Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $49212 | $41195 | Polar RCX5 GPS is 120% cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | No | No | Both don't have activity tracking |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both track calories burned |
| Sleep | No | No | Both don't monitor sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both measure heart rate |
| External HR Monitor | Yes | Yes | |
| VO2 Max | Yes | Yes | Both show how well your body uses oxygen |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your running/walking distance |
| Steps | No | Yes | Polar RCX5 GPS counts your steps |
| Pace | No | Yes | |
| Speed | Yes | Yes | |
| Stairs / Floors | No | No | Both don't have elevation feature |
| Exercise Tagging | No | Yes | Only Polar RCX5 GPS provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | Yes | No | Polar RC3 GPS provides real time fitness coaching |
| Goal Setting | No | No | Both don't have goal setting |
| Inactivity Alert | No | No | Both don't have inactivity alerts |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Both have integrated GPS modules |
| Compass | Yes | No | Polar RC3 GPS has a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | No | Yes | Polar RCX5 GPS has a alarm clock |
| Reminders | No | Yes | Polar RCX5 GPS has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | No | Both don't have music playback |
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Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | No | No | Both don't have phone notifications |
| Caller ID | No | No | Both don't show caller ID notification |
| Music Control | No | No | Both don't have phone music control |
| Call Control | No | No | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | No | No | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | No | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
Battery |
| Duration | GPS/HR mode: 12 hours | n/a | |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Replaceable Cell Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | No | |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | 3 ATM | |
| Weight | n/a | 46 grams | |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | n/a | n/a | |
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| Color Display | No | No | |
| Touch Screen | No | No | |
Compatibility |
| Android | No | No | Both don't compatible with Android devices |
| iOS | No | No | Both don't compatible iOS devices |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | Yes | Both compatible MAC OS X laptops and PCs |
| Windows Phone | No | No | Both don't compatible with Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | Yes | Yes | Both can help find your smartphone |
| Web Portal | Yes | Yes | Both have access to online web portal |
| Social Features | No | No | Both don't have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | No | No | Both don't have Bluetooth |
| Wi-Fi | No | No | Both don't have Wi-Fi connection |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | No | No | Both don't provide ANT+ wireless technology |
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