Garmin HRM-Pro Plus In-Depth Review // Garmin’s Best Heart Rate Monitor Yet
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- Comprehensive review of the Garmin HRM Pro Plus heart rate monitor. You can get the HRM Pro Plus here: bit.ly/4c0WXkq (Garmin) or here: geni.us/HRMPro... (Amazon). Affiliate links that helps support the channel - thanks!
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Sounds like a great option if buying new but not enough to incentivize a current HRM Pro user to upgrade except for the rare case.
The HRM Pro can be updated with the new firmware which provides the new software features of HRM pro plus.
@@gooddoogs Does that means that with the new software 18.80 for HRM Pro we also get the pace and distance for indoor treadmill Running? I just got my HRM Pro and wondering if I should exchange for Plus?
Great insights into the new HRM Pro Plus strap. I ordered one and am excited that I can just wear the strap to track my steps and do yard work without wearing my watch! I like this option because I get concerned about damaging the watch while working in the yard.
I ordered the HRM Pro + to use with my new 955 after upgrading from a 405 and HRM1B Heart Rate Monitor. The HRM Pro + is not as comfortable as the HRM1B, and I don't believe the attachment clip will last. The HRM1B was sculptured to your body, you could just replace the stretch band, and it was easier to clean. The HRM Pro + is a throw-away device if the strap wears out or the attachment clip breaks! The production cost of this device is definitely less than the HRM1B. The little pad that goes between your body and the attachment clip on the Pro is not large enough to prevent the clip from digging into you. Unfortunately, the HRM Pro + is the strap to have if you own the 955, but I wish it was more comfortable as I also want to wear it without my watch to track activities like yard work (steps). I like the fact that you can do this with the HRM Pro +, and I can ditch the foot pod for indoor treadmill runs. Maybe I will get used to the strap, but after seeing many reports of the HRM Pro failing in a year or so, I am concerned about its longevity. Cross my fingers.
I wore the new HRM Pro + for the first time today while doing yard work, and it tracked my steps and heart rate, but it also cut into my side at the clip! I know have a welt there after wearing it for five hours. The strap is as tight as my older HRM1B, and I have loosened it as far as possible. I don't believe it is too tight, but the design is flawed. The clip does not stay under the small flap on the band but rides up and contacts my chest digging into it! Not sure the benefits outweigh the lack of comfort while wearing.
same problem as you but as usual reviewers not mention it
@@Panagiotis-Skordilis Garmin provided me with the extension, which helped, but the strap can still be uncomfortable to wear! I am unsure if I posted anything more about having the strap on this site, but I kept everything because I wanted the additional capabilities of the newer strap when used with my new 955 Garmin.
@@petersonfamily6223 Guess what. I have also the extension but still cut my skin like a blade.....
Excited for this one!! Fantastic video Des! 🌟
Thanks!
A list of compatible Garmin watches and cycling computers would be helpful, but good review
It's in the description.....
Ended up switching out my h10 polar for the garmin pro plus through your link. Thank you
Bro! I love the helmet lamp,
Thanks!
Thanks, great review as always. Garmin released this one right on time for the prime day sales, I just bought the HRM Pro for 79€ - time to try our running power on my forerunner 245.
Unfortunately the 245 isn’t supported with the running power data field needed to collect the data according the the Running Power Data field Connect IQ page.
@@DesFit Yes, you're absolutely right, thanks for taking the time to tell me, really appreciate it.
Sure thing 👍
Same here : 76 € AmazonPrime Day ;-)
@@DesFit but can I still see the additional running dynamics on the garmin connect app?
Just got my HRM Pro in early June, this review is convincing me to get the new one. Thanks for the great video.
You’re welcome and thanks!
The easy battery change is really useful, but don't use it for contact sports... A punch, kick or knee at could easily swivel the cover slightly open. So now I use HRM pro for contact sports, and HRM pro plus for the rest.
Your reviews are the best! Thank you!
