Polar FS2C Heart Rate Monitors, Black
- 02.22.10
- Health Care Products, Black, FS2C, Heart, Monitors, Polar, Rate
- 5 Comments
- Wrist-mounted heart rate monitor with sleek black housing
- Reads average heart rate, max heart rate, and exercise time
- Target zone heart rate indicator with audible and visual alarms
- OwnCode technology blocks nearby crosstalk signals
- Includes T31 coded transmitter; water-resistant to 50 meters
Product Description
The Polar FS2c heart rate monitor builds on the successful FS2 model by adding OwnCode coded transmission with the included T31C coded chest transmitter. The FS2c provides an awesome balance of features and price, perfect for the first time user who frequently works out in group settings with other heart rate monitor users.Amazon.com Product Description
Get your fitness up and running with the Polar FS2c wrist-mounted heart rate monitor. The FS2c is a breeze to use, with a wide variety of heart rate functions that tell you just how well your workout is progressing. The watch starts by wirelessly reading your heart rate, with measurements for your average heart rate, maximum heart rate, and exercise ti… More >>
I bought this after researching quite a bit. I was more concerned about the accuracy of the Heart rate. Though some of the machines in my Gym shows fairly accurate HR, I wanted to get away from the requirement of holding on to the sensors always. With the above said as the only selection criteria I selected this model.
Pros:
1. So far in my tests/compares, It has provided accurate HR .
2. It was a pleasant surprise when almost all of the aerobic excercise machines (those I worked out on) in my gym picked up the signal from the transmitter and showed the data just as if I am holding the machine’s sensor.
3. No issues with chest hair as mentioned in reviews for other models. I never had any problem in this regard though I have reasonable chest hair.
4. If you bring the watch close to the chest transmitter, it automatically switches to other modes (from HR display to Time display etc). I found this to be very useful as I need not slow down or do any additional thing to switch modes.
Cons:
Looks like one needs to send this out to factory even for battery replacement. So, for all practical purposes, I consider that once the battery life is gone, the monitor is useless.. Having said that, even if this works for an year or so, It is worth the money, IMO.
You need to watch out for the model if you need additional features (Calories calculator etc).
Summary: This is a good reliable basic heart rate monitor. If you intend to use this while working out on aerobic exercise machines (and assuming they show burnt calories etc), this would be a good choice.
Rating: 5 / 5
Does not tell you calories burned. Disappointed with the price point versus functionality offered.
Rating: 2 / 5
This HRM is the best yet of three that I’ve purchased.The first two I purchased, the Acumen Eon Basics and the Timex T5J031, had the same problem of being able to reliably synchronize the transmitter( on chest) to the watch monitor(on wrist). This Polar FS2C takes 12 seconds to get synchronized and it stays locked! It’s as reliable as a Swiss piece and simple to use.
Rating: 5 / 5
Polar products link up to many elliptical, spinning, etc. machines. They give you an accurate readout, average,and peak heart rate. The monitor gives you added incentive to work harder.
Rating: 5 / 5
I purchased this as a gift for my son who had been wanting a heart rate monitor for his work-outs. The product is very impressive and provides him with all the information he needs for his training. He is pleased with the product which makes me happy with the purchase.
Rating: 5 / 5