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Polar RCX5 GPS

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User ratings:
38
4.3 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:
4
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4 editorial reviews
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
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…Read more
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Pros

  • quick and easy
  • accuracy and the overall ease of use
  • keep up the great work

Cons

  • if it s losing the GPS satellite signal
  • is constantly updated with new products and new features added to old products
  • it s time to hit up the site

Key specs

  • no
  • no
  • Men's
  • yes

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Polar RCX5 GPS - Pros & Cons

Polar RCX5 GPS

Pros

  • quick and easy
  • accuracy and the overall ease of use
  • keep up the great work
  • than quick and easy summaries
  • RCX5 works great for running
  • it a great and easy to use companion
  • Makes for a very easy download to TP
  • This works well both inside and outside
  • Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
  • RCX5 is very well made and finished
  • relatively stylish

Cons

  • if it s losing the GPS satellite signal
  • is constantly updated with new products and new features added to old products
  • it s time to hit up the site
  • the GPS was unavailable
  • you re unable to create more than four phases
  • big
  • bulky and/or ugly
  • rain-soaked runs and ice baths up to 20 minutes
  • little distracting and somewhat cumbersome
  • battery-draining GPS sensor is separated
  • price drops on this product

Polar RCX5 GPS - Technical Overview

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Polar RCX5 GPS - Full Specifications

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Display
Touchscreenno
Colour screenno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • Yellow
Protection featuresWater resistant
Waterproof depth30
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Connectivity
GPSyes
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Dimensions
GenderMen's
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Features
Alarmyes
Display lightyes
Speedometeryes
Stopwatchyes

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