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Meanwhile, the warning card for the USB charging cable asks you to not mix electricity and water. While a seemingly obvious request, I could see how someone might not think that through in the post-workout excitement phase.
You can change this clock display to a few different styles, some of which will discretely display your step-goal status, such as above (think of it like a cup of water). You can also change this to a few other styles, though none are terribly awesome.
From an accuracy comparison standpoint, I tend to use 3-4 different HR sensing devices. These include a number of traditional HR straps, as well as other optical sensors, such as the well established and reliable Scosche Rhythm+ and the Garmin FR235.
Additionally, I did two very short/hard 30-second sprints at the end, to which the Scosche tracked well, though the Garmin got tripped up a bit too. And the A360 was just doing something else entirely.
(Note: The drop you see on the purple Stryd/920XT track at approx. 1:04:00 is simply a transmission issue. Also, note that when testing optical HR sensors, I never have more than one watch per wrist, as that can impact the results of optical sensors. The other watches seen here were purely used for recording the HR track from HR straps/sensors and were actually just strapped on a Spibelt around my waist as to not interfere with the A360 or FR235.)
(Note: All of the charts in these accuracy sections were created using the DCR Analyzer tool. It allows you to compare power meters/trainers, heart rate, cadence, speed/pace, GPS tracks and plenty more. You can use it as well, more details here.)
I have not tested how accurate the optical HR sensor is, and hope DCR can do a review of that in time, and with many devices (including Polar) failing with that, I would not rely to heavily on that data.
Apart from that it is a *great* daily activity device and fits my needs perfectly for daily activities (sitting at office, walking, simple running, sleeping), and when I use the Suunto Ambit for more serious training session.
The Ambit 2 and Band 2 seems to be a really perfect combo for me so far (just tested the Band 2 for a week), but might be different for for other peoples needs. But check it out and see if Suunto and Microsoft could be an option for you as well.
What I like about the Band 2 is that it also works equally well with both my iPhone (private) and Windows Phone (work). Unfortunately it can only be connected to one phone at a time (and can be a little flaky to reconnect/pair BT between phones).
Hi Ray,
thanks a lot for this review. I own the m400 since Nov14. I am slowly very happy with it since some important fixes/updates has been released.
Nowadays I like to improve my activity tracking also at the gym (beside outdoor running etc.).
For this I really liked to use flow training diary as well and a slim device like the a360 for indoor-excercises would be greatful for that.
Polar Flow is terrible. Also the daily step monitoring is based on a fixed total and does not increase when your condition improves. I really like my Garmin Vivoactive. Only flaw is the lack of setting up a training plan. However neither Polar m400 and presumably m360 offer this.
Hi Ray, thank you for great review, glad I decided to to wait as many others.
I see Vivosmart HR also has some drawbacks, but it still fits much better to my needs.
Was thinking about Polar mainly because of possibility to track Recovery status.
But absence to see rest HR and may be heart rate 24/7( not sure if I need) makes Vibosmart HR winner.
Hi
Other than the form factor of the A360, if the plan is to use a chest strap, you may have spent a lot more money on a heart rate device than you needed to. The optical heart rate in the A360 is why it is so costly.
The A300 may be a better choice if chest strap monitoring in the Polar device sphere is your goal.
Thats what I use a lot.
Alan
I know this is old-ish but just a thought. I wanted an activity tracker that would monitor HR 24/7 (lifestyle tracking) but I want to use a HR strap when exercising. So there is a use case when you want to have optical HR but also the ability to switch out to a chest strap.
Realistically the type of person this would appeal to will probably only want to know calories expended so for that kind of use it probably is adequate, although if this is the test bed for future optical HRMs they need to go some to correct this.
Just curious if you tried this device with strength training/ crossfit style workouts? I picked one up earlier in the week and have been comparing it to my Garmin hrm and schosche and its has held up pretty well. Is it possible that this device is better suited for those types of workouts?
