Garmin HRM 200 vs Polar H9

Garmin HRM 200

€89.99

Polar H9

€64.90

Quick verdict

Garmin HRM 200

€89.99

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Polar H9

€64.90

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (80 vs 70)
To spend $25.09 less

Spec profile

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Garmin HRM 200· leads in 1

Features

Polar H9· leads in 4

Battery lifeRangeLightnessAffordability

Tied

Water resistance

Battery life
365 hTop 32%
400 hTop 21%
Features
3Top 46%
2
Range
10 m
90 mTop 20%
Water resistance
30 mTop 43%
30 mTop 43%
Lightness
63 g
60 g
Affordability
$90Top 46%
$65Top 25%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Garmin HRM 200 vs Polar H9

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Essentials

€89.99

€64.90

January 2025

January 2020

Overview

ECG (electrical heart rate measurement)

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

Accurate ECG-based heart rate tracking, Real-time heart rate monitoring, Comfortable soft textile strap, OwnCode coded transmission, Compatible with a wide range of devices and apps

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

Battery

Replaceable coin cell (CR2032)

CR2025 coin cell

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

Up to 400 hours (about 1 hour of training per day)

Build & durability

3 ATM (30 meters)

WR30 (30 meters)

0°C to 40°C

-10°C to 50°C

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

60 g

Soft elastic textile strap (machine washable)

Polyamide, polyurethane, elastane, polyester with silicone prints

Plastic

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