Prevention HR-180PV/MF-180PV Chest Belt-Free Heart Rate Monitor
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Customer Reviews of Prevention HR-180PV/MF-180PV Chest Belt-Free Heart Rate Monitor
Customer Review: I think it's great!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had this same watch under the name of Mark of Fitness for several years. I replaced it with this one several months ago when the little hole in the finger strap got enlarged and it was difficult to keep the pulse accurate. This one seems even better....maybe a later model? I've learned a few things over the years. (I use it on an exercise bicyle and for aeobics walking.) 1. Give it time to warm up....being certain the circle is a circle. 2. If the pulse isn't accurate, move the strap around the finger a bit as I think it is sensitive to things like freckles. Once you've found a good spot, remember it. 3. Don't hold anything in the hand with the watch on it. If you must, keep it away from the pressure point on the finger. It's best if you just keep your hand with the watch on it loose at your side except when taking a read. Don't make a fist of your hand. 4. When you're finished, unhook the wristband first and, then, slide the section on your finger slowly off leaving it in a strapped mode. Then, next time, just slide it back on. All of this might sound like it's too sensitive, but it really isn't......it just purrs along once you've figured out where to place it. I tried a couple of strap watches and this is much easier for me to use.Customer Review: Inconsistently accurate, with occasional spurious readings and some wear discomfort.
Summary: 2 Stars
This unit was purchased with the hope that it would give continuous and reliable readings. It often does, but inaccuracies are not uncommon; e.g., during use it occasionally reports erroneously higher readings, compared to baton and direct pulse measurements.
Others with different hand and blood vessel geometry may obtain different results, but with the anatomical dimensions of my hand I found the unit too inaccurate to consistently rely on.
Wearing the unit is not without comfort issues for me. The velcro fastening material is placed along the full width of the finger mount. This results in the unit sometimes becoming uncomfortable to wear. Also, the width of the finger mount meant I could not easily flex my index finger while wearing the unit. The size of this mount can be seen in the product photo.
Although settings are not intuitive, the instruction manual is clearly written, and the unit provides a number of useful additional functions, i.e., clock, alarm, stopwatch, under and over heart rate alarms, and calories burned.
However, my primary aim was to get a consistently accurate heart rate monitor. For that purpose, this unit has proved less than fully satisfactory.
Customer Review: First of all, you have to ask yourself...
Summary: 2 Stars
What do you really need this for? If you are doing any real exercise, it gets in the way. The band also gets sweaty and dirty. I think the actual unit is made up of plastic. I don't recommend submersing it under water, by accident (or on purpose). Learning what button to push for a desired function is cumbersome. Placing that all aside, it does look kinda cool. A lot of folks inquire about its purpose (most ask if I am all right because the thing on my wrist/finger must mean something is wrong).
The cuff that wraps around your finger can be a little uncomfortable if worn for long periods of time. The flashing light diode (inside the finger cuff) used to monitor pulse tended to irritate my skin after extended wear (and I have pretty thick skin).
From my perspective, this is more of a novelty item versus functionality and durability. For those who seriously want to monitor their pulse, get a decent chest belt version instead.
Customer Review: Not for everyone
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased this product as an alternative to my chest belt monitor and I'm sure it works well for others, but for me, the fit was rather uncomfortable. The first problem I had was with the actual monitor flopping around too much when I moved, the velcro would slip off occasionally. Another problem I had was with the the sensor that went over my index finger. I followed the instructions and made sure it was tight enough by looking a an imprint on the velcro that is supposed to turn from an oval to a circle when tight enough. The actual sensor was metal and it felt very uncomfortable. I wore it for a while hoping I would get used to it, but it just didn't feel right. To top things off, the monitor would randomly turn off. Maybe my hands are too big, I don't know. It just isn't for me. I also thought the quality of the device is poor for the selling price.Customer Review: Trabaja correctamente 95 % del tiempo / Works effectively 95 % of the time
Summary: 4 Stars
Ya he estado utilizando este artículo por 5 meses, y es muy cómodo el hecho de no tener que utilizar una banda para el pecho.
De noche la visibilidad de la pantalla es poca incluso apretando el botón de la luz. Me ha pasado pocas veces que tengo que ajustar la correa del sensor en plena carrera y por eso le puse 4 estrellas.
I have been using this heart rate monitor for 5 months, it's very comfortable the fact of not using a chest belt
When running at nights the visibility of the screen it's poor even when i press the light button. Sometimes while running i had to adjust the sensor that is why i rated it with 4 stars