one of the deciding factors to get the apple watch was the integrated heart rate sensor. Did my first MTB ride with the watch today and was very disappointed with the heart rate readings.
Comparing the AW readings with the readings of a Garmin Edge 810 with HR strap, the AW readings where completely off.
Garmin 105 - Apple Watch 82
130 - 80
155 - 54
180 - 43
185 - 55
I did wipe the sensors before the ride and was adjusting the band during the ride. Seems like the more you are sweating the more the readings are off.
Very frustrating!
Comparing the AW readings with the readings of a Garmin Edge 810 with HR strap, the AW readings where completely off.
Garmin 105 - Apple Watch 82
130 - 80
155 - 54
180 - 43
185 - 55
I did wipe the sensors before the ride and was adjusting the band during the ride. Seems like the more you are sweating the more the readings are off.
Very frustrating!