Polar H9 vs Wahoo TICKR Fit - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's take the heart rate sensors Polar H9* and Wahoo TICKR Fit* in the comparison and look at the differences more closely.
Heart rate measurement
Polar H9 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 H9* is equipped with the more accurate technology.
With the Polar H9 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 H9 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 H9 and the Wahoo TICKR Fit you get ANT+ with both.
The Polar H9 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 H9 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 H9 is 54,0 cm. The maximum length for the Polar H9 is 95,0 cm.