You're welcome and thanks!
I got it because I don’t have to mess with screws and getting that o ring back in line. Game changer for me!
🙌
This channel is awesome! Been binging all your tech reviews. Great work! One question, i REALLY wanna buy an HRM pro plus so i have been researching for DAYS. I am worried that since the pod is attached permanently that if it craps out im stuck and have to buy another, and they are EXPENSIVE!! But if you had your hrm pro for 3 years with no issues, those dead straps might be user error? How is the longevity for these?
This just really helped me, thanks 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Very welcome
Another great review thank you. You mentioned something in regards to this new chest strap counting towards intensity minutes. That has been an issue for me in the past using an edge device only for cycling. I generally need to also wear my Garman watch to track that. Do you think using this new chest strap along with an edge device will fix that issue?
Des Fit is the Guy to go for wearables reviews 💪💪💪
Thanks!
Giving a like for the bike helmet light behind you.
Thanks!
Great information on the features/functionality! One question, previously Garmin only updated VO2 estimates if you run outdoors. With the pace/distance provided for indoor run does it now update estimate VO2 based on indoor running?
Good question!
Great video and info! Subbed
Thanks!
Thanks for the video!!
You’re welcome!
Do you think Garmin will update the running pod anytime soon ?
Thanks for another great review, Des.
Sure thing! Thanks!
Thanks for another great review! Do you think that I need the hrm pro or the hrm pro plus if I have a venus 2? I mostly do outdoor running and some HIIT workouts. Although I only care to accurately track my HR during my runs
The only thing the Venu 2 could take advantage of is the indoor running pace/distance. That should be supported a bit later via software update. The Venu 2 doesn’t support all the other running dynamics and HR download features though, so if you don’t need any of those, an HRM dual could be a better bet. Thanks!
I did 121 hours of running with my HRM-Pro (not Plus) over 13 months until it reported "battery low". It took 5 minutes to change the battery. If you have HRM-Pro, don't upgrade it to Plus.
Awesome video, thank you. I was so lost haha
Great review - while offline from your phone and watch (and without starting the activity on your watch first), can you connect the strap to your Peloton bike, then upload the activity to Garmin Connect afterwards? And if so, will it upload as a spinning activity with all the details or will it just be an activity with heart rate data etc?
is it worth upgrading from the og garmin HRM1G models? Better strap? HRM accuracy? Off line stuff really doesn't matter to me but i do dig the running metrics.
Great Video 👍
Thanks!
Great shirt
Thanks!
what do you think: when garmin will bring a arm heart rate monitor like the whoop band to save all the data even when the watch is not on the wrist for several hours??
Hello. Great review.
I am new user of HRM Pro Plus, Bicycle speed sensor 2 and cadence sensor 2. No other equipment except Android smart Phone. Devices connected by BLE. On Garmin Connect the HR diagram is shown for every 2 minutes only. May I ask which app/software you are using for such precise graph as shown in your video? Thank you.
These reviews are so good!!! 🙌💥 When you test multiple HRM straps at the same time, do you wear one on the front and one on the back?
Thanks Matt! I’ll wear a max of two chest straps, both in the front facing orientation about an inch or two apart, also making sure that the straps don’t overlap on the back.
Great video , apparently you can’t get it in Australia due to being able to access the battery so easy
Yup, so they'll be still selling the original HRM Pro there but what's great is that the original will be getting a software update for the indoor running pace/distance. Thanks!
Can I wear it on my arm? Does the Pro Plus come with an arm strap? What’s the best position on arm to waer it please? Many thanks!
Been looking into one of these since it’s hard to have a watch and boxing gloves at the same time
Video's content pretty good!
Thanks!
I love the look of the new HRM Pro Plus and the ability to change the battery without tools is fantastic just a shame I won’t be able to buy this in Australia due to the resent law changes around button batteries PS another great review
Thanks Jason! Ya kind of an odd rule and a bummer for you all down in Australia.
