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Suunto T3 Heart Rate Monitor review

  • Price Paid:$150.00
  • User rating:
    (4.2)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 1 years
  • # of logged workouts:

"Overall a very good product, I'm very happy with it."tjh

(4)

Ease of use

Reasonably straightforward to get to time & heart rate functions

(3)

Quality of Construction

Good solid watch. Some people have complained about scrathing on the plastic crystal, but I've worn mine frequently as a regular wristwatch and have only a few minor scratches. The chest strap attachment broke, but Suunto service fixed it very quickly under warranty.

(4)

Comfort

Both wristwatch and strap are reasonably comfortable, Chest strap is rubber on the front with an adjustable elastic band which passes around the back.

(5)

Adjustability

Strap and wristwatch are easily adjustable, Recommend the black rubber or webbing bands rather than the polished black band, which I've heard is cheap plastic and not readily adjustable.

(4)

Value

Good value and functionality for the price.

(5)

Appearance

Wrist unit looks good enough to wear as an everyday sport watch, not as big and conspicuous as some HRMs.

(5)

Customer Service

Used warranty service for repair of chest strap. Online service request system is simple to use, and repairs were very prompt.

(4)

Performance

Have sometimes had trouble getting it to pick up heart rate until I've worked up a good sweat. Started using aloe vera gel (the sunburn relief stuff) as an electrolyte gel and that works much better.

Strengths

* Logs up to 15 workouts for later retrieval
* Optional foot, bike & GPS pods available (I don't have them so can't comment on performance)
* Three heart rate zones. Max HR calculated by the watch (not sure if this is really a strength or a weakness).
* Can set a desired range and get audible alerts when above or below limits
* "Training Effect" shows the impact of a particular workout on fitness improvement.

Weakness

* Three zones rather than the somewhat standard five
* Accessories somewhat expensive

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Buyers clubT3 Heart Rate Monitor
  • 2 people use
  • 27 workouts logged
  • 104.34 miles / 21.35 hours logged