Coros HRM vs Garmin HRM 600

Coros HRM

€89

Garmin HRM 600

€169.99

Quick verdict

Coros HRM

€89

The better pick if you want:

To spend $70.99 less

Garmin HRM 600

€169.99

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (80 vs 70)

Spec profile

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Coros HRM· leads in 2

LightnessAffordability

Garmin HRM 600· leads in 3

Battery lifeFeaturesWater resistance

Tied

Range

Battery life
38 h
60 h
Features
1
5Top 7%
Range
10 m
10 m
Water resistance
30 mTop 43%
50 mTop 11%
Lightness
19 gTop 4%
61 g
Affordability
$99
$170

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Coros HRM vs Garmin HRM 600

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (13)

Essentials

€89

€169.99

July 2023

May 2025

Overview

Optical (PPG - photoplethysmography)

ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)

Optical heart rate sensor (5 LEDs, 4 photodetectors)

Accelerometer

High-accuracy optical heart rate tracking from upper arm, More stable data compared to wrist-based sensors, Comfortable armband design (no chest strap required), Dual Bluetooth connection for multiple devices, Long battery life for extended training sessions

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 Low Energy

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

Yes

Up to 10 m

Yes (activity recording without watch)

Battery

Rechargeable (55 mAh)

Rechargeable lithium-ion

Up to 38 hours (active use), 80 days standby

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

Build & durability

3 ATM (30 meters)

5 ATM (50 meters)

-10°C to 50°C

0°C to 40°C

19 g (sensor + band)

61 g (M-XL strap)

Soft elastic fabric armband

Soft elastic textile strap (machine washable)

Plastic

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