Polar H9 vs Wahoo TICKR FIT

Polar H9

€64.90

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

Compare features between Polar H9 vs Wahoo TICKR FIT

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Essentials

€64.90

kr 799

January 2020

2018

Overview

ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)

Optical (PPG - photoplethysmography)

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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+

Up to 90 m

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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

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60 g

Approx. 46 g (sensor + armband)

Polyamide, polyurethane, elastane, polyester with silicone prints

Adjustable fabric armband

Plastic

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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.