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
Same great product - this was replacement
on January 22, 2026
Posted by: Char66
I am please with the HRM 200. The only reason I had to replace my old one is because the mechanism was integrated into the band.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Much better than wrist-based HRM
on January 22, 2026
Posted by: Brad31415
I resisted making this purchase because of my experience with a chest strap HRM 10 years ago. Back then I had trouble getting it to start and synch with its single purpose wrist receiver (which I had to wear in addition to my watch!) That was before GPS smartwatches, and things have certainly come a long way since then! This was very easy to pair with my watch and phone.
I do not usually need to wet the strap, and when I start a run my Garmin watch tells me it's connected and logs the HRM200 data automatically. I had been getting high HR readings, nothing crazy, but edging up 10 or 20 bpm above a couple months before. Wearing the strap tighter didn't change that. I've been using the HRM200 for a couple weeks and it is amazingly consistent, and the data are much more credible.
I have not used other current HRM but this does a great job for my needs. Easy to use, seems durable, and the strap is not uncomfortable!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on January 21, 2026
Posted by: Alissa S
Easy to clean and change the battery. Really happy with how it works with my Garmin Forerunner 935
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Much improved over prior model!
on January 20, 2026
Posted by: BryanKC
I have been using versions of the HRM for 15+ years. This will #3 due to a prior belt or case failure. (Things just wear out over time). The prior versions seemed to disconnect randomly. Even when connecting, I wasn't always certain if it was connected.
The new HRM200 version is a night and day difference. It provides notifications when connected and stays connected. The button and led provides visual feedback that it is on and working. Very happy with the HRM 200!
The new HRM200 version is a night and day difference. It provides notifications when connected and stays connected. The button and led provides visual feedback that it is on and working. Very happy with the HRM 200!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Quality!
on January 20, 2026
Posted by: RICHARD69
Have worn my 200 for a month now. Supper impressed with the quality and performance from this product!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Works great
on January 17, 2026
Posted by: evsteve
I am using it with a Forerunner 225. It was a bit fussy to get it set up. It has connected right away after that. It is comfortable for hour-plus runs.
The only negative comment I have is the unit that connects to the band is all black and very light. Normally, those would be good features, but I dropped it once and didn’t realize it until i went back to my car and saw it on the ground.
The only negative comment I have is the unit that connects to the band is all black and very light. Normally, those would be good features, but I dropped it once and didn’t realize it until i went back to my car and saw it on the ground.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome
on January 17, 2026
Posted by: sol11
I bought this for xc skiing because my watch was not as accurate as I wanted it to be and it's great. It took a little bit of getting used to but it's amazing I would definitely recommend it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Bad won’t sync
on January 16, 2026
Posted by: Sgsheppard
I bought the HRM heart rate monitor and it just won’t sync to my Garmin 530 bike monitor . Finds the heart rate monitor but just spins . Tried wetting contacts , removing battery, switching on and off both devices . Nothing just to frustrating to keep going .
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin