Garmin HRM-Dual vs HRM-Pro - Where are the differences?

Brand
Garmin
Garmin
Product name
HRM-Dual
HRM-Pro
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Heart Rate Sensor
Measurement on arm
Measurement on arm
No
Measurement on arm
No
Chest strap
Chest strap
Yes
Chest strap
Yes
Technology
Technology
EKG
Technology
EKG
Battery
Removable
Removable
Yes
Removable
Yes
Battery
Battery
CR2032
Battery
CR2025
Battery life
Battery life
42,0 Month
Battery life
12,0 Month
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Up to
Up to
10 m
Up to
50 m
Suitable for swimming
Suitable for swimming
No
Suitable for swimming
Yes
Specifications
Weight
Weight
54.4 g
Weight
49 g
Belt
Length, min
Length, min
63,5 cm
Length, min
60,0 cm
Length, max
Length, max
132,0 cm
Length, max
142,0 cm
Adjustable
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
Yes
Sensors
ANT+
ANT+
No
ANT+
Yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Memory
Available
Available
-
Available
Yes
Specifications, operability
Temperature, min.
Temperature, min.
-5 °C
Temperature, min.
-10 °C
Temperature, max.
Temperature, max.
50 °C
Temperature, max.
50 °C

Where are the differences?

Let's take the two heart rate sensors HRM-Dual* and HRM-Pro* of the brand Garmin and look at the differences.

Heart rate measurement

Both sensors have the ECG measurement. This is very accurate and is recommended rather than the optical measurement.

We have a chest strap on both devices. So it is measured over the chest. This is classic for ECG sensors.

Connection options

Bluetooth has become a very popular option for connecting heart rate sensors and pulse belts. Both the Garmin HRM-Dual and the Garmin HRM-Pro offer this. The connection via Bluetooth is mostly used for cell phones or fitness watches. Some new devices in fitness studios also offer Bluetooth as an option.

The standard ANT+ less known. However, it is often used in the field of sports. Some finte watches, especially from Garmin and Polar, support the form of the connection. In contrast to the Garmin HRM-Dual, the Garmin HRM-Pro offers ANT+ as a connection possibility.

Waterproof

Both heart rate sensors from the comparison are waterproof. The Garmin HRM-Dual can be used up to 10 m under water. The Garmin HRM-Pro can be submerged up to 10 m under water.

Belt

Most heart rate sensors can be adjusted in size. This is especially relevant for chest straps. The minimum belt length of the Garmin HRM-Dual is 63,5 cm. For the Garmin HRM-Pro the minimum belt length is 60,0 cm. The maximum length for the Garmin HRM-Dual is 132,0 cm. The Garmin HRM-Pro has a maximum belt length of 142,0 cm.

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