COROS
Fitness Trackers

COROS Heart Rate Monitor

COROS

Released Jun 30, 2023 · Analysis updated Feb 9, 2026

Heart rate monitor with an easy-to-use design, comfortable all-day fit, and long-lasting battery. The COROS scores 0/100 based on 16 expert reviews in the fitness trackers category. Coverage includes reviews from Nytimes, Pfmcoaching, Fitness-tracker-test, and Zdnet.

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Pros

  • Comfortable fit(13)
  • Accurate(9)
  • Easy to use(7)
  • Good battery life(7)
  • 38 hours of battery life(3)

Cons

  • Niche charging cable(7)
  • No ant+ support(4)
  • Not for swimming(3)

16 Expert Reviews

95
Major publication01/2026

The Coros Pace 4 is the best GPS running watch for most runners, with excellent GPS tracking, long battery life, and a crisp AMOLED touchscreen.

90
Independent publication

The Coros HR monitor is accurate, reliable, easy to use, and far more comfortable to wear than any other monitors that I have worn.

88
Independent publication02/2024

The Coros Heart Rate Monitor delivers excellent accuracy, matching top competitors like the Polar Verity Sense and Scosche Rhythm 24, with a lightweight and slim design, though it lacks onboard memory...

88
Major publication01/2026

The Coros Heart Rate Monitor offers exceptional comfort and accuracy as an arm-mounted alternative to traditional chest straps.

85
Independent publication

The Coros optical arm strap provides accurate heart rate readings comparable to a chest strap, making it a good alternative for those who dislike wearing chest straps during exercise.

85
Major publication12/2023

The COROS Heart Rate Monitor does one thing — track your heart rate during workouts — and does it very well.

85
Independent publication04/2024

The Coros Heart Rate Monitor is a comfortable armband-style monitor that can offer accurate data across different workouts and is ideal if you don't like wearing a chest strap monitor.

85
Established publication08/2023

Coros' first heart rate monitor is a simple, comfortable bicep tracker for runners and more.

85
Independent publication07/2024

The Coros Heart Rate Monitor is worn on the upper arm and is a device designed to provide accurate heart rate measurements for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

82
Independent publication09/2025

After nearly a year of use I can say the COROS Heart Rate Monitor has become a permanent fixture on my upper arm.

82
Independent publication08/2023

The Coros heart rate monitor is easy to use, comfortable and accurate, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a simple armband monitor.

82
Major publication

The Coros Heart Rate Monitor is a strap-based monitor designed for your upper arm that uses optical tracking tech to measure blood volume, offering excellent accuracy and comfort.

80
Established publication08/2023

The Coros heart rate monitor armband is easy to use, a good size and comfortable to wear, delivering really good HR data when compared with a chest strap.

80
Established publication07/2023

The Coros Heart Rate Monitor is a simple, but effective tool for accurately measuring your heart rate during workouts.

75
Established publication07/2023

The COROS Heart Rate Monitor is a simple optical armband with good accuracy in most scenarios but struggles with steady-state runs and lacks features like ANT+ and on-device recording.

70
Independent publication

The Coros Heart Rate Monitor is easy to use, connecting quickly and simply with accompanying apps.