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Wahoo heart rate monitors

Two ways to train by heart rate, both built on Wahoo's accurate, rock-solid sensing. The TRACKR HEART RATE chest strap delivers ECG-grade precision for serious training and racing, while the TICKR FIT optical armband gives you comfortable, all-day heart rate with no chest strap at all. This guide breaks down each monitor, how they compare, full specifications, and the questions athletes ask most.

Wahoo TRACKR HEART RATE chest strap monitor
Chest Strap

TRACKR HEART RATE

ECG-grade accuracy for serious training

£79.99

A rechargeable, dual-band chest strap that reads your heart's electrical signal directly, giving you the fastest, most accurate readings for intervals, threshold work, and racing.

TRACKR HEART RATE pairs an ECG chest sensor with Bluetooth and ANT+ broadcasting at the same time, so it connects to your Wahoo ELEMNT bike computer, watch, phone, and indoor apps together. A rechargeable battery replaces the coin cell, and LED indicators confirm heart rate and connection at a glance.

  • ECG Sensor Type
  • 100hr Battery Life
  • BT+ANT+ Dual Band
  • IPX7 Water Rating
  • USB-C Recharge
  • ECG chest sensing

    Reads the electrical signal of every heartbeat for the fastest response and the highest accuracy, so interval spikes and recovery show up instantly with no optical lag.

  • Dual-band, multi-connect

    Broadcasts over Bluetooth and ANT+ at once and holds up to three Bluetooth connections together, so your watch, bike computer, phone, and indoor apps all see your heart rate at the same time.

  • Rechargeable, no coin cell

    A built-in battery recharges over USB-C to a magnetic induction point, and runs for up to 100 hours per charge, so there is no fiddly coin cell to pop out and replace.

  • LED status indicators

    On-strap LEDs confirm that heart rate is detected and that a device has connected, so you know you are tracking before you start the workout.

Wahoo TICKR Fit optical armband heart rate monitor
Optical Armband

TICKR FIT

Comfortable heart rate, no chest strap

£64.99

An optical armband that reads heart rate from your forearm or upper arm, so you get reliable training data without wearing anything across your chest.

TICKR FIT slips onto your arm and uses an optical sensor to track heart rate through every workout. It broadcasts over Bluetooth and ANT+ to phones, watches, and apps, recharges on a simple clip for up to 30 hours of use, and ships with two strap sizes for a secure, comfortable fit.

  • Optical Sensor Type
  • 30hr Battery Life
  • BT+ANT+ Dual Band
  • IPX7 Water Rating
  • 2 sizes Strap Fit
  • Optical arm sensing

    An optical sensor reads heart rate from the forearm or upper arm, where movement artifacts are lower than at the wrist, for dependable data without a chest strap.

  • Dual-band connectivity

    Sends heart rate over Bluetooth and ANT+ so it pairs with the Wahoo app, most watches and bike computers, and indoor training apps like Zwift and Peloton.

  • Up to 30 hours, rechargeable

    A rechargeable battery clips on to charge and lasts up to 30 hours, enough for weeks of typical training between top-ups.

  • Two strap sizes

    Includes small and large straps for a snug fit on different arm sizes, keeping the sensor steady so readings stay accurate as you move.

TRACKR HEART RATE vs TICKR FIT

Both monitors deliver accurate, dual-band heart rate. The difference is how you wear them and how you train.

Feature comparison between TRACKR HEART RATE and TICKR FIT
Feature TRACKR HEART RATE TICKR FIT
Worn Around the chest Forearm or upper arm
Sensor type ECG (electrical) Optical (light-based)
Price £79.99 £64.99
Accuracy Highest, fastest response Very good, slight lag on spikes
Battery life Up to 100 hours Up to 30 hours
Recharge USB-C to Magnetic Induction Point USB-A to Charging clip
Connectivity Multi Peripheral Bluetooth + ANT+ Bluetooth + ANT+
Water resistance IPX7 IPX7
Best for Intervals, threshold, racing All-day comfort, casual to serious

Technical specifications

Side by side, the full detail on both Wahoo heart rate monitors.

Detailed list of technical specifications for TRACKR HEART RATE and TICKR FIT
Specification TRACKR HEART RATE TICKR FIT
Sensing method ECG chest sensor Optical arm sensor
Wear position Chest Forearm or upper arm
Connectivity 3x Bluetooth, ANT+ 1x Bluetooth, ANT+
Simultaneous connections Multiple No
Battery type Rechargeable, USB-C to Magnetic Induction Point Rechargeable, USB-A to charging clip
Battery life Up to 100 hours Up to 30 hours
Water resistance IPX7 IPX7
Status indicator LED LED
In the box Strap, USB-C magnetic cable Two straps, charger
Price £79.99 £64.99

One app, all your heart rate data

Pair either monitor with the free Wahoo app to see live heart rate, save workouts, and sync to the platforms you already use.

  • Live heart rate

    Watch your beats per minute and heart rate zones in real time during any indoor or outdoor session.

  • Zones & training

    Set custom heart rate zones so you can hold the right intensity for base, tempo, and threshold work.

  • Automatic sync

    Sync workouts back to third party training apps like Strava, AppleHealth and many others, without manual upload.

  • Firmware updates

    Keep each monitor current with over-the-air firmware updates delivered straight through the app.

  • Multi-app pairing

    Dual-band broadcasting lets the monitor feed the Wahoo app and a training app such as Zwift at the same time.

  • Battery status

    Check remaining battery in the app so you always recharge before a long ride or race, not during it.

What you need to know

The most common questions about the two Wahoo heart rate monitors.

Which is more accurate, TRACKR or TICKR FIT?

Do I need a chest strap with the TICKR FIT?

Will these work with my watch, bike computer, and other training apps?

How is the battery charged and how long does it last?

Can I swim or shower with them?

Which one should I buy?