Amazfit Helio Strap vs Garmin HRM 200

Amazfit Helio Strap

$99.99

Garmin HRM 200

€89.99

Quick verdict

Amazfit Helio Strap

$99.99

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (80 vs 70)

Garmin HRM 200

€89.99

The better pick if you want:

To spend $10 less

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 14 products in Heart Rate Monitor on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Amazfit Helio Strap· leads in 1

Water resistance

Garmin HRM 200· leads in 3

Battery lifeFeaturesAffordability

Battery life
240 hTop 46%
365 hTop 32%
Features
2
3Top 46%
Range
No data
10 m
Water resistance
50 mTop 11%
30 mTop 43%
Lightness
No data
63 g
Affordability
$100
$90Top 46%

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Technical Specifications

Compare features between Amazfit Helio Strap vs Garmin HRM 200

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (15)

Essentials

$99.99

€89.99

June 2025

January 2025

Overview

Optical (BioTracker 6.0 PPG, 5PD + 2LED)

ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)

Optical heart rate sensor (BioTracker 6.0), Accelerometer

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Heart rate every second, day and night, Worn on the upper arm in training to reduce movement errors, Live heart rate broadcast to watches, bike computers and apps, Recovery and sleep insights without a subscription, HYROX race mode

Accurate real-time heart rate tracking, ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity, Comfortable adjustable strap, Low-profile lightweight design, Compatible with multiple fitness devices and apps

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.2 (BLE heart rate broadcast)

Bluetooth Low Energy (up to 3 connections), ANT+

Yes

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Up to 10 m

Yes (up to 21 days of heart rate data offline)

Battery

Rechargeable (232 mAh, magnetic charger)

Replaceable coin cell (CR2032)

Up to 10 days (typical use)

Up to 365 hours (about 1 year at 1 hour per day)

Build & durability

5 ATM (50 meters)

3 ATM (30 meters)

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0°C to 40°C

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63 g (M-XL strap), 56 g (XS-S strap)

Fabric band

Soft elastic textile strap (machine washable)

Plastic

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For value comparison: The Amazfit Helio Strap ($99.99) provides premium features compared to the Garmin HRM 200 ($89.99). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.