It should be able to use to broadcast to an app.
The little mini USB cover is ridiculous.
I like to be able to see my heart rate continuously. The wrist flicking to turn on the screen is annoying and inconsistent.
I wish they would upgrade something like the A300 with a smaller form factor, and perhaps a nicer screen. But aside from the 800 model, another physical monster, nothing else in the modern line works in the pool.
Ray mentions that Polar has different calorie measurements that are linked to the type of activity. Meaning that if my heart rate is between 125 and 140 for 20 minutes, the calorie estimate for running might be different than that for swimming. But I asked on the Polar chat support line. They told me that the reason for the different activities is just so one can keep a log of what activity is done. Calories are based on heart rate regardless of activity.
I thought what Ray said was the case until Polar told me otherwise. Any thoughts?
My reading of most of the activity trackers out there is that they give you an equivalent distance covered for your amount of activity/steps taken per day (as does the A360), rather than how long/far a specific run was, or do I have this wrong?
Which activity trackers/bands are claiming that they can now measure speed or distance for your run, and how accurate are they? You refer to the Misfit in your article, does it do that?
Thanks and look forward to your feedback.
Peter
Our research and R&D department have also been working on improving the performance of the algorithm during a high intensity running interval training session. This will help you get even more accurate heart rate readings on your intervals and this way help you improve your performance.
I have been wearing my A360 for the past three days. I noticed when I first pulled it out, put it on, that the end opposite from the Polar label was popped out of my Medium black band. And I got worried, real worried, based on the review and comments in here.
However, once I popped it back in, and loosened the strap by 1 notch, it has stayed locked in place perfectly fine for the past 3 days. I check it regularly and have seen no evidence of it popping out or even starting to.
Thanks for the comprehensive review. I bought the Vivosmart HR last week and used it for a few workouts to check the HR accuracy against my old Suunto HR chest strap and watch. The Suunto is on its last legs so I wanted to find a replacement. Either the Vivosmart HR was very inaccurate or I became the greatest rower in the world based on my 80 bpm max HR. Even during day to day activities like walking around my house the HR was way off.
Unfortunately, this did not work! The reason being is the bluetooth on the A360 is not on and there is not a means to turn it on. Once I hit the bluetooth reset button in the menu, I am not able to turn it back on! There is no option to do so!
Is there anyone that can help me to be able to turn get the option back to turn on the bluetooth on the A360? Very frustrating, why have an option to do something, then you do it and it not be available to then turn back on?
I have now used the A360 for two weeks and my skin has started develop a rash where the metal clasp touches my arm. I wear the A360 most of the day, do moderate workout but make sure that the watch is properly cleaned every day and that the wristband during the day is lose enough for the skin to breathe.
I do not believe it is the rubber band itself, but only the two metal pieces interlocking with the band as the rest of my arm is perfectly fine. I never had an issue with any other wearables and I wear my Garmin620 (where the metal clasp also touches my skin) most of the time. Prior to the A360 I wore a Nike Fuelband (first the silver edition and then the rose-gold version) for similar periods of time.
Never in my life did I have any allergic skin-reaction and the A360 is the first time I have noticed this. The rash disappears within 2 days if I leave the watch off, but returns if I wear it for just a day.
We regret to inform that, despite our rigorous quality control, a very small number of defective Polar A360 products may cause an allergic reaction on the skin directly under the optical heart rate sensor. The allergic reaction in question is caused by extremely rare cases of uncured, non-hardened glue in the optical heart rate sensor. We have identified the issue and appropriate corrective actions have been taken.
The chances that your product is defective are extremely small. Only 4 instances of an allergic reaction related to this issue have been reported worldwide. Despite the very low number of reported cases, your safety and health are extremely important to us and we ask you to check your skin before continuing to use your Polar A360 product. If the glue has been properly cured and hardened, the product is completely safe to use and there is no risk of allergic reaction.
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