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Q: apple heart rate monitors

How accurate is Apple HR compared to Garmin or Polar for cycling?

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012)

Posted on Sep 9, 2016 7:50 AM

by Jonathan UK,Solvedanswer
Jonathan UK Jonathan UK
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A:

Hi

 

Consumer Reports tested the Apple Watch heart rate sensor against their highest-rated dedicated heart rate monitor and found "no significant differences" between their readings:

 

http://www.technobuffalo.com/2015/04/27/apple-watch-performs-well-in-consumer-re ports-tests/

 

Apple has not announced any changes to the sensor for the recently announced models.

 

More information:

Your heart rate. What it means, and where on Apple Watch you’ll find it. - Apple Support

https://help.apple.com/watch/#/apdcf2ff54e9

Posted on Sep 9, 2016 7:52 AM

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