COOSPO Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor Chest Strap H808S, ANT+ BLE HR Monitor Chest, HRM IP67 Waterproof, 300H Battery Life

This heart rate monitor works great and pairs quickly with my fitness apps and devices. The readings are accurate and consistent during workouts, whether I am running or cycling. The strap is soft, adjustable, and stays in place comfortably even during intense exercise. The battery life is solid and easy to replace when needed.

Bought two for bf and myself, there work perfectly well - connect to nearest Bluetooth device instantly, and give accurate readings. The hardware part snaps off so that the sweaty band could be washed. A great product at a very reasonable price.

The Coospo heart rate monitor does what it advertises for the first eleven months. It provides an accurate heart rate that is updated every second or two, and it is fairly comfortable to wear. Compared to the competition, it offers good value for your money. I bought this because my cheap sports watch provided a heart rate that was wildly inaccurate. Now I can get an accurate heart rate while running, and train via high intensity interval training. I haven't had an issue with wearing the band. When I put it on, it beeps twice, indicating that it is working. After the initial 2 beeps, it doesn't make any additional sounds. Be sure to apply a few drops of water on the electrodes on the band before wearing. I tried several free sports apps, and settled on Sports Tracker. This app provides all the details I need while I'm running, and then afterwards with a graph of heart rate. Update: Had an issue with the battery. I used the monitor twice over a one week period for about 2 hours, and after a week, the battery was dead. (It was reading 2.97 volts, when a new battery was reading 3.27 volts). So I tried separating the monitor from the strap, hoping this will shut off the monitor and not drain the battery. Will update later. If separating the monitor from the strap when done exercising solves the issue, then I'll be satisfied. Update 2: After changing the battery 3 times, checking voltages, etc, I just can't get the unit to work. It won't beep twice when I put it on. It worked great for eleven months, but has now failed. Oh well, it worked great for eleven months.

This is one the lower-cost ways to get HR onto an overlay, it works pretty well and keeps a decent enough update rate, if I had to guess it may be around 1/1s but it could be slightly more frequent the range that it captures for me is enough to go around the house for a break without needing to reconnect the delay between its reading and what shows in the overlay is a little slow, I think there may be a 3-4 seconds delay, so if something comes up like a jumpscare, it won't be for a few seconds till the HR shows up on the overlay I would say probably my only main gripe is that sometimes I'm late setting up because the detection on it is a little wonky, it has a quick auto turn off, probably like 5 seconds, and I usually will spend a minute to few trying to get it to detect I'm wearing it and stay on, it is a process of the right spot and I use a tiny bit lotion sense seems to need some kind moisture to detect, it's a finicky thing get right but once it starts working right it tends to stay working fine, I haven't had re-adjust it for apps, I am not sure what is going on with that, it connects to nonrelated apps decent enough I seem, but haven't found what I'm looking for

I have several HRM monitors and I also have the previous version from CooSpo, which has been in service for me for just over 2 years now. I would think this one will have similar, if not better service reliability. Just like the previous model, I was able to easily connect this to my cycling computers, MacBook Pro (For Trainerroad), and Strava and Wahoo on my iPhone 6. Connection is easy and as you can see in the picture, the ID is printed on the back to help you identify when pairing. The new design has a lower profile, which I like better and the white color is nice as it helps me locate it in my equipment box, which is black and full of other mostly black stuff - gloves, saddle bag, etc... Another really nice feature is this unit has an audible chirp accompanied by a flashing LED when it comes online. The strap is interchangeable with the previous model and a few other brands. I have purchased extra straps from CooSpo in the past on Amazon for about $12.00, and they come in color options as well. Testing it against 2 other HRMs, it seems to be spot on with heart beat rate reporting. I could not find any fluctuations or misreads in my Heart Rate graph on my Trainerroad workouts. If you are looking for a good and reliable HRM at a savings and comparable to big name brands, this is the one for you. NOTE*** Always put a fresh battery in immediately after purchase! I have found with my previous HRM and a Speed Sensor, that the batteries that shipped were generic and probably been on the shelf for quite some time. IF you have problems not long after purchase and did not change the battery, that will likely be the issue. Some of these devices behave glitchy when under powered. Also, I have found to have the best results with Duracell over any other brand.

It’s a fantastic device, works as described and pretty much flawlessly for me. Worth noting is that the contacts on the strap side facing your body need to be damp each time you put it on and that you should be disconnecting it from the chest strap whenever not in use to save batteries. I’ve been using it 3-4 times a week for a couple months now and it always works - a satisfying little beep to let you know that it picked up the signal and off I go. The accuracy appears to be good and it seems very fast, not more than a moment latent to the effort I’m putting in, which is what I would expect. It automatically pairs with my trainer and my bike computer (read: iPhone + cadence app) without incident and automatically disconnects when disconnected from the chest strap. The strap is well made, comfortable to wear and simple to attach. There’s a little break in period where the button connection is stiff when attaching the device to the strap but regular use makes that issue go away. The user experience is excellent for such a simple device and far more than I expected. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one in the future and I will probably buy another chest strap to have for those times when the one it came with is in the wash.

