Polar FT4 or MIO??

MamaJilldo

I've heard great things about the polar FT4, but the MIO Drive + also counts calories burned AND doesn't need a chest strap. Seems easier to just have to wear the watch...anyone have experience with these?? Does the chest strap slip and is it annoying with the Polar???

Crooks0204

I have used both. The MIO is not accurate. I love my Polar FT4. The chest strap doesnt bother me at all. (And I really thought it would) Best wishes on your goals!

ukhennin

The chest strap is what gives you the accuracy. I wouldn't bother with a hrm that didn't have a chest strap.

cheddarboy

I know polar is a trusted brand and alot of people will have positive comments about them.

I actually have a chest strap monitor - timex and a mio drive. I was able to compare the 2, and they were almost identical. I tend to gravitate towards the mio more and more, as I can use it as a regular watch - then light it up if i'm hiking or something without having to worry about the strap.

Jade_Butterfly

I personally have no experience with the MIO nor have I heard of it. . . Most peole here us a polar ft4 or ft7 and love them. . . I have a Sportline with a cheststrap and love it. . .

The only way to get a truly accurate reading is with the cheststrap. . . That seems to be the over all concensus.

Good luck.

Chika_2015

I have a chest strap and i can barely feel it. It goes under the breast bone, so it's like it's a part of your sports bra. I have a freinds that has one withough the chest strap and it's never accurate. I say go for the Polar, it would be your best bet.
Good Luck
~Chika

LMStark

I have the Polar Ft4 and I really love it. I am not sure about one without a chest strap. I don't mind my polar strap, because it is nice and soft. I place it under the base of my sport bra and don't even notice it.

jldaley09

I love my Polar.. I don't even notice the chest strap is there...

cjjones007

The chest strap is what gives you the accuracy. I wouldn't bother with a hrm that didn't have a chest strap.

Ditto here - I love my FT4 - and ALWAYS use the chest strap

MFPfriend

The chest strap is the most important part, it is what gives you have accurate count. If the heart rate monitor doesn't come with a chest strap, don't buy it!

yeabby

In my experience using a MIO was less accurate than my Polar.

Hourglass25

I love my Polar ft4 , no the chest strap does not slide down, actually I hardly even know its there.

MamaJilldo

Thanks everyone! I guess polar ft4 it is. I appreciate all the feedback!!

bzmom

I just bought my Polar FT7 and used it for the first time Monday and I TOTALLY agree love it!!! you will not feel the strap and its adjusable and sort of like a band it stretches and fits perfect no matter the size!