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    Heart rate monitor accuracy when walking/standing

    Thanks for the reply. I'm well aware that a chest strap is considered the optimal choice. However, wrist based HR monitors have come a long way, and are quite accurate. As I mentioned in my OP, I have a chest strap and a MIO wrist HR paired with a Garmin Vivoactive that I have simultaneously...
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    Heart rate monitor accuracy when walking/standing

    Yes, I'm aware chest straps have been considered the most reliable choice. However, wrist based HR monitors have come a long way, and they are quite accurate and reliable. As I mentioned in my OP, I have a chest strap and a MIO wrist HR paired with a Garmin Vivoactive that I have simultaneously...
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    Heart rate monitor accuracy when walking/standing

    I've used the LG Health App, Cardiograph app, and the Sport Gear Tracker App. All seem to give the same result, so it seems to be an OS level issue.
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    Heart rate monitor accuracy when walking/standing

    I've had my Urbane 2nd for a couple of weeks and really like it, however I've noticed one issue regarding the heart rate monitoring that makes me wonder if there's something wrong with my watch. I've gone running a few times with the urbane and both a chest strap and MIO Link HR wrist monitor...