Polar H10 vs Polar H9

Polar H10

Polar H10

€99.90
Polar H9

Polar H9

€64.90

Quick verdict

Polar H10

€99.90

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (94 vs 80)

Polar H9

€64.90

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $35 less

Spec profile

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Features

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Battery lifeRangeWater resistanceLightness
  • Battery life

    400 hTop 21%
    400 hTop 21%
  • Features

    5Top 7%
    2
  • Range

    90 mTop 20%
    90 mTop 20%
  • Water resistance

    30 mTop 43%
    30 mTop 43%
  • Lightness

    60 g
    60 g
  • Affordability

    $100
    $65Top 25%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€99.90
€64.90
2017
January 2020

Overview

ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)
ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)
Accelerometer
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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, Real-time heart rate monitoring, Comfortable soft textile strap, OwnCode coded transmission, Compatible with a wide range of devices and apps

Connectivity

Bluetooth Low Energy, ANT+, GymLink 5 kHz
Bluetooth Low Energy, ANT+, GymLink 5 kHz
Yes
No
Up to 90 m
Up to 90 m
Yes (1 training session, up to 30 hours)
No

Battery

CR2025 coin cell
CR2025 coin cell
Up to 400 hours
Up to 400 hours (about 1 hour of training per day)

Build & durability

WR30 (30 meters)
WR30 (30 meters)
-10°C to 50°C
-10°C to 50°C
60 g
60 g
Polyamide, polyurethane, elastane, polyester with silicone prints
Polyamide, polyurethane, elastane, polyester with silicone prints
Plastic
Plastic
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Which offers better value: Polar H10 vs Polar H9?

For value comparison: The Polar H10 ($99.9) provides premium features compared to the Polar H9 ($64.9). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Polar H10 or the Polar H9?

The Polar H9 is newer: it came out in January 2020, and the Polar H10 in 2017.

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