Polar RCX3 GPS Review

Product Review: Polar RCX3 GPS

Company: Amazon

Price Range: $200 - $250

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Who Would Buy This: Those shopping for a user-friendly, heart rate monitor with GPS tracking for receiving workout feedback to enhance their training.

Pros:

The Polar RCX3 has a lightweight, slim design with a comfortable thin wrist strap, making it suitable for marathon running. It comes with a Polar GPS sensor, belt clip, Polar WearLink transmitter and Polar DataLink data transfer unit.

The WearLink transmitter is waterproof so you can wear it when swimming. The wrist watch is water resistant up to 30m.

Unisex – The Polar RCX3 is available in black or white so there is a color to suit both men and woman.

Polar have designed this HR monitor to be user-friendly. It has four main buttons on the watch plus a red button for simple control of the functions.

Using three sensors (W.I.N.D speed sensor, G5 GPS sensor plus an S3 stride sensor), the Polar RCX3 is able to tracking your route, speed and distance.

By upgrading with optional accessories you can get precise feedback on your performance. The S3+ stride sensor is available for runners to get accurate feedback on their speed, distance and Running Index. Cyclists can get the CS speed and cadence sensors to gain precise feedback on speed, distance and cadence when cycling.

The RCX3 allows you to upload your workout data to Polar’s website by using the included USB DataLink stick which works wirelessly to transfer data from the watch. This enables you to track and monitor your workout progress to take your exercise regime to another level. To use this service, you simply need to create an account on Polar’s website and install the connectivity software to your computer.

Cons: 

The GPS unit is a separate device. However, is it very compact and light so it isn’t awkward to hold.

The light is a little too dim so it isn’t too effective in low lighting conditions.

Guarantee: 2-year limited warranty.

Summary

The Polar RCX3 GPS is a great midrange HR monitor with plenty of good features to track your fitness whether you’re a runner, a cyclist or a fitness buff. Its slim, lightweight build makes it more comfortable than most other watches in its class.