- Simple-to-use wrist heart rate monitor/training computer in black helps you to train at the right intensity
- Includes S1 foot pod for real-time pace and distance measurement and WearLink+ 31 coded transmitter
- Provides metrics for heart rate, speed, distance, pace, and calorie burn
- OwnZone feature for individualized zone training by heart rate or pace, a fitness test, and auto lap splits
- Compatible with G1 GPS Sensor
Product DescriptionNow our most popular and top performing running computer is enhanced with GPS speed and distance capabilityAmazon. com Product DescriptionA smart, intuitive training computer for runners and cross-training athletes, the Polar RS300X SD wrist heart rate monitor helps you to train at the right intensity with personal training zones. The RS300X SD comes with Polar’s S1 foot pod, which accurately measures your running speed/pace and distance. Committed runners. . . More >>
#1 by Sergio H. Guimaraes on May 25, 2010 - 6:55 pm
The Polar RS300X works well. But the footpod is a little bulky compared to some others I’ve seen (specially the Nike+ one). The monitor has a lot of functions, but during workout is somehow difficult to read, as the numbers are thin and small, specially the pace. During the night it becomes really hard to use.
#2 by Daniel S on May 25, 2010 - 7:55 pm
You can’t go wrong with this monitor. It’s great to keep close track of your stats and performance. . .
#3 by Jeffrey Wiser on May 25, 2010 - 10:53 pm
I purchased this watch after running my first marathon and having a conversation with a guy during the race, who was wearing a polar watch. It really came in handy during the race to make sure we were on pace for our goal. Using a standard watch is nice but as we all know, race mile markers aren’t certified and therefore your splits will be off. The footpod is great but you absolutely need to calibrate it. Not sure if its my stride but it was not very accurate out of the box, I ran a half marathon (13. 1 miles) and it registered about 14. 5 miles. The menus are fairly easy to figure out but I did need to consult the user manual a few times. I personally love the fact that you can customize and switch between 5 different views on the fly while running. The heart rate monitor is your basic type and works well. Overall, I would say this product is worth it if you do longer races including or above a 10k or if you train by yourself. Having the information this watch provides is great for pushing yourself.
#4 by World Traveller on May 26, 2010 - 12:38 am
I gave this product 4 stars only because no one else had reviewed it yet, and I didn’t want to put the kabosh on it when I ended up returning it.
I bought this product along with competing models from Garmin, Timex, and Suunto. I wanted to check ‘em all out, and I found pros/cons to each one. In the end, I went with the Garmin, and very happy I did. Look for my review there (click on my name to see my other reviews).
Polar is a fitness company, and they excel in creating all the little workouts and many ways to challenge yourself and measure your progress, both on the watch itself and accompanying software/web site.
The watch itself was the smallest of the four I looked at, which is good for me since I’m a gal, and not necessarily looking for a clunker. But, Polar is not a watch company, and it shows in their oddball design. I wish it looked just a little more watch-like, and less like some alien hardware that fell off a Vulcan vessel.
Still, I might have gone with the Polar, but what killed the deal for me was the GPS unit. I decided I really need GPS for tracking where I’ve been and how far I’ve gone. There are two problems with Polar’s GPS solution:
- the hardware: Polar’s GPS is a separate unit strapped to your arm that contains three AAA batteries that run out of juice after 8-12 hours. It’s a battery hog. That GPS is a third-party unit that both Polar and Timex use, so they’re the same. The door of this little plastic GPS thing was so hard to close – me and another reviewer had a similar problem with the Timex-branded unit – I almost nixed it for that problem alone. So, hit or miss on the manufacturing. Problem is that unloading and reloading the batteries every few runs will get to be a hassle. And, you look plain silly running down the road with that thing on your arm. The Garmin unit contains it all right inside the watch itself. So superior.
- the software: If you’re interested in downlaoding (uploading) your workouts into your PC and analyzing your total miles, calories, and actually seeing your route overlaid on a map, it will require a lot of steps for you and a little PC savvy to do it with the Timex and Polar solutions. I didn’t even look at Suunto’s, because their GPS solution was way out of my price range. Garmin’s software is so easy – read my review and you’ll see.
But, if you are really into your sets and reps and targets and goals, or already comfortable with other Polar products, this is probably the right one for you.
#5 by Victor Brazon Lopez on May 26, 2010 - 3:09 am
Pleasant, light, with the good characteristics but I make not understood perché it& #039; s not compatible with polar software. Large against for me.