Kilian Korth, Professional Trail Runner
Much more comfortable than a chest strap and very accurate.
Recommended in Cocodona 250 Kit + Fuel
Brand: COROS
Category: Running Heart Rate Monitors
Recommended by Cody McKesson, Trail / Ultra Runner — Sedona, Arizona
Highlights: comfortable
The COROS HR Monitor offers a comfortable and user-friendly alternative to traditional chest straps, delivering precise heart rate measurements with advanced technology. Its lightweight design and easy adjustability make it the perfect companion for fitness enthusiasts seeking reliable performance during workouts. 1. Multi-channel optical sensor ensures accurate heart rate monitoring for optimal training results. 2. Compatible with up to three Bluetooth-enabled devices simultaneously for versatile connectivity. 3. Wear detection feature allows for automatic pairing, streamlining your workout setup. 4. Long-lasting battery life of 38 hours during active use and up to 80 days in standby mode. 5. Rechargeable via a convenient magnetic USB charging cable for hassle-free power management. 6. Available in two sizes: Standard (7.09-12.6 inches) and Large (9.4-16.9 inches) to fit a variety of arm sizes. The COROS HR Monitor is designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who engage in activities such as running, cycling, and gym workouts. It excels in both indoor and outdoor environments, providing reliable heart rate data to enhance training efficiency. Ideal for users of all skill levels, this monitor is particularly beneficial for those looking to track their performance over time and optimize their workouts. Whether you're training for a marathon or simply aiming to improve your fitness, this device is a valuable tool for achieving your goals.
Price: $79
Anyone can use reliable HR data, and the convenience of it being on your arm is amazing!
Recommended by Cody McKesson, Trail / Ultra Runner
Runners and cyclists who want more reliable HR data than wrist-based optical sensors provide, especially those with small wrists or who train in cold weather where cadence-lock is a risk. Suits anyone who wants a low-fuss monitor they'll actually remember to wear consistently.
Hosts consistently praise comfort, accuracy over wrist-based HR, easy pairing with third-party devices (including Garmin), and good battery life. No notable criticism appears across the notes.
Multiple hosts specifically flag it as a fix for cadence-lock, where a poorly seated watch misreads running impact as heart rate. Notes are uniformly positive, so no dissenting views to weigh.
Anyone can use reliable HR data, and the convenience of it being on your arm is amazing!
Cody McKesson recommends the COROS COROS HR Monitor for running heart rate monitors. Anyone can use reliable HR data, and the convenience of it being on your arm is amazing!
Yes — Cody McKesson recommends the COROS HR Monitor by COROS as their running heart rate monitors pick. Anyone can use reliable HR data, and the convenience of it being on your arm is amazing!
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25 experts recommend the COROS HR Monitor.
Much more comfortable than a chest strap and very accurate.
Recommended in Cocodona 250 Kit + Fuel
Makes my watch just a bit more accurate! Long battery life and simple design.
Recommended in Trail running
SO comefy and effective. I got my coros arm band when I wanted a backup for my chest strap monitor. (like three years ago) And I never went back. Slight (~1sec) delay from chest strap (because the arm band is optical vs. detecting the heart's electrical activity) but the numbers line up and the arm band is so so much more comfortable that the slight delay is absolutely worth it.
Recommended in CCC by UTMB
This arm band changed the Heart Rate game for me. Chest straps never worked, I felt constircted and chaffed. When Coros brought this band out, it allowed me to trust and use HR data again. The data seems very accurate, only with a small delay (meaning it's not reliable for very short efforts or immediate feedback starting an effort). This is the go-to option for people I coach. Only issues have been with tattoos, and they tend to last ~24 months.
Recommended in Gear
I’ve been using this HR monitor for over a year now and I love it because it doesn’t chafe like my previous chest strap HR monitor. It’s rechargeable and I only have to charge it every week and a half or so! It’s great for running, biking, yoga, paddle boarding, skinning.. the list goes on!
