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Polar M600 review

Polar M600

CHOICE Expert Rating

74%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent accuracy for pace count and distance with the arm swing free
  • Excellent accuracy for pace count with the arm relatively immobile
  • Good accuracy for distance with the arm relatively immobile
  • Excellent acccuracy for resting heart rate measurements
  • Good website for monitoring data
  • Band is easy to use
  • Easy to put on and take off and adjust
  • Can be worn swimming
  • Supports wireless (802.11 bgn)
  • GPS and GLONASS
  • Works with 3rd party apps
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Borderline accuracy for heart rate measurements
  • May be uncomfortable to wear for extended periods of time.
  • No control of media playback
  • No phone Notifications

Type

Type
Fitness band

Recommended products

Recommended

Reliability

Satisfaction score
N/A
Reliability score
N/A

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
74%
Ease of use score
66%
Comfort score
60%
Step count accuracy score
96%
Distance accuracy score
92%
Resting heart rate accuracy
98%
Active heart rate accuracy
50%
Year tested
Pre-2022

Specifications

Waterproof or resistant claims
IPX8
Android app
iOS app
Screen
Digital clock
GPS
GLONASS
Weight (g)
65
Claimed battery life without GPS (days)
2
Bluetooth
4
Warranty (years)
2
Website
polar.com
Claimed battery life
Not tested

Cost

Price
$350.00

Features

Notifications
Webpage tracker
Alarm
Altimeter
Heart rate monitor
Sleep tracker
Session tracker
Food tracker
Milestones
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