# What do you think about the new Garmin Dual HRM? (Heart Rate Meter) **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Created:** [January 31, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894 "2019-01-31T21:27:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Etienne\_Beney](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/etienne_beney/32/84069_2.png) [@Etienne\_Beney](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Etienne_Beney)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/1 "2019-01-31T21:27:58Z")
Checkout the new Garmin dual HRM. Sound promising with TR app. > **[Garmin HRM-Dual™ | Heart Rate Monitor with Chest Strap](https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/pn/010-12883-00)** > > The HRM-Dual™ is a heart rate strap that provides heart rate data via ANT+® connectivity & BLUETOOTH® technology in real-time to your Garmin device. ---
**Author:** ![JulianM](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/julianm/32/2112_2.png) [@JulianM](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/JulianM)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/2 "2019-01-31T21:30:12Z")
The ability to connect to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously was the thing that piqued my interest. ---
**Author:** ![sergio](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/sergio/32/16579_2.png) [@sergio](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/sergio)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2019, 10:46pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/4 "2019-01-31T22:46:12Z")
DC Rainmaker has a review here… > **[Garmin HRM-DUAL Heart Rate Strap In-Depth Review](https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/01/garmin-hrm-dual-heart-rate-strap-in-depth-review.html)** > > Today Garmin announced their second dual ANT+/Bluetooth Smart transmitting sensor, the HRM-DUAL heart rate strap. Wait, what’s the first you ask? Actually it was the Garmin Vector 3, about 18 months ago. This new HRM-DUAL is about as simple as ---
**Author:** ![Redtires](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/redtires/32/15796_2.png) [@Redtires](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Redtires)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2019, 2:54am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/5 "2019-02-01T02:54:43Z")
What do I think about it? I don’t…I’ve had a Wahoo that’s done that for years. ---
**Author:** ![bazcurtis](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bazcurtis/32/13619_2.png) [@bazcurtis](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bazcurtis)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2019, 10:59am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/6 "2019-02-02T10:59:07Z")
I was thinking about getting one, but it seems expensive compared to others. I wear my Garin 920XT at the gym where I do my TR workouts. That records my heart rate, that then syncs to Garmin and Strava. If I got this HRM or similar I assume I could just use it with the TR iOS app? ---
**Author:** ![MI-XC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mi-xc/32/12993_2.png) [@MI-XC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/MI-XC)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2019, 12:09pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/7 "2019-02-02T12:09:59Z")
> [@craigmanning](#): > > Get a rhythm 24…same features…WAY more comfortable. Unfortunately it’s not reliable and gets poor reviews. I wish arm or wrist HR monitors were as good/accurate as chest HR monitors, but they’re just not during intense activity. ---
**Author:** ![Redtires](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/redtires/32/15796_2.png) [@Redtires](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Redtires)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/8 "2019-02-02T12:29:34Z")
Since the HRM also transmits in BLE, yes you can use it with either the iOS or Android apps without a dongle/adapter. ---
**Author:** ![MI-XC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mi-xc/32/12993_2.png) [@MI-XC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/MI-XC)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/10 "2019-02-02T14:39:50Z")
> [@craigmanning](#): > > I haven’t seen any bad reviews. Amazon user’s give it a 3.1 and “light-based” HR monitors have a problem with accuracies in general. They do well at rest, long intervals and in ideal conditions. However, they tend to lag and are inaccurate in higher intensities, intervals and adverse (athletic) conditions. I found this to be true with my light-based HR wrist watch as well. [https://www.amazon.com/Scosche-Rhythm24-Waterproof-Armband-Monitor/dp/B078WX4TJ9#customerReviews](https://www.amazon.com/Scosche-Rhythm24-Waterproof-Armband-Monitor/dp/B078WX4TJ9?tag=trainerroad-20#customerReviews) ---
**Author:** ![bazcurtis](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bazcurtis/32/13619_2.png) [@bazcurtis](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bazcurtis)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/11 "2019-02-03T19:20:38Z")
Thanks @Redtires you might have cost me some money! ---
**Author:** ![JHow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/71e660/32.png) [@JHow](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/JHow)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2019, 7:28pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/12 "2019-02-03T19:28:05Z")
Or get a wahoo and save $20. ---
**Author:** ![Kuttermax](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/kuttermax/32/101635_2.png) [@Kuttermax](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Kuttermax)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/13 "2019-02-03T19:39:27Z")
I previously had a lot of struggles with Garmin straps. They always worked well initially but in less than a year developed problems. This was with both their soft straps and the other plastic ones. Eventually I switched to a Tickr and I have found them to be quite a bit more reliable. Based on prior experience I would be reluctant to switch back to Garmin. If I get one included with a future hardware device, then I may give them another try. ---
