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Material Synthetic
Color Gray
Compatible Devices Smartphones
Team Name Polar Verity Sense
Screen Size 0.96 Inches
Product Dimensions 3.74"L x 1.81"W x 4.58"H
Item Weight 19 Grams
Sensor Type Wearable
UPC 725882055404

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  • 71% Polyester, 29% Spandex
  • Made in the USA or Imported
  • COMFORT: Polar Verity Sense keeps your wrist free for maximum comfort and freedom of movement. Just slip it on your upper or lower arm, clip it on your swimming goggles or place it snug and firm against your skin under tight-fitting clothing.
  • CONVENIENCE: With only one button, using Polar Verity Sense couldn't be easier. Just switch it on and put it on your arm or temple and you’re ready to start your workout right away.
  • CONNECTIVITY: Bluetooth and ANT+ guarantee a large variety of devices that you can connect Polar Verity Sense with. You can have two simultaneous Bluetooth connections.
  • VERSATILITY: Polar Verity Sense suits countless different sports. You can either follow your heart rate in real time on a connected device or app or record your session and transfer your data to your phone afterwards.
  • SWIMMER'S BEST COMPANION: Conveniently in its swimming goggle strap clip against your temple, Polar Verity Sense tracks your heart rate, distance and pace automatically in the pool.

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For the full Polar Verity Sense experience, connect your heart rate monitor to Polar Flow, our free fitness and training app or any other compatible fitness app. Just choose the one that best fits your needs and turn your phone into a fitness tracker easily.

Polar Verity Sense

Optical heart rate monitor that works in any and all sports

Polar Verity Sense is a versatile high-quality optical heart rate monitor that measures heart rate from your arm or temple.

It comes with an armband and a swimming goggle strap clip, and it's very easy to use. It has Polar's reliable optical HR solution and connects with Bluetooth and ANT+.

  • Two simultaneous Bluetooth connections and ANT+ broadcast: Works with just about any sports watch, device or app.
  • Long better life: 20 hours on a single charge
  • Internal memory: 600 hours of training
  • Records heart rate, distance and pace automatically in swimming pool with the specific swimming mode.
  • Waterproof (50 m)
  • Chargeable battery
  • Updated firmware
  • Bluetooth transmission range 150 m (40m without the holder or swimming clip)
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WHY IS HEART RATE TRAINING THE SMART WAY TO WORKOUT?

Using real-time heart rate data during your workouts means you have instant insight into how your body is responding. This means you'll be training smarter, which is always better than simply training harder.

In a nutshell, smart training that leads to results is based on three variables:

  • Frequency: How many times you exercise during a period of time, for example per week.
  • Duration: How long you exercise at a time, usually counted in minutes.
  • Intensity: This one is a bit more complicated - and that's where your heart rate comes in.

Your heart rate is one of the best indicators of how hard your body is working during training. Instead of trying to "guestimate" the intensity of your workout, your best bet is to rely on your heart rate which is a trackable number, just like frequency and duration.

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ANT+ and Bluetooth

Connect to ANT+ and Bluetooth cycling computers, sports watches, gym equipment and apps. You can connect to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously and with the ANT+ broadcast you can stream your HR to as many ANT+ devices as you wish.

Designed for Use in the Pool

Records heart rate, distance and pace automatically in a swimming pool. Water resistant (50 m). Machine-washable detachable textile armband & swimming goggle strap clip and a handy storage pouch.

Convenience & Easy Use

Putting Polar Verity Sense on is beautifully simply and fast. Just switch it on and then put in on your arm or temple, and you're ready to start your workout right away.

With only one button, using Polar Verity Sense couldn't be easier.

Diversity

Polar Verity Sense suits countless different sports such as group exercise, strength & functional training, indoor cycling, pool swimming, cycling, running, jogging, walking and team sports etc. The sky is basically the limit.

You can either follow your heart rate in real time on a connected device or record your session and transfer your data to your phone afterwards.

