Hr Monitor reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 230 Reddit reviews across 22 subreddits and 41 posts to rank the best Hr Monitor brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Zwift, r/GarminFenix, r/Rowing, r/pelotoncycle, r/cycling. Top-rated brands include Garmin (4.3/5), Polar (4.3/5), Wahoo (4.1/5).
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Reviews230
Subreddits22
Posts41
Brands54
Products60
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#1
Garmin
4.3
(41)
"Garmin HRM Pro is almost instantaneous."
"Standard Garmin belt hooks up great."
"Replaced it with a Garmin HRM. Been about 6 months with it. Works flawless."
"Garmin, all others broke after a short time. Now back to garmin."
"Never tried a bad one. I currently use a Garmin and an H10 - they read the same and never had any issues."
"Has multipoint connection so you can use it with many apps at the same time."
"The Garmin one is excellent, will last forever on a charge."
"I love my garmin. I originally settled on it because it had the best battery life and most accurate heart rate info."
"I have the HRM Run from Garmin and its great. Give me running dynamics and with the ANT+ I can connect it to a Peloton too."
"HRM-Tri. One for everything! It has running dynamics as well."
#2
Polar
4.3
(33)
"I would get H10."
"Way better than the Suunto belt or the wahoo tickr IMO."
"100/1 Polar H10/9 over Suunto."
"I've been using it for a month and it works very well."
"Upvoted all the H10 recommendations since they can connect to two devices at once."
"Most accurate on the market is Polar H10."
"Highly HIGHLY recommend, it connects to my phone and my watch."
"No issues at all"
"Polar H10 hands down. More durable, replaceable battery and strap, perfect measurements."
"If you have the cash go for a polar h10 or h7."
#3
Wahoo
4.1
(30)
"Wahoo user, no complaints"
"I use the Wahoo TickrX chest strap. It's very good."
"Bought a wahoo tick yesterday."
"The Wahoo Ticker is the strap you want."
"Wahoo TICKR X might be a good choice in terms of something you could use for hockey."
"It’s still a good choice. The updated Wahoo Trackr is still going strong here after a few months."
"I have a Wahoo blue tooth chest strap and it syncs with the Wahoo App which is pretty good."
"Cheap and does everything you want it to."
"No problems with accuracy."
"Any chest strap does the work."
#4
Polar H10
5.0
(18)
"Polar h10 is great. Connects to my phone when using JOIN on the trainer."
"Best: Polar H10"
"The most accurate heart monitor that I've ever used is the Polar H10."
"I believe Polar H10 is one good candidate."
"Polar H10 is probably the best."
"I also went with a Polar and it works great."
"Polar H10…works flawlessly…its the gold standard."
"Now I use the Polar H10, works fine so far."
"Polar H10 chest strap."
"Another vote for a Polar H10 here."
#5
Scosche
4.6
(16)
"Ditto... simple, works, nothing else. Scosche Rhythm+ FTW :) "
"Yep, just bought the scosche rhythm+ based on recommendation from this group. Love it!"
"Scosche Ryrhm+ armband. Great prize. Crazy good accuracy. Very popular in cycling circles."
"I switched to the rythmm+ after my wahoo tickr died after about 5 years... couldn’t be happier! Just as good as the tickr but I love that it goes on your forearm vs being a chest strap."
"Another vote for scosche armband. My husband and I can share since the armband is WAY less sweaty than a chest strap."
"I don’t like the chest strap and find the armband much more comfortable/less intrusive. The Scosche matches my Apple Watch perfectly and I have total confidence in both of them."
"I would definitely get one and I HIGHLY recommend he Scosche Rhythm."
"I’ve used the Scosche for years. Very reliable and very lightweight. Great piece of hardware."
"I used this before I switched to the AW. This has both Bluetooth and ANT+ integration. I prefer arm band sensors to chest sensors."
"I've been really happy with this Scosche HR monitor. It works with both bluetooth and ANT+ so I can have my HR data on RunKeeper and see it as I run on my Garmin."
#6
Polar H9
4.5
(11)
"Polar H9/H10 are pretty much the gold standard for chest straps."
