Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - HRM 200 Heart Rate Monitor XS S - Black
Average customer rating
3.8
(200 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 200 reviews
5 Stars
112
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
10
1 Star
38
Customer Reviews for Garmin - HRM 200 Heart Rate Monitor XS S - Black
Customer Rating
5
Excellent design
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Clearshadow01
Excellent design for comfort and accuracy. It fits well and feels comfortable. The measurement is very accurate.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Be sure to read all the support suggestions
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: DavidB2
I have had two Garmin HRMs previously. I bought this because I constantly got inconsistent and erroneous readings with the other two. A few months after I purchased the HRM 200 I had the same experience. My HR would go from 125 to 67 bpm. I tried all the suggestions on the website and finally called support. The woman I spoke to checked my readings and was willing to order a replacement but asked that I try one last thing - wet the contacts before I rode. I did this and so far so good. If this keeps up, I'll change my rating to five stars.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Good luck getting it to sync
on March 9, 2026
Posted by: Marklap
My Garmin Venu S2 was not measuring my heart accurately when I used a recumbent bike when I couldn’t bike for real outside. This device worked great after over an hour of trying to get it to function. The instructions from Garmin did not work. After repeated failed attempts, it was Reddit users who explained how they got it to connect. Now, it works it’s fine, but it was frustrating. Garmin needs to invest far more effort in user testing and to pay attention to what their own users are saying in social media about their products. It’s crazy to me that a company that large would be so invisible online to issues its users are experiencing. Crickets from Garmin while their users try to figure it out without them.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Simple to use, compatible w Garmin devices used
on March 5, 2026
Posted by: JimCr
I first bought this less than 2 mo ago to use with my Venu 2 watch provide me with a better HRM while cycling and walking than the one built into the watch provides. The HRM-200 worked great with Connect while using the watch for recording everything else during my Activities, and HR abnormalities no longer were presentpresent . Then I installed an Edge 1030 cyclometer and connected the HRM to it too. It worked great with that device and in Connect too. So, now I can wear the Watch while wearing the HRM while either walking, cycling with Edge or cycling on a bike without the Edge and I do not have to change any settings on either device.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Solid upgrades
on March 4, 2026
Posted by: Robin D
Running metrics are fun data points (stride length, L/R balance, cadence, etc.) without having to carry a phone or wear any other devices. Strap quality and sensors are definitely better quality than my old Garmin HR strap. Haven’t tried it with rugby yet but excited to give it a try on the pitch this season. My only real issue is that I’ve had a couple heart rate lock readings that were 20-30 bpm above my real HR. Removing for a moment and putting the strap back on has fixed it so far
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
3
Incomplete set
on March 4, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
My heart rate monitor did not come with a battery replacement tool.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
heart rate monitor???
on March 2, 2026
Posted by: saas
The only thing I want is checking my heart rate when indoor-cycling.
The one thing this device doesn't show is - my heart rate!
The thing it doesn't show for watching is indoor-cycling. All it shows are steps and challenges and stuff - things I don't want or need!!
What a stupid device!!!
The one thing this device doesn't show is - my heart rate!
The thing it doesn't show for watching is indoor-cycling. All it shows are steps and challenges and stuff - things I don't want or need!!
What a stupid device!!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Simple and effective
on February 25, 2026
Posted by: Luke S
Does everything I need a HRM to do - provide steady data and fade away after I put it on my chest. If you need more features, there are other more expensive models, but for a low-profile, comfortable, affordable example to pair with your Garmin watch - this is it!
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com