Garmin Heart Rate Monitor
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Brand | Garmin |
Model Name | MAIN-61562 |
Screen Size | 0.96 Inches |
Special Feature | Bluetooth |
Connectivity Technology | ANT |
Map Type | Worldwide |
Sport | Everyday Use |
Battery Life | 26280 Hours |
Mounting Type | Wrist Mount |
Product Dimensions | 3"L x 2.74"W x 2.5"H |
About this item
- Compatible With The Edge 305Hr And The Edgecad
- Heart Beats Per Minute Wirelessly Transmitted to the Forerunner 50
- Effectively Tracks and Records your Heart Rate While you Workout
- Provides Instant Feedback about How Hard your Heart is Working
- 0.35 Lbs (WxLxH) 2.5" x 3.0" x 2.74"
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Product Dimensions | 3 x 2.74 x 2.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.004 ounces |
ASIN | B000UOD5QM |
Item model number | 010-10997-00 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #108,754 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #101 in Heart Rate Monitors (Sports & Outdoors) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Date First Available | March 12, 2003 |
Department | health |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
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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 is made of flexible plastic. The part of 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.
- Water Resistance: 32.9 ft (10 m)*
- Battery: User-replaceable size CR2032 (3 volts)
- Battery Life: Approximately 3 years (based on average use of 1 hour per day)
- Operating Temperature: 14°F–122°F (-10°C–50°C)**
- Radio Frequency/Protocol: 2.4 GHz ANT wireless communications protocol
- Range: 3 m
*Does not transmit heart rate data to your device while swimming.
**In cold conditions, wear warm clothing to keep the heart rate monitor close to your body temperature.
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Customers like the performance, comfort, ease of use, and accuracy of the wireless accessory. For example, they mention that it works well, it's comfortable and doesn't leave any marks. That said, opinions are mixed on connectivity and the heart rate monitor.
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Customers like the performance of the heart rate monitor. They say it works well with their Garmin Vivoactive watch and has been flawless. The chest strap monitor seems to work fine and has no issues. Customers also say it's a great product at a very affordable price.
"...This HRM is identical to that one, except it is ANT+ and works with my Garmin. Perfect...." Read more
"This seems to be one of the nicest HRM's I have used. It seems to record a steady HR without spikes and breaks in the record...." Read more
"...It worked great for a while, but it started giving erroneous readings at the beginning of my rides (excessively high HR) and during high speeds..." Read more
"...Once I figured that out, it was really easy. Works pretty well but some intermittent missing data during a workout." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the wireless accessory. They say it's comfortable enough when wearing it, and doesn't leave any marks. Some say they've never had any issues with fit or comfort.
"...Perfect.It's comfortable - I could say it's not quite as comfortable as the soft strap, but honestly after wearing it for 5 minutes, I..." Read more
"...It is also comfortable, which I was a little concerned about after reading some of the reviews about the [..." Read more
"...Perfect HR readings and no discomfort...." Read more
"...It's comfortable enough when wearing it...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the wireless accessory. For example, they say it works great, is accurate, and connects quickly. The integration between the two was easy, and provided more insight into their workouts. They mention it pairs easily with their Garmin Edge 500 Cycling GPS, and is easy to put on. The garmin site is easy use, and the strap is also easier to connect. They say it comes ready to use and is able to connect within minutes.
"...Getting it set-up was super simple. I connected it to my Fenix3 by simply searching for a new device on the Fenix. It found the HR monitor instantly...." Read more
"...for this product is although it does track heartrate and the garmin site is easy to use.. I was lazy and never really bothered to look at the data...." Read more
"...The strap was also easier to connect because the clip is in the front...." Read more
"...I've only had to change the coin cell battery maybe 3 times and it's super easy (no screws)...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the wireless accessory. They mention it's durable, dependable, and constructed better than soft straps. That said, they say it'll last infinitely longer and be more accurate than the soft premium version.
"...its only about $20 but i really feel I don't have to this unit feels premium and really durable...." Read more
"...At least it's super cheap. And it *is* totally reliable when it works." Read more
"...with the Garmin HRM strap, the Forerunner 35 becomes a very reliable instrument for evaluating one's workout...." Read more
"...Unfortunately one of them seems to have broken already...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the wireless accessory. They say the readings are accurate the whole ride, it's the only accurate HRM they have ever used, and it always keeps clean, consistent data. Customers also mention that it'll be more accurate while exercising than the VivoActive built-in HR monitor. Overall, customers find it a good, reliable, and accurate heart rate monitor at an inexpensive price.
"...It's accurate, and even without wetting the contacts it picks up my heart without issue...." Read more
"...I wear size M or L t-shirts.Nice data, consistent from the beginning of ride, no issues linking to Ant+ on the computer...." Read more
"...It worked great for a while, but it started giving erroneous readings at the beginning of my rides (excessively high HR) and during high speeds..." Read more
"...The heart rate readings are highly accurate and consistent. This solves my longstanding problem." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the heart rate strap. They say it's a great product at a reasonable price. Customers also mention that it'll last a long time and is reliable.
"...$15 is insanely cheap to add that important bit of data to a training ride...." Read more
"...HR unit is was more durable than any soft strap I have owned and its cheaper...." Read more
"...At least it's super cheap. And it *is* totally reliable when it works." Read more
"...Cheaper than soft strap. I know people tend to go for the lightest high tech thing out there,but this thing is solid...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the product. Some mention that it connects without problems to their GPSMAP 64st, and pairs with the watch without issue. However, others say that the pairing is lost every time the session ends, and that it does not pair with any current Garmin ANT+ apps on Google Play.
"...Nice data, consistent from the beginning of ride, no issues linking to Ant+ on the computer...." Read more
"...the monitor does not read my pulse accurately and it often looses connection from the vivofit so of the times I used it for running, I'd finish a..." Read more
"...It connects instantly and never fails to connect. The heart rate readings are highly accurate and consistent. This solves my longstanding problem." Read more
"BAD NEWS Does not pair with any current Garmin ANT + apps on Google Play...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the heart rate monitor. Some say that it gives an accurate heart rate with a 4 bar signal, while others say that the watch provides very poor and unreliable heart rate data, it often loses connection, and it would drastically over report their heart rate on the beginning of their rides.
"...Perfect HR readings and no discomfort...." Read more
"...I ran for over and hour and did 3 hours in the gym no one error, no low/ high reads and no HR dropouts...." Read more
"...Works pretty well but some intermittent missing data during a workout." Read more
"...I then went for a run and it read perfectly. I am a true fan of the hard straps just like the old polar one I had 15 years ago...." Read more
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I had absolutely miserable luck with the soft strap HRM. I've had two, one that came with my Garmin and one that I bought to replace the first when it failed after 6 months - which also failed, again after 6 months.
I had a similar hard strap HRM with my old PowerTap that lasted for years (and still works). This HRM is identical to that one, except it is ANT+ and works with my Garmin. Perfect.
It's comfortable - I could say it's not quite as comfortable as the soft strap, but honestly after wearing it for 5 minutes, I completely forget it's there. It's accurate, and even without wetting the contacts it picks up my heart without issue.
If I could complain about this, it'd be about the strap. It's a little hard to adjust the length. Don't expect to do that on the fly like you can with the soft strap. It's going to take a few minutes and a little patience.
I'm looking forward to getting heart data for a long time.
My cycling friends who used the "regular strap" never seemed to have any of these problems. They also had no issue with the comfort.
So far (about 8 hours of riding), I've had absolutely no issues with the regular strap. Perfect HR readings and no discomfort. I'll update this review in a few weeks to see if any of those familiar soft strap issues begin to plague the regular strap. Very pleased so far.
It's comfortable enough when wearing it. I have a bit of chest hair, and it snagged a couple times when I was adjusting it on my first ride, but not really a big deal.
