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Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor (Soft Strap)

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  • wirelessly transmits your heart rate to your compatible device for instant feedback. Does not transmit heart rate data to your device while swimming. Operating Temperature: 23°F–122°F (-5°C–50°C)
  • soft elastic strap provides a comfortable fit
  • Once it’s paired with your compatible device the first time, it will automatically recognize it each time
  • Worn Around Chest, Adjustable Sizing.
  • Radio Frequency/Protocol: 2.4 GHz ANT wireless communications protocol
  • System Compatibility: ANT+
  • Made Of Soft Fabric
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    Product Description

    Get a quality workout with our heart rate monitor. When worn around your chest during an activity, it wirelessly transmits your heart rate to your compatible device for instant feedback on how hard you’re working.
    The front part of the strap contains the heart rate module and the strap that goes around your back is made of a soft fabric and is adjustable to your size.
    Use and care of the heart rate monitor is a snap. Once it's paired with your compatible device the first time, it will automatically recognize it each time. The fabric of the strap can be removed and hand-washed as often as needed.

    Battery required CR2032 Lithium coin cell

    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    6,183 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, comfort, accuracy, and ease of setup of the heart rate monitor. For example, they mention it's functional, feels soft to the touch, and collects accurate data. Opinions are mixed on connectivity, heart rate, value, and strap.

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    1,064 customers mention838 positive226 negative

    Customers like the quality of the strap. They mention it's functional, works better than old hard straps, and does just what they need. It works great with any ANT+ compatible device and is comfortable. Customers also say the reliability and pairing is generally very good.

    "...This is a fantastic product. Pairing it with my device was very simple. The quality is great!..." Read more

    "...It seems slightly thicker and sturdier. The material on my old one actually began to wrinkle after a year of use, so it became somewhat morphed...." Read more

    "Pros:Works great with any ANT+ campatible device, very comfortable, and supposedly more accurate than their other heart rate monitor...." Read more

    "We believe this is a pretty good product we use it with the handheld 64 series GPS it works...." Read more

    422 customers mention370 positive52 negative

    Customers like the comfort of the product. They say it's the most comfortable and accurate device they have ever used. They also appreciate the soft strap and the fact that it doesn't cause any skin irritation.

    "...It is also very comfortable, and I sometimes forget I have it on...." Read more

    "...; I have to admit that something about this material is also much more comfortable than the old version. It seems slightly thicker and sturdier...." Read more

    "...doesn't really seem different as far as accuracy, it may be a little more comfortable, and there look to be a LOT more adjustablity in the strap...." Read more

    "...sensors (not confirmeedd) and this premium model delivers the most comfortable band I've tried yet...." Read more

    211 customers mention165 positive46 negative

    Customers like the accuracy of the product. They say it collects accurate data, keeps accurate counts, and provides accurate results when lifting weights. They appreciate the more accurate calorie count they now have while wearing the HR. They also say the readings are better than their wrist HR, especially during HIIT classes.

    "...great with any ANT+ campatible device, very comfortable, and supposedly more accurate than their other heart rate monitor...." Read more

    "...The post ride graphs produced on Garmin Connect demonstrate how uniform and accurate my heart rate readings are with this new monitor and it's..." Read more

    "...device, so if you're a hairy man (like myself) it still takes very accurate HR readings without any interruption...." Read more

    "...before the inside of the strap began to crack and it would no longer produce accurate data...." Read more

    178 customers mention135 positive43 negative

    Customers find the setup of the product to be easy. They mention that it's very easy to pair with their Garmin Edge 500 or 1000, and that the hook to put it on makes it way easier to get on than the hard strap versions. Customers also say that it is durable and easy to take care of. They also say it connects to the unit right away.

