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Garmin Heart Rate Monitor
Last Updated: December 15, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.7
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Heartrate
42heart rate monitor, garmin, hr, polar, ant
+81%
-19%
" ... Works great with a Garmin device to measure heart rate and calorie burn ... "
" ... I love that I can connect this to my Vivo Active HR watch during workouts as it’s far more accurate than the wrist measurements. ... "
" ... I've had other heart rate monitors that take forever to connect but this connects quickly and works great with my Vivoactive. ... "
" ... Purchased the Garmin Heart Rate Monitor to interface with Concept2's Model D Indoor Rower with the PM5 Performance Monitor. ... "
" ... I was so excited to receive my heart rate monitor. ... I haven't tried running with the heart rate monitor yet, but I doubt it will be able to stay in place. ... "
" ... takes a bit to get used to the feel but chest straps are the most accurate way to get your heart rate especially if you are doing interval training. ... "
" ... This Heart Rate Monitor works well with the Garmin Vivoactive watch. ... This heart rate monitor uses the ant+ connectivity and not Bluetooth so make sure you device is compatible. ... "
" ... This is definitely one of the better heart rate straps. ... This heart rate strap has a very simple design,any coin can be used to unscrew the device to get to the battery. ... "
Comfort
36strap, uncomfortable, wear, chest, wearing
+89%
-11%
" ... Takes a sec to kick in, but once you start sweating, it works great. ... "
" ... This one has been going strong for several months and after wearing it a few times I don't even notice it. ... "
" ... Fairly comfortable, but I don't have much to compare it to. ... "
" ... It is comfortable and I never get dropouts any more. ... "
" ... I’m surprise to find out that this HRM is way better than the newer and more expensive model in both ease of wearing / I wearing and comfort. ... "
" ... Easy to figure out and comfortable to wear! ... "
" ... I guess it could be a bit more comfortable but otherwise no other complaints. ... "
" ... It's comfy. ... "
Device Compatibility
33ant, paired, connect, monitor, synced
+76%
-24%
" ... Easy to pair with my watch and bike computer. ... "
" ... Connects flawlessly to vivoactive hr ... "
" ... Connects automatically to Peloton bikes and gives accurate readings. ... "
" ... I was able to pair w/o an issue. ... "
" ... New design is easier to connect. ... "
" ... It paired with the watch without issue and after that the watch has had no problems recognizing the monitor. ... "
" ... Paired instantly to my Garmin Vivo. ... "
" ... I already used it twice, first just one hour and then 8 hours, and was always connected to my device. ... "
Product Reliability
29months, years, year, battery, stopped working
+52%
-48%
" ... I purchased the original strap five years ago and it recently stop working. ... But I have to say wow this thing last a very long time. ... "
" ... I don't know how long the battery will last, but it's lasted 5 months so far. ... "
" ... This one has been going strong for several months and after wearing it a few times I don't even notice it. ... "
" ... I was able to pair w/o an issue. ... "
" ... Working fine, even after a year of use. ... Edit: 1 year and still working fine! ... "
" ... Using this with a 920 XT and it pairs quickly ever time! ... "
" ... After a few minutes you don't even know its there. ... "
" ... It worked fine for almost a month, then started giving readings off the scale, I sent it back. ... "
Band
27soft, chest, straps, garmin, comfortable
+78%
-22%
" ... I've heard about the soft strap HR monitor being more comfortable but not holding up as well. ... "
" ... I purchased the original strap five years ago and it recently stop working. ... Hopefully the new Garmin HRM strap will last as well. ... "
" ... This HR unit is was more durable than any soft strap I have owned and its cheaper. ... I can buy two of these full units for the price of one replacement strap. ... "
" ... This one might not be as comfortable as the soft strap version, but it will last infinitely longer. ... "
" ... I like that is syncs with my Garmin wrist band and the app in my phone. ... "
