Polar H10 vs Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt

Polar H10

Polar H10

€99.90
Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt

Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt

$79

Quick verdict

Polar H10

€99.90

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (94 vs 85)

Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt

$79

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $20.90 less

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…).

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Polar H10· leads in 1

Features

Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt· leads in 3

Battery lifeLightnessAffordability

Tied

Water resistance
  • Battery life

    400 hTop 21%
    500 hTop 4%
  • Features

    5Top 7%
    2
  • Range

    90 mTop 20%
    No data
  • Water resistance

    30 mTop 43%
    30 mTop 43%
  • Lightness

    60 g
    41 gTop 37%
  • Affordability

    $100
    $79Top 32%

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Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€99.90
$79
2017
2014

Overview

ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)
ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)
Accelerometer
—
High-accuracy ECG heart rate tracking, Firmware updates, Machine-washable strap, OwnCode coded transmission, Real-time and offline recording modes
Accurate ECG-based heart rate tracking, Stores heart rate when the watch is out of range, e.g. swimming, Comfortable for all-day wear, Replaceable coin cell battery, Small and light Smart Sensor

Connectivity

Bluetooth Low Energy, ANT+, GymLink 5 kHz
Bluetooth Low Energy (1 connection)
Yes
No
Up to 90 m
—
Yes (1 training session, up to 30 hours)
Yes (3.5 hours at 120 bpm, with compatible Suunto watches)

Battery

CR2025 coin cell
CR2025 coin cell
Up to 400 hours
Up to 500 hours

Build & durability

WR30 (30 meters)
30 m
-10°C to 50°C
-20°C to 60°C
60 g
40.6 g (sensor + M strap)
Polyamide, polyurethane, elastane, polyester with silicone prints
Textile chest strap
Plastic
Plastic
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Which offers better value: Polar H10 vs Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt?

For value comparison: The Polar H10 ($99.9) provides premium features compared to the Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt ($79). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Polar H10 or the Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt?

The Polar H10 is newer: it came out in 2017, and the Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt in 2014.

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