Garmin HRM 200 is proof that simplicity still wins in fitness tech
The fitness brand’s latest HRM is a budget-friendly model that nails the essentials
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Garmin, fresh off the launch of the Instinct 3 Series, is back with another gadget to make sure your workouts are more informed than ever – the HRM 200 chest strap.
This unassuming heart rate monitor might not have an AMOLED display or built-in flashlight, but it promises to keep your heart (rate) in check with military precision.
The HRM 200 is all about simplicity done right and offers razor-sharp heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV) data for runners, cyclists, and athletes of all kinds.
While it collects fewer metrics than the flagship Garmin HRM-Pro, the HRM 200 does connect seamlessly with Garmin smartwatches, Edge cycling computers, and even the Tacx Training app.
Available in two sizes (XS-S and M-XL), the HRM 200 ditches the one-size-fits-none approach for something that actually fits.
The strap is machine washable (yes!) because nobody wants to work out with last week’s sweat still hanging around.
With a battery life that stretches up to a year using a coin-cell battery (unlike the rechargeable Wahoo Trackr Heart Rate), the HRM 200 will probably outlast your New Year’s resolution to hit the gym more often.
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It even has a status LED light to let you know it’s alive and kicking—or in need of a quick battery swap.
At £79.99/ $79.99/ AU$149 (Garmin UK, Garmin US and Garmin AU), the HRM 200 is a no-brainer for those who want data accuracy without the bulk of a smartwatch.
Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator for T3.com and T3 Magazine, where he works as Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, action cameras, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor gear. He joined T3 in 2019.
His work has also appeared on TechRadar and Fit&Well, and he has collaborated with creators such as Garage Gym Reviews. Matt has served as a judge for multiple industry awards, including the ESSNAwards. When he isn’t running, cycling or testing new kit, he’s usually roaming the countryside with a camera or experimenting with new audio and video gear.