"I think I got the H9, and have been very happy with it."
"Polar H9 here. I originally got it for connecting to my concept2 indoor rower, but it connects great to Zwift as well."
"For the most accurate than the arm or watch I use a chest HR POLAR H9 Heart Rate Sensor"
"I have the Polar H9 and never have any issues with connectivity."
"Best Budget: Polar H9"
"Polar h9 or h10 work great."
"Polar H9 and Wahoo Tickr are fairly cheap options that work well."
"I’m probably gonna go with the polar h9."
"Suggestion: Either a Polar H9 or H10 and Stryd footpod."
#7
Fitbit
3.8
(9)
"It was exactly the same so it’s very accurate."
"I really like my Fitbit Charge for cycling."
"I have a Fitbit add it usually correlates with my pulse ox and/or blood pressure cuff."
"I wear a Fitbit. I’ve been on beta blockers since 2019 as well as wearing the Fitbit and it helps my anxiety a great deal."
"I’ve had good luck with Fitbit, which I’ve been wearing for years."
"Strava can be integrated with the Fitbit hr if you get the paid version."
"I tried Fitbit. It works and not a bad choice tbh."
"I use a Fitbit Charge HR"
"I use at FITBIT Charge HR as well as a Garmin Forerunner... Fitbit has a difficult time 'catching up' to my elevated heart rate"
#8
Wahoo TICKR
4.3
(6)
"I use the Wahoo Tickr and its great."
"I use a Wahoo TICKR. It does both BLE and ANT+."
"I use a wahoo tickr (not the X), which I've had for 18 months for cycling and recently running."
"I think Wahoo Tickr ($49) links with an app."
"Go for the wahoo ticker. It's very comfortable and works with ant+ and BLE."
"Wahoo TICKR. Will work with your phone (BLE) or bike computer (ANT+)."
#9
Ticker Fit
4.8
(4)
"Another vote for the TICKR FIT here, I use a conventional strap when outdoors but the FIT indoors and it's been flawless."
"My wife uses tickr fit, works well and she likes it."
"Works great, and since there's no battery well for sweat to get inside, they're both holding up much better than a fleet of Garmin, regular Tickrs and 4iiii straps did."
"I use the Ticker Fit armband for riding inside and the Ticker chest strap outside."
#10
Wahoo TICKR X
5.0
(3)
"Wahoo Tickr X. Supports Bluetooth and ANT+."
"Wahoo tickr x nuff said"
"I got the newest release of the Wahoo Tickr X."
#11
Coospo
5.0
(3)
"It connect quickly and I haven't had any dropouts."
"Very reliable, zero connection issues, good durability."
"This one is great: CooSpo Heart Rate Monitor, Armband Heart Rate Monitor with HR Zone Heart Rate Variability"
#12
Apple
4.7
(3)
"It’s nice because it keeps track of your heart rate and I can show my reports to the doctor if necessary."
"YaoYao is a great app. Works wonderfully."
"IPhone watch works well and runs the Strava app."
#13
Garmin HRM Dual
4.7
(3)
"Garmin HRM dual"
"Garmin dual, works perfectly."
"Garmin hrm dual works very well for me"
#14
Tickr
5.0
(2)
"I switched to the tickr arm strap and have had zero issues."
"Tickr would be my choice."
#15
Coros
4.5
(2)
"I use the Coros HR sensor which attaches around your bicep and links to an app - and it works great."
"It works great."
#16
Wahoo Tickr Fit
4.5
(2)
"I use a Wahoo TICKR FIT HR monitor. Works perfectly well with iFit."
"I am using the wahoo tickr fit armband right now."
#17
Garmin HRM-Dual
4.5
(2)
"I have the Garmin HRM-Dual and love it."
"Garmin dual works great it is what I have."
#18
CooSpo
4.5
(2)
"CooSpo strap on Amazon"
"I've used coospo ones from Amazon - about £28."
#19
Polar H7
4.5
(2)
"I’ve had a polar H7 for about 6 years that I love."
