Review on 🏋️ Magene Chest Strap Heart Rate Monitor: ANT+ and Bluetooth 4.0 Compatible - Perfect for Peloton, Garmin, Wahoo & More! iPhone & Android Compatible by Wendy Bengtson

I was looking for a chest HR monitor that would connect to my Wahoo Kickr Core and related training apps (like Rouvy and ZWIFT) as well as my Garmin can. A Vivoactive HR watch that essentially serves as my bike computer (I also connect a speed and cadence sensor to the watch when cycling). I can confirm that the HR monitor works great with my mentioned indoor workout apps as well as the Wahoo Kickr Core and my Garmin Vivoactive HR watch. The heart rate sensor now automatically connects to my watch and treadmill while cycling after the initial pairing. The heart rate monitor strap is easy to adjust according to your chest size and is very comfortable. In fact, I don't even realize I'm wearing it. In terms of accuracy, while I'm not able to make an independent scientific side-by-side comparison, it certainly seems accurate based on previous identical outdoor bike rides when I used my watch (wrist heart rate monitor) and now Magene be . heart rate monitor. The HR numbers are very close together. I also get numbers based on my max heart rate and estimated training intensity and training zones, all of which are consistent and within a range that gives me confidence that it is accurate and working properly. Overall I am very satisfied with the heart rate monitor, especially in comparison to it. others I considered were at least double the price. Not entirely sure what the difference is to an HR monitor from another more established brand as the HR monitor looks pretty vanilla assuming it works and is accurate. Also, the fact that it connects via ANT+ and Bluetooth gives me that extra connectivity flexibility I want. Some of the ones I looked at before purchasing the Magene H64 were Bluetooth only. *A note for those who buy it: there is a small plastic insert inside the battery compartment that needs to be removed, otherwise it will not pair. My guess is that this saves and prevents battery drain after manufacture and before shipping to the consumer. I didn't realize it was there until I initially had pairing issues, but I quickly opened the battery compartment and removed the plastic insert, after which I was ready to go. Very glad I bought it. Excellent value for money compared to more established brands of heart rate chest straps.