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Will using an external HR strap help or hurt the battery?

Hawk88 over 4 years ago

I use one for runs, but thinking of using one for hiking. Thanks!!

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Garmin - Chris over 4 years ago +3 verified

Certainly not enough battery loss for there to be a large factor. ANT+ uses very little battery energy compared to Bluetooth as a good example. BT has vastly improved with newer versions that use less…

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+1 Garmin - Chris over 4 years ago

Certainly not enough battery loss for there to be a large factor. ANT+ uses very little battery energy compared to Bluetooth as a good example. BT has vastly improved with newer versions that use less battery but still a much larger drain on battery when compared to ANT+.