How to find the right product for you
This Product Comparison Calculator will allow you to compare products in one of two ways. Choose from the two dropdown menus below to auto-populate the product boxes with results, or click on the product boxes to activate your own personalized choices. Once the product boxes are shaded per your liking, click the “COMPARE NOW” button to retrieve a customized product comparison graph.
Currently there are eight product types:
– Watches (and bike computers!!!!)
– Trainers (for cycling indoors)
– Activity monitors (things like Fitbits and step counters)
– Power meters (for cycling)
– Action Cams (things like GoPro’s and the like)
– Heart Rate Sensors (Straps and Optical sensors that measure HR)
– Trainer Apps (for cycling indoors on trainers)
– Drones (primarily sport focused options)
For trainers, the focus is primarily on computer-integrated trainers that provide resistance control. Additionally, like the watches I only include units that I’ve personally reviewed and/or used.
Select product use/budget for a comparison from the drop down menus:
Note: While many running watches have a basic bike mode, only running units that are multi-sport focused are also included in the bike-only results (in addition to bike-specific units). Hiking units are those that include a Barometric Altimeter, Magnetic Compass and navigational functions.
Or select products for comparison by clicking the product boxes below:
Comparison Results:
Function/Feature | Polar A360 |
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Copyright DC Rainmaker - Updated November 27th, 2017 @ 4:44 am New Window | |
Price | $199 |
Body Placement | Wrist |
Data Transfer Type | USB, Bluetooth Smart |
Bluetooth to Phone | Yes |
Has GPS built-in | No |
Waterproofing | 30m |
Battery Life | Up to 2 weeks |
Battery Type | USB Rechargeable |
Changeable Bands/Straps | Yes | Watch | Polar A360 |
Displays time | Yes |
Has time alarms | Yes |
Has smart sleep alarms | No | Notifications | Polar A360 |
Smartphone Notifications | Yes | Workouts | Polar A360 |
Workout guidance/coaching | Yes | Data | Polar A360 |
Step Counter | Yes |
Stairs Climbed | No |
Distance Walked | Yes |
Calories Burned | Yes |
Sleep Metrics | Yes |
24x7 HR Metrics | No | Sensors | Polar A360 |
Skin Temperature | No |
Heart Rate | Yes |
Optical Heart Rate | Yes |
Can re-broadcast Heart Rate data | Only to certain Polar platforms |
Skin Perspiration | No |
Cycling Sensors | No |
Action Camera Control | No | Software | Polar A360 |
Web Application | Yes |
PC Application | Yes |
Mac Application | Yes |
Phone Apps | iPhone/Android |
Ability to export/sync settings from computer/phone | Yes | Platform | Polar A360 |
3rd parties can access data via API | Sorta |
Ability to export your data out of platform | Yes | Purchase | Polar A360 |
Amazon | Link | DCRainmaker | Polar A360 |
Review Link | Link |