Should we take heart rate sensor 100% seriously?

[anon(5787457)]

I own the Apple Watch since Friday and I'm very happy. The only thing I noticed is that in the heart rate data there is always one pulse of 49bpm - the other numbers seem accurate but 49bmp in between when standing seems rather low and not accurate. Should I worry?

 

[kilofoxtrot]

I own the Apple Watch since Friday and I'm very happy. The only thing I noticed is that in the heart rate data there is always one pulse of 49bpm - the other numbers seem accurate but 49bmp in between when standing seems rather low and not accurate. Should I worry?

Worry about yourself or the watch?

Hmmm. I don't have my watch yet, however having your pulse reading at 49 constantly doesn't seem right.

 

[Merlady]

Consumer Reports has been testing the watch and they found the heart rate monitor to be accurate. Have you tried taking your resting pulse manually? If you're a very fit athlete, a 49 resting heart rate is normal.

 

[Bigeric23]

I have noticed the heart rate sensor to be fairly accurate. Make sure you have the watch band snug enough.

 

[kjparfekt]

I've tried comparing mine to other sensors while at the gym and always within a few beats. No drastic difference so it seems accurate.