Which watch has most accurate heart rate?

Which watch has most accurate heart rate?

A quick look at the best heart rate monitor watches

• Best overall: Fitbit Versa 3.
• Best for people with heart problems: Garmin Vivosmart 4.
• Best for runners: Garmin Forerunner 45S.
• Best for cyclists: Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2.
• Best for older adults: Omron Heart Guard.
• Best for general health: Fitbit Sense.

Which Apple Watch has the most accurate heart rate monitor?

In our testing, the Apple Watch Series 5 delivered excellent health and fitness accuracy. We tested it against a Polar H10 chest strap, a Stryd footpod, and the Fitbit Versa 2, and its heart rate readings and step counts were spot-on, so it can definitely replace a dedicated fitness tracker.

Is fitness watch heart rate accurate?

The researchers found that the most accurate readings ⁠— as measured against the EKG ⁠— were from the chest-worn monitor, Dr. Gillinov says. Other studies have also found that fitness devices slightly underestimate heart rate, and that their accuracy diminishes during exercise.

Is Fitbits heart rate accurate?

Results: The Apple Watch 3 and Fitbit Charge 2 were generally highly accurate across the 24-hour condition. Specifically, the Apple Watch 3 had a mean difference of −1.80 beats per minute (bpm), a mean absolute error percent of 5.86%, and a mean agreement of 95% when compared with the ECG across 24 hours.

Can a smartwatch detect heart problems?

Some specially designed smart watches are equipped with ECG (electrocardiogram) sensors built-in to continuously check heart activity via the wrist. Apple has conducted studies over the past few years evaluating whether or not these sensors can positively detect irregular heartbeats.

Which fitness watch is the most accurate?

A study published in the International Journal of Cardiology found that the Fitbit trackers were the most accurate when measuring total calories burned. In fact, they tracked calories burned within 3-4 calories, compared to lab values.

Is a Fitbit more accurate than a phone?

A recent study claims that your smartphone is just as good at tracking your health as a wrist-worn wearable. Unfortunately, that study is flawed.