Amazfit Helio Strap vs Garmin HRM 600

Amazfit Helio Strap

$99.99

Garmin HRM 600

€169.99

Quick verdict

Amazfit Helio Strap

$99.99

The better pick if you want:

To spend $70 less

Garmin HRM 600

€169.99

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

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…).

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Amazfit Helio Strap· leads in 2

Battery lifeAffordability

Garmin HRM 600· leads in 1

Features

Tied

Water resistance

Battery life
240 hTop 46%
60 h
Features
2
5Top 7%
Range
No data
10 m
Water resistance
50 mTop 11%
50 mTop 11%
Lightness
No data
61 g
Affordability
$100
$170

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Technical Specifications

Compare features between Amazfit Helio Strap vs Garmin HRM 600

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (14)

Essentials

$99.99

€169.99

June 2025

May 2025

Overview

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

ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)

Optical heart rate sensor (BioTracker 6.0), Accelerometer

Accelerometer

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

High-accuracy real-time heart rate tracking, Running dynamics (cadence, vertical oscillation, ground contact time), Standalone activity recording, Pace and distance tracking (without watch), Firmware updates via Garmin devices

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)

Yes (activity recording without watch)

Battery

Rechargeable (232 mAh, magnetic charger)

Rechargeable lithium-ion

Up to 10 days (typical use)

Up to 60 hours (about 2 months at 1 hour per day)

Build & durability

5 ATM (50 meters)

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0°C to 40°C

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61 g (M-XL strap)

Fabric band

Soft elastic textile strap (machine washable)

Plastic

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Which offers better value: Amazfit Helio Strap vs Garmin HRM 600?

For value comparison: The Amazfit Helio Strap ($99.99) offers better affordability compared to the Garmin HRM 600 ($169.99). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.