Garmin HRM 600 vs Polar H10

Garmin HRM 600

€169.99

Polar H10

€99.90

Quick verdict

Garmin HRM 600

€169.99

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Polar H10

€99.90

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (94 vs 80)
To spend $70.09 less

Spec profile

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Garmin HRM 600· leads in 1

Water resistance

Polar H10· leads in 4

Battery lifeRangeLightnessAffordability

Tied

Features

Battery life
60 h
400 hTop 21%
Features
5Top 7%
5Top 7%
Range
10 m
90 mTop 20%
Water resistance
50 mTop 11%
30 mTop 43%
Lightness
61 g
60 g
Affordability
$170
$100

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Garmin HRM 600 vs Polar H10

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Essentials

€169.99

€99.90

May 2025

2017

Overview

ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)

Accelerometer

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

High-accuracy ECG heart rate tracking, Firmware updates, Machine-washable strap, OwnCode coded transmission, Real-time and offline recording modes

Connectivity

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

Bluetooth Low Energy, ANT+, GymLink 5 kHz

Yes

Up to 10 m

Up to 90 m

Yes (activity recording without watch)

Yes (1 training session, up to 30 hours)

Battery

Rechargeable lithium-ion

CR2025 coin cell

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

Up to 400 hours

Build & durability

5 ATM (50 meters)

WR30 (30 meters)

0°C to 40°C

-10°C to 50°C

61 g (M-XL strap)

60 g

Soft elastic textile strap (machine washable)

Polyamide, polyurethane, elastane, polyester with silicone prints

Plastic

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