The Garmin HRM 600 heart rate belt offers precise metrics for athletes, pairing with modern Garmin watches and featuring a removable sensor for easy cleaning and replacement.
Heart rate belt for athletes
The Garmin HRM 600 is a heart rate belt designed for athletes who require precise cardiovascular measurements, particularly in sports where wearing a watch is impractical, such as swimming. Compatibility with Garmin watches
The device can be used independently but requires a modern Garmin watch, such as a Forerunner 970, Fenix 8, or Enduro 3, to fully access its exclusive metrics. Current price and discount
The HRM 600 is currently available at Cdiscount for 119.99 euros, with a discount of 65 euros through the promotional code FITNESS15, bringing the price down to 104.99 euros. Removable sensor for maintenance
The belt features a removable heart rate sensor, allowing users to clean the strap in a washing machine and replace the sensor separately for about 35 euros, which is more cost-effective than buying a new belt. Compatibility issues with other brands
However, the Garmin module is not compatible with the Polar H10+ or Wahoo Trackr straps due to differences in button spacing. Accuracy and connectivity options
The HRM 600 offers a high level of accuracy, with test results showing an average difference of only +0.05% compared to the Polar H10 Plus, a reference in heart rate monitoring. It provides dual connectivity via ANT+ and Bluetooth LE, allowing it to connect to up to three devices simultaneously. Battery life and charging
The device has a battery life of up to two months with one hour of daily use, though in practice, it lasted 1.5 months with 27 hours of training. It recharges in about three hours using a proprietary Garmin connector. Complementary use with Garmin watches
The HRM 600 is intended as a complement to a Garmin watch and cannot be used alone for full functionality.
