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POLAR H10 Heart Rate Monitor Bluetooth HRM Chest Strap iPhone Android Compatible Black
Last Updated: August 3, 2022 (Refresh Now)
5.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
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Review Analysis - 45 recent, verified reviews
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Reliability
14worked, year, polar, unreliable, stopped
+50%
-50%
" ... After owning Polar H10 for a few months, it failed to connect to my phone. ... Then several months later it stopped connecting to my Polar M Vantage watch. ... It's now failed to work twice in 12 months and cost me about $25 in shipping expenses. ... I don't recommend this product because it continues to fails every few months. ... "
" ... Not unbearable once or twice but not acceptable day after day. ... "
" ... Lasts a year and then won’t connect to devices anymore. ... "
" ... It worked for about a year, then all of a sudden stopped connecting. ... Sent it to Polar, they worked on it and sent it back after a month. ... This is the last time I’ll use this, way too unreliable. ... "
" ... I think that it’s a lot of money for such an unreliable product. ... "
" ... At best it's intermittent now. ... "
Battery
12batteries, replaced the battery, updated, started, replaced
+33%
-67%
" ... I did a reset and replaced the battery. ... "
" ... the other issue is battery life. ... "
" ... Unfortunately almost every time I put it on (yes, including after getting it wet) I have to remove the battery and hold the battery sensor for 10 seconds and then replace the battery just to get it to work. ... I have tried with innumerable batteries and a new battery seems to help for 2-3 sessions but then right back to the same frustration. ... "
" ... I tried everything: changing the battery, the strap and resetting numerous times. ... "
" ... usually when the batteries die. ... Unfortunately, I wind up having to replace multiple batteries until it pairs. ... "
" ... By the way I have an iPhoneX, the iOS is updated, and I've replaced the battery. ... "
" ... At least with the H7, you could try fiddling with the battery contacts to get it working, but no such luck with the H10. ... "
Connectivity
10bluetooth, app, polar, apple watch, pairing
+40%
-60%
" ... Not because it’s not accurate when it is connected, but because it’s so difficult to connect. ... If you’re curious I have 15 other Bluetooth products. ... From Apple products that connect immediately… To knock off cheap speaker products that also connect immediately. ... "
" ... After owning Polar H10 for a few months, it failed to connect to my phone. ... When it arrived a few weeks later, they replaced the sensor saying it WiFi did not work. ... However, it still failed to connect. ... "
" ... Lasts a year and then won’t connect to devices anymore. ... "
" ... I use this with the apple watch. ... Once paired, the pairing intermittently fails . ... "
" ... Bought in 2018, and like the other 1 star reviews I've had the same issues with connectivity when using iOS / apple watch. ... "
" ... I originally thought that I would not have to bring my phone with me (which is one of the reasons I bought it) to track my route but the app doesn't work unless your phone is with you on your run. ... "
Usage
9workouts, training, middle, cardio, runs
+67%
-33%
" ... Great product and a must if one wants to attain a more comprehensive understanding of their cardio conditioning. ... "
" ... Works okay, just for workouts ... "
" ... I love it for exercising in general. ... "
" ... It’s so incredibly accurate which important for me for HIT cardio training. ... "
" ... The directions on how to use it could be a bit more intuitive, but still 5 stars for product quality. ... "
" ... Helps me get the most out of my workouts. ... "
Software
9polar, watch, update, firmware, polar beat app
+67%
-33%
" ... It works great with polar app but doesn’t consistently connect to my Apple Watch. ... Luckily the polar app does sync to Apple Activity App so I’m able to track everything. ... "
" ... This single monitor has everything you need when coupled with the Polar Flow and Polar Beat apps. ... "
" ... I use it with the Android app. ... "
" ... Synced up to my watch easily and my phone which allows me to use the Polar app without my watch. ... "
" ... The Polar Beat app is great, providing HR plots for many different exercise types and maps if applicable. ... "
" ... The app it pairs with is fun too. ... "
Accuracy
7readings, giving, consistent, accuracy, value
+86%
-14%
" ... Extremely accurate and the insight is priceless. ... "
" ... It has proven reliable over many years of use in that it’s accuracy has been consistent. ... "
" ... The device appears to be very accurate an is a good value. ... "
" ... It worked great for a few months and then stopped giving an accurate HR. ... "
" ... Have only had this one for a few months and it's obviously more accurate. ... "
" ... It’s so incredibly accurate which important for me for HIT cardio training. ... "
Price
3product, worth, waste of money, unreliable, thing
-100%
" ... For the money this thing is not worth it. ... "
" ... Waste of money ... "
" ... I think that it’s a lot of money for such an unreliable product. ... "
Body
3waterproof, water, swimming, pool, fragile
+33%
-67%
" ... the problem is that they are so fragile. ... so the fragile thing. ... "
" ... I have had two that I forgot and both got ruined by a short stint in the water. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
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