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Polar RCX3

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User ratings:
36
4.4 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
55 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
1
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1 editorial reviews
The Polar RCX3 was announced a little over a month ago, though, the unit won’t be available until this summer.  The RCX3 is designed to be the RCX5’s younger sibling.  A bit cheaper, though with fewer features.  It’s a cleanRead more
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Pros

  • than quick and easy summaries
  • It works well
  • is easy to use

Cons

  • RCX3 is not an indoor type of HR watch
  • there is no method to choose which data source to use
  • The display backlight cannot be changed (either in time or brightness)

Key specs

  • no
  • no
  • Men's, Women's
  • Built-in
  • no
  • yes

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Polar RCX3 - Pros & Cons

Polar RCX3

Pros

  • than quick and easy summaries
  • It works well
  • is easy to use
  • it is really detailed and well-written
  • data consistently well consistent
  • is simple
  • refined and clean
  • This works well both inside and outside
  • once calibrated is pretty much good to go for life
  • Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
  • seems incredibly more sophisticated

Cons

  • RCX3 is not an indoor type of HR watch
  • there is no method to choose which data source to use
  • The display backlight cannot be changed (either in time or brightness)
  • lack of running cadence on screen
  • waterproof ratings and sport watches
  • hole of spending time on the web looking at charts
  • have a tougher time working out and lowered my zone targets
  • You definitely need to download the online manual
  • Polar RCX3 is not compatible with gym equipment like the elliptical machine
  • Luddite finds using such contraptions a bit annoying at times
  • lack of any tactile response in the buttons is disappointing

Polar RCX3 - Technical Overview

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IconWaterproof depth
30 m
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32 g

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Polar RCX3 - Full Specifications

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Display
Touchscreenno
Colour screenno
Backlightyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Orange
  • White
Protection featuresWater resistant
Waterproof depth30
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Connectivity
Bluetoothno
GPSyes
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Dimensions
Gender
  • Men's
  • Women's
Weight1.13 oz
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Features
Heart Rate MonitorBuilt-in
Distance meterno
Calorie counteryes
Alarmyes
Date displayyes
Display lightyes
Speedometeryes
Stopwatchyes

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