Directly from the CES 2021, in a strictly virtual version, Scosche announces Rhythm + 2.0 : it is an optical heartbeat sensor that instead of being integrated into the case of the smartwatch is mounted on a n elastic bracelet and therefore worn directly on the arm .

This facilitates its use , being placed in an area of ​​the body in which an optical sensor of heartbeat must not come into contact with the bones, affecting the quality of the detection. Rhythm + 2.0 can in fact be worn on the forearm or on the upper arm, depending on the user’s preferences.

The new model joins the Rhythm + model , which has been on the market for some time, offering an autonomy with battery up to 24 hours, double possibility of connection via ANT + and Bluetooth Smart technologies with a smartwatch (obviously required to be able to transmit the data), IP certification 68 which protects it during immersion in water up to 3 meters deep . All at a price list in North America equal to 79 dollars excluding tax , the same price as the Rhythm + model.

Scosche also proposes the Rhythm model 24 , an optical heart rate sensor always to be worn on the arm that integrates an onboard memory, also allows you to measure heart variability and implements cadence support during the race at an official price of 99 dollars excluding tax. This model, presented in 2018, will continue to be offered on the market alongside the newcomer.

Rhythm + 2.0 uses a 3 LED sensor developed by Valencell , with two green and one red LEDs to increase the accuracy of the measurement . The Rhythm + version was particularly appreciated for its ease and practicality of use, as well as for the overall quality of the heartbeat detected. Version 2.0 actually represents an update, of which some mechanical differences stand out in the construction, the different water tightness thanks to the IP certification 68 against the previous IP 67 and the increased autonomy of operation with battery. It will be on the market starting in February.