Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - HRM 200 Heart Rate Monitor XS S - Black
Average customer rating
3.8
(188 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 188 reviews
5 Stars
104
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
10
1 Star
34
Customer Reviews for Garmin - HRM 200 Heart Rate Monitor XS S - Black
Customer Rating
5
Excellent HRM
on February 18, 2026
Posted by: Harpreet C
Guys when it comes to measuring your HR with accuracy this is it! I have used many many devices before but this one is spot on - whether you are training to climb a big intimidating mountain, or training to do Ironman, or even a marathon or long bike ride at measured pace. This is it. I loved how it took my data to give my accurate assessment on performance, recovery time, intensity and feed data into Garmin Connect+ or Strava or whatever scientific way to measure power, intensity, recovery etc. Even sleep..
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Customer Rating
5
Very satisfied
on February 18, 2026
Posted by: Frankie run
It would’ve been a big help to me if, when I completed the steps required to connect the HRM to my Venu 4 it was CONFIRMED that the HR data was in fact originating from the HRM
I had to assume it was connected and functioning correctly
I had to assume it was connected and functioning correctly
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Easy HR monitor
on February 16, 2026
Posted by: JP G
I needed a new HR monitor. Going with Garmin seemed the way to go as my experience with Garmin has always been good. Here are the positives. First, it pairs easily with my Garmin Fenix 7 watch and my Elite HRV app. I am 6' and 180lbs. The M-XL fits fine with plenty of adjustment and is as comfortable as expected. It seems like the battery life is good based on the specs. And, it seems to function flawlessly. My only negative is when using with my Elite HRV app is most days the app says the signal quality is poor. (to be fair It isn't on their list of suggested HR monitors), but makes me wonder if there are any signal issues with my watch I'm just not aware of. All in all it seems to be a solid product.
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Customer Rating
1
HRM 200 pairing with Venu watch - Good Luck!
on February 15, 2026
Posted by: MrSmartWatch
The hrm200 was ridiculously difficult to pair with the venu 2s watch. Took me an hour, much advice from AI, and only paired after I tried again after an hour long bike ride. If I had to do it again, frankly, I wouldn’t. You should not sell products that don’t work well together. Really ruins the Garmin reputation. If you think this is an isolated incident, you should do even just even a little social media research. PS Still anxiously awaiting my watch to work with Google Maps on iOS too….another major disappointment. I would love to to use the watch for walking turn by turn directions.
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Customer Rating
1
Very erratic
on February 11, 2026
Posted by: Kokedogg
First couple of months the hrm 200 was fine. Now the readings are very erratic. During gym workouts it fluctuates from 147 to 64 heart beat, and that's with me just standing still looking at my fenix 8. Sometimes it will just seem like its stuck at a very high heart beat without me doing any activities. I've tried unpairing, new batteries, tightening the chest strap but nothing seems to work.
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Customer Rating
5
on February 10, 2026
Posted by: Brittany B
Love the data and accuracy of this strap. Pair it with one of the upper tier watch models and you'll have a much better picture of your training. You can use it without a watch if you feel like taking a break from your gear and access it after an activity which is a nice feature. Battery is rechargeable but doesn't last as long as previous models which lasted for what seems like years.
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Customer Rating
2
Heart Rate Spikes
on February 10, 2026
Posted by: kps2
The monitor gives several incorrectly high readings for short periods of time during an activity. The attached graph was recorded while riding an indoor bicycle trainer at constant resistance and cadence. I always wet the strap before I put it on and it is correct for a while. The errors always occur after I am warmed up and sweating. It was connected to a fenix 6 watch.
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Customer Rating
3
Buckle Needs Improvement
on February 10, 2026
Posted by: John0714
The heart rate monitor is great. I would give it 5 stars if the buckle on the strap didn't rub my skin raw no matter where I place the buckle. I'm still using it just not as frequent as I would like. It's unfortunate but it is what it is.
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