Garmin has finally given users something they have been asking for heart rate without using a heart rate strap. On Tuesday, Garmin introduced the Garmin Forerunner 225 with an optical heart-rate sensor like that used by FitBit Charge HR, Microsoft Health Band, and the Apple Watch. The Forerunner 225 can measure pace, distance and heart rate while running, along with tracking steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned and your sleep at night.
The Forerunner 225 will be available for $300 in the US in second quarter of this year.