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Best Heart-rate monitors

Which Heart-rate monitors performed best in our tests?

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We tested 8 heart-rate monitors to determine the best-performing models. Our expert lab technicians tested each Heart-rate monitor based on the following criteria:

  • Ease of use
  • Type
  • Accuracy

Below lists the Heart-rate monitors that rated best in each of the tests our experts looked for. Learn about how these tests were performed and find out which Heart-rate monitor is rated best when you subscribe.

Consumer Reports Ratings for Best Heart-rate monitors

ratingsBest Heart-rate monitor for Ease of use
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Ease of use includes features, clarity of instructions, and convenience as judged by panelists who used the devices.


This Heart-rate monitor which tested best for Ease of use has the following features: Stopwatch, Backlight, Zone alarm and Settable target zones.

ratingsBest Heart-rate monitor for Type
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Indicates whether the model employs a chest strap, wrist, or finger device.


This Heart-rate monitor which tested best for Type has the following features: Stopwatch, Backlight, Zone alarm, Settable target zones and Pedometer.

ratingsBest Heart-rate monitor for Accuracy
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Accuracy was measured against a highly accurate electrocardiograph; the higher the accuracy score, the more often the monitor displayed the same heart rate as the reference did.


This Heart-rate monitor which tested best for Accuracy has the following features: Stopwatch, Backlight, Zone alarm and Settable target zones.