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Price $99.95 $64.95 $80.90
HR measurement method Optical Heart Rate (6-LED) ECG ECG
Product placement Arm and temple Chest Chest
Operation time 30h 400h (replaceable battery) 400h (replaceable battery)
Rechargeable ✓
Compatible with 3rd party apps ✓ ✓ ✓
Built-in memory Up to 600h HR training 1 training session
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Waterproof 50 m 30 m 30 m

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the accuracy of the biometric monitor. They say it's as accurate as the chest strap and picks up changes more accurately than the wrist based. They also appreciate the comfort. However, some customers have different opinions on quality, performance, connectivity, battery life, heart rate tracking, and ease of use.

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89 customers mention "Accuracy"66 positive23 negative

Customers like the accuracy of the biometric monitor. For example, they say it's reasonably accurate, as accurate as the chest strap, and accurate picking up changes. Some mention it improves the calorie count accuracy as there is no lag when HR increases. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's accuracy.

"...Easy setup and accurate out of the box. The only criticism is the charging connector is a bit funky. Hopefully it will last...." Read more

"...I went with a more expensive brand and it works flawlessly and is very accurate within 1-2bpm. I have no complaints about this." Read more

"...Monitor is as accurate as the chest strap, the only difference I noticed was that the Polar Verity Sense takes a couple of seconds to show the picks..." Read more

"...It at least connected with the app, but only occasionally records workouts and that is only if the app is displayed on the screen at all times..." Read more

45 customers mention "Comfort"40 positive5 negative

Customers like the comfort of the biometric monitor. They mention that it fits comfortably on their arm, the band is soft, and that it quickly connects to multiple apps.

"...Hopefully it will last.The band is wayyy more comfortable than other devices.You can even use this unit while swimming.." Read more

"...The other plus about this monitor is how comfortable it is while wearing it on the arm...." Read more

"...People seemed to like the bicep and forearm wearing capability. Very comfy. I agree. I wear it on my forearm and forget it is even on my arm...." Read more

"...This sensor was easy to set up, comfortabe to wear, and gives real time readings easily on it'sapp on my phone. Also like that it's rechargable...." Read more

95 customers mention "Performance"58 positive37 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the biometric monitor. Some mention that it works well, has a small learning curve, and does exactly what they need. They are also pleased with the results for normal runs and even their typical interval. However, others say that they could not get it to work properly, have got a dud, and it is currently unusable.

"...rate monitor brands so I went with a more expensive brand and it works flawlessly and is very accurate within 1-2bpm. I have no complaints about this." Read more

"...every year because once I had to replace the batterie the strap would not work the same...." Read more

"...Pros:Accuracy, comfort, super fast and easy syncing, works terrific..." Read more

"Excellent device. Very satisfied" Read more

77 customers mention "Ease of use"50 positive27 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the biometric monitor. Some mention that the app is very useful and intuitive, making it easy to set up and use. However, others say that it's not as initiative to use, versatile as a smart watch, and not as easy to pair with their peleton bike.

"...Easy setup and accurate out of the box. The only criticism is the charging connector is a bit funky. Hopefully it will last...." Read more

"...This Polar connected immediately was DEAD ON accurate, and easy to use...." Read more

"...The app itself seems to have been coded by monkeys, it lacks the basic features that Polar’s main app has and has a number of bugs that have not..." Read more

"...It was easy to set up and use. I do like that it is rechargeable, unlike the Polar H10, which uses disposable batteries...." Read more

62 customers mention "Connectivity"29 positive33 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the biometric monitor. Some mention that it pairs easily with bluetooth, while others say that it loses connection.