" ... It's more accurate to wear the belt than the watch alone! ... "
" ... I'm fat so it helps the soft back strap not fold over on itself ... "
" ... I prefer this strap over the standard Garmin strap. ... This is an excellent strap! ... "
Battery Life
18dead, replaced, months, working, thought
+28%
-72%
" ... I assumed that it was just a battery, so I replaced both batteries to no avail. ... Again, the battery replacement failed to remedy. ... "
" ... Changed battery, still not working. ... "
" ... it did not work so I took it to Garmin store and they told me that the battery is not even the original battery so it is not original at all and it also says it is new when obviously isn't. ... "
" ... but I get no readings from it (so the battery doesn't work)? ... and the battery really is dead? ... "
" ... I changed the battery, then bought another battery just to be sure. ... "
" ... I tried new batteries in both. ... "
" ... The battery died after 3 months ... "
" ... Battery was completely dead on arrival. ... I'll update my review after I get a replacement battery, which I shouldn't really have to do with a brand new product. ... "
Bluetooth
14ant, pairing, paired, pair, sensor
+64%
-36%
" ... Once paired, you never have to worry about it again. ... "
" ... Works great, paired in seconds! ... "
" ... I had no problems pairing it to my computer. ... "
" ... I recently purchased this item to pair up with an Edge 520 Plus. ... "
" ... no issues with pairing/connecting to my Garmin Forerunner 230. ... "
" ... Now Endomondo will only allow Bluetooth devices to pair w its fitness app,, eliminating the ant+ sensor option. ... "
" ... it paired easily, works well, and was a breeze to set up. ... "
" ... Can pair it with my vivofit 3 even when the advertisements claim pairing is as easy as get them close to each other! ... "
GPS
13forerunner, works, ant, sensor, need
+85%
-15%
" ... Works with Garmin Forerunner 220. ... "
" ... A must for serius trainning if you already own a garmin forerunner device ... "
" ... Are these genuine Garmin HRMs? ... "
" ... Work great with my Garmin 620. ... "
" ... This is an excellent choice if you need an ANT+ sensor to work with a Garmin device. ... "
" ... Bought this to supplement my new Garmin Forerunner 230. ... "
" ... The product works perfect witn my Garmin Vivoactive. ... "
" ... Works perfectly with my Garmin 210 Forerunner. ... "
Ease of Use
12use, find, connect, set, link
+75%
-25%
" ... Simple to connect to my Fenix 5. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... Doesn’t slide and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to take on and off. ... "
" ... It's adjustable and comes ready to use ... "
" ... 2) The batter is very easy to change. ... "
" ... Awesome, was really easy to link to the Concept 2 Ergometer I have been wanting to connect it to! ... "
Price
11product, low, good, beat
+82%
-18%
" ... For this price you can't beat it. ... "
" ... Don't let the price fool. ... "
" ... It was reasonably priced ... "
" ... I’ve put over 500 miles on with this unit, works flawlessly for price ... "
" ... The price is very low, ... "
" ... at half the price. ... "
Setup
10set, works, took, connect, 2
+90%
-10%
" ... Simple to connect to my Fenix 5. ... "
" ... it paired easily, works well, and was a breeze to set up. ... "
" ... It immediately registers a pulse when I install it. ... "
" ... It took a little time to sync up with my Garmin watch, but easy to follow the syncing process. ... "
" ... Awesome, was really easy to link to the Concept 2 Ergometer I have been wanting to connect it to! ... "
" ... Initial setup took about 5 minutes and 2 tries, but now it connects to my Forerunner immediately when I am about to head out for a run. ... "
Accuracy
10seems, well, works great, works, hr
+80%
-20%
" ... Accurate works well ... "
" ... I checked the accuracy by manually checking my pulse while wearing it, and it was accurate. ... "
" ... Seems fairly accurate aswell. ... "
" ... It pairs with all my Garmin devices and very accurate ... "
" ... I have tried all of the watches and none of them are accurate. ... This is the only accurate HRM I have ever used. ... "
" ... Seems to function well and provide accurate HR feedback ... "
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