Speed, cadence and heart rate sensors
Does a strap need to cost $100?
Both send heart rate over Bluetooth and ANT+.
| Compared on | H10 Heart Rate Chest Strap | H6 Heart Rate Chest Strap |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+, 5 kHz | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+ |
| Battery | 400 hours | 300 hours |
| Weight | 60 g | 55 g |
| Price read | $104.45 | $29.99 |
| Listed on amazon.com | Yes | Yes |
A tick marks the better answer on that line only. Counting ticks does not decide the page — the two verdicts below do, because these products answer different questions.
The strap for a serious heart rate user, with three ways to connect.
The strap for most riders: both main protocols at a low price.
Yes, over ANT+ or Bluetooth.
Neither publishes a method we can compare.
Chest strap · Bluetooth, ANT+ and 5 kHz · 400 h battery · sizes M to XXL
A chest-strap heart rate sensor with Bluetooth, ANT+ and 5 kHz, a stated 400 hour battery, and sizes from M to XXL.
Best for: Riders who train by heart rate and pair with several devices.
≈ $104.45
Chest strap · Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+ · IP67 · ±1 BPM stated · 300 h
A low-cost chest strap with Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+, an IP67 rating, a stated accuracy of ±1 BPM and a 300 hour battery.
Best for: A first heart rate strap that pairs with a bike computer and a phone.
≈ $29.99
Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.
