Garmin
HRM 600
8.8Very Good
Rechargeable advanced chest strap with running dynamics, standalone recording, and FR970 economy metrics.
From € 149
Comparison
Garmin HRM 600 vs HRM-Pro Plus
HRM 600 adds rechargeable power, detachable module convenience, and standalone activity recording on top of the dynamics story. Pro Plus remains a strong clearance dynamics strap with long coin-cell life.
- Expert comparison
- Data driven
- Updated 1 September 2026
- Heart Rate Monitors
Garmin
HRM-Pro Plus
8.7Very Good
Previous-generation Garmin dynamics chest strap — still strong value vs HRM 600.
From € 139
Decision guide
When each shoe is the better buy — by training mix and conditions, not overall score alone.
Bottom line
Buy HRM 600 for the current Garmin feature set. Buy Pro Plus when discounted dynamics matter more than rechargeable/standalone extras.
Garmin
Choose HRM 600 if…
- You want the current Garmin HRM flagship.
Garmin
Choose HRM-Pro Plus if…
- You want dynamics value on clearance.
Key Differences
Generation
HRM 600: Current — rechargeable + standaloneHRM-Pro Plus: Previous-gen — coin cell dynamicsSame family job with different battery and recording extras.
When each wins
Context winners by session type — use these with the decision guide above, not as a universal ranking.
VSDaily Training
TIE
Intervals
HRM-Pro Plus
Still excellent ECG + dynamics when priced as previous-gen.
VSHYROX Training
TIE
Advanced Runners
HRM 600
Current Garmin strap with the fullest dynamics + recording toolkit.
VSBeginners
TIE
Value
HRM-Pro Plus
Clearer Kitletics value score for the current catalog price / performance mix.
Specs
| Spec | HRM 600 | HRM-Pro Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensing Method | Ecg Electrical | Ecg Electrical | TIE |
| Type | Chest Strap | Chest Strap | TIE |
| Connectivity | Ant+, Bluetooth | Ant+, Bluetooth | TIE |
| Running Dynamics | Yes | Yes | TIE |
| ANT+ | Yes | Yes | TIE |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | TIE |
| Battery | Rechargeable (approx. 2 months per charge — manufacturer claim) | Replaceable coin cell (approx. 1 year — manufacturer claim) | — |
| Standalone Recording | Yes | No | — |
| Simultaneous Bluetooth Connections | 3 | 3 | TIE |
| Placement | Chest | Chest | TIE |
| Battery Life (h) | — | — | — |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable | Replaceable Coin Cell | — |
| Swimming Support | Yes | Yes | TIE |
| Pace / Distance Support | Yes | Yes | TIE |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM | TIE |
| Weight (g) | — | — | — |
| Internal Memory | Yes | Yes | TIE |
| Replaceable Strap | Yes | Yes | TIE |
| Strap Size Range | — | — | — |
Current Prices
Regional prices · Netherlands
Prices last checked: 12 Sept 2026. Offer updates do not mean the editorial comparison was re-reviewed.
Top Alternatives
Polar H10Leave HRM 600 for H10 when a same-role peer outweighs the source’s advanced / intervals bias. H10 centres on intervals / advanced. You give up HRM 600 spec (type chest-strap).
Wahoo TRACKR Heart RatePick TRACKR Heart Rate over HRM 600 only if rechargeable modern chest strap replacing coin-cell TICKR is the weekly gap. TRACKR Heart Rate is intervals / daily training; HRM 600 stays advanced / intervals. Cost of the switch: no onboard memory like older TICKR X.
Wahoo TICKR FITPick TICKR FIT over HRM 600 only if comfort-first optical armband with multi-device pairing is the weekly gap. TICKR FIT is daily training / intervals; HRM 600 stays advanced / intervals. Cost of the switch: optical lag can show up on hard intervals vs ECG straps.
Garmin HRM 200Leave HRM-Pro Plus for HRM 200 when better value outweighs the source’s advanced / intervals bias. HRM 200 centres on intervals / intermediate. You give up HRM-Pro Plus spec (type chest-strap).
Wahoo TICKR XLeave HRM-Pro Plus for TICKR X when a same-role peer outweighs the source’s advanced / intervals bias. TICKR X centres on intervals / advanced. You give up HRM-Pro Plus spec (type chest-strap).
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