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The Best Heart Rate Monitors for 2025
PCMag
Whether you use an armband or chest strap, add some smarts to your exercise and training routine with one of the best heart rate monitors we've tested.
How Are Electric and Optical Heart Rate Monitors Different?
First, you need to decide between a classic chest strap that uses an electrical pulse to read your heart rate and something that uses optical technology. Many Fitbit devices, the Apple Watch, and other wrist-based activity trackers …
