Garmin HRM 600 vs Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate

Garmin HRM 600

€169.99

Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate

$99.99

Quick verdict

Garmin HRM 600

€169.99

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (80 vs 74)

Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate

$99.99

The better pick if you want:

To spend $70 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…).

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Garmin HRM 600· leads in 2

FeaturesWater resistance

Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate· leads in 3

Battery lifeLightnessAffordability

Battery life
60 h
100 h
Features
5Top 7%
3Top 46%
Range
10 m
No data
Water resistance
50 mTop 11%
1 m
Lightness
61 g
39 gTop 29%
Affordability
$170
$100

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Technical Specifications

Compare features between Garmin HRM 600 vs Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (12)

Essentials

€169.99

$99.99

May 2025

June 2024

Overview

ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)

Accelerometer

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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

Accurate ECG-based heart rate tracking, R-R interval data for HRV, Rechargeable battery with USB-C, no coin cells to replace, ANT+ and up to three Bluetooth connections at once, LED for battery and pairing status

Connectivity

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

Yes

Up to 10 m

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Yes (activity recording without watch)

Battery

Rechargeable lithium-ion

Rechargeable lithium-ion (USB-C)

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

Over 100 hours (active use)

Build & durability

5 ATM (50 meters)

IPX7 (1 m for 30 minutes, not suitable for swimming)

0°C to 40°C

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61 g (M-XL strap)

39 g (sensor + strap)

Soft elastic textile strap (machine washable)

Textile chest strap

Plastic

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For value comparison: The Garmin HRM 600 ($169.99) provides premium features compared to the Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate ($99.99). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.