Coros HRM vs Polar H10

Coros HRM

€89

Polar H10

€99.90

Quick verdict

Coros HRM

€89

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Polar H10

€99.90

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (94 vs 70)

Spec profile

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Coros HRM· leads in 2

LightnessAffordability

Polar H10· leads in 3

Battery lifeFeaturesRange

Tied

Water resistance

Battery life
38 h
400 hTop 21%
Features
1
5Top 7%
Range
10 m
90 mTop 20%
Water resistance
30 mTop 43%
30 mTop 43%
Lightness
19 gTop 4%
60 g
Affordability
$99
$100

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€89

€99.90

July 2023

2017

Overview

Optical (PPG - photoplethysmography)

ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)

Optical heart rate sensor (5 LEDs, 4 photodetectors)

Accelerometer

High-accuracy optical heart rate tracking from upper arm, More stable data compared to wrist-based sensors, Comfortable armband design (no chest strap required), Dual Bluetooth connection for multiple devices, Long battery life for extended training sessions

High-accuracy ECG heart rate tracking, Firmware updates, Machine-washable strap, OwnCode coded transmission, Real-time and offline recording modes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Low Energy

Bluetooth Low Energy, ANT+, GymLink 5 kHz

Yes

Up to 10 m

Up to 90 m

Yes (1 training session, up to 30 hours)

Battery

Rechargeable (55 mAh)

CR2025 coin cell

Up to 38 hours (active use), 80 days standby

Up to 400 hours

Build & durability

3 ATM (30 meters)

WR30 (30 meters)

-10°C to 50°C

19 g (sensor + band)

60 g

Soft elastic fabric armband

Polyamide, polyurethane, elastane, polyester with silicone prints

Plastic

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For value comparison: The Coros HRM ($99) offers better affordability compared to the Polar H10 ($99.9). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.