Suunto X3HR Heart Rate Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, and Thermometer

by Suunto

Product Features

• Wrist-top computer with altimeter, barometer, compass, and thermometer
• Altimeter offers range of up to 29,500 feet and automatic 24-hour memory
• Displays current barometric pressure and temperature; 4-day barometric memory
• Compass boasts cardinal bearing, North-South arrow, and declination setting
• Stopwatch with split-time measurement; water-resistant to 100 feet; 2-year warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Get the best out of your training with the new Suunto X3HR, an easy to use and versatile wrist-top computer/timepiece for both people with active lifestyles and athletes who want to actively monitor and analyze their performance. The Suunto X3HR features a heart rate monitor, as well as an altimeter, barometer, and thermometer.

With Suunto X3HR's unique heart rate functions you can measure and analyze your heart rate level to further improve your training program. The Suunto X3HR displays the average heart rate in real-time throughout the training session, which makes training level management easier than ever before. The possibility to compare the instant heart rate with the average is especially practical in sports where heart rate varies a lot, such as biking and cross country skiing in a hilly terrain.

The graphic display of the current heart rate in relation to the target zone helps you control the training intensity even when training within the target zone limits. Another useful training function is the interval timer that assists you in circuit training and interval training.

For post-performance assessment, Suunto X3HR stores data on training duration; average, minimum and maximum heart rate; cumulative ascent and descent; and the highest and lowest altitude in the training session. It also stores up to 10 laps and the heart rate for each training session, and memorizes the data regarding the last 10 training sessions.

When traveling in the wilderness, safety comes first. Suunto X3HR has many features that enable safe and responsible hiking. The altimeter supports navigation and gives you necessary information when you are on the move in nature. The barometer and thermometer help you estimate the weather conditions. Additionally, the weather functions help you track the weather changes and plan the day's activities more carefully.

What's in the Box This package contains the Suunto X3HR wrist-top computer, transmitter belt, 3-volt lithium cell (for belt), and printed Quick Guide and Pocket Guide.

Product Description

190050 Features: The altimeter monitors terrain variations during running, triathlon training, hiking, and mountain or road biking Weather functions allow you to predict weather changes and plan accordingly Heart rate monitor gives comprehensive feedback on your performance including average heart rate, max-min heart rate, target training zone, graphic target zone indicator and an interval trainer Graphic heart rate display charts the data, providing you with a quick and complete visual of your performance Display constantly shows your current heart rate and target zone, so you can control the intensity of your workout Built-in barometer shows absolute barometric pressure and temperature gage reads outside temperature ranging from -5-deg to 140-deg Fahrenheit Time features include a calendar, stopwatch and interval timer Water resistant up to 30 meters; monitor belt is water resistant up to 20 meters Specifications: Weight: 19 ounces Monitor belt weight: 21 ounces Altimeter: Yes

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000TW3UQ
• Item model number: X3HR
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #198,015 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A new dimension to outdoor living., February 13, 2004

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"trevalyan777" (South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Suunto X3HR Heart Rate Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, and Thermometer (Apparel)

Ask any outdoor enthusiast what manufacturer they'd trust when it comes to precision instruments and the answer would probably be Suunto. Their slogan is "Replacing Luck" and that's very true when you see how accurate their instruments are. Case in point: I recently bought the Suunto X3HR and went hiking up a mountain with a few friends. We reached the summit and hiked to the trig beacon to get an "accurate" indication of how high we were. The X3Hr was spot on (to the metre) while the GPS unit we carried was out by quite a few (and there wasn't a big tree above us or cloudy conditions to affect the GPS signal). Apart from the accuracy of the altimeter, what makes this watch even more useful is the fact that it has a heart-rate monitor, barometer and thermometer. That's in addition to the obvious functions like stop-watch, back-light, etc. If you enjoy spending time outdoors and want to get the most out of it, I'd highly recommend this watch. It takes a little while to get the hang of the functions, but once you do it really opens up a wealth of knowledge as to your performance.
For myself the watch has almost everything I need. When I'm training for runs the heart-rate monitor is incredibly handy and I didn't realise how much it can be an asset to measuring performance. The watch will show you your max heart-rate over the run, the average heart-rate, and the highest altitude you reached. The only drawbacks are that if you want to measure your split times over a long run, the 10-split memory isn't really enough and if you're not yet used to the watch buttons you might press the wrong one and comprimise the data you've gathered. But for the price you'd pay for the X3HR, you'd be hard pressed to find another make of watch that can do the same things. If you are looking at something more advanced, the X6HR might be worth looking into. I was sorely tempted to go for that model when I tried it out in the shop. Self control sucks sometimes.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First HR watch the works for me, December 1, 2006

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J. Katakowski (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Suunto X3HR Heart Rate Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, and Thermometer (Apparel)

I've tried a few different types of HR watches by Timex and Polar...Polar was really expensive for the features that I wanted, along with a non-replacable battery unless you send it to the company...Timex just wouldn't work unless I had been sweating profusely because I have a very hairy chest and the chest strap couldn't make a proper connection unless it was drenched. I'm pleased to report that this watch works just fine, no pre-wetting on the chest strap contacts is required. The chest strap is comfy and unencumbersome and it is able to accurately record my HR through my mat of chest hair. It also stores 6 workouts, splits included, in the memory which is convenient if you forget to record a workout in your logbook.
Here are my criticisms for the watch:
-The watch is a bit bigger than "normal" watches (about the same as a Polar, I'd estimate) and it makes for a very readable face even when sprinting, so if you looking for a sleek, small, sexy watch this isn't for you.
-Too much info: The watch is able to show the current temperature, pressure, and elevation...which I found useless, but if your into climbing or backpacking it may prove to be more useful.
-There are three main menus, TIME, TRAINING, and MEMORY and if you do push-ups or bend you watch wrist back 90 degrees you will press a button to change the menu display (but I've never been too interested in my HR while doing push-ups).
-To make the indiglo/night display show up you have to press and hold down a button for 3 seconds, so it doesn't give the quickest feedback for night runs.
Given all of those criticisms you'd think that I hate this watch. But, I love this watch and I will probably keep it for the rest of my life. It is sturdy, solid, water-proof, easy to use, the display rocks, and it works for hairy people.
*A quick tip if you buy through Amazon, get $30 off if you apply for the silly credit card, I did that and got the blue watch for $70, promptly chopped up the card, and got a great deal for a rock solid HR watch.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A cool watch/HR monitor for a decent price, November 10, 2006

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Jan Spakula (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Suunto X3HR Heart Rate Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, and Thermometer (Apparel)

The watch does exactly what it is supposed to do according to the product description. Looks cool as well, although the picture doesn't give a perspective how big the watch actually is; it is a bit bigger than I expected; but they had to pack into it a barometer, HR monitor and thermometer.

One has to be aware of the following facts: The altitude is computed from the barometric pressure, so the precision changes with weather and time of the day - so one has to set the reference point often to get good results. The temperature that the thermometer shows is something between the body temperature and the outside temperature, since when the watch is on a hand, it's too close to the body. So to get a precise outside temp, one has to take the watch off and wait for about 10-15 minutes. But this behavior is expected and inevitable in this kind of a device.

Overall, I'm totally satisfied with this watch, and would recommend it to anyone needing a sports watch and a heart rate monitor for running/workout.

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