Polar OH1+ Review – Does Location Matter?
James GillThe Polar OH1 was always hamstrung with only ANT+ communication. Now having gained Bluetooth Smart, the Polar OH1 has also gained a 5/5 score
Heart Rate Monitors
Heart rate monitors are a core part of workouts, be that cycling or running. Here is a collection of reviews looking at both optical heart rate monitors, and normal chest heart rate monitors
Polar Vantage V Review – A Garmin Killer?
The Polar Vantage V is the Finnish companies latest top-line smartwatch, but can it go toe-to-toe with the high-end watches of its competitors? Let’s see!! FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!
Suunto 9 Multisport GPS Watch Review – Biggest Battery Wins!
Suunto has been gradually refining the Spartan line of watches over the years. The Suunto 9 is the companies latest top of the line watch, and they have made some very competitive improvements
Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Review: When More Can Mean Less
Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Review: When More Can Mean Less OK cards on the table. To my mind, the Garmin Fenix series has never been a looker. Particularly when you compared it to the lines seen on any of the Suunto Spartan watches, and especially the new Suunto 9 – reviewed here Personally, I feel…
Wahoo TICKR fit Review – Optical Heart Rate Monitor
Wahoo has a range of heart rate monitors in the TICKR line, all using the standard chest strap. As optical heart rate devices have proliferated on smartwatches, we are also seeing the growth of stand-alone optical HRM units. How has Wahoo tried to differentiate themselves with the Wahoo TICKR fit?
Suunto Spartan Trainer Wrist HR Review – Third Time Lucky?
I made no secret of the fact that in my mind the Suunto Spartan was a bit naff. The Suunto Sport HR, was a little bit less naff, with optical HRM. So is third time the charm for the Suunto Spartan range? Let’s see what the Suunto Spartan Trainer Wrist HR has to offer!
Polar OH1 Review – Optical Heart Rate Monitor
Optical heart rate monitors have advanced over the last few years, such that they are found on devices across the wearable spectrum. Polar has now taken the tech full circle with the launch of the Polar OH1, stripped of any associated watch, we have a stand-alone optical heart rate monitor to be attached to your…
Polar M200 GPS Running Watch Review
The Polar M200 is Polar’s, one-two punch, with GPS tracking & optical HRM budget watch. Where have they saved costs to hit the budget price?
Garmin Forerunner 35 Review – A Cost-Conscious Runners Watch
Not all running tech costs the earth! Nowhere is that more evident than with Garmin’s Forerunner 35, which I’ve been putting through its paces over the last couple of months. So the question has to be if Garmin does a budget price, does that mean you only get budget performance? Let’s see!
Polar A370 Review – 24×7 Optical Heart and Sleep tracking
When the Polar A360 debuted in 2015, I wasn’t very impressed with the devices optical HRM- However, in the last two years Polar has released a slew of devices with optical heart rate tracking, and have polished their firmware considerably. So with the new Polar A370, has Polar managed to bring the substance to match…
Polar M430 GPS Running Watch Review
The Polar M430 is an update to the excellent Polar M400 running watch, with the inclusion of heart rate monitoring on the rear. So now that optical HRM has trickled down to the mid levels of Polar’s portfolio, what’s the M430 like out on the run?
Withings Steel HR Review – Digital Style!
Withings have taken the concept of an analogue activity tracker, and refinded things to give the Withings Steel HR, a beautiful device with optical HR
Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR – Is optical heart rate enough?
Has a year of further firmware development and new hardware in the form of optical heart rate monitoring made the Suunto Spartan into the watch we had always dreamt of, or it all spec sheet and no substance?
Fitbit Alta HR Review – Fitbit’s Fire and Forget Activity Tracker
The Fitbit Alta HR launched nearly one year after the debut of the original Alta. Has the addition of an optical heart rate monitor managed to catapult the Alta from being an “Also ran” device to one of the categories best devices? Let’s take a long hard look
Garmin Fenix 5 Review – A New Smart Watch King, But For One Mistake
The Garmin Fenix 5 is out! The successor to the phenomenally successful Garmin Fenix 3. Has Garmin taken all the lessons learnt since the Fenix 3 was released in 2015, and made the Fenix 5 a must buy? Or does the Fenix 5 have an Achilles heel that might keep it from greatness? Let’s see!
PowerTap PowerCal HRM Review | Zwifting on Your Travels with a HRM Power meter!
The PowerTap PowerCal is a bit of an odd device. A heart rate meter, which also estimates your wattage output when cycling. In such a small package, the PowerCal might be the definitive travel equipment for Zwift, but with a MAJOR question: How does the power reading compare with strain gauge derived power meters? It…
TomTom Runner 3 / Spark 3 GPS sports watch | TitaniumGeek
TomTom has released a few new products this year, whilst polishing and updating their existing Runner/Spark line. This review looks at the updates to the TomTom Runner 3 – a device proclaiming basic multisport function, whilst hiding a great running watch. Running, music and optical HR, what more could you want?
Polar M600 Android Wear GPS Smart Watch Review
Polar have made a BIG decision. Bringing in Android Wear as the core operating system for the Polar M600. Yes, they have applied their own tweaks to the top of the system, but is the M600 a true Polar?. Has Polar sold out? Or with one product release have they catapulted themselves over their rivals?…
4iiii Viiiiva Heart Rate Monitor, ANT+ Bridge Review | Zwift Gear Tests
The number of heart rate monitors on the market is mind-boggling. Most sports gadgets come with an HRM in the box, or at least the option. I personally have 5 knocking around the house – so why buy a separate HRM? Extra features!! With the 4iiii Viiiiva Heart Rate Monitor working as an ANT+ to…
Garmin Vivoactive HR Review – Is the complete revamp a success?
Garmin at the moment is a smart watch juggernaut. The sheer speed of their product release schedule is astounding. However, as a result of this, not every product is a star studied masterpiece. I wasn’t a great fan of the Garmin Vivoactive, so is the new revamped Garmin Vivoactive HR with an optical heart rate…