New POLAR Verity Sense sensor

The Finnish company POLAR is launching a new generation sensor: Verity Sense. Ultra-compact, the Polar Verity Sense opens up a new world of possibilities by measuring heart rate from the arm or temple: 20 hours of announced battery life, greater Bluetooth range, increased memory capacity, and priced at €89.90.

Source: Press Release / Photo credits: Polar

A new addition to the Polar family of heart rate sensors, the ultra-compact Polar Verity Sense has been designed to allow athletes of all sports to monitor and measure their body’s performance. As a global leader in heart rate measurement technology, Polar adds the Polar Verity Sense to its family of optical heart rate sensors.

Building on over 40 years of expertise in sports accessory technology – including the Polar H10, a flagship and benchmark heart rate sensor – the ultra-compact Verity Sense opens up a new world of possibilities by measuring heart rate from the arm or temple. A perfect alternative for sports where activities require more versatility than chest straps or wrist devices, Verity Sense also offers more battery life, longer range, and greater memory, and arrives at a time when many are now beginning to glimpse a return to normal life and are determined to come back stronger than ever.

Measuring heart rate during training not only helps users accurately track their data and progress, but also helps ensure safe and comprehensive training. With its versatile and compact design, Verity Sense brings this technology to a wider range of sports where a wrist device or chest strap is not suitable. From swimming to martial arts, boxing to dance, and everything in between, Verity Sense is designed for those who seek accuracy and precision in measurements during training.

“From our unique vantage point, at the top of the world near the Arctic Circle, we know how important it is to be able to adapt to different environments,” explains Tomi Saario, CEO of Polar. “While a chest strap or fitness watch works well for one sport or activity, it may not work for another – and the Verity Sense is our answer. We are always looking for new ways to help athletes of all sports better understand their bodies, and we are thrilled to offer the general public a product as versatile and compact as Verity Sense.”

In addition to the sensor’s adjustable settings, Verity Sense is also designed to work with a wide variety of products. Whatever device you own – from a watch to a bike computer or treadmill – Verity Sense pairs easily thanks to dual Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity. This allows for real-time heart rate monitoring on a connected device or app, or subsequently via data transferred from recorded sessions.

Verity Sense brings several additional benefits to Polar’s existing range of heart rate sensors – such as the Polar H10, H9, and OH1 – and it is an excellent companion to Polar Flow, Polar’s free fitness and training app that offers a wide variety of training options and insights. Verity Sense features include:

COMFORT: Verity Sense keeps the wrist free for freedom of movement. It can be slipped around the arm (placed anywhere, comfortably and firmly against the skin under tight-fitting clothing) or clipped onto swimming goggles. It’s the ideal companion for those who simply need something more compact or who cannot use a chest strap or wrist device for their favorite sport or activity.

CONVENIENCE: Verity Sense is easy to use, with a single button press. No moistening, no lifting your jersey.

CONNECTIVITY: Whatever the device, Verity Sense pairs easily thanks to dual Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity. Track real-time heart rate on a connected device or app, or transfer recorded session data for in-depth analysis later.

VARIETY: Verity Sense is suitable for countless sports, allowing athletes every day to track how their body is performing during training, from swimming to martial arts, boxing to dance, and everything in between.

SWIMMER’S BEST COMPANION: By clipping the sensor to the swimming goggle strap against the temple, the Polar Verity Sense automatically records heart rate, distance covered, number of laps, and pace in the pool.

NEW PRODUCT FAMILY MEMBER: Verity Sense is an evolution of the Polar OH1 heart rate sensor.

• Technical specifications:
  – Battery life: 8 hours longer on a single charge (20 hours of training)
  – Greater Bluetooth range of 75 meters with omnidirectional antenna, 150 meters total
  – 12 MB larger memory (16 MB total, 600 hours of training data)
  – Price: €89.90

Contact: www.polar.com/fr

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