Garmin HRM-Run vs Polar Stride Sensor

Garmin HRM-Run Polar Stride Sensor

Basic Info

Wear TypeChest StrapOther
Price$7366
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories No NoBoth don't track calories burned
Sleep No NoBoth don't monitor sleep pattern
Heart Rate / Pulse Yes NoGarmin HRM-Run tracks heart rate
Distance No YesPolar Stride Sensor measures your walking and running stride lengths
Steps Yes YesBoth track and count your steps
Stairs / Floors No YesPolar Stride Sensor has built-in altimeter for elevation feature
Exercise Tagging No YesOnly Polar Stride Sensor provides exercise tagging
Smart Coach No NoBoth don't have coaching feature
Goal Setting No YesSet and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Polar Stride Sensor
Inactivity Alert No NoBoth don't have inactivity alerts

Additional Features

GPS No NoBoth don't have built-in GPS support
Compass No NoBoth don't have a compass
Watch / Clock No NoBoth don't have watch
Alarm Clock No NoBoth don't have alarm clock
Reminders No NoBoth don't have reminder
Stopwatch No NoBoth don't have stopwatch
Music Playback Non/aBoth don't have music playback
ReportsActivityActivity

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications No NoBoth don't have phone notifications
Caller ID No NoBoth don't show caller ID notification
Music Control No NoBoth don't have phone music control
Call Control No NoBoth don't have call control
Camera Control No NoBoth don't have camera control
Find Phone No NoBoth don't have a find phone feature

Battery

Duration365 days25 daysGarmin HRM-Run battery life is about 14.6 times longer
Battery TypeReplaceable Cell BatteryReplaceable Cell Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof No No
IP Rating5 ATMn/a
Weight59 gramsn/a

User Interface

Display No No

Compatibility

Android No NoBoth don't compatible with Android devices
iOS No YesPolar Stride Sensor can connect with iPhones or iPads
OS X/Mac No NoBoth don't compatible MAC OS X devices
Windows Phone No NoBoth don't compatible with Windows Phone devices
Windows No NoBoth don't have a find phone feature
Web Portal No NoBoth don't have online web portal option
Social Features No NoBoth don't have social features

Connectivity

Bluetooth No YesOnly Polar Stride Sensor has a built-in Bluetooth connection option
Wi-Fi No NoBoth don't have Wi-Fi connection
NFC No NoBoth don't have NFC connectivity
ANT+ Yes NoOnly Garmin HRM-Run has ANT+ wireless technology
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