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Optical HRs
Not very scientific but did a quick comparison on optical hr on my Garmin and a HRM strap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTR9_bvkpUk
Also did a comp of a Garmin versus Apple Watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjDKCrUfoc8&feature=youtu.be
more scientific explanation can be had here
http://www.edn.com/electronics-blogs/embedded-insights/4440217/Optical-h...
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I think your videos just confirm what I already thought/knew.
That these "wearables" for the most part are just producing "numbers" and not accurate data.
Garmin elevation data is another prime example of this.....it's complete nonsense!!
The link to www.edn.com was very interesting....thanks !