Best heart rate monitors for running and triathlon in 2024
Looking for a heart rate monitor to help take your training to the next level? Here are some of our top picks…
Heart rate monitors
Wahoo Trackr Heart Rate Monitor review
In the market for a reliable and accurate heart rate monitor that doesn’t break the bank? We put the Wahoo Trackr to the test.
Polar H10 heart rate monitor review
If you’re looking for a reliable heart rate monitor, could the Polar H10 be it? We find out…
Wahoo Tickr heart rate monitor review
In the market for a heart rate monitor but don’t want to break the bank? The Wahoo Tickr might just be for you. Here’s why…
Polar Verity Sense heart rate sensor review
The Polar Verity Sense is an adjustable optical HR monitor designed for a variety of sports, but is it useful for triathletes?
TomTom launch new range of sports watches
TomTom’s latest line of wearable tech enables athletes to track levels of body fat, guide themselves home during training and store up to 3GB of music.
Garmin Fenix 3 multisport watch review
Better than the 920XT? Nice refined aesthetic and simply brilliant functionality
Mio Link Heart Rate Wristband review
We find out if this strapless, screenless heart rate monitor suits data-loving triathletes
Garmin Forerunner 910XT heart rate monitor
With lots of added features including GPS, an accelerometer and training stress score, this is still the triathlete’s HRM of choice
Garmin Forerunner 610
A powerful run training tool but we'd spend £50 more and get the 910XT…
Polar RS300X G1
This recreational heart rate monitor from Polar, the forefathers of this type of technology, is solid, lightweight and a good all-round performer. This package includes the G1 GPS unit, like the Polar RS800CX, but we do wonder why anyone but the most data-hungry would stump up the difference. This watch supplies a wide range of […]
Cardiosport GT5
From the packaging through to the watch and dock design, the GT5 looks like old stock from the 1990s! But no, this is the pinnacle heart rate monitor from Cardiosport with a comparatively low profile and simple design. The coded heart rate strap is the same as you’ll find in the Sigma Onyx and the […]
Garmin Forerunner XT310
Very rarely do we come across a piece of technology that can perform to our highest expectations. With the XT310, Garmin has exceeded them. This is a truly multifunctional device with a simple and completely reconfigurable interface. The extensive levels of functionality even allow a relative technophobe to be up and running (quite literally!) in […]
Timex Ironman Race Training Kit
The name suggests that this Timex kit might include a wealth of goodies. The end result, however, was somewhat disappointing. The bundle includes a USB stick for wireless downloading of data and a fairly standard heart rate belt. The USB device is a welcome addition but doesn’t provide the live functionality of Suunto, nor the […]
Polar RS800CX Multi
Polar demands respect when it comes to performance, but as the RS800CX is one of the most expensive monitors we’ve tested, it needs to prove its worth. Specification-wise, everything is covered, and when combined with the improved Polar Pro 5 software, this really is a device that can help you guide, improve and plan your […]
Ciclosport HAC 5 Titan
The Ciclosport definitely lives up to its name size-wise but how does it compare to Goliaths such as the Garmin XT310? Well, after reading the functions list and spotting the ‘pod’ design that allows you to attach the monitor to the bike without the strap, you’ll soon understand: Titan by name, Titan by nature it […]
Suunto T6c Red Arrow Limited Edition
Suunto has recently been encroaching on Polar’s monopoly at the higher-end of the heart rate monitor market, and their new T6c is a great example as to why. This watch looks great, and has a solid feel and a good-sized screen. The UI has been altered slightly from the original T6 and is easier to […]
Sigma Onyx Pro
Sigma’s Onyx Pro is one of the cheapest HR monitors available, but the company with a strong track record cycling computers hasn’t skimped on the details. While the Onyx Pro may not be the sexiest object, it feels well built, with some quality materials and simple design. As soon as you get your fingers on […]
Garmin FR60
One of our favourite phrases is ‘keep it simple’ and the FR60 does just that: it’s simple to set up, simple to use and simple to look at. If all you’re after is reliability, a high specification and a solid database for recording all of your training efforts, then you’ll really struggle to find a […]
Polar CS400
Polar pretty much started the whole cardiac strap revolution. No surprise then that the soft strap ‘Wearlink’ coded HR belt is extremely comfortable and consistently in contact. The zip-tied head unit is easy to attach on flat or round bars or stems, and the bridge attachment makes fork fitting easy. Display and operation are easy […]
