Wearable equipment is increasingly included in the set of accessories that modern man uses in the process of his life. Such devices, although questioned in terms of their real usefulness, an increase in the army of fans of these gadgets gives reason to think otherwise. Actually, the set of their functions speaks for itself. As a rule, this is a sports watch with a heart rate monitor and a pedometer, tonometer and a whole range of auxiliary options. It remains only to get acquainted with the best representatives of the segment and determine the most suitable option.
Model Polar RCX5 SD RUN
It must be said right away that a sports watch with the capabilities of “smart” wearable equipment has few differences and does not always have the same capabilities as its full-fledged intellectual counterparts. However, the company Polar and in this category shows very noticeable successes, regularly surprising its fans. In this case, for example, multifunctional and technological “smart” watches are considered. A review of the model will reveal its strengths and weaknesses.
As already noted, this modification has an extensive list of options, including a heart rate monitor, running sensor, etc. The kit includes a special chest strap made of textiles, which helps to fix the necessary parameters of the body's vital functions. To this, it is worth adding the presence of a GPS sensor, thanks to which the owner can navigate the terrain during long-distance runs. In general, this is a good sports watch with a heart rate monitor and a pedometer, tonometer and the ability to navigate, a feature of which is the relatively high accuracy of the calculated data.
Suunto Quest GPS Model
This is an option from a lesser-known but promising participant in the market of wearable gadgets. In terms of functionality, the model can be put on a par with the development of Polar. In particular, Suunto sports watches include a belt pacemaker, GPS tracker and a USB adapter. This set is quite enough to track the distance traveled, register speed modes and even route planning.
Of course, special attention should be paid to the possibilities of monitoring the state of the body. In addition to basic tools such as a heart rate monitor and blood pressure monitor, an option is offered for fixing calories burned. For clarity, the dynamics of the results achieved, you can draw up special schedules - this function is also provided for by these sports watches. The instruction also recommends using the social component and, in particular, participating in the training program, which is provided on the manufacturer’s website. All data will be processed automatically, to provide the user with a clear picture of sports success.
Model Suunto M5
Another Suunto model that deserves attention for the reason that it is in some way the basic version of a sports heart rate watch. This means that, in addition to the cardiac sensor and the necessary means of maintaining efficiency, there is nothing in this model. What is the plus of this approach? Mainly in the possibility of independent formation of a list of functions suitable for a particular format of operation. That is, the owner himself equips a sports wristwatch of this modification with the necessary sensors that will expand the capabilities of the gadget. On the one hand, this saves the user from the options already imposed in the main version, and on the other, it has a positive effect on the price tag, although you still have to pay extra for the required sensors.
Model Runsense SF-510F
If the previous version is offered as a platform for the further formation of optional content to your taste, then here, you can say, everything you need is provided in abundance. This is a classic sports watch with a heart rate monitor and a pedometer, a tonometer and a GPS module, which will suit both a professional runner and an amateur. Again, there are also functions of laying routes, and the ability to select the optimal "working" modes.
The peculiarity of this version is not in functionality, but in the operational advantages of the device itself. The gadget is able to maintain performance for 30 hours, which is almost a record figure. Moreover, in the off state, the model will last almost 3 weeks. It turns out that in the form of SF-510F you can get very practical and easy to use smart watches. A review of the reviews presented below will help to understand other operational subtleties that are important to consider when choosing a model.
Positive model reviews
As a rule, owners praise heart rate watches for the opportunity to obtain the necessary information about their own body in the process of playing sports. It should be noted that this part of the toolkit is not always considered as additional, since many users have medical indications for this kind of research. Purely sporting metrological tools, which are equipped with a sports electronic watch with intellectual filling, are positively assessed in a slightly different plane. The same measures of stride, running speed and other tracking options are very convenient from the point of view of observing your own sports results.
Negative reviews
Nevertheless, the declared options by no means always justify the expectations assigned to them. First of all, this concerns the accuracy of measurements. Although manufacturers regularly increase this figure, minimizing deviations from the actual data, owners often indicate inconsistencies regarding the results from specialized devices. In addition, a sports watch with a heart rate monitor and a pedometer, a tonometer and navigation system functions are not always convenient to operate. The abundance of electronic tools and at the same time a minimum of controls are poorly combined, and not every manufacturer manages to find an ergonomic solution to the interaction of the user and the “smart” filling.
Conclusion
One way or another, a huge assortment of heart rate watches with different capabilities and characteristics allows you to choose the best option for any interested person. True, for many, the issue of cost at which sports watches are sold is also of importance. The price in the initial segment may be approximately 5-7 thousand rubles. Of course, if you do not take into account frankly counterfeit products, which are available for 3 thousand rubles. The most functional, productive and stylish design solutions can cost 15-20 thousand rubles. These are models from companies of the Polar and Casio level.