Polar RCX5 GPS vs TomTom Multisport

Polar RCX5 GPS TomTom Multisport

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price$41195
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity No YesTomTom Multisport tracks your activity
Calories Yes YesBoth track calories burned
Sleep No NoBoth don't monitor sleep pattern
Heart Rate / Pulse Yes NoPolar RCX5 GPS has built-in heart rate monitor
External HR Monitor Yes No
VO2 Max Yes NoPolar RCX5 GPS tracks the maximum consumption of oxygen per minute
Distance Yes YesBoth track your stride length
Steps Yes NoPolar RCX5 GPS tracks and measures your steps
Pace Yes No
Speed Yes No
Stairs / Floors No NoBoth don't have elevation feature
Exercise Tagging Yes YesBoth have exercise tagging feature
Smart Coach No NoBoth don't have coaching feature
Goal Setting No NoBoth don't have goal setting
Inactivity Alert Non/aBoth don't have inactivity alerts

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Compass Non/aBoth don't have a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes NoPolar RCX5 GPS has a reminder option
Stopwatch Yes NoPolar RCX5 GPS has a stopwatch
Music Playback Non/aBoth don't have music playback
ReportsActivity

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 Non/aBoth don't have call control
Camera Control Non/aBoth don't have camera control
Find Phone Non/aBoth don't have a find phone feature

Battery

Durationn/an/a
Battery TypeReplaceable Cell BatteryRechargeable Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof No Yes
IP Rating3 ATMn/a
Weight46 grams63 gramsPolar RCX5 GPS is 17.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayLCD Screen Yes
Display Sizen/an/a
Screen Resolution n/a n/a
Color Display Non/a
Touch Screen Non/a

Compatibility

Android No YesTomTom Multisport is compatibles with Android phones and tablets
iOS No YesTomTom Multisport can connect with iPhones or iPads
OS X/Mac Yes NoPolar RCX5 GPS compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs
Windows Phone No NoBoth don't compatible with Windows Phone devices
Windows Yes NoPolar RCX5 GPS allows you to locate your phone
Web Portal Yes YesBoth have access to online web portal
Social Features Non/aBoth don't have social features

Connectivity

Bluetooth No YesOnly TomTom Multisport 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+ No NoBoth don't provide ANT+ wireless technology
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