Recommended in Training Gear
Data,Data,Data
Recommended in Broken Arrow 46k
The only HR monitor I'll actually remember to use!
Recommended in 10 Products I Actually Use Every Day
Data is incredibly important in this sport, and making sure you’re taking full advantage of it is huge.
Recommended in All the gear I trust on the daily!
A convenient heart rate monitor that fits perfectly around my upper arm. Extremely accurate for the most reliable heart rate data. Never even notice it!
Recommended in Trail Running Gear
Accurate HR without having to wear chest strap. Don't even notice it on my arm.
Recommended in Hardrock 100 Endurance Run
Best accuracy/comfort heart rate monitor I have used.
Recommended in 10 Products I Actually Use
I wore chest strap HRMs for years and always had issues with them. I hated always having to keep the contacts wet, and it seems like every time I had to change a battery, the sensor would stop working. Enter the Coros armband HRM! So easy to pair with my Garmin and the PM5 monitors on my Concept 2 ergs, and it's optical so no contacts to worry about. Battery life is excellent, and I get a notification on my Garmin and my phone when it needs to be charged. Plus, it's super comfortable and the strap us easy to clean. I also love that it's rechargeable. I will never go back to using a chest strap again!
Recommended in 10 Products I Actually Use
Big data fan and this HRM is unmatched
Recommended in Broken Arrow 46k
I use the COROS Heart Rate Monitor to get a more accurate picture of my effort, especially during long runs and ultra training. It helps me keep an eye on heart rate, effort and pacing so I can better understand what my body is actually doing—not just what my pace says.
Recommended in 10 Products I Actually Use
1,000x better than wearing a chest strap and also way more accurate than wrist based HR
Recommended in Pinhoti 100!
I promise you won't even notice you're wearing it. I'm not really a data nerd when it comes to my running, but when it's this easy to collect HR date, why not?
Recommended in Everyday Faves
Wear on every run.
Recommended in The Items I ACTUALLY Use and Love!
Best on the market.
Recommended in Long Run Adventure Kit
Nerds like me need data. And I will never awkwardly adjust a chest HR strap around a sports bra ever again thanks to this delightful product. The studies have been done, yes it's within the same margins of error as a chest strap. Just make the shift already and be a happier data nerd/accurate collector of HR data.
Recommended in Tech/Gadgets
For the most accurate heart rate feedback, I use the Coros heart rate arm band. I forget I have it on when I'm racing, and end up with the best feedback when analyzing my effort.
Recommended in My 2025 AC100 Run
Reliable heart rate sensing vs. your traditional watch
Recommended in Trail Running Essentials
It's really nice to have accurate heart rate data during training and races. Seamlessly connects to my garmin and it's so comfortable I forget I'm wearing it.
Recommended in Run Rabbit 100
I'm so glad I got myself this heart rate armband. It pairs easily with my watches, and as far as I can tell, the HR data is accurate. It is definitely far more accurate than just using my watch to read HR via the wrist (I have small wrists, and watches don't sit very flush). Using this armband ensures my watch doesn't "cadence-lock," which is a phenomenon that occurs when a watch interprets the impact of your running cadence as HR, skewing the workout data with incorrect values. Cadence lock can happen if a watch isn't flat against the skin or if your skin temperature drops too much due to cold weather. The COROS armband has avoided these issues altogether in my experience. The battery life is decently long, and the Bluetooth tech makes it easy to pair. I've enjoyed the orange color, as dirt and sweat won't show up as easily. I definitely recommend colors that won't highlight the grime of training! Plus, it's easy to detach the band for washing. I also like how relatively small/lightweight the HR monitor is.
Recommended in 10 Products I Actually Use
Fantastic HR monitor. Easy to use, comfortable, great battery life, and real-time updates.
Recommended in 10 Products I Actually Use
“Anyone can use reliable HR data, and the convenience of it being on your arm is amazing!”
“Anyone can use reliable HR data, and the convenience of it being on your arm is amazing!”
