Amazfit Helio Strap vs Polar Verity Sense

Amazfit Helio Strap

Amazfit Helio Strap

$99.99
Polar Verity Sense

Polar Verity Sense

€99.90

Quick verdict

Amazfit Helio Strap

$99.99

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Polar Verity Sense

€99.90

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (98 vs 80)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 14 products in Heart Rate Monitor on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Amazfit Helio Strap· leads in 1

Battery life

Polar Verity Sense· leads in 2

FeaturesAffordability

Tied

Water resistance
  • Battery life

    240 hTop 46%
    30 h
  • Features

    2
    4Top 21%
  • Range

    No data
    150 mTop 5%
  • Water resistance

    50 mTop 11%
    50 mTop 11%
  • Lightness

    No data
    20 gTop 17%
  • Affordability

    $100
    $100

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Technical Specifications

Compare features between Amazfit Helio Strap vs Polar Verity Sense

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Essentials

$99.99
€99.90
June 2025
February 2021

Overview

Optical (BioTracker 6.0 PPG, 5PD + 2LED)
Optical (PPG - photoplethysmography)
Optical heart rate sensor (BioTracker 6.0), Accelerometer
Optical heart rate sensor (6 LEDs), Accelerometer
Heart rate every second, day and night, Worn on the upper arm in training to reduce movement errors, Live heart rate broadcast to watches, bike computers and apps, Recovery and sleep insights without a subscription, HYROX race mode
Accurate optical heart rate tracking from upper or lower arm, Built-in memory allows recording without a connected device, Dedicated swimming mode with goggle clip for pool use, Dual Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity for wide compatibility, Long battery life for endurance sessions

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.2 (BLE heart rate broadcast)
Bluetooth Low Energy, ANT+
No
Yes
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Up to 150 m (Bluetooth), extended with ANT+
Yes (up to 21 days of heart rate data offline)
Yes (up to 600 hours of training data)

Battery

Rechargeable (232 mAh, magnetic charger)
Rechargeable (45 mAh)
Up to 10 days (typical use)
Up to 30 hours (training mode)

Build & durability

5 ATM (50 meters)
WR50 (50 meters, suitable for swimming)
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-20°C to 60°C
—
20 g (sensor + armband)
Fabric band
Soft textile armband
Plastic
Polymer
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Amazfit Helio Strap vs Polar Verity Sense?

For value comparison: The Amazfit Helio Strap ($99.99) provides premium features compared to the Polar Verity Sense ($99.9). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Amazfit Helio Strap or the Polar Verity Sense?

The Amazfit Helio Strap is newer: it came out in June 2025, and the Polar Verity Sense in February 2021.

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