Best Basic Heart Rate Monitors

Introduction

The five top basic heart rate monitors for under $100 have been named by the Heart Rate Watch Company.

Main Digest

Heart rate monitors come in hundreds of styles from dozens of different manufacturers but the five best for 2014 at under $100 have been named by the Heart Rate Watch Company testing staff.

"We sell a lot of advanced heart rate monitors and GPS watches that run from $300 to $500 but we wanted to examine the best basic monitors for under $100," says Rusty Squire, President of the Heart Rate Watch Company. He adds, "From iPhone to heart rate monitors with really big font for older eyes, this list has you covered."

Polar H7 Bluetooth Smart Chest Strap and Transmitter

This device transmits heart rate data to your iPhone with the Polar Beat App but also has Polar Gym Code so most gym equipment will pick the heart rate up straight from the strap.

Suunto M2

This monitor has extra large font for easy reading, displays calories, gives workout summaries, and has one of the most comfortable straps we've ever tested. It's a real hit for those that need reading glasses.

Polar FT7

This has been popular for years and can download data to Polar Personal Trainer software with an optional Flowlink device. It has a graphic zone indicator that is very helpful, plus audible alerts.

Polar FT4

This watch displays real-time heart rate and calorie data but will not upload the data to Polar Personal Trainer, so you'll need the FT7 if that is your desire.

Panobike Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor

This strap works with the Panobike app to deliver heart rate data to your iPhone 4S or later.

"We don't put much credence in strapless heart rate monitors because we have had a lot of experience with their inaccuracies over the years," says Squire. He adds, "That is why we stopped selling them and you see no such options on our list because we are all about quality and accuracy."

Talk to the Experts

"If you would like to talk to a real expert than simply call us toll-free at 866-586-7129," says Squire. He adds, "We think you'll appreciate talking to real folks that actually test and use the products they sell."

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This quality-reviewed publication was selected for publishing by the editors of Disabled World due to its significant relevance to the disability community. Originally authored by Heart Rate Watch Company, and published on 2014/04/22 (Edit Update: 2024/04/07), the content may have been edited for style, clarity, or brevity. For further details or clarifications, Heart Rate Watch Company can be contacted at heartratewatchcompany.com. NOTE: Disabled World does not provide any warranties or endorsements related to this article.

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