"Works well to track heart rate during workouts. A little finicky to connect sometimes...." Read more

"...the Polar seemed to have the best accuracy, and had better bluetooth connect-ability should I need it...." Read more

"...Then, when I was on the rowing machine, I could not get it to pair with the machine's heart sensor - it was supposed to. But that was probably me...." Read more

"...It pairs well with apps that use an optical HRM (such as Visible and Heart Graph) but not those that require an electrode based HRM..." Read more

46 customers mention "Quality"20 positive26 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the biometric monitor. Some mention it's a solid, reliable product with no mechanical issues. However, others say that it'd be better off with a different brand.

"...So, what's wrong? Mainly the wrist band is prone to wearing loose...." Read more

"...So far, no mechanical issues, or issues with the band. It's not a perfect product, but it's pretty darn close." Read more

"...This is neither the product quality nor the customer service I have experienced and expect from a company like Polar.Don't buy this...." Read more

"...The sensor is easy to remove but poses very little risk of falling out...." Read more

28 customers mention "Heart rate tracking"16 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the heart rate tracking of the product. Some mention that it tracks you heart rate fairly well, is comfortable and easy to use, and reliable during intense workouts. However, others say that they could not get a consistent heart rate on their Garmin watch from this device, it has spotty heart rate data, and the Bluetooth will connect, but the heart will not show.

"...Summary:Pros:Accuracy, comfort, super fast and easy syncing, works terrific..." Read more

"...and a half where it completely lost it's mind and displayed completely bonkers heart rates...." Read more

"...Loads of options of different workouts and a WONDERFUL system of tracking daily workouts and keeping records of such, but a LOT of ambiguity!!..." Read more

"...is not the same measurement as EKG, so there is a very slight delay in the heart rate recording than what you would get with the EKG straps...." Read more

23 customers mention "Battery life"12 positive11 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the biometric monitor. Some mention that it lasts for many hours, while others say that it does not last as long as a chest strap and has to be charged daily. They also say that there is no good battery indication and that it seems to be shutting off for a few seconds a dozen or so time per day.

"...i am very glad I found the Polar Verity Sense HR monitor. Batter goes for about 20 hours, recharging the unit is easy and fast...." Read more

"...Cons:Battery life is 20 hours, must detach unit to recharge, recharge USB unit is tiny and easy to lose, must be careful with on/off button as..." Read more

"...The battery has been great...." Read more

"...My only complaint is that the battery has to be charged daily, unlike the H10 which only requires a new battery about once a month with near 24-hour..." Read more

