Polar Verity Sense vs Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt

Polar Verity Sense

Polar Verity Sense

€99.90
Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt

Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt

$79

Quick verdict

Polar Verity Sense

€99.90

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (98 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…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Polar Verity Sense· leads in 3

FeaturesWater resistanceLightness

Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt· leads in 2

Battery lifeAffordability
  • Battery life

    30 h
    500 hTop 4%
  • Features

    4Top 21%
    2
  • Range

    150 mTop 5%
    No data
  • Water resistance

    50 mTop 11%
    30 mTop 43%
  • Lightness

    20 gTop 17%
    41 gTop 37%
  • Affordability

    $100
    $79Top 32%

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Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€99.90
$79
February 2021
2014

Overview

Optical (PPG - photoplethysmography)
ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)
Optical heart rate sensor (6 LEDs), Accelerometer
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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
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+
Bluetooth Low Energy (1 connection)
Yes
No
Up to 150 m (Bluetooth), extended with ANT+
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Yes (up to 600 hours of training data)
Yes (3.5 hours at 120 bpm, with compatible Suunto watches)

Battery

Rechargeable (45 mAh)
CR2025 coin cell
Up to 30 hours (training mode)
Up to 500 hours

Build & durability

WR50 (50 meters, suitable for swimming)
30 m
-20°C to 60°C
-20°C to 60°C
20 g (sensor + armband)
40.6 g (sensor + M strap)
Soft textile armband
Textile chest strap
Polymer
Plastic
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Polar Verity Sense vs Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt?

For value comparison: The Polar Verity Sense ($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 Verity Sense or the Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt?

The Polar Verity Sense is newer: it came out in February 2021, and the Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt in 2014.

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