Polar V650

The name of the Finnish company Polar, which got into the hands of the production of sports electronics, is well known to many adherents of an active lifestyle. The V650 cycling computer is in high demand among cyclists, having acquired a GPS module at its disposal one of the first among rivals in the class.

Colour touch display

First of all, when getting acquainted with the device, the eye clings to the large display, which stretches diagonally by about 7 cm (2.8"). Moreover, the screen of the model shows a picture in colour and has acquired support for touch input : you can change the data output parameters by simply flipping through the desktops. At the same time, it is possible to display up to 8 indicators on the display, while the image does not fade even under direct sunlight.

Data logging

In addition to gathering information about speed, distance and time while riding a bike, Polar V650 draws a track of the trip, measures the average rate of ascent in an upright position, and also registers elevation changes using the built-in altimeter. At the end of the race, the bike computer provides a detailed report on the work done and calculates the recovery time until the next workout.

Wireless

Polar V650 uses Bluetooth Smart technology to communicate with additional sensors. Sensors for measuring heart rate, speed and cadence can be assigned to their role. The final details of the ride are brought together in the Polar Flow app, which is available both as a web interface and as a native app for mobile devices.

Water protection

A separate line pleases that the reason for the breakdown of the bike computer will not be rain, since the model is able to boast of waterproof performance. There are no serious claims to the device at all, and this is a weighty proof of the high quality of the product and the advanced level of its functionality.