Polar Verity Sense vs Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate

Polar Verity Sense

Polar Verity Sense

€99.90
Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate

Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate

$99.99

Quick verdict

Polar Verity Sense

€99.90

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (98 vs 74)

Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate

$99.99

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 Verity Sense· leads in 4

FeaturesWater resistanceLightnessAffordability

Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate· leads in 1

Battery life
  • Battery life

    30 h
    100 h
  • Features

    4Top 21%
    3Top 46%
  • Range

    150 mTop 5%
    No data
  • Water resistance

    50 mTop 11%
    1 m
  • Lightness

    20 gTop 17%
    39 gTop 29%
  • Affordability

    $100
    $100

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Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€99.90
$99.99
February 2021
June 2024

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, R-R interval data for HRV, Rechargeable battery with USB-C, no coin cells to replace, ANT+ and up to three Bluetooth connections at once, LED for battery and pairing status

Connectivity

Bluetooth Low Energy, ANT+
Bluetooth Low Energy (up to 3 connections), ANT+
Yes
Yes
Up to 150 m (Bluetooth), extended with ANT+
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Yes (up to 600 hours of training data)
No

Battery

Rechargeable (45 mAh)
Rechargeable lithium-ion (USB-C)
Up to 30 hours (training mode)
Over 100 hours (active use)

Build & durability

WR50 (50 meters, suitable for swimming)
IPX7 (1 m for 30 minutes, not suitable for swimming)
-20°C to 60°C
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20 g (sensor + armband)
39 g (sensor + strap)
Soft textile armband
Textile chest strap
Polymer
Plastic
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Polar Verity Sense vs Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate?

For value comparison: The Polar Verity Sense ($99.9) offers better affordability compared to the Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate ($99.99). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Polar Verity Sense or the Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate?

The Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate is newer: it came out in June 2024, and the Polar Verity Sense in February 2021.

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