Polar H10 vs Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt 2

Polar H10

Polar H10

€99.90
Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt 2

Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt 2

$129

Quick verdict

Polar H10

€99.90

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (94 vs 89)
  • To spend $29.10 less

Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt 2

$129

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 H10· leads in 3

FeaturesRangeAffordability

Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt 2· leads in 1

Battery life

Tied

Water resistance
  • Battery life

    400 hTop 21%
    460 hTop 11%
  • Features

    5Top 7%
    4Top 21%
  • Range

    90 mTop 20%
    10 m
  • Water resistance

    30 mTop 43%
    30 mTop 43%
  • Lightness

    60 g
    No data
  • Affordability

    $100
    $129

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Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€99.90
$129
2017
September 2026

Overview

ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)
ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)
Accelerometer
Six-axis motion sensor
High-accuracy ECG heart rate tracking, Firmware updates, Machine-washable strap, OwnCode coded transmission, Real-time and offline recording modes
ECG heart rate with QRS artifact rejection and static shielding, Running form with compatible Suunto watches: cadence, ground contact time, vertical oscillation, flight time and left/right balance, 20 hours of onboard memory, up from 3.5 hours, Streams to up to three Bluetooth devices at once, Replaceable coin cell battery

Connectivity

Bluetooth Low Energy, ANT+, GymLink 5 kHz
Bluetooth Low Energy (up to 3 connections)
Yes
Yes
Up to 90 m
Up to 10 m
Yes (1 training session, up to 30 hours)
Yes (20 hours of R-R data, rolling)

Battery

CR2025 coin cell
CR2032 coin cell
Up to 400 hours
Up to 460 hours (one connection, running form off, power save on)

Build & durability

WR30 (30 meters)
30 m
-10°C to 50°C
—
60 g
—
Polyamide, polyurethane, elastane, polyester with silicone prints
Textile chest strap
Plastic
Plastic
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Polar H10 vs Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt 2?

For value comparison: The Polar H10 ($99.9) offers better affordability compared to the Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt 2 ($129). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Polar H10 or the Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt 2?

The Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt 2 is newer: it came out in September 2026, and the Polar H10 in 2017.

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