Heart rate tracking

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Tools that measure and record heart rate, aka pulse, continuously for at least an exercise session.

Bands and Watches

Most bands and watches do this claiming to do it through Pulse Oximetry. I DG (talk) suspect it may be accelerometry - activity based guessing in the bad ones. This is very bad because the difference between what accelerometry would predict and what is actually happening is very important information.

Fitbit s have many studies using them and Quantified Scientist says one of their health bands is the best.

Apple made news as it's Watch found heart defects.

Miband is a cheaper option. In my DG (talk) experience with the miband6 still not perfect at measuring HR during exercise. They must be worn tightly and in the right place.

Polar Verity Sense sits on the upper arm.

Finger

Also Pulse oximetry based but the finger is where medical devices measure pulse oximetry.

Oura Ring, mostly during rest and sleep.

Contec Medical System 50F. cms50f. DG (talk) Bulky to wear, terrible during movement but accurate during rest.

Wellue. DG (talk) not recommended.

Chest Strap

Recommended for exercise but not 24 hour monitoring.

Garmin, Polar, Wahoo, QardioCore

I DG (talk) have but do not use the polar H10

Few Lead ECG Patch

Like a real ecg based on electrical pulses. Temporarily glues on to a patch of skin.

uECG Open Source 100$

VivaLNK

Medical Multi Lead Holster

Real tested medical device. Expensive and very bulky.

Contec makes one for about 400$. check ebay or alibaba