Do I NEED a Garmin watch to go with this? Or can I just use this as my only fitness wearable? Everything I've seen about this HRM implies that I need it AND a Garmin watch, but I don't like smartwatches.
You need a watch to start the activity
@@vajperocan I use it as an all day HRM? I have a garmin, but I don’t like to wear it to bed.
@@LowHangingFruitForest this is a Garmin and its design is almost the same as the others.
@KidAnarky11631 it will track your HR but it doesn’t track your sleep
Maybe watch the video
Thanks for the review , but what info does it add to my Epix Pro Gen 2? (Besides better accuracy )
Do I need a watch or bike computer to use this for cycling/rowing or can I access all the information from the garmin app? I guess I'm just confused about the overlap and need for 2 devices. I'm mostly interested in intensity and calories burned.
With the Garmin watch off, does the app use the data from the HRM to track body battery? It would be a good option where we can wear a dress watch and continue to monitor heart rate through the day.
It doesn’t look like it has any affect on body battery.
Would be awesome as a whoop competitor
I'm kinda gun-shy about buying the integrated straps over the modular. I have an older (red) heart strap and after a while, it stopped providing consistent data. Lots of drop-outs. I washed the strap the best I could and it didn't get better. I went back to the older monitor that attaches to the strap. I can buy additional straps and the monitor is still going strong. Back when I was having problems with it I thought it was the monitor so I bought a couple additional. However, I've since discovered it was the strap. I wash the strap about once a week in with my regular laundry and hang it to dry. Plus, I bought the Powrlabs replacement straps. I haven't had the first issue with drop-outs since.
I use a foot pod for running dynamics.
I like the idea of the strap recording data without the watch. But just how reliable are the newer straps?
what's better garmin hrm-pro plus vs polar h10?
Thank you
I did the small little thing- like your video
Thanks!
Funny watched this video and decided to buy the HRM bc I can’t find my Polar one 🤷♀️ things happen for a reason 😂. Thanks Des
Enjoy!
How long did you run with the strap outside to get those results for pace/distance? DC Rainmaker says he did it for a few weeks to get the results that are close to Stryd. I've just done about two hours, and the pace and distance still seem pretty off running on an indoor track. The lane 1 of the indoor track should be 12 laps for one mile, but I just got .97 after 12 laps in lane 4, not to mention the pace read on my watch seemed really off as well the whole time. The results after showed more similar to what the pace likely was, but still seemed a little off. The pace was a tad faster than I have done on my outdoor runs though as it was cadence training while my outdoor runs were all longer distances, even though I tried to do some quicker paces at the end of the runs. How does it bucket these paces? Do I need to run intervals at exact paces to get the strap to track? Really love the idea of using this instead of buying a Stryd pod, but I'm just trying to get it to match up as closely as possible.
Thank you so much for the review! It's appreciated!
In the Garmin lineup. What would be the first watch to use all those features?
Can i use this along with an Apple Watch & iphone with the Garmin app, or does it only work with a Garmin watch? Thanks!
did you get your answer ? because i dont know
@@Gilloozz no idea, I was planning on buying an iphone but ended up with a Galaxy S23 and it works fine with the Garmin app
It works as a heart rate monitor with any device that can pair to a Bluetooth/ANT+ external HR sensor. The advanced functionality only works with Garmin devices.
Prime Day sale: $104
If I pair this to an Apple Watch will I use garmin connect? What all will I need to know other than how to pair it?
Great vid3o buddy !!!
Thanks!
Good review. I've just started using my HRM. My only issue is that it will disconnect after i switch my watch face back to an activity monitor or the time/HR screen. Anyone got an idea what's going on here?
Thanks for the great video! I need your advice 🫶🏻 I do not like to wear watches, however, I want to buy Venu Sq2 as it's functionality suits me best. I want to ask, can HRM-Pro Plus replace the smartwatch (Venu sq2)? I do sports every day and I want to track all my data throughout the day (not only during sports). Will HRM-Pro Plus be enough for me without watches? Thanks in advance!
