My Zone MZ Switch Heart Rate Monitor
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Interchangeable exercise tracker use with chest strap, arm or wrist band
- LED indicator shows heart rate zones to show effort
- Included: MZ Switch module, USB charger cable, adjustable chest, wrist, and arm straps
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Can be used as a chest, arm, or wrist heart rate monitor
- Displays effort via LED indicator in form of heart rate zones
- Customers noted easy to set up and use
- 99.4% accuracy using ECG sensor with chest strap
- 95% accuracy with PPG sensor with arm and wrist strap
What Needs Improvement...
- More expensive than competitors
- Shorter battery life than competitors
- Mixed reviews on the accompanying Myzone app
- Limited customer reviews
- Comes with standard chest strap - other sizes available for purchase
Specs
| Size(s): 24.4 -34.6” chest, small: 21.25”-27.5”, Large: 27.6” - 40.6”, child: 13.8” -23.6” | Standard: 24.4 -34.6” Chest, Small: 21.25”-27.5”, Large: 27.6” - 40.6”, Child: 13.8” -23.6” |
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| Color(s) | Black With Red Straps |
| Battery Life | 3-6 Months |
| Waterproof | Depth Of 10 Meters |
| Heart Rate Measurement Method | ECG With Chest Strap, PPG With Wrist And Arm |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT< Fitness Equipment |
Summary
The MyZone MZ Switch is a versatile heart rate monitor that allows you to use it with a chest strap, arm band, or wrist band. There were limited customer reviews of the reviews; present customers found the MZ Switch easy to set up and use. There were mixed reviews on the accompanying MyZone app with some customers finding it glitchy.
