Garmin HRM-Pro vs Wahoo TICKR X - Where are the differences?

Brand
Garmin
Wahoo
Product name
HRM-Pro
TICKR X
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Only differences
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
CR2025
Battery
CR2032
Battery life
Battery life
12,0 Month
Battery life
-
Battery life
Battery life
-
Battery life
500,0 hours
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Up to
Up to
50 m
Up to
1 m
Certification
Certification
-
Certification
IPX7
Suitable for swimming
Suitable for swimming
Yes
Suitable for swimming
-
Specifications
Weight
Weight
49 g
Weight
48 g
Belt
Length, min
Length, min
60,0 cm
Length, min
58,0 cm
Length, max
Length, max
142,0 cm
Length, max
122,0 cm
Adjustable
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
Yes
Sensors
ANT+
ANT+
Yes
ANT+
Yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
5 kHz
5 kHz
-
5 kHz
No
Memory
Available
Available
Yes
Available
Yes
Specifications, operability
Temperature, min.
Temperature, min.
-10 °C
Temperature, min.
-
Temperature, max.
Temperature, max.
50 °C
Temperature, max.
-

Where are the differences?

Let's take the heart rate sensors Garmin HRM-Pro* and Wahoo TICKR X* in the comparison and look at the differences more closely.

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-Pro and the Wahoo TICKR X 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 comparison between the Garmin HRM-Pro and the Wahoo TICKR X you get ANT+ with both.

Waterproof

Both heart rate sensors from the comparison are waterproof. The Garmin HRM-Pro can be used up to 50 m under water. The Wahoo TICKR X can be submerged up to 50 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-Pro is 60,0 cm. For the Wahoo TICKR X the minimum belt length is 58,0 cm. The maximum length for the Garmin HRM-Pro is 142,0 cm. The Wahoo TICKR X has a maximum belt length of 122,0 cm.

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