Garmin HRM 600 Heart Rate Monitor - XS-S

This was purchased as a replacement for an HRM-PRO that started to exhibit the same failure mode every Garmin strap I've ever had eventually has -- it posts up heart rate readings at the start of an activity that are literally impossible (e.g. 220) and in a short time, usually within a minute or less, it settles down and then reads correctly. Its not the strap and washing (or lack thereof); the issue goes back to the original "button" design and I suspect its salt contamination that gets past the seals and into the electronics. Usually in 2-3 years it starts doing it and thus I have to replace it. Anyway, hopefully this one is improved. It has both "open" and "secure" BLE pairing; be aware that if you're on a Fenix it may SAY it didn't connect properly but it in fact did pair -- if that happens to you shut the watch off and turn it back on and it should show up in the sensor list. Once I got past that it works as expected. I do like the charging (buy and use a port cover to reduce the risk of the above fault happening) rather than dry battery and that the strap itself can be detached and washed (and replaced when it wears out); we'll see how that plays over time. I don't swim nor does the "stand-alone" activity things it can do with the phone mean much to me, but for someone who DOES swim it will obviously matter. Oh, and the blinky-light, which is otherwise visible under clothing, can be toggled to "off after 2 minutes" if you pair it with Connect and not just the watch, which took me a bit to find and removes the one thing I'd otherwise find very annoying. Overall thus far (its only been a couple of weeks) its a fitting replacement for the older models.

Great heart rate monitor and loads of data. Works with more then just Garmin devices. Also use it with my Apple Iwatch

I've been using Garmin products for years and this HRM is a must have addition to any compatible watch or bike computer. With the convenience of having a rechargeable battery and continuous tracking, it gives you the comfort to know that you can keep your mind on your race or training rather than worrying if this product isn't tracking your every move. If you're looking for a HRM with the added features the HRM 600 gives than this is the monitor you need to be racing or training with.

The HRM 600 does not work with Instinct. I spend more time trying to get it to pair then I do using it. Am going to return

I like HRM 600 . It connects to my Garmin edge seamlessly and offers reliable and consistent reading during my use. The HRM also offer a great battery life and it is also rechargeable. Connected to Garmin Connect app. You monitor the battery charge remaining on the device after use .

Rechargeable and reports all the advanced running metrics with my enduro 3.

It was my watch so I can take my watch off and get my full workout in and not have to worry about not having the correct monitor going

Seems better at tracking HR but still not great during the first cold mile but once warmed up the data looks consistent and accurate. The strap isn’t anything better wrt comfort but still easy to adjust. Ordered the smaller size but returned it because it’s really small. The proprietary cable isn’t great, if lost or left behind, but that it can be charged, is well worth the upgrade because changing batteries wasn’t a great experience. Also the option to use to track activities without a watch is nice feature in case the watch is out of commission or MIA for some reason. So overall worth the purchase. And BTW it’s working great with my old xt920. I still feel Garmin is the best quality HRM out there just shy of perfection.

Works well. Attaches and comes off easily. I had read people saying their unit was almost impossible to remove from the strap. Perhaps that issue has been fixed. Unit seems to stay charged for a long time. My only complaint would be the price. If it were cheaper I would give it 5 stars.

To pricey but works as it should. Blah blah blah blah

I've been use this for a few weeks now. It fits great, and I don't even notice it is on. The data that comes from it is useful.

I purchased a new Garmin 970 watch and the HRM 600. I love these two products and they work great!. I see my heart rate when I'm working out. They work very well together and the heart monitor is very comfortable to wear.

Purchased to learn more about my health journey and it did not fail. I’m an info junkie and this thing provides everything you need to know. If it doesn’t have what you need, you didn’t need it. Well worth the purchase amount.

working like a charm, no problems. the button snaps are working perfect no crazy sticking issues, maybe they updated the snaps to resolve a past issue (Shrug)

I had an issue with the documentation. I bought it through my company’s bank account, but Garmin support said that I forgot to mention it was a company purchase, so they issued the invoice to me as an individual. I asked to change the invoice details, but the support team said the only way to correct it was to return the product and buy it again with a different name on the invoice. That’s nonsense...

Great features, my only observation is that is a bit heavy

I got the hrm 600 today, unboxed it connected the sensor to the strap, and when I tried to remove it from the strap to charge, one of the connectors broke right of! Very inferior quality for a almost 2000 SEK heartrate monitor, garmin! Not satisfied!

I agree with a lot of the reviews I now read. The point of a rechargeable HRM in my mind was to make it easier to charge and/or prevent throwing away the coin cells. I cannot get past being unable to detach the monitor from strap. I'm wondering if I am going to break it when I need to give it the first charge, as it certainly seems that way when I tried to remove it.

Easy to set up and connect to my Edge! The battery life is great and I love that I can just use the watch charger to power it back up!

I hope the replacement last longer. I’m disappointed Garmin.