After some trepidation and more than a week with Wahoo’s new Trackr Heart Rate, I am surprised and excited to share a positive report. I wouldn’t go as far as to say I’m shouting “wahoo!” about this chest strap, but only because that’s a ridiculous thing to say unless you’re Super Mario. I will, however, absolutely confirm this is a fantastic heart rate monitor, and I’m truly pleased with the improvements Wahoo has made.
To give some important context: I was not eager to begin testing this particular product. The very first heart rate monitor I ever tested was the Wahoo Tickr X back in 2020, and to be frank, it was awful. Counter to my role as a fitness device tester, I do not actually enjoy working out. As such, when I complete a workout specifically to collect data, and that data turns out faulty (or fails to exist), I experience what can only be described as deep heartbreak. When testing the older model, and when attempting to use it as a comparable for other devices, it failed so often that I formally requested an alternative. I know this isn’t everyone’s experience with Wahoo straps, but I also know I was not alone. A quick Reddit scroll will show you more than a few unhappy customers. Wahoo’s latest tracker on the other hand, the Trackr Heart Rate monitor, is the kind of redemption story movies are made of.