    "...This is a fantastic product. Pairing it with my device was very simple. The quality is great!..." Read more

    "...We believe this is worth 45 stars it connected to the unit right away and even using it dry works intermittently because at times the signal is..." Read more

    "...Even though they were from different sources, the pairing was straight forward.While using at the gym I found the following;..." Read more

    "...As other reviewers have noted Garmin chose a truly baffling and decidedly non-user-friendly design for the battery cover that is secured by four..." Read more

    293 customers mention190 positive103 negative

    Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the product. Some mention that it pairs right up with their Garmin 800 and with the Zwift program, while others say that it can't get the right connection and that there are some tricks to pair with it.

    "...Pairs perfectly fine with much older Garmin devices.CONS:- No bluetooth.SUMMARY:..." Read more

    "...research ultimately indicated that this technology is not very accurate for interval exercise...." Read more

    "...And finally, the ANT+ capability ensures that, if I wanted to, I could connect this to many stationary bikes or treadmills at the gym." Read more

    "Works perfectly! Comfortable to wear and no issues getting it to connect to my Garmin 1000...." Read more

    167 customers mention96 positive71 negative

    Customers are mixed about the heart rate monitor. Some mention that it's accurate, functional, and comfortable. Others say that it produces erratic data and does not pick up heart beat until after exercise.

    "...produced on Garmin Connect demonstrate how uniform and accurate my heart rate readings are with this new monitor and it's softer strap...." Read more

    "...This exits immediately in my case, no "sensor not found" or any sort of timeout message, nothing!..." Read more

    "...No heart rate spikes or incorrectly recorded heart rate measurements with this strap so far either...." Read more

    "...However, the heart rate reading is low when compared to the exercise equipment. It takes a few minutes to stabilize...." Read more

    123 customers mention77 positive46 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the heart rate monitor. Some mention it's great for the price, while others say it'd be better to spend more money on a more expensive one. The price and reliability from Garmin can't be matched, and the results are priceless. However, some say it is pretty expensive for what it is.

    "...My recommendation, based on my experience so far is, it's a great value and well worth the modest investment." Read more

    "...They are not inexpensive either so it feels as though I am trying to fix a problem for the product I bought from a company that should know better..." Read more

    "...That said, the price on Amazon is so cheap, it's no big deal to be buying the strap and unit together for $40." Read more

    "...I can get a year out of it troublefree then I still think it is worth the price...just hope the next one has a different battery access cover..." Read more

    119 customers mention47 positive72 negative

    Customers are mixed about the strap. Some mention that it's excellent, comfortable, and highly adjustable. However, some customers say that the strap is awful, causes chafing, and may wear out.

    "...this comparing it to garmin's regular HRM is that the strap only disconnects at one point...." Read more

    "...Overall, this unit and strap are great. Both of my previous issues seem fixed with the "new improvements," so I can't report any complaints." Read more

    "...go another route to track your heart rate as it seems the chest straps are not that great by any manufacturer." Read more

    "...Last thing: the strap has a L and a R, and it has an arrow that has to line up with an arrow on the sending unit...." Read more

    Would not pair with my new garmin edge 500. ...
    4 Stars
    Would not pair with my new garmin edge 500. ...
    Would not pair with my new garmin edge 500. It after a few attempts it would see the heart rate monitor id on the garmin but listed as not connected and no data. Sending back.. will try with a new oneUpdate - got a replacement and it also didn't pair at first. There are a few contributing factors here.1. Garmin documentation is a trash fire. No where in the edge 500 or the heart rate documentation does it say you need to get your heart rate up to pair, but I did find this link on the garmin site that suggests it is necessary . sense that something needs to activate the sensor since there is no on/off switch.[...]2. I have a low resting heart rate of 40bpm so maybe that's too low to activate the sensor and perhaps most people never run into pairing issues.The setup with the edge is a bit odd. You wade through the menu until you get to heart rate and then hit the "search" option. This exits immediately in my case, no "sensor not found" or any sort of timeout message, nothing!Here's my advice, if you have problems pairing. Wet the band as instructions indicate, activate the search-for-heartrate monitor in edge settings then just go for a short spin and get your heart rate up if necessary. The garmin will display a message when it pairs and then it will be awesome from then on, presumably.
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