"The most popular HRM on Amazon is the polar H7."
#20
Zacurate
4.5
(2)
"I've been very happy with it. Easy to read with a blood flow waveform monitor, accurate, snug fit, includes a nice comfortable cover."
"I have a Zacurate Pro Series Fingertip Pulse Oximeter. I think it reads pretty accurate!"
#21
Apple Watch
4.0
(2)
"Apple Watch is expensive but they are more sturdy and last longer imo."
"If you already have an Apple Watch... check out the Echo app."
#22
Polar OH1+
4.0
(2)
"Polar OH 1+ it is worn on the upper forearm or on your upper arm."
"I've been reading reviews for the Polar OH1+."
#23
Moofit
5.0
(1)
"It’s working perfectly since 2 years."
#24
Wahoo TICKR Run
5.0
(1)
"I’ve used the wahoo run chest strap monitor in the past and it works perfectly."
#25
Scosche Rhythm+ 24
5.0
(1)
"Not on your list, but I just got a a Scosche Rhythm 24."
#26
Polar FT4
5.0
(1)
"I have the entry-level Polar FT4 and it works just great!"
#27
Geoid
5.0
(1)
"It works perfectly"
#28
MYZone
5.0
(1)
"MYZone is really good, adds an element of competition too."
#29
Ticker X
5.0
(1)
"I bought Ticker X. It's a really great device and haven't had any issues with it."
#30
Amazon
5.0
(1)
"This works like a charm for me, and it's cheap enough to buy 2, using one as a spare."
#31
Fitbit Versa
4.0
(1)
"I have a Fitbit versa, which is a slightly more basic one."
#32
Fitbit Ionic
4.0
(1)
"I use a Fitbit Ionic, and have seen good results."
#33
Magene
4.0
(1)
"Cost me 10€ new and has been working good so far."
#34
Stages Cycling
4.0
(1)
"No fail since February."
#35
iFit
4.0
(1)
"It matches the accuracy of my Garmin watch."
#36
Magene H64
4.0
(1)
"4 Magene's = 1 Garmin/Tickr price wise."
#37
Coospo Chest Strap
4.0
(1)
"Coospo chest strap is very good and it's only 30 pound."
#38
Garmin Chest Strap
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using the Garmin chest strap without complaint."
#39
Garmin Fabric Chest Strap
4.0
(1)
"I think the Garmin fabric one is very comfy, and gives good results."
#40
Peloton
4.0
(1)
"I have had good success with the Peloton HR monitor, nothing but good feedback from me on that one."
#41
Omron
4.0
(1)
"I am using this, its really cheap and has a lot of good reviews. I have been using it over a week and it does the job."
#42
Anself
4.0
(1)
"I've had great success with this. Syncs up for us every time and works with my S8+ as well."
#43
Renpho
4.0
(1)
"Mine's a Renpho. Got it on Amazon for like 20 bucks. Works well and is accurate."
#44
Cospoo
4.0
(1)
"I can confidently recommend it short term (about 3 months without issue I've had it)"
#45
Fitbit Versa 3
4.0
(1)
"I use a Fitbit versa 3 as a monitor/watch."
#46
IFit
4.0
(1)
"IFit forearm HR monitor."
#47
No Name
4.0
(1)
"Works like a charm though I have to replace the battery every 2 or 3 months."
#48
Orangetheory Fitness
4.0
(1)
"I use my armband HRM from Orangetheory Fitness."
#49
Polar HRM-Run
4.0
(1)
"HRM-Run is nice. I ran with it almost every day for about a year."
#50
Fitbit Sense
4.0
(1)
"I love my fitbit sense."
#51
Wellue Automatic BP Cuff
4.0
(1)
"I ended up settling on an automatic BP cuff made by Wellue."
#52
Scosche Rhythm 24
4.0
(1)
"The scosche rhythm 24 is good."
#53
Scosche Rhythm+
4.0
(1)
"You could use an armband monitor and your phone - scosche rhythm+ for example."
#54
Fitbit Charge 5
4.0
(1)
"I have a Fitbit charge 5 and it works well for me."
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