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opinion Polar F4 or F6

ractayjon
ractayjon Posts: 365
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
My HRM is broken and cannot be fixed (a polar, Ive had it for over 8 years) -- so, Im looking to buy a new one..Looking for opinions as to whether the F4 is good or if I should pay the more $ for the f6? Opinion?

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  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    The F4 is not coded, which means if you work out at a gym it won't work and you would have to get the F6 since it is coded. If you workout at home or go for walks. The F4 would be fine in my opinion.
  • lisa811
    lisa811 Posts: 363
    I was reading online a bit about different HRMs. The Polars sure seem nice. But I saw several reviews that complained about the batteries, and that you have to send the entire thing back to Polar to get the battery replaced when it dies. Any opinions, Polar users?
  • Brittany_Kayy
    Brittany_Kayy Posts: 262 Member
    I got the F6 this weekend and tried it out today, so far I LOVE it and I feel likes its worth the money. Mine cost me 100 bucks at Sports Authority. Ive heard nothing but great reviews on the F6 so I went with it and im glad I did so far. Can't wait to use it more!! :)
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
    Go for the F7 instead. It's the same price as the F6 on amazon.com, and you can service it yourself. The F6 has to be sent back to the manufacturer occassionally for service on your dime. I have the F7 & love it.
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