Good accuracy; More comfortable than a chest strap
4 out of 5 stars
Good accuracy; More comfortable than a chest strap
I've been using a Polar H10 chest strap to record my runs for a couple of years now, but don't really like wearing a chest strap for workouts. Both the Verity Sense Optical Arm Band and the H10 chest strap are vastly more accurate than just using the optical sensor on the Polar watch I pair them with (I suspect this would be true for just about any watch-based sensor but I can't claim to have tried other brands). I'm pleased with the VS arm band's comfort relative to the chest strap; and the fact that it is nearly as accurate is enough for me to switch to the arm band for most of my workouts. I tested them both simultaneously on a couple of workouts after I bought the arm band and was pleased with the results for normal runs and even my typical interval training. I posted the comparison charts I made when I wore both. The H10 responds more quickly. The optical arm band lags the H10 (real HR?) by about 10 seconds, but it was just as accurate in aggregate - unless you need feedback that is nearly instant. Also, I find the arm band a bit less finicky too. The chest strap will "lose the signal" for me on occasion and I'll have to reposition it. In 4 months this hasn't happened with the VS arm band more than once or twice. It does occasionally go slightly off (+/- 10 bpm error) like it did at the end of the sprint interval workout chart I posted, but even this I find rare - certainly less often than with the H10 . You can see the H10 didn't respond for part of the first stride I did near the end of the long run workout as well as for over a minute during the warm up phase at the beginning of the sprint interval workout. During the sprint interval workout, the arm band did miss the peaks. These were nearly all-out sprints though. For anything less than an all-out sprint with arms pumping hard I find the arm band does not miss the heart rate peak. I'm happy to use it for my more regular interval workouts where I'm not going all out. The battery has been great. It lasts for at least a couple weeks worth of workouts (that's maybe 10 workouts x 50 minutes on average) and I probably charge it before I need to more often than not.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate and easy.
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024
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If you feel frustrated with BP sensors that spike without regard, this is the unit for you. Easy setup and accurate out of the box. The only criticism is the charging connector is a bit funky. Hopefully it will last.
The band is wayyy more comfortable than other devices.
You can even use this unit while swimming..
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Teresa
5.0 out of 5 stars Great brand
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
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I got tired of all the cheap heart rate monitor brands so I went with a more expensive brand and it works flawlessly and is very accurate within 1-2bpm. I have no complaints about this.
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Carlos Lopez
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was looking for!
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2021
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I have been wearing a chest HR monitor from Garmin for a couple of years now, the chest strap is paired to a Garmin Fenix watch. The strap is extremely accurate, but honestly i had to buy one every year because once I had to replace the batterie the strap would not work the same. I got tired of having to replace the strap so often, and believe me the first two replacements were provided by Garmin. One option was to go with a watch with HR monitor on the wrist, but the accuracy was not good. i am very glad I found the Polar Verity Sense HR monitor. Batter goes for about 20 hours, recharging the unit is easy and fast. Monitor is as accurate as the chest strap, the only difference I noticed was that the Polar Verity Sense takes a couple of seconds to show the picks of the HR while doing an activity. The same delay applies bringing the HR down, so at the end the numbers balanced out. The other plus about this monitor is how comfortable it is while wearing it on the arm. This monitor is way more comfortable than wearing a chest strap. Well done Polar!!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Just take a $100 bill and light it on fire for same result
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024
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I have tried to make this product work for more than a year and am finally giving up and throwing it away. The device stopped working within 30 days of purchasing it but because Polar support took so long to respond to my request for assistance, by the time I was able to talk to them, the 30 day deadline had already passed and they refused to accept a return. Instead, each Polar person I spoke with insisted that I run through all the troubleshooting steps on their website that I had already tried multiple times to no avail. It took several weeks to get them to acknowledge that the sensor was not working and send me a “new” one.

I was without the sensor for about a month before the “new” one, which was scratched and obviously used, arrived. It at least connected with the app, but only occasionally records workouts and that is only if the app is displayed on the screen at all times during the workout. If I want to lock my screen and put my phone in a pocket, forget it, I might as well not wear the monitor.

The app itself seems to have been coded by monkeys, it lacks the basic features that Polar’s main app has and has a number of bugs that have not been fixed in the year I’ve had the device. After the last update this week, I can’t connect the device to the app even after restoring the sensor to factory settings.

I have owned Polar chest strap sensors in the past and they were at least decent, but I dislike wearing a chest strap so I ended up purchasing this product. My experience with this product has been that Polar does not stand behind its products, and I might as well have taken the $100 I spent on this device and lit it on fire. After this experience, I won’t be purchasing any more Polar products, and would recommend avoiding this one.
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RayJay
4.0 out of 5 stars Comfy and Accurate
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2022
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I finally wore out my old Wahoo chest strap heart rate monitor. I went and started my research on all the new products out there. I settled on the arm HR monitors, rather than the chest monitors. To shorten this up, I narrowed it down to three. Of the three, the Polar seemed to have the best accuracy, and had better bluetooth connect-ability should I need it. The other two had much better battery life and were less expensive by $10 and $20. The other two also were easier to recharge.

I decided on the Polar, as the reviews were excellent. People seemed to like the bicep and forearm wearing capability. Very comfy. I agree. I wear it on my forearm and forget it is even on my arm. Not sure how people test, but it also was the most accurate according to what I read. I do have a couple complaints, but they are not deal breakers. First, to recharge the unit, you have to unsnap it from the band, and insert it into a USB type charger, made just for this Polar unit. The little charging unit is so small, I am afraid I am going to lose it. Other HR's just magnetically snap on while still on the band and charge the unit. Second complaint, and it is very nitpicky, is batter life is only about 20 hours. The others out there had up to 30 and 40 hours. One last thing. The on/off button has three modes, so you have to be careful not to put it into one of the other modes, as it will not work. I always check to make sure it is registering on my watch and bike computer.

