
User submitted reviews
Review by Jay Cahow
This sensor has a real poor battery replacement design using four very very tiny screws to hold the back cover in place unlike all their other sensors that have easy to turn and pop off backs. I get about one year out of the battery and the screws are either impossible to get out (do not drop them) or they strip out when replaced. I have to glue the back on with silicone glue as all the screws or their mounts have been damaged over time.
Other than the pathetic battery design it seems to work well and the strap is washable. If the battery design would have been sensibly designed I would given it five stars.
Review by Eric @ MD
I've only had the Garmin HRM for three months and it simply works everytime with my Edge 520 when I'm on the road or with Trainer Road when I'm riding indoors.
Review by bikerdad
I have been a Garmin user since they first came out with a bike computer/heart rate monitor. My only issue is that they don't last forever. I love this heart rate monitor strap. Garmin has the best price and shipping rate for it.
Review by Rollin
I use this monitor when I use live track on the Garmin computer. It works !
Review by David
Took a while to figure out how to get it to show on my Garmin, but once I did, it works fine.
Review by Anonymous
My old Garmin HRM wore out. I bought the new Garmin Dual Heart Rate Monitor to replace it. I couldnt be happier. One plus this new HRM works with Zwift and your heart rate shows on the screen and also in Zwift Companion app. The old Ant monitor was not recognized by Zwift.
Review by SeaBiker
The strap on my old Garmin HRM wore out. Ordered this as a replacement.
Nice that Zwift now recognized my HRM and both Zwift and Zwift Companion now display heart rate information. It wouldnt recognize the Anti information.
I have done several rides and this product works perfectly.
Review by MikeFromNC
I use this when walking, cycling etc. Pairs nicely via ANT to my android using my Workouts app. The HRM signal is very reliable.
Review by RazelG
Works as advertised, though I find if I don't adequately moisten the contact patches the unit can skip a beat now and then. It pairs with my Garmin head unit and my smart trainer without issue now that I know it needs enough spit.
Review by babikebabe
Bought this to replace the same model that was a few years old but had become erratic in terms of picking up my heart rate. New one works fine. The only issue with this version (Garmin has a newer one that is more expensive) is that the thread for inserting a screw driver on the 4 little screws that have to be removed to change the battery will wear out really easily. and the little screws are easy to lose.
Review by David D.
This heart rate monitor is very comfortable. It give excellent, consistent data to my Garmin head unit. The only times I've had it go blank was when I forgot to get the sensors wet, and even then it would kick on pretty quickly as I started cycling and sweating. Compared to older units I've used in the past, these seem to have been updated and never skip a beat!
Review by Tpalfini
Adjust to fit, turn on device, click to connect HRM to device. Simple. Worked flawlessly for me and more accurate than my Garmin Fenix.
Review by Anonymous
It does what it's supposed to do. They do wear out after a few years.
Review by Mike in Richland
I have three Garmin HRMs that do not work. Most recently, I bought the HRM-Dual last year, and it has quit working. Now I am dealing with Garmin on a warranty issue, which I would rather not have to do. I have switched to a Wahoo monitor and am quite satisfied at this point.
Review by Eyekayak
I use this heart monitor strap 3-4 times per week for 2 hour rides each time. This is a very comfortable strap and once adjusted for my chest stays in place. In fact, I never notice that I have this strap on.
Review by Mike in Richland
I use this heart rate monitor (HRM) in combination with my Garmin bike computer and trainer (Zwift interface). It is comfortable on long rides. Definitely make sure to follow direction and wet the band prior to riding. This HRM was bought to replace my more expensive Garmin HRM PRO, which had a very short life span under my usage conditions (seal failed, electronics were subsequently corroded and quit working).
Review by wyomingboy
So in 4 years I'm now buying my 3rd strap. The first one lasted 3 years!, The 2nd one only lasted 13 months, and completely failed, New battery didn't work and the plastic screw holes deteriorated, to where the screws would no longer hold the cover. I might add that is how the 1st strap failed, the screw hole plastic deteriorated and would no longer hold the screws.
Review by Demonic Cat
I bought this to use with TrainerRoad. I only have a dumb trainer, so triangulating between my heart rate, my cadence, and my "speed" is an important element of getting an accurate FTP and workout. It connected to my iPad without me even having to set it up or search for it. Glad to have it aboard!
Review by Kimber
Very accurate
Review by FuelFool
After many years of salt and sweat my first transmitter finally failed. Don't know if it was merely the snap-on unit or the strap itself, but I grabbed a new one anyway when BTD had a recent sale. The newest one seems to stay in place even better than the last one, which is key. The very first units from years back were stiff and slippery and often slid down if not cinched uncomfortably tight.