Over the last ten years or so that I've had an ANT+ capable GPS bike computer, I've used nearly every HRM strap on the market: the Wahoo TICKR X, several iterations of the Garmin Premium strap, two from Polar, the cheaper CooSpo strap, and this one. Depending on the year, I log about 10-20 hours a week on a bicycle (dipping as low as 8 but usually higher... 2020 was a rough year for motivation with no races on the calendar and everything else going on), and typically have gotten about two years out of a strap before some combination of my corrosive sweat and/or design problems (the TICKR strap seems to like to self destruct due to how the snaps are affixed in the module) ultimately destroys it. During the cooler months, a great deal of this time is on a trainer (which definitely affects how much sweat the straps are exposed to). After destroying yet another Garmin premium strap, I decided to use the other CooSpo HRM strap and it held up... for about a year before it just quit working all together. I hate to be wasteful, but it was less than a third of the price of a Garmin strap so I thought I'd replace it with its bigger brother, the model I'm reviewing here. It's been about three months since I started using the strap and as far as functionality and fit goes, it's fantastic. Only the TICKR and Polar straps have any sort of LED indicator to let you know that the device is connected and the CooSpo strap even beeps audibly when it starts up or shuts down. The strap itself, aside from the sensor module, is well made and fits just as well as any of its competition. I would say that the Garmin Premium strap does provide slightly more comfort, but I'm so used to wearing these things that I don't really notice the slight differences. I use my straps via ANT+ (typically with a Garmin Edge 530, but sometimes with my Garmin Fenix watch) when outdoors and via Bluetooth when indoors (smart trainer with Zwift). I live in a dense urban area in a high rise apartment complex and interference is always a problem (make sure you set up your router to avoid using upper channels in the 2.4 Ghz band if you're using ANT+) and I will say that I've not had to toggle between ANT+ (dongle) and Bluetooth anymore while using this strap. If that was where my experience ended, I'd say this was a fantastic product. However, it seems to eat batteries at an alarming rate. CR2032 batteries, sadly, are Lithium-Ion and while they can be recycled (at a proper facility: electronics stores usually have bins for them) I hate going through more than two a year (across power meters and HRM straps). With almost every other strap, I may replace the battery once or twice a year. Even counting for off weeks, let's call that around 300 hours (or less than 52 x 10 because I don't know precisely) per battery (power meters, at least the ones I've owned from Stages, Quarq, and Pioneer seem to be more frugal... but I don't really track those numbers). The CooSpo strap in question has gone through three batteries since I started using it. Three. That's roughly one a month. The battery it shipped with, which I held no high hopes for, lasted but two weeks before the unit wouldn't wake up (and yes I tried re-inserting and resetting it per the manual... which is a bit lacking in content, but that's neither here nor there). After replacing it, I thought that perhaps disconnecting (un-snapping completely) the sensor module when not in use, I might get more life out of a battery (I have noticed that the "shut off sound" doesn't always happen in a timely fashion when it's still connected to a sopping wet strap). I may have gotten a bit more life from batteries, but I've replaced it three times now. It's a good strap. It's a good deal. But for me, the incredibly short battery life is very problematic. I suspect that the sleep/wake loop must be in-efficient (drawing too much current when not in use) or I have a defective unit. Since the last replacement, not only do I remove the unit, but I remove the battery between uses. If you don't mind going to those lengths (or if I got a dud), then it's a great deal and offers features only found in straps that cost three times or more. I have never used the CooSpo apps (some users might, though some of them don't seem to have English text options) and strictly use it for cycling, so take that for what it's worth.

WOW, the CooSpo H808S Heart Rate Monitor is absolutely incredible! I’m not even exaggerating—this thing is next-level if you’re serious about tracking your heart rate during workouts. First off, let’s talk about the accuracy—we’re talking ±1 BPM! That’s insanely precise for a chest strap monitor. Whether I’m sprinting, cycling, or just doing yoga, I know I’m getting real-time data that I can actually trust. This is a game-changer for anyone serious about training. 💪💥 The dual-mode connection is just pure genius. It uses both Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+, so I can connect to pretty much everything! My sports watch, bike computer, and even my favorite apps like Strava and Peloton—it syncs up effortlessly. No more fumbling with different devices or worrying about compatibility issues. I love that I can switch between all my devices and still get seamless tracking. Speaking of apps, this bad boy connects to all the big ones: Peloton, Zwift, Strava, Polar Beat… the list goes on! So, whether I’m on the Peloton bike or doing a virtual run with Zwift, it’s got my back (or chest, technically 😂). The LED light and beep reminders are such a cool feature too! The blue and green lights let me know instantly when I’m connected or not, so I’m never left guessing if the monitor is working. And the comfort! I’ve tried other chest straps before, and some of them feel like I’m being squeezed by a boa constrictor—NOT fun. But this one? So soft and adjustable! It fits perfectly and stays put even during intense rides or HIIT sessions. No slipping or awkward adjustments mid-workout. You can adjust it from 65 to 95cm, so it’s super versatile for different body types. Plus, it’s compatible with gym equipment like Nordic treadmills and Bowflex machines, so whether I’m at the gym or at home, it integrates into my workout flawlessly. In short, the CooSpo H808S isn’t just a heart rate monitor—it’s a total upgrade to your training routine. Accurate, comfortable, and super easy to use with tons of devices and apps. I’m obsessed!