Polar H9 vs Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt

Polar H9

€64.90

Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt

$79

Quick verdict

Polar H9

€64.90

The better pick if you want:

To spend $14.10 less

Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt

$79

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (85 vs 80)

Spec profile

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Polar H9· leads in 1

Affordability

Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt· leads in 2

Battery lifeLightness

Tied

FeaturesWater resistance

Battery life
400 hTop 21%
500 hTop 4%
Features
2
2
Range
90 mTop 20%
No data
Water resistance
30 mTop 43%
30 mTop 43%
Lightness
60 g
41 gTop 37%
Affordability
$65Top 25%
$79Top 32%

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Technical Specifications

Compare features between Polar H9 vs Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt

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Essentials

€64.90

$79

January 2020

2014

Overview

ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)

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

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)

Up to 90 m

—

Yes (3.5 hours at 120 bpm, with compatible Suunto watches)

Battery

CR2025 coin cell

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

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

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For value comparison: The Polar H9 ($64.9) offers better affordability compared to the Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt ($79). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.