New Balance N5 Max Review

New Balance N5 Max Review
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The New Balance N5 Max is a men's training monitor designed for runners, cyclists and other performance athletes. Manufactured by Highgear for the New Balance brand, the N5 Max combines several training tools in one device.

Functions

New Balance's N5 Max executes four functions. Use the N5 Max with its chest strap transmitter to monitor heart rate. Analyze calories burned with the calorie function. Record stopwatch and lap data for up to 30 workouts with the chronograph function. Wear the N5 Max as an everyday watch to determine the time, day, date and month at a glance.

Features

The N5 Max is water resistant up to 30 meters or 100 feet. Its face features a back light, and the device uses audible alarms to keep you in your target heart rate zone.

Colors

Choose from graphite, which is silver with orange details, or frost, which is gray with lime details.

Awards

Shape You Gear Awards awarded New Balance's N5 Max training monitor with the 2008 Great Gear of the Year Award. The N5 Max scored points for its user-friendly format and modest price.

Considerations

The New Balance N5 Max does not calculate heart rate while in lap mode.

Availability

As of the summer of 2010, the N5 Max was readily available for shipment from New Balance's online store or other online retailers.

References

Article reviewed by Robin Raven Last updated on: Jul 31, 2011

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