For every athlete or person who is serious about their health, the heart rate monitor is an indispensable attribute. At the same time, the effectiveness and safety of active exercises will depend on the accuracy of the readings and ease of use of this device. The most comfortable to use are wrist models, the best of which we describe in our article.
Content:
- Polar OH1 - pulse sensor for fixing on the shoulder
- Mio Velo - the best optical heart rate monitor for cyclists
- Mengmi ID101HR - smart bracelet with the ability to control the camera and smartphone player
- JQAIQ W4S - the optimal ratio of quality and cost
- Wanna Fit V6 - pulse sensor with the possibility of round-the-clock calculation of the heart rate
Polar OH1 - pulse sensor for fixing on the shoulder
The Polar OH1 optical heart rate monitor is equipped with 6 laser LEDs and an elastic rubber band, thanks to which the sensor can be attached to a shoulder or forearm.
This model is completely autonomous, as it has a built-in memory, designed for training without use with third-party devices.
The heart rate monitor works via Bluetooth channel version 4.0, therefore it is compatible not only with the Polar technique, but also with smartphones, fitness equipment, fitness watches from other manufacturers.
Advantages:
- small sizes. Polar OH1 is considered one of the most compact in the world;
- elastic bracelet can be washed in a washing machine;
- the amount of internal memory is designed for 200 hours of active workouts;
- the presence of a special, regularly updated application that allows you to quickly transfer all data from the sensor to your profile;
- the hull is completely protected from water and can be used at a depth of up to 30 m;
- Uninterrupted battery life is 12 hours.
Disadvantages:
- the convenience and functionality of this gadget will cost the buyer 6 thousand rubles;
- during swimming the heart rate monitor gives incorrect data, as it is not optimized for practicing in water.
Mio Velo - the best optical heart rate monitor for cyclists
Pulsometer for wearing on the wrist, is characterized by low weight and ease of operation. The elastic soft thong, provides the maximum comfort when using.
Turning on and off the gadget is carried out with just one button, when clicked, the pairing mode is automatically loaded.
The device supports the ANT + protocol, which provides accurate data transfer from a bicycle sensor to a smartphone, watch or bicycle computer.
Advantages:
- the sensor works with the Mio Go app, which allows you to pair with 4 different bikes;
- the device is able to work on a single charge for about 10 hours;
- minimum weight - the strap with the sensor weighs only 35 g;
- the presence of an indication system, which, with various modes and color, displays the zone of heart rate, the status of pairing and reports possible problems with the display of the pulse.
Disadvantages:
- because of the softness, the bracelet while driving on uneven ground often loses contact with the skin and does not display the pulse;
- the cost of this model starts from 5 thousand rubles.
Mengmi ID101HR - smart bracelet with the ability to control the camera and smartphone player
Narrow heart rate monitor with built-in battery successfully combined functionality and affordable price. It is equipped with a digital display, which displays not only the heart rate, but also SMS notifications of attached mail and social networks.
In addition, the user always has the opportunity to view the calendar. The bracelet mates with various types of devices, including those based on Android and iOS.
Advantages:
- the presence of a built-in accelerometer;
- device can be controlled from the touch screen;
- the function of vibration, notifying of incoming calls;
- The device has a more affordable cost than its counterparts, and an average of 2800 rubles.
Disadvantages:
- bracelet is designed for a wide wrist;
- insufficiently bright screen lighting, which makes it inconvenient to use at night.
JQAIQ W4S - the optimal ratio of quality and cost
The multifunctional bracelet from the Chinese manufacturer will appeal to both novice athletes and professionals. Built-in heart rate monitor with the possibility of continuous measurement of heart rate, accurately transmits data, both when walking and while running.
For 1700 rubles, the user receives a device that mates with any smartphone that is not only able to act as a heart rate monitor, but also allows you to receive and respond to SMS-notifications.
Advantages:
- the time of continuous work of the device is about 168 hours;
- the ability to measure the user's body temperature;
- control of a sedentary lifestyle;
- the ability to control the camera and player;
- custom alarm function;
- sleep and calorie monitoring.
Disadvantages:
- monochrome LED screen;
- hard bracelet, causing uncomfortable sensations with prolonged use.
Wanna Fit V6 - pulse sensor with the possibility of round-the-clock calculation of the heart rate
Optical bracelet to measure the pulse, different stylish design and ease of management. It allows you not only to control the rhythm of the heart, but also to control the total number of calories spent during exercise.
People running or active walking will appreciate the additional function of displaying the distance traveled.
Advantages:
- The device is able to analyze the quality of sleep with tracking of heart rate. At the same time, the device collects data every 10 minutes and sends them to the smartphone, where they are automatically processed;
- reasonable price, which is 3,500 rubles .;
- data processing and calibration by the application takes no more than 10 seconds;
- notification function for incoming calls and SMS.
Disadvantages:
- Rectangular shape of hard case, not suitable for every wrist;
- weak strap lock.
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