Polar H10 overrides Garmin data?

I am considering to buy a Polar H10. But does Polar H10 overrides the data on my tactix delta during activities? For example, if I start my running activity (RUN) on my watch, do I see in real-time the HR data from the Polar H10 (and thus the HR zone I am in according to the Polar readings)? Besides that, is Garmin using the more accurate Polar measurements (mainly HR) for calculating related parameters, such as VO2max, training status, training and so on?

I assume staying with a Garmin chest strap these readings are used during an activity and to calculate other performance parameters.

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Frits_Grunn over 4 years ago in reply to Jano22222 +1

Thanks.

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0 Jano22222 over 4 years ago

When you connect the HR-10 wich i use myself, the optical HR turn off and you get your HR from the Polar, so yes you do.

0 Frits_Grunn over 4 years ago in reply to Jano22222

Thanks.

0 mcalista over 4 years ago

Yes, if you connect an external HR sensor (whether that is a Garmin, a Polar, etc), it will use that data in preference to the onboard OHR.

You can see the LED's turn off when you connect the external sensor (unless you have Garmin Pay activated, in which case they remain on as a security measure).