Polar H10 vs Wahoo TICKR Fit - Where are the differences?

Brand
Polar
Wahoo
Product name
H10
TICKR Fit
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Only differences
Heart Rate Sensor
Measurement on arm
Measurement on arm
No
Measurement on arm
Yes
Chest strap
Chest strap
Yes
Chest strap
No
Technology
Technology
EKG
Technology
Optical
Battery
Removable
Removable
Yes
Removable
No
Battery
Battery
CR2025
Battery
-
Battery life
Battery life
0,5 Month
Battery life
-
Battery life
Battery life
400,0 hours
Battery life
30,0 hours
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Up to
Up to
30 m
Up to
1 m
Certification
Certification
-
Certification
IPX7
Suitable for swimming
Suitable for swimming
Yes
Suitable for swimming
-
Specifications
Weight
Weight
21 g
Weight
19.8 g
Belt
Length, min
Length, min
51,0 cm
Length, min
-
Length, max
Length, max
93,0 cm
Length, max
-
Sensors
ANT+
ANT+
Yes
ANT+
Yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
5 kHz
5 kHz
Yes
5 kHz
No
Bluetooth devices, amount
Bluetooth devices, amount
1
Bluetooth devices, amount
1
Memory
Available
Available
Yes
Available
No
Specifications, operability
Temperature, min.
Temperature, min.
-10 °C
Temperature, min.
-
Temperature, max.
Temperature, max.
50 °C
Temperature, max.
-

Where are the differences?

Let's take the heart rate sensors Polar H10* and Wahoo TICKR Fit* in the comparison and look at the differences more closely.

Heart rate measurement

Polar H10 works with a EKG measurement. For the Wahoo TICKR Fit rely on the Optical technology. In general the measurement via ECG is considered more accurate. Thus the Polar H10* is equipped with the more accurate technology.

With the Polar H10 the measurement is taken across the chest. This is a chest belt. The Wahoo TICKR Fit is worn on the arm.

Connection options

Bluetooth has become a very popular option for connecting heart rate sensors and pulse belts. Both the Polar H10 and the Wahoo TICKR Fit offer this. The connection via Bluetooth is mostly used for cell phones or fitness watches. Some new devices in fitness studios also offer Bluetooth as an option.

The standard ANT+ less known. However, it is often used in the field of sports. Some finte watches, especially from Garmin and Polar, support the form of the connection. In comparison between the Polar H10 and the Wahoo TICKR Fit you get ANT+ with both.

The Polar H10 offers you 5kHz in contrast to the Wahoo TICKR Fit. The connection type is also called a gymlink. The 5kHz is, as Gymlink says, mostly used for equipment in the gym. These include, for example, treadmills or bicycle ergometers.

Waterproof

Both heart rate sensors from the comparison are waterproof. The Polar H10 can be used up to 30 m under water. The Wahoo TICKR Fit can be submerged up to 30 m under water.

Belt

Most heart rate sensors can be adjusted in size. This is especially relevant for chest straps. The minimum belt length of the Polar H10 is 51,0 cm. The maximum length for the Polar H10 is 93,0 cm.

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