![]() ![]() It misses some of the slightly more obscure sports that some people might do from time to time. For us, a wrist-worn smartwatch and a simple tap of the “start workout” button is preferable over this any day.Īnother gripe we had with the Polar Beat app was its limited activity tracking options. Although, of course, this all depends on personal preference and if you think the awkwardness involved in getting a chest strap to record your exercise data is worth the hassle. There’s certainly a lot of faffing around to do. We often found ourselves trying to connect just before a workout class or training session, scrambling to attach the monitor, grab our smartphone, load up the app, make sure it's connected, find the activity we wanted to track from the list and tap start. Some simple “your Polar H10 is now connected” pop-up dialogue would have been nice and reassuring. Once it’s connected, there are no clear messages telling you so, either. We found it exceptionally frustrating at times, especially since the app didn’t always find the H10 right away. You have to tap here and there to discover it yourself. There are no clear instructions in the app to tell you how to connect the H10 or access the list of trackable activities. It's simple in design - an attribute we’d usually commend - but in this instance, it’s not very intuitive. The Polar Beat isn’t our favourite workout app to use, though. All that this involves is ensuring you track your workout via the app then you can leave the phone behind and the H10 will cache it automatically. Still, most users will be using the H10 alongside the connected Polar Beat app anyway. However, the H10’s limited onboard memory means it can only cache a single workout at a time, so you’ll need to sync your exercise data with the Polar Beat app before you record a second workout, which is annoying. The Polar H10 has been designed as a multisport tracking solution, made for regular use by athletes such as cyclists, long-distance runners, triathletes and the like, who want to work out with as little strapped to them as possible. Compatible with heaps of third-party apps.App design is too simplistic and not very intuitive.Our model was the latter and found to be the perfect fit for an average male build with a 42-inch chest. When it comes to sizing, the H10 comes in two sizes, XS-S for a chest size of 51-66 cm (20-26 inches) or M-XXL for a chest size of 65-93 cm (25-37 inches). All-in-all, it feels well made and of high quality. Weighing 60g with the strap in tow, the Polar H10 is heavier than most of its rivals (the Wahoo TickR X comes in at just 8.5g), but this isn’t something we noticed during daily wear. ![]() That leaves us with one major question: is the Polar H10 comfortable to wear? It all comes down to personal preference but in our time using it, we can attest that it offers a snug fit that feels pleasant throughout most workout types. These straps, which attach to the central node with two simple press studs, can also be switched out if you fancy buying other colours, or want a spare to wear while the other is in the wash, for instance. In the US you can also opt for a melange-style grey one similar to that found on the Polar Verity Sense. There’s black with grey “track it, wear it, crush it” graffiti-style text (as featured in our review), green camo, grey camo, red with “do it with heart” text, plain black, or turquoise. Still, for those who do have the guts to work out topless or in a sports bra and want to express themselves, then at least Polar offers a choice of six strap colours and designs to choose from. And since it’s hidden under a t-shirt and bra for most during exercise, then it could be argued that design shouldn’t be a massive focus. The reason behind this probably boils down to that old adage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.Īs long as it’s comfortable, adjustable and works fine just the way it is, that’s all that should matter, right? Maybe so. If it’s a unique design you’re looking for in a chest strap, then you won’t find that in the Polar H10: it comprises your bog standard heart rate monitoring chest strap design that we’ve seen time and time again from numerous brands over the years. Weighing 60g, it offers a snug fit that feels pleasant throughout most workout types. The H10 comes in a choice of six strap colours and two size options: XS-S for a chest size of 51-66 cm (20-26 inches) or M-XXL for a chest size of 65-93 cm (25-37 inches). Available in two colours: black or grey. ![]()
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