Suunto Smart sensor vs other belt-sensors

[A Former User]

I have switched from Suunto HR belt to the Coros HR sensor and I am very happy with it. It’s very comfortable and (for me) accurate. Can only recommend.

[A Former User]

@Stoke80 said in Suunto Smart sensor vs other belt-sensors:

The question was if it might be possible in the future that the current version can do two connections?

there’s no way to upgrade the sensor to my knowledge, as said I hope in a new edition

[Stoke80]

@robis
Thx again. I slighlty missread your first answer, sorry.

[RaDeck]

Hey Suunto ‘Gang’!
I am looking into experimenting a chest heart rate monitor, mostly for my weight training sessions as the wrist heart rate is usually reporting a lower HR on quick push (hr spikes). As I’m located in Thailand i can’t get the Suunto stripe (band) it’s been out of stock for months. in the meantime I was thinking of purchasing a cheaper band as a ‘test unit’.
Does any of you have experience with the one from Decathlon (Kalenji)?
*ps: once I pair my external HR sensor do I need to turn off the 24/7 HR monitor or wil the external sensor have priority for HR transmission when paired?

Cheers!

[A Former User]

@RaDeck said in Suunto Smart sensor vs other belt-sensors:

Does any of you have experience with the one from Decathlon (Kalenji)?

iirc it works

the external sensor have priority for HR transmission when paired?

yes it takes over, you can check by observing 2 small wings on the heart and no you do not need to turn off the 24/7 HR

[RaDeck]

@robis Great! Thank you so much for your input

[A Former User]

@RaDeck considering we live in different countries to make sure we are talking about the same chest strap model please verify that it is bluetooth smart

[A Former User]

@RaDeck My girlfriend is using it with her S9PP and the HR transmission is good. But the quality of the belt not so much. The stitching here is coming off. But hey, you still have warranty.

[RaDeck]

@robis cheers, will do! (it is )

[RaDeck]

@tomasbartko beaut’! Thank you so much for the hands-on input!!
Yeah stitching should be a huge issue, even if it comes off. Thanks A LOT

[Prenj]

@RaDeck
I’ve been using this belt for the last 3 months. I can confirm it works. I’m no expert on the quality of data, but to me, it seems consistent with my personal perceived effort.

[RaDeck]

Great to hear, thx @Prenj !

[Stefano M64]

Hi guys,

anyone knows if the Suunto Smart Belt R-R memory function is compatible with the new Suunto RACE? This model isn’t listed in the description of that belt on the Suunto web site:
https://www.suunto.com/en-gb/Products/Heart-Rate-Belts/suunto-smart-heart-rate-belt/

Thanks!
S.

[A Former User]

@SteM64 yes. that page needs to be updated

[Brad_Olwin]

@SteM64 The memory is compatible with all current Suunto watches and many in the past.

[Stefano M64]

Thanks for the answers!

[RaDeck]

Hi All, I wanted to give a quick feedback after having used the Kalenji BT chest HR band for the past 3 weeks. The connection to Suunto is absolutely straight forward and the HR belt gets recognize in a matter of seconds every time I start a new workout. Thanks to Suunto here for offering an amazing compatibility with external sensors! As far as data goes: the difference is day and night! The chest band follows every HR peak of my weight training! No more 80ish HR after a series of heavy squats (now I get in the 150s BPM, which is my reel feel too).
So to anyone thinking of getting a chest band: GO FOR IT (as soon as the Suunto will be available here I might upgrade mine, but working as a charm for the time being)!

[Stefano M64]

Hello, I bought the Suunto Smart Heart Belt directly from the Suunto online shop, and it was delivered superfast after only 24h (from Finland to Italy). Oddly, the product is sold with the Medium size belt (70-110 cm) by default, while Small and Large sizes can be bought separately.
I find the Suunto belt very well done with a really small and light sensor, which makes it quite comfortable to wear. It paired in a second with my Race, and yes, the memory function is compatible (thanks again!): to test it, I started an exercise session and left the swatch in my house while I walked to the gym, trained, and went back, as I stopped the exercise on my Race the one hour and half HR data was there! The memory function is simply great, it absolutely worth the price difference.

[EzioAuditore]

Is there any plan to ‘upgrade’ the Suunto HR Belt to connect to 2 BT devices? I have both Garmin ProPlus and H10 and I found the H10 much more accurate and pleasing than the Garmin’s. The fact that Garmins is non machine washable and after a while it starts smelling like burned electronics is hideus. So I much prefer Polar’s. The only thing I kinda miss from Garmin are the running dynamics but as Stryd user I have those now so not much of a problem.

[Fabii85]

@Stefano-M64 hello Stefano, does the memory function provide data that affects the ctl and all training load function, even recovery?