease of Use
28simple, easy, simple to use, operate, one button
+82%
-18%
" ... Works very well, is accurate and simple to use. ... "
" ... Good for the price but difficult to set. ... "
" ... Very light and easy to read. ... "
" ... Very easy to use and works very simply. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Simple design, works well. ... "
" ... Simple , straightforward and easy. ... "
Product Reliability
17months, polar, died, reliable, battery
+41%
-59%
" ... Worked fine until the battery in the watch died. ... "
" ... The battery in the watch/monitor died before I had the device for one month ... "
" ... after 3 uses I stopped trying to use when I exercised. ... many years ago I had a Polar with 4 buttons and that is what I should have purchased. ... "
" ... My first one broke within a few weeks. ... That one broke in a couple months. ... "
" ... stopped working, buy something else ... "
" ... Both of those worked fine for months until the battery started dying. ... This one acts as though its battery is dying, but I've had it only 2 months. ... It worked properly for the first couple of weeks, and has acted erratically ever since. ... "
" ... The time varies from about ten seconds to several times as long. ... Once the readout begins it usually continues until you stop it. ... "
" ... failed in 3 months. ... "
Band
15band, strap, chest, polar, wrist
+47%
-53%
" ... This is the second Polar FT1 watch I have purchased and again the strap on the watch has broken after perhaps one year of use. ... "
" ... Strap was way too small for my chest, and I'm not a big guy! ... "
" ... The product description does not expressly mention that in order to use this watch, you have to wet your chest and strap a thick rubber band around your chest. ... "
" ... has a chest band I sent it back ... "
" ... What a rip off. ... "
" ... Only works if the watch is within 10 inches of the chest strap. ... "
" ... However, When the strap ran out of battery, the entire watch will be useless. ... "
Price
12pay, money, worth, waste, value
+75%
-25%
" ... good low cost option. ... "
" ... But quality for the price, you can't beat it! ... "
" ... This product is a STEAL! ... Especially with a price like that! ... Honestly other products that you have to pay over $100 isnt really worth it, considering we live in such a technological world today. ... "
" ... Price is reasonable. ... "
Marketplace
12expected, item, works as advertised, worked, time
+75%
-25%
" ... it came very promptly. ... "
" ... works grate thank you ... "
" ... Will buy again ... "
" ... works well - is as described ... "
" ... It works as expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Good product, good price, good vendor. ... "
Battery Life
11replace the battery, replace, months, change the battery, batteries
-100%
" ... I never heard of a watch that required return to the manufacturer for a battery replacement. ... "
" ... Constantly loses signal and long term i dont see the battery lasting. ... "
" ... I think it needs a battery. ... "
" ... How can I get a replacement battery ASAP? ... "
" ... Both of those worked fine for months until the battery started dying. ... This one acts as though its battery is dying, but I've had it only 2 months. ... "
" ... My only gripe is that you can't change the battery yourself. ... It should not be so bloody difficult to change the battery! ... "
" ... Very tricky to replace battery. ... "
" ... 1.5 hours later the new battery didn't work. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 240.97 grams
Size: 100 meters