The HRM Pro/Pro Plus can collect your HR and steps throughout the day, so you'd have a pretty good estimate of your calories and steps for the day if you were to wear it all day but you wouldn't be able to manually log individual activities, at least with Garmin Connect. However, for activities, you could use something like the Strava app on your phone which can pair with the strap to log individual activities.
if I have an old Garmin Watch (vivoactive, bought in 2018), will I also be able to connect it real-time with the HRM (if running , for example), or download it on the watch later (if swimming)?
hi thanks for your video. what is if I have to change the strap...after some years. do I have to buy a whole new HRM-Pro Plus?
do i need a paid subscription to use the HRM and access the data? or is it a one time payment for the strap?
No subscription needed
@@DesFit Thanks for the quick response! How can I access the data if I do not have a Garmin watch? Does Garmin have a free app?
I have a garmin pro hrm. Opened it up but I think I did not set the o ring properly. Washed it. Now it no longer works. Tried drying it out. Can't connect to wahoo or strava. Don't even see it when scanning on bluetooth. Is the strap toast? Can it be fixed. It was working perfectly prior to washing.
Great overview of this device. I am looking for something like this device. Does this HRM strap sync with an iPhone and display all of the relevant numerical data and charts? Can this HRM be used while doing strength training in the gym or hiking outdoors to obtain similar matrix?
Same question here !
If I’m only using this for road cycling. Am I better off with the HR Pro?
Difference between Pro and Pro+ ? Color and battery cover ?
Garmin HRM-Pro Plus can connect only with Garmin watches?
I have an Epix 2. I bought this strap just to gather constant sleeping HRV data (I know - overkill). I haven't even opened it yet. I recently heard the Epix 2 will get an update supporting gathering HRV data while sleeping. Does this strap provide more than what the new firmware update will provide? Thanks for any insight you may have.
Just bought same as you, Does this Garmin heart rate strap start working as soon as sleep mode activates on my Epix 2 watch and the watch sensor turn off, Same as you I’m trying to improve my data when sleeping ??? Worse case scenario I’ll be forced to buy Apple ultra watch as it’s one of the best most accurate for sleep tracking ect whilst wearing on the wrist compared with garmin, other option is a wrist sensor strap but battery life it’s not as good so will need charging daily, ????
Is there a way to upload the HR data to my computer from the android app? I'm not using any other devices except this monitor
After years of use when the strap is done. Do I Need to Buy a complitly new device?
Why these straps are not replaceable? Will it not wear during the time? Or is it done on purpose?
what happens if I use this HRM and also Stryd pod? What power is going to be used and saved in the activity?
The Stryd feeds into Stryds running power data field whereas the running power from Garmin devices feed into Garmin’s running power data field.
@@DesFit Thanks Des!! mmmm that's tricky. I'm wondering what field the other apps will use to calculate other metrics like NP, TSS, IF by having 2 power fields.
I’d try to stick to just one source if possible with your other apps considering the difference in the actual number is quite different between Stryd and Garmin. Thanks!
Hi @DesFit thank you so much as always for your useful reviews. I’m thinking to replace my "old" stryd (no wind) to Garmin HRM Pro Plus. Sometimes my stryd's battery died and I want to see if I can replace it for the HRM Pro plus.
So, my main question would be… is the new HRM from Garmin reliable enough to discard my Stryd and switch to HRM? Would you replace it? Many thanks,
Considering it also collects heart rate I think it would be a good replacement. In terms of reliability, I'm still using the same HRM Pro that came out when it launched nearly 2 years ago. I've been using the HRM Pro Plus for about 2 months so far and it's good to go. Thanks!
@@DesFit Thank you for advise here. After how many minute or runs the HRM Pro Plus can start calculates power? Today I went for the 1st time with the HRM Pro Plus but it did not collected any power numbers. Big hug!
