Polar RCX5 Run - Pros & Cons

extremely streamline and good-looking
better
smarter
faster
comfortable to wear and the stride sensor worked
The screen is easy to read from both a size of digits and contrast standpoint
RCX5 has a VERY feature-rich set of capabilities
RCX5 is very well made and finished
relatively stylish
thin and lightweight (
was simple and easy
easy to switch between a good variety of sports
size
compact shape
and simplicity
comfortable
unobtrusive
and water resistant
warm-up
work and cool-down sessions
quick and easy
RCX5 works great for running
wide
clear screen and hands-free navigation
Navigating modes and settings is simple
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
keep up the great work
it a great and easy to use companion
accuracy and the overall ease of use
Makes for a very easy download to TP
than quick and easy summaries
This works well both inside and outside

GPS sensor is built into the wrist units
big
bulky and/or ugly
hear the familiar click of your car door
watch is only as good as its complementary sensors
a little too powerful and a little too expensive
pricey
complicated
and oftentimes overkill
the web interface will break down your weekly time spent in each heart rate zone
the large display might seem bulky
No longer can you slack off when swimming laps
price drops on this product
little distracting and somewhat cumbersome
battery-draining GPS sensor is separated
rain-soaked runs and ice baths up to 20 minutes
you re unable to create more than four phases
is constantly updated with new products and new features added to old products
the GPS was unavailable
if it s losing the GPS satellite signal
it s time to hit up the site

Polar RCX5 Run - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Waterproof depth	30 m Best: Timex Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap T5K429 Waterproof depth: 200 m
Weight	46 g Best: ART Multimedia SZNART ASZ01 Weight: 10 g

Polar RCX5 Run - Full Specifications

Touchscreen	no
Colour screen	no

Colour of product	Black Orange Red
Protection features	Water resistant
Waterproof depth	30

GPS	no

Gender	Men's
Weight	1.62 oz

Heart Rate Monitor	HRM chest strap included Support for HRM chest strap
Alarm	yes
Display light	yes
Speedometer	yes
Stopwatch	yes

Battery life (standby mode)	300.0 day

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Polar RCX5 Run Polar - Editorial Reviews (3)

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 Run Polar RCX5 In Depth Review

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 Run You Know, For Triathlons: Polar RCX5 Heart Rate Watch Review

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…