Heart rate monitors · Canada
Polar H10 vs Verity Sense: chest strap or armband?
The Polar H10 measures heart rate electrically from your chest. The Verity Sense is an optical sensor for your arm or a swimming-goggle clip. Start with the placement you can wear comfortably through the activity.
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Compare fit, connections and recording
| What to compare | Polar H10 | Polar Verity Sense |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor and placement | Electrical sensor on the chest | Optical sensor on an arm or temple |
| Connections | Bluetooth, ANT+ and 5 kHz GymLink | Bluetooth and ANT+ |
| Battery | CR2025, up to 400 hours | Rechargeable, up to 30 hours |
| Sensor recording | One session started in Polar Beat | Recording mode and separate pool-swimming mode |
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Which should you use for running or cycling?
Choose the H10 if you prefer a chest strap or need 5 kHz GymLink on older compatible equipment. For an armband, try the Verity Sense on your upper arm or forearm and check the watch or bike computer supports the required heart rate protocol.
How does untethered recording work?
The H10 stores one session after you start it in Polar Beat. The Verity Sense has a separate recording mode you select from the sensor before the activity. Polar Flow handles syncing. Check the manual for the exact sequence of controls.
What changes in the pool?
Verity Sense’s pool mode uses the goggle clip and can record pool metrics after you set the pool length in Polar Flow. The H10 is a chest strap with a different recording workflow.