Garmin HRM 200
Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt
Quick verdict
Garmin HRM 200
€89.99
The better pick if you want:
No clear advantage on the specs we track.
Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt
$79
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (85 vs 70)
- To spend $10.99 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…).
Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest
Garmin HRM 200· leads in 1
Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt· leads in 3
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Battery life
365 hTop 32%500 hTop 4%Features
3Top 46%2Range
10 mNo dataWater resistance
30 mTop 43%30 mTop 43%Lightness
63 g41 gTop 37%Affordability
$90Top 46%$79Top 32%
A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which offers better value: Garmin HRM 200 vs Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt?
For value comparison: The Garmin HRM 200 ($89.99) provides premium features compared to the Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt ($79). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
Which is newer, the Garmin HRM 200 or the Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt?
The Garmin HRM 200 is newer: it came out in January 2025, and the Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt in 2014.
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Better than Garmin HRM 200 at:
- A higher overall score (98 vs 70)
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