Polar H9 vs Wahoo TICKR FIT

Polar H9

Polar H9

€64.90
Wahoo TICKR FIT

Wahoo TICKR FIT

kr 799

Quick verdict

Polar H9

€64.90

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (80 vs 50)
  • To spend $15.09 less

Wahoo TICKR FIT

kr 799

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

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

Polar H9· leads in 4

Battery lifeFeaturesWater resistanceAffordability

Wahoo TICKR FIT· leads in 1

Lightness
  • Battery life

    400 hTop 21%
    30 h
  • Features

    2
    1
  • Range

    90 mTop 20%
    No data
  • Water resistance

    30 mTop 43%
    1 m
  • Lightness

    60 g
    46 g
  • Affordability

    $65Top 25%
    $80Top 39%

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Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€64.90
kr 799
January 2020
2018

Overview

ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)
Optical (PPG - photoplethysmography)
—
Optical heart rate sensor
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
Optical heart rate and calorie tracking from the forearm, Comfortable alternative to a chest strap, Bluetooth and ANT+ for phones, watches and bike computers, Rechargeable battery that lasts up to 30 hours, Two armband sizes included

Connectivity

Bluetooth Low Energy, ANT+, GymLink 5 kHz
Bluetooth Low Energy, ANT+
No
No
Up to 90 m
—
No
No

Battery

CR2025 coin cell
Rechargeable (magnetic charging dock)
Up to 400 hours (about 1 hour of training per day)
Up to 30 hours

Build & durability

WR30 (30 meters)
IPX7 (1 m immersion, not suitable for swimming)
-10°C to 50°C
—
60 g
Approx. 46 g (sensor + armband)
Polyamide, polyurethane, elastane, polyester with silicone prints
Adjustable fabric armband
Plastic
Plastic
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Polar H9 vs Wahoo TICKR FIT?

For value comparison: The Polar H9 ($64.9) offers better affordability compared to the Wahoo TICKR FIT ($79.99). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Polar H9 or the Wahoo TICKR FIT?

The Polar H9 is newer: it came out in January 2020, and the Wahoo TICKR FIT in 2018.

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