**Author:** ![fisao](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/fisao/32/5628_2.png) [@fisao](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/fisao)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/14 "2019-02-03T20:45:11Z")
I like Ray’s reviews, and I agree with him on this one, why pay 20$ more for the same product wahoo brought out a long time ago and that has proven to work great? My wife and I had many, many Garmin heart rate straps that all failed after anything from a few weeks to a year. Our Wahoo straps? still working after 2+ years, both of them. So even if Garmin did significantly improve their product, I still don’t see why I should spend 20$ more for theirs. ---
**Author:** ![JulianM](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/julianm/32/2112_2.png) [@JulianM](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/JulianM)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2019, 9:21pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/15 "2019-02-03T21:21:05Z")
> [@fisao](#): > > why pay 20$ more for the same product wahoo brought out a long time ago Except it’s not the same according to the DC Rainmaker review. The key difference it that it can connect to 2 different BLE devices at the same time. I’m not aware of any other HR straps that can do that, though there might be I guess. It means you could use it to talk to TR on iOS and another Bluetooth head unit at the same time. Or TR and Zwift on Apple TV or another iPad. It might not be enough of a difference to be of interest to most but for some in might be significant in the choice they make. ---
**Author:** ![fisao](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/fisao/32/5628_2.png) [@fisao](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/fisao)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2019, 9:52pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/16 "2019-02-03T21:52:25Z")
That is Indeed a difference, thank you for pointing it out. ---
**Author:** ![brenph](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/brenph/32/15649_2.png) [@brenph](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/brenph)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2019, 11:17pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/17 "2019-02-03T23:17:54Z")
> [@fisao](#): > > I like Ray’s reviews, and I agree with him on this one, why pay 20$ more for the same product wahoo brought out a long time ago and that has proven to work great? > > My wife and I had many, many Garmin heart rate straps that all failed after anything from a few weeks to a year. Our Wahoo straps? still working after 2+ years, both of them. I think a lot of Garmin HRM failures are actually due to a really badly documented feature. During a battery change you need to short the battery terminals before installing the new battery or the hrm won’t wake up again. ---
**Author:** ![fisao](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/fisao/32/5628_2.png) [@fisao](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/fisao)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2019, 11:31pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/18 "2019-02-03T23:31:23Z")
I am learning lots in this thread, thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Etienne\_Beney](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/etienne_beney/32/84069_2.png) [@Etienne\_Beney](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Etienne_Beney)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2019, 2:59pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/19 "2019-02-04T14:59:54Z")
I changed Garmin HRM before and never shorten the the terminals… ---
**Author:** ![djabby](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/djabby/32/2250_2.png) [@djabby](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/djabby)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/20 "2019-02-04T15:07:44Z")
4iiii HR has been doing that for a few years now. Plus it acts as an ANT+ bridge. Let you connect ANT+ sensors to Bluetooth devices > **[Viiiiva Heart Rate Monitor](https://shop.4iiii.com/collections/heart-rate-monitors/products/viiiiva)** > > The heart rate monitor of choice for top cycling teams like Israel Start-Up Nation, Viiiiva is so much more than your standard Heart Rate Monitor. It stores up to 65 hours of workout data so you can be sure that your valuable data is never lost... ---
**Author:** ![UWDawgs](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/uwdawgs/32/122851_2.png) [@UWDawgs](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/UWDawgs)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2024, 7:54pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/21 "2024-04-29T19:54:29Z")
I have a Garmin Dual that has worked great for a few years, but this year on the couple rides I’ve been able to do outside it records at least double what my actual heart rate is. Back inside it works fine. I’m guessing this is from my jersey flapping. I didn’t have this problem last year and wondering if it’s because the strap is getting old. Would ordering a new strap solve the problem, or do I need everything new? Is there a better HRM out there now that won’t have this problem? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Pbase](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pbase/32/969_2.png) [@Pbase](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Pbase)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2024, 8:07pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894/22 "2024-04-29T20:07:03Z")
In my experience, a few years on a single HRM is awesome. I’ve found that when my Dual feels like it’s dying, replacing the strap brings it back to new. Before you do that though, have you replaced the battery? [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-garmin-dual-hrm-heart-rate-meter/10894.md?page=2)