The BEST and WORST | Polar H10 HR monitor

My love hate relationship with the Polar H10

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[mr.creepington]

I love my garmin hrm tri but it's pricey

[johnsnow]

Having the same problem of the brand new device and I am so frustrated, with all the promotions from YouTube channels. I am wondering if they really tell the truth or simply want to get paid. I am so glad that you are telling the story I want to tell. Wish you can find the solution other than just throwing it to trash can. Thank you.

[nxel]

Had mine 2 years now, not a single problem. Wash it after every workout... could be that. Battery and connection is flawless.

[DoraJoe-dg]

Could bit be dropping out due to age of strap? I heard you need to replace it when that starts to happen. Did it drop out when it was new?

[najSWE]

I haven't experienced any of the issues you mention. I agree with someone that you must have received a defective unit. I am extremely satisfied with my Polar H10 unit.

[oldfellas-rant]

I'm subscribing just because your 1st problem is my problem. But my battery life last a long time & I use it at lest 8 hours a day.

[TheDude-mn]

Clearly you’ve got a faulty polar H10. I would recommend a replacement

[electricant]

Just dusted off my old basic Garmin HRM after 7 years, still works perfectly fine, didn't even need to reset the battery. Never buying Polar again after the catastrophically bad Vantage V

[leightri]

I have used the H10 for many years, but not had (any) of those issues. Also, I am drenched in sweat when I run. Is it not tight enough? Seems like it must be moving against your skin to cause soreness.

[anthonycraig]

The strap just falls apart, the conductive strap breaks and deteriorates. The kicker is I hardly use the damn thing.

[MariusViken]

Are you wearing the monitor with the Polar logo facing outwards, or inwards (wrong way)? Had my H10 for a while now and I can´t figure out how you got a wound like that. Mine is super comfortable.

[Denali_Rebel]

It is annoying having the heart rate drop out but it still does it less than garmin. I have absolutely no idea how you develop sores like that. I’m extremely sweaty and wear my strap a lot but have never had anything like that.

[aarononeill]

Use ANT when possible. Bluetooth eats the battery faster

[Nonameyu]

But wouldn't some aloe vera gel or any other conductive gel help to make the sensor work more reliably?

[justanobservation]

How far are you running, or how long can you run before it starts to hurt?

[rossmcgregor]

I had very similar issues with a chest strap when running. I now use the Garmin 735XT watch with built in HRM at the wrist. Never fails or drops out.

[GerardCantor]

Are you leaving the sensor plugged into the strap after each workout /ride? Doing so drains the battery.

[bhagathkumar]

Any tips to avoid that chest scaring 🙏🙏 and sometimes it readings just drop from z5 to z1... Anyone know why? And how to fix that?

[Ferbeldeyberb]

Could be a fungal infection, very common and easy to treat if it is.

[vaahtoperse]

My Garmin hrm pro drops out too and I hate it