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Polar RCX5

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User ratings:
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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5 editorial reviews
Are you of the Polar persuasion? Then this watch is definitely your cup of tea (or cup of Gatorade).  It’s their top of the line triathlon watch, complete with the the G5 GPS pod. And, unlike virtually every other watchRead more
While the Polar RCX5 was officially released yesterday, I’ve actually been playing with it now for over a month – getting the change to put it through its paces in hundreds upon hundreds of miles of real world running, cyclingRead more
For those runners, cyclists, swimmers, triathletes, and pure over-the-top endurance athletes, Polar has always been a name associated with tech-gearRead more
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Pros

  • Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
  • Makes for a very easy download to TP
  • it a great and easy to use companion

Cons

  • giveaway officially closes per the posted time above
  • is constantly updated with new products and new features added to old products
  • it s time to hit up the site

Key specs

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  • Men's, Women's
  • Built-in
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Polar RCX5 - Pros & Cons

Polar RCX5

Pros

  • Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
  • Makes for a very easy download to TP
  • it a great and easy to use companion
  • This works well both inside and outside
  • keep up the great work
  • RCX5 works great for running
  • than quick and easy summaries
  • accuracy and the overall ease of use
  • quick and easy
  • easy to switch between a good variety of sports
  • extremely streamline and good-looking

Cons

  • giveaway officially closes per the posted time above
  • is constantly updated with new products and new features added to old products
  • it s time to hit up the site
  • you re unable to create more than four phases
  • if it s losing the GPS satellite signal
  • the GPS was unavailable
  • hear the familiar click of your car door
  • big
  • bulky and/or ugly
  • GPS sensor is built into the wrist units
  • rain-soaked runs and ice baths up to 20 minutes

Polar RCX5 - Technical Overview

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30 m
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46 g

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Polar RCX5 - Full Specifications

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Display
Touchscreenno
Colour screenno
Backlightyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Red
  • Black,Yellow
Band materialPolyurethane
Protection featuresWater resistant
Waterproof depth30
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Connectivity
Bluetoothno
GPSyes
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Dimensions
Gender
  • Men's
  • Women's
Weight1.62 oz
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Features
Heart Rate MonitorBuilt-in
Distance meterno
Calorie counteryes
Alarmyes
Altimeteryes
Date displayyes
Display lightyes
Speedometeryes
Stopwatchno
Timeryes
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Power
Battery typeCR2032
Battery life (running)7500.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)300.0 day

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Polar RCX5 Polar - Editorial Reviews (5)

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Polar RCX5 Giveaway Extravaganza: Polar RCX5 with G5 GPS
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DC Rainmaker
Published: 15.06.2012
Giveaway Extravaganza: Polar RCX5 with G5 GPS

Are you of the Polar persuasion? Then this watch is definitely your cup of tea (or cup of Gatorade).  It’s their top of the line triathlon watch, complete with the the G5 GPS pod. And, unlike virtually every other watch

Polar RCX5 Polar RCX5 In Depth Review
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DC Rainmaker
Published: 02.06.2011
Polar RCX5 In Depth Review

While the Polar RCX5 was officially released yesterday, I’ve actually been playing with it now for over a month – getting the change to put it through its paces in hundreds upon hundreds of miles of real world running, cycling

Polar RCX5 Polar RCX5 Run Multisport Training Watch review - The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 13.11.2012
Polar RCX5 Run Multisport Training Watch review - The Gadgeteer

For those runners, cyclists, swimmers, triathletes, and pure over-the-top endurance athletes, Polar has always been a name associated with tech-gear

Polar RCX5 You Know, For Triathlons: Polar RCX5 Heart Rate Watch Review
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TechCrunch
Published: 05.08.2011
You Know, For Triathlons: Polar RCX5 Heart Rate Watch Review

I've used quite a few heart rate monitoring watches in my day. I've played with Suuntos and Nikes aplenty, with whosits and whatsits galore. But the RCX5 is different in its utter simplicity. Designed to be worn while swimming, running, or biking, all of the smarts are actually in the optional sens…

Polar RCX5 Polar RCX5 review
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Alphr
Published: 02.03.2012
Polar RCX5 review
5.0

Polar’s RCX5 packs a fully-fledged fitness computer into a smart, compact wrist watch. With heart rate and GPS receivers included in the box, and compatibility with Polar’s Speed, Cadence and Stride sensors as well as an optional

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