Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - HRM 600 - Heart Rate Monitors - XS-S - Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(188 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 188 reviews
5 Stars
117
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
10
1 Star
19
Customer Reviews for Garmin - HRM 600 - Heart Rate Monitors - XS-S - Black
Customer Rating
5
Nice upgrade
on October 8, 2026
Posted by: Jimmy 1956
I have been using this for over a month and it has done everything I needed. It replaces my old Garmin heart monitor. I like it because it picks up better and easier. Last one had to have moisture to connect this one so fsr doesn’t.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Love it but it needs improvements.
on October 5, 2026
Posted by: RuckDaddy
Rededicating myself to my health and longevity a couple of years ago, I ditched my Apple Watch ultra and bought a 51mm Tactix 8 amoled right when it was released. I spent about a year learning the Garmin ecosystem and trying to figure out why such an expensive watch was so glitchy when it finally occurred to me that my full sleeve tattoos were preventing the sensor in the watch from performing as it was designed to. The answer to my problem seemed simple enough, use a heart rate monitor to track my workouts. After doing some research I grabbed the HRM 600 right after it was released. My experience with the HRM 600 has been mostly positive but it could use some improvements. 1) During workouts, about every five minutes or so, the heart rate drops approx 10-15 bpm without my pace or heart rate actually changing. ChatGPT says it’s a Bluetooth connection issue. 🤷🏼♂️ I can’t speak to what the issue stems from, but when I first started using it, I would increase my effort, thinking my heart rate was actually dropping, then when the heart rate in my connect app rebounded, my actual heart rate was well above the zone I was trying to stay in, so I had to dial it back. More frustrating than anything but you get used to it, you simply learn to keep your pace, understanding that the HR will rebound in 15-20 seconds. 2) Its not ideal or even really functional for swimming, if you swim with any speed, especually pushing off the wall. When you accelerate, the drag of the water will flip the device over on your chest. To prevent it from flipping over, you have to tighten the strap so tight that it is far too uncomfortable and restrictive to wear.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Fussy
on October 4, 2026
Posted by: Heinfoo
After many years of using Garmin HR monitors, most recently the HRM Pros I was looking forward to a rechargeable battery. Unfortunately the HRM 600 has let me down repeatedly; the "secure connection" mode is super annoying when you have devices that require an open connection (e.g. Core heat sensor and the C2 PM5) because suddenly you need to re-pair all Garmin devices and woe on you if you switch between modes again.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Easy. Works well.
on October 4, 2026
Posted by: CWMWorks
Works great. Simple set up. I am curious if it connects to my old Forerunner 735XT
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great HRM
on October 2, 2026
Posted by: cwprtt
Great monitor. Easy to use and connect. Information is great help when training.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great feature
on October 1, 2026
Posted by: JDB70
Upgrade from prior HRM. Works great. So glad it is rechargeable rather than battery
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on October 1, 2026
Posted by: DHC3
This HR monitor is perfect it gives me a much better reading then my watch but the only problem for me is that the strap is still small for me. I ordered the L/xl and I couldn’t still use something bigger
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Tracking heart health 600
on September 27, 2026
Posted by: Topgun1
Overall, the Garmin HR 600 Heart Monitor is an excellent choice for anyone serious about their fitness journey. Its combination of comfort, accuracy, and connectivity makes it a standout option for tracking heart health during workouts. While it is slightly on the higher end of the price spectrum, the investment is well worth it for those looking to enhance their training and achieve their fitness goals. Whether you’re a casual jogger or a serious athlete, the HR 600 is a reliable companion on your fitness journey.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin