September 9, 2025

HRM 200, HRM-Fit™ and HRM 600: Which should you choose?

So you want to track your heart rate.

Whether you’re looking for a monitor to track the heart rate essentials, need something that fits comfortably with a sports bra or you’re a data-driven athlete who wants even more metrics, there’s a Garmin heart rate monitor for you.

You’ll get our highest-quality heart rate signal with a Garmin HRM. These heart rate monitors measure the electrical signals your heart fires when it beats, enabling them to provide greater accuracy and reliable data — even during intense activities. That accuracy factors into Garmin metrics and your heart rate zones, which you can use to measure your cardiovascular strength and help improve your fitness.

Plus, you can use health saving account or flexible spending account dollars to purchase any of these heart rate monitors.

Wondering which one is right for you? We’ll break your options down.

You’re an athlete looking for the heart rate essentials

HRM 200: This monitor, designed for athletes aiming to improve their performance, provides accurate heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV) data. HRM 200 sends that data to compatible Garmin smartwatches, Edge® cycling computers, compatible fitness equipment and the Tacx Training™ app. Available in two sizes, the strap is comfortable and machine washable. HRM 200 also offers up to 1 year of battery life while providing accurate heart rate for your activities, including running, indoor and outdoor cycling, strength training and more.

You’re a female athlete looking for enhanced stats and comfort

HRM-Fit: Designed specifically for women, this HRM clips onto medium- and high-support sports bras and offers up to 1 year of battery life. HRM-Fit sends accurate real-time heart rate and performance data to compatible devices and apps. It captures running dynamics such as vertical oscillation, ground contact time balance, stride length and vertical ratio¹, and shows them on your compatible Garmin smartwatch. If you aren’t wearing your Garmin smartwatch, it also tracks your steps, calories burned, intensity minutes and all-day heart rate.

You’re a data-driven performance athlete looking for premium dynamics

HRM 600: With up to two months of rechargeable battery life and a 5 ATM water rating, this premium HRM sends real-time heart rate and HRV data to your compatible devices and apps. With a compatible smartwatch, you’ll add step speed loss² to your running dynamics³ in addition to stride length, vertical oscillation and ground contact time balance. If you don’t want to or can’t wear a watch during certain activities, HRM 600 will record your workout and sync data to the Garmin Connect™ app. HRM 600 even sends pace and distance data from indoor track and treadmill runs, as well as heart rate data captured during swims, to compatible smartwatches. The adjustable strap comes in two sizes and is machine washable.

It’s time to choose a Garmin HRM. With HRM 200, HRM-Fit or HRM 600 on your chest, you’ll be better prepared to track — and improve — your performance.

¹_{Not all compatible Garmin smartwatches support the HRM-Fit advanced features}

²_{Step speed loss is available only on select smartwatches}

³_{Not all compatible Garmin smartwatches support the HRM 600 heart rate monitor’s advanced running and swimming features}