Polar FT80

Polar FT80 Review

The Polar FT80 is a heart rate monitor, but many expert reviewers say it is a Smartwatch. The FT80 blew away cyclists, walkers, kayakers to gym fanatics. We found more positive remarks than negatives ones. Let’s take a look and see what they have to say.

Pros / What Customers Like:

• Runners found working out with the heart rate monitor outstanding and provide you enough information about your heart-rate recovery periods and more.
• One thing that stands out for the majority of experts is the stylish design to wear to the gym and out and gives you training assistance while on the go.
• Users found uploading their workout data to the Polaris Fitness website simple when using it with Flowlink. Data transfers are quick.
• Athletes found the device easy to navigate and the menus easy to use while it tracks their steps, calories burned and more
• Although, there have been minor complaints about the display being hard to read many found the display easy to read in different lighting conditions.
• When it comes to durability, the Polar FT80 comes highly recommended from different professionals and found the workout mode very helpful.
• One gym enthusiast mentioned the device transfers your heart rate to the treadmill and this is an amazing feature to have.
• Everyone loves the display, as it is visible to read in large font and great news for spectacle wearers.
• The straps comfortable, to wear all day and looks stylish worn with any daywear to nightwear.
• One notable feature mentioned by all users is the outstanding two-year warranty.

Cons / What Customers Don't Like:

• As you will note the positive remarks are outstanding but some clients found the buttons difficult to use and the screens not resistant to scratches.
• Most swimmers complained it does not work well when you swim and cannot distinguish between the different exercises you do.
• Further, athletes would have loved to be able to design their own workouts.
• While the biggest complaint of all sports experts is you need internet access to analyze your data

Verdict:

If you need an all-around trainer with a heart rate monitor, the Polar FT80 might be what you need. The great thing is you can wear the fitness tracker as a normal watch with its stylish appearance. For athletes and working out at the gym the device is perfect, but not suitable for swimmers.