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Polar FT80

Polar FT80
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alaScore 77

119 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 119 reviews of Polar FT80. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the price and portability. The performance and design are also mentioned favorably, whereas the battery and image quality get critical comments. Reviews about the software and size are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Polar FT80 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Polar FT80

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of Polar FT80 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the portability and size are generally positive. The price and performance also get good comments. Many are critical about the battery, and the reliability and usability get mixed reviews.

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76% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Polar FT80

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 user reviews of Polar FT80 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the comfort and performance. The portability and design also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the battery and software.

usability, design, portability, performance, comfort

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62% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Riyad Emeran (trustedreviews.com)

Polar FT80 + G1 Fitness Computer

 

Is the Polar FT80 the ultimate training companion? Riyad certainly thinks so.

I've been using Polar heart rate monitors for years, but calling the FT80 just a heart rate monitor is like calling the McLaren F1 just a car. What Polar has created is a product that's truly worthy of the Fitness Computer moniker. The level of...

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Polar FT80 heart rate monitor

 

The Polar FT80 heart rate monitor "training computer" comes in at the top of the range of generalist fitness devices offered by Polar. Here we test the standard FT80, although it also is available with the G1 GPS module for speed and distance tracking,...

Simple to use, STAR training programme keeps you in check, very conformable, useful for those weight training

Cost, lack of access to data, synchronisation with polarpersonaltrainer.com not as open as we'd like

The Polar FT80 does perform very well as a training partner and coach through STAR, which will guide you in your exercise to keep you working at the right intensity. Of course the strength training aspects will only apply to some, and the premium for...

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Mathew Honan (wired.com)

Brainy Trainer: Workout Monitor Tells You When to Chill

 

The secret to a hard body isn't just working harder, it's also knowing when to give it a rest. Polar's FT80 heart rate monitor helps you find that elusive edge

Nov, 2008
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