Now for the not-so-great parts. I had a really hard time getting it placed correctly on my chest so that it picked up my heart beat. I'm a medical doctor, so I know where my heart is and where the beat should be felt the strongest. I had to fiddle with the location for several minutes to get it to read properly, and even then in the middle of my trainer ride, it would cut out if the sensor shifted at all on my chest. I have a feeling I'll have to goof with the tension on the strap and placement on my chest a bit before I can get it all dialed in. If I were riding on the road, I'd have to pull over to adjust it, which would be VERY annoying.
Overall, I can't really complain about this, especially for the price. $15 is insanely cheap to add that important bit of data to a training ride. I can now ride in a desired HR zone and really improve the efficiency of my rides. Good purchase, highly recommended.
Nice data, consistent from the beginning of ride, no issues linking to Ant+ on the computer. With my Polar HR strap I get fluctuating HR readings for a bit until the strap is more wet (I wet the strap before putting it on but I have to ride a bit before the HR readings stabilize).
I bought this for Zwift. I do not have an Ant+ cyclocomputer head, just Ant+ dongle for computer (with 6' extension cord so dongle is on floor under bike), so this is good for me.
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Se enlaza sin problemas con un 920xt y no pierde señal en ningun momento, la medicion es muy preciza aún en tiempo de frío. ya tiene casi dos años que la compre y no he tenido que reemplazar la bateria.
He echo triatlones en alberca y mar y sigue funcionando como el primer día. No mide tu Ritmo cardiaco en alberca, pero para ciclsimo y carrera marca sin problema.
Buen precio para ser un producto original de Garmin
SEE THE UPDATE AT THE END OF MY REVIEW.
I went for the cheapest HRM from a respectable manufacturer. Opinions are very mixed about which make is best or whether to have a wrist device or a chest device. Fitness and sports forums are full of debate. I gather chest is more accurate than wrist.
Item was received quickly and I paired it with a Concept2 rowing machine. Pairing was straightforward but a bit slow to recognize the rower (or vice versa?). Once it's on the chest and making contact (i.e. sweat or a splash of water) it's OK - but, after a week or so it's reluctant to pair up with the monitor on the rower from cold. Takes ages and lots of chest wetting and pressing it into the skin to make contact.
In short, I contacted both Concept2 and Garmin and both were helpful and both are sending out replacements items. When they arrive and I've had a chance to test them fully I will know better.
My experience with Garmin, over many years, is that their customer service is excellent, so, on that basis, I would say .... recommended. Other makes, Polar etc, have similar issues, so maybe there's no, one, solution. - but the after sales with Garmin in top notch so I would stick with them.
EDIT.
I wasn't especially happy with the connectivity of this item and contacted Gamin who sent out a replacement (very promptly) but, on the face of it, that one seemed worse than the original one. It wouldn't connect properly with the Concept2 rower. ......HOWEVER ...... SEE UPDATE :-
UPDATE 13th Jan. 2019 !!!
The fact of the matter is this:
My neighbour, who has a couple of chest belts and wrist-watch HRMs tried both of my Garmin belts and came back to me with the following results:
He said there was nothing wrong with either of them! Both worked for him *** BUT *** he LICKED the contacts before installing the strap on his chest. I was just using plain water and I also tried KY Jelly ... both are recommended methods of making contact.... and neither worked well for me, BUT when I licked the contacts the thing worked fine.
So (at least for me) the answer is, they work fine provided you lick the contacts before use. Once you're warmed up and sweating a bit it remains working. It's getting it going from cold that I had trouble with.
I have changed my assessment to 5 stars. It works fine.
Mon smartphone Sony Xperia Z5 Compact est compatible ANT+ donc avec cette ceinture, et l'appli' Strava reconnait bien le capteur.
Sur la ceinture elle-même : la partie capteur en matériau composite adhère un peu à la peau et ne glisse pas, les battements de cœur sont identifiés très rapidement. On peut allonger ou raccourcir la partie en textile, il ya beaucoup de marge.
En définitive, super produit et super prix au moment de ma commande.