What watch do you have? It should start collecting power within a few seconds but some watches will require you to install the Garmin Running Power Data Field to collect the power.
@@DesFit my mistake now it seems to work. Thank you! Today I did a run test using a treadmill and Stryd + HRM Pro+. In terms of wattage Stryd is much more accurate (not meaning the number itself). I’ve been running and every minute I’ve add 0,5 km/h. In the watts graphic of Stryd it’s super clear rather in the Garmin’s One. Maybe because Stryd is old and has a lot of “my” info on it and HRM is quite new?
So I work in a hospital, can i use this instead of My watch in THE arm and it can detect My HR and stress during THE Day and then synd to the watch at end of the day?
Hello. Since this provides data with pace and speed, will it work with Zwift? Rather than a footpod? Thank you!
Yup! That was one of the last topics in the video 👍
I washed my hrm pro after I changed the battery and it broke because one of the screw was loose. So sad
hey there! great vid, just a question about the washing... My current hrm still stinks even after washing it now a dozen times.. .Is this one any better, how do you take care of it optimally?
I usually just hand wash mine after a workout and hang dry it. No strong odors from it. Thanks!
Thanks for the information about Garmin heart rate monitoring. One of my older Garmin heart rate monitors went down and I will need to replace it. I noticed that Garmin discontinued the running heart rate monitor. Would this HRM pro plus cover the same dynamics as the discontinued running heart rate monitor? Thanks
Yup, it can collect the same running dynamics as the HRM Run 👍
Great video! Des - do you know if the Polar H10 can sync swimming data to a Garmin Fenix 7? i.e. does it load the same "syncing external heart rate data" step or does that only work with Garmin HRM straps? I'm trying to figure out my HRM strategy for an upcoming triathlon and I have the HRM SWIM and a Polar H10.
The H10 only works with the Polar Beat app and the HRM Pro only works with a Garmin watch, so both straps from both companies with the storage and sync feature are tied to each platform. Your HRM Swim will be your best bet with a Fenix 7. Thanks!
@@DesFit Argh thanks - I feared as much. So the HRM Tri or HRM Pro Plus are the only non-swim ones that would work (mainly thinking comfort of the strap for a longer race vs the swim...)
I’m thinking about getting the Venu 3. What data is shared between that watch and this HRM?
i figured if im spending £700 on the fenix 7x pro, i might aswell shell out the £100 for the hrm plus.
Wow!!! I just bought hrm pro. I guess I need to return that to get this one instead.
Try to, yes!
@@DesFit I did. Thanks
What do you think is the best watch from Garmin. I mostly do indoor weight training and boxing. Later will add jump rope and running.
I got the HRM pro plus for boxing because watches gets in the way.
I am garmin user from fenix 2 and seeing now that this new straps dont have detachable sensor so you can wash strap normally is mental to me…Garmin seems to produce less quality products now then on start…
step length after conversion is 0.6 m. do you think this is correct? (5:53 in movie)
does the white tab under the battery need to be removed?
Do you need a watch? Or u just can connect on ur phone?
I have the same question.
I just wanna use this strap in combination with a new and modern cell phone which I still have to buy. The smartphone should take care of the gps stuff and this strap of the hrm.
So what's the better pairing for daily running:
1) Strap + sportswatch like Forerunner 265 or 965 + Garmin Connect app
2) Strap + modern cell phone + Garmin Connect app
Is the strap data format properly transmitted to the app or is a watch required to get all data?
Technically this should be no problem, but I don't know if Garmin limits this to force users to buy a watch.
Would be great to get some advice how to proceed.
Thanks in advance and thanks for all the great videos! Keep at it!
From what I heard there is no new functions with the pro+, when they released the pro+ they also released new software for the pro, so it got all the new features that the pro+ has. Only difference should be the battery compartment. right?
Yup, the battery compartment is the difference now.