Summary:
Pros:
Accuracy, comfort, super fast and easy syncing, works terrific (I use it on ANT+ with a Garmin Vivoactive 4, and Garmin 500 bike computer at the same time. Also syncs to my Apple iPhone 11 bluetooth easy)

Cons:
Battery life is 20 hours, must detach unit to recharge, recharge USB unit is tiny and easy to lose, must be careful with on/off button as it has three modes you can accidentally put the unit into.

Summary: I think this unit is a step above the competitors, even though it has a couple cons. I recommend it.
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Brian W. Barton
5.0 out of 5 stars FINALLY one that works
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024
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This is the 5th heart rate monitor that I've purchased in the last 3 months. I tried the "lower" priced models available on Amazon, and a chest model from the company that made my elliptical device. ALL 4 of the previous models either didn't work at all, or were awfully inaccurate, or worked for about 2 weeks and then no longer worked at all. This Polar connected immediately was DEAD ON accurate, and easy to use. Maybe twice the cost of the cheap ones, but WELL worth the extra money for something that REALLY works.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Confortable et facile d’utilisation
Reviewed in Canada on June 21, 2024
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Ce brassard répond à mes besoins pour mes entraînement de nage.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Me encantó la pulsera, la marca polar es de lo mejor en mediciones cardíacas.
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Me gustó la calidad del producto, es lo que esperaba de polar.
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1.0 out of 5 stars No es compatible con ANT+
Reviewed in Mexico on May 15, 2024
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Mi calificación, es sobre el producto, no es compatible con ANT+ y no se conecta a ninguna máquina de gimnasio como según describe la especificación,
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Craig S
5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly surprised - worth the money
Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2024
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I have owned chest strap HRMs since the 1990s. I switched to optical sensors a few years ago. I upgraded to the Polar Verity last year to get 2 channel Bluetooth connectivity. Where chest straps failed regularly at 6-12 months, my Verity is showing no signs of slowing down. It is accurate, comfortable and has good battery life. Two Bluetooth channels mean that I can connect to multiple apps. This is especially useful when riding indoors. I can now connect to Zwift and other monitoring apps simultaneously. Wireless connections are always fast and reliable.

I purchased a 3rd party wrist strap to augment the supplied arm band. This makes the Verity into the best HRM I have ever owned. It remains accurate with the wrist strap while being even more comfortable.

My only complaint: The USB adapter is mediocre. It's only USB-A and needs a cable to fit every charger configuration. No big deal. I bought a short USB extension cable.
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Craig S
5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly surprised - worth the money
Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2024
I have owned chest strap HRMs since the 1990s. I switched to optical sensors a few years ago. I upgraded to the Polar Verity last year to get 2 channel Bluetooth connectivity. Where chest straps failed regularly at 6-12 months, my Verity is showing no signs of slowing down. It is accurate, comfortable and has good battery life. Two Bluetooth channels mean that I can connect to multiple apps. This is especially useful when riding indoors. I can now connect to Zwift and other monitoring apps simultaneously. Wireless connections are always fast and reliable.

I purchased a 3rd party wrist strap to augment the supplied arm band. This makes the Verity into the best HRM I have ever owned. It remains accurate with the wrist strap while being even more comfortable.

My only complaint: The USB adapter is mediocre. It's only USB-A and needs a cable to fit every charger configuration. No big deal. I bought a short USB extension cable.
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MARCIO LIMA
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito bom para monitorar treinos.
Reviewed in Brazil on April 15, 2024
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Muito bom para monitorar treinos. E usar com APP de treinos.
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