

I wore the Scosche Rhythm+ HRM for a couple of bicycle rides and runs. I always prefer to see a micro USB charging port, rather than a custom cradle, because it's easier to replace the charger if you lose it, but so many fitness gadgets use a proprietary charger that I'm pretty much inured to it. It comes with a USB cradle for recharging. A slow purple blink means the device is on and operating correctly. When an ANT+ connection occurs, it blinks red three times. When it successfully connects via Bluetooth, the light blinks blue three times.

The Rhythm+ includes both Bluetooth and ANT+ capabilities. A small indicator light flashes blue and red. To turn on the Rhythm+ and pair it with a smartphone app, you push the rubbery top, which functions as a button. The MIO Link, on the other hand, works on your wrist, though it needs to be a little higher than your actual wrist, especially if you have prominent bones. The band is designed to be worn high on the forearm, almost up to your elbow, which I found awkward. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Withings Pulse O2 Review There are a few activity trackers on the market that have a built-in heart rate feature, including the Basis Carbon Steel Edition (our Editors' Choice among high-end, wrist-worn bands), and the Withings Pulse O2 ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), which only takes your heart rate intermittently-not continuously while you wear it. The main thing to know about the Scosche Rhythm+ ($79.95 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) is that it's only an HRM and not an activity tracker that counts your steps and daily exercise. It's a little bit sleeker than its predecessor, simply called Rhythm (no "plus"), but not as innovative as the MIO Link ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window). It pairs with any compatible Bluetooth or ANT+ device.
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This HRM straps onto your arm and reads your heart rate through your skin with an optical sensor on the back.

Consumer tech maker Scosche has broached the subject with the Rhythm+ ($79.99). Wrist-worn devices are the wave of the future.
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