Has anyone used this with jui jitsu, little concerned with knees on chest, and chest to chest movements, not getting broke and staying strapped together, I specifically need it for jui jitsu, I assume something like Muai Thai not an issue.
Still no arm HRM from Garmin, right?
How do i figure out where to keeo my heart beat to be in zone 2? Just ordered this HRM
Hey DesFit! Does the HRM-Pro Plus assist in pace and distance when connected to the garmin or does it replace the GPS data? So you can only use one either data from HRM or garmin GPS?
The pace and distance feature is really only utilized for indoor running however running outdoors with it will help calibrate it for indoor use.
@@DesFit Thanks!
I am just looking for a way to measure heart rate and calories burnt. Would I be able to pull that off with this or do I need the Wrist watch as well?
I guess what I am saying is if it is practical or not.
Do you all wear your strap whole day including sleeping or wearing only for when going to the gym/running/biking?
Just for workouts
Its important to look which devices are supportet. Not even my venu is supportet. Very sad for me
Can it be paired with Zwift and used for running? Does it transmit speed to Zwift?
Would you recommend to use its pace data over gps outside? Especially on trails where gps is less reliable
Not really. The calibration procedure is recommended to be done on flatter ground so I doubt that it would correlate into more accurate pace on trails with undulating terrain.
I have a garmin edge and HRM Dual, but do not have a watch, nor do I really want one. Can I use this completely stand alone e with the connect app and still store indoor/outdoor running dynamics if I use say Strava? Ie do I lose any functionality, data by not using a watch?
Thanks for a great video!
You’ll have to use a Garmin watch that has the capability of collecting that data from the HRM Pro/Pro Plus, HRM Tri/Run, or RD Pod. Can’t collect it with just the app. Thanks!
Thanks for the swift reply. Follow up question.. What the cheapest or most suitable watch I can get away with then? I’ve owned an Apple Watch and Samsung but gave them both away as I don’t like Wearing them and I’m 90% a cyclist that wants to run a bit.
I just want to analyse the data when I’m back home. See trends.
Thanks again.
Do you know if this will connect to regular smart watches like the Samsung Galaxy watch 4?
Unfortunately that's a limitation with Samsung Watches is that they don't natively pair to any external heart rate monitor. There is a watch face called Sporty Watch Face that can pair with external HRMs but it's not part of Samsung Health.
@desfit can you tell whether you can use HRM Pro plus for treadmill, strength training too, to track Heart rate real time. I have Epix 2 and it is frustrating I guess with software update the HR is so inaccurate and showing so under for treadmill and strength training.
Yes, external HRMs will provide heart rate in real time. ECG HRMs like this HRM Pro Plus will provide the most in-real-time readings vs something like an arm-based optical HRM (which are still good but just have a few second delay).
IS IT POSSIBLE TO INTERFACE THIS DEVICE WITH A PYTHON SCRIPT,SO THAT WILL MONITOR HEART RATE GRAPHICALLY?
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but if I use Strava, and don't want to run with my phone or watch, can I use this strap to track my distance and pace? Like after a run will I be able to get the pace and distance synced to Strava without wearing a watch or running with my phone?
The strap won't work independently to track distance and pace - it will need to be paired to a Garmin watch to collect those metrics. The only metrics it provides while not paired to a device are heart rate and steps which can be synced to Garmin Connect.
I cannot find HRM Pro Plus in the affiliate link. only HRM Pro
gracias, fuerte abrazo.
Hi. Can the Professional Strap give real-time data on my phone? I am assuming no as there would be no need for a watch.
Yes, you can use it with an app like Strava to display and record real time heart rate
Hello all, would love input. ultra runner most likely going to stay in the apple ecosystem phone/ultra watch. use the runmeter app. what heart rate strap would you say is the best option? Thank you
Pretty much any bluetooth HR strap would work but you wouldn't necessarily need the HRM Pro/HRM Pro Plus since the more advanced features of the strap require a Garmin watch to collect that data.
Can you track your HRV on this, as you can on the Polar H10