I bought this HRM to replace a Polar model, which was my second Polar.I have been disappointed in the Polar products due to the fact you need to buy a new chest strap with some of the earlier models (non replaceable batteries), and even the one with the replaceable battery in the chest strap stopped worked after on battery change.I've seen this complaint on other reviews of Polars.
I took advantage of the introduction of the Beurer models of HRM's to the states with the low price on Amazon, hoping to get a good product at a reasonable price.I did succeed at that, the Beurer PM 45 has great features for the price I paid (<$50).It has average HR, max HR, fit test, calories burned, lap tracking, and HR zones.The set up was pretty simple, except it puts the choice for units (British or Metric) later in the set up stages, so you have to guess at your weight in kg unless you go back.
I've used it for over a week on a daily basis, no problems so far.I am using another chest strap from another HR monitor right now since I think the battery in the Beurer is dead, I'll see later if that's true.It uses an Analog signal, so it's a little behind the times.That means if you are working out on a HR enabled machine, near other machines, you'll get interference, or your HR will show up in others' displays.Kind of embarrassing when the person next to you is barely breaking a sweat and your maxing out at 170 bpm during a sprint.(Update:I've had interference on my Beurer HRM recently, it jumps back and forth.I'm going to use this HRM for times I'm not near anybody to avoid the interference.Otherwise I can not really use it.)
I like the fact you can change the strap to another color.Mine showed up with a white strap, with a blue strap included.Both colors wouldn't have been my choice.A neutral gray or black would have been good to include for men since both colors are too fashionable.I don't match my outfits to my watch bands.What's nice about the band though is that you can take the HRM out of the band to do a battery change in the future.
If you don't need a HRM with online capabilities, that has good features for a lower price, go with the Beurer PM 45.
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Beurer PM 45 Heart Rate Monitor WatchProduct Description: Maximize your workout efficiency when jogging or hitting the gym with the Beurer PM 45 heart rate monitor watch. Sporting a simple, straightforward design, the PM 45 offers precise EEG heart rate measurements, including average and maximum heart rates. As a result, you'll receive valuable feedback on your workout with every step, letting you know when to push a little harder and when to back off.
The PM 45 offers several colors of interchangeable wrist bands. The PM 45 also lets you set individual training ranges, with an alarm that sounds when you exceed or fall under a specific heart rate zone, along with a "time-in-zone" function that tells you how long you've spent in, above, and below the training zone. And as a bonus, the PM 45 includes an interchangeable wrist band, so you can customize your watch to match almost any wardrobe color. It's like owning several watches in one. Other features include all the standard watch functions (date, time of day, and day of week); a skin-friendly chest strap; an analog signal transmission; a calorie consumption display; and five fitness levels.
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