Coros HRM vs Polar Verity Sense

Coros HRM

€89

Polar Verity Sense

€99.90

Quick verdict

Coros HRM

€89

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Polar Verity Sense

€99.90

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (98 vs 70)

Spec profile

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Coros HRM· leads in 3

Battery lifeLightnessAffordability

Polar Verity Sense· leads in 3

FeaturesRangeWater resistance

Battery life
38 h
30 h
Features
1
4Top 21%
Range
10 m
150 mTop 5%
Water resistance
30 mTop 43%
50 mTop 11%
Lightness
19 gTop 4%
20 gTop 17%
Affordability
$99
$100

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€89

€99.90

July 2023

February 2021

Overview

Optical (PPG - photoplethysmography)

Optical heart rate sensor (5 LEDs, 4 photodetectors)

Optical heart rate sensor (6 LEDs), 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

Accurate optical heart rate tracking from upper or lower arm, Built-in memory allows recording without a connected device, Dedicated swimming mode with goggle clip for pool use, Dual Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity for wide compatibility, Long battery life for endurance sessions

Connectivity

Bluetooth Low Energy

Bluetooth Low Energy, ANT+

Yes

Up to 10 m

Up to 150 m (Bluetooth), extended with ANT+

Yes (up to 600 hours of training data)

Battery

Rechargeable (55 mAh)

Rechargeable (45 mAh)

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

Up to 30 hours (training mode)

Build & durability

3 ATM (30 meters)

WR50 (50 meters, suitable for swimming)

-10°C to 50°C

-20°C to 60°C

19 g (sensor + band)

20 g (sensor + armband)

Soft elastic fabric armband

Soft textile armband

Plastic

Polymer

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