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Stryd 5.0

Shoe-mounted running power meter transmits pace and running data to compatible watches.

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COROS POD 2

Foot/body motion data for running pace and form

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Stryd 5.0 versus COROS POD 2
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Fitness wearables · StrydStryd 5.0Released
COROS POD 2 - Original physical-device photograph of COROS POD 2. SmartWearGuide has not hands-on tested this model. Photo credit: Tom's Guide / Future.
Fitness wearables · COROSCOROS POD 2Released
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$199 USD≈ €178 EURECB 2026-10-13US · Starting price · Shipping now
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$199 USD≈ €178 EURECB 2026-10-13 US · Starting price
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Stryd

Stryd 5.0 with six-month $14.99/month membership commitment

Hardware $199 plus $14.99/month for six months; displayed first charge $213.99. Not a subscription-free hardware price. Calculated minimum six-month commitment: $288.94 USD ($199 hardware plus six required $14.99 monthly payments).Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12
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Designed forShoe-mounted running power meter transmits pace and running data to compatible watches. ↗Foot/body motion data for running pace and form ↗
Water / dust ratingSplashproof ↗3 ATM ↗
Weight8 g ↗5.6 g ↗
Form factorShoe-mounted pod ↗Shoe-lace or waistband running pod ↗
ConnectivityANT+ and Bluetooth Low Energy ↗Not applicable to this category
Battery LifeOver 20 hours continuous running; about one month on typical schedules ↗Not applicable to this category
ChargingTwo-sided magnetic charger ↗Portable dock provides up to 5 full recharges, 150 hours total running ↗
MetricsRunning power and running dynamics ↗Instant/effort pace, ground time, left/right balance, stride height/ratio and ambient temperature ↗
DuoTwo same-generation pods needed for Stryd Duo ↗Not applicable to this category
FootpathDuo hardware plus active membership for Footpath visualisations ↗Not applicable to this category
RuntimeNot applicable to this categoryUp to 25 hours continuous running / 40 days standby ↗
TemperatureNot applicable to this category-10 to 60°C ↗
CompatibilityNot applicable to this categoryPairs through COROS app to compatible COROS watches ↗
MountingNot applicable to this categoryTwo shoe clips and silicone waist clip supplied ↗
OperationNot applicable to this categoryAutomatic wear detection and sleep when stationary ↗
AvailabilityOfficial product documentation checked. Country-specific fulfilment and checkout were not tested.Manufacturer model documentation verified. Exact destination checkout and fulfilment were not tested.
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  • Store offers commitments with different upfront prices. Listed price below is the explicitly displayed six-month monthly-membership bundle.
  • Training/wellness measurements are not a diagnosis. Sensor fit, activity and software affect readings.
Editorial pick & releaseNo editorial ranking recordedNo editorial ranking recorded
EvidenceManufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13

Battery claims use different conditions and are not a controlled benchmark. “Not verified” is an evidence gap, not a missing feature. Prices are dated regional snapshots. Deposits, bundles and historical launch prices are labelled. Brightness measurement methods and battery workloads vary by manufacturer.