Fossil Q Founder vs. Polar M430

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Founder and Polar M430. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fossil Q Founder vs. Polar M430 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Founder Polar M430
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 46 mm -
Height 46 mm -
Depth 13 mm 12 mm
Weight 71.94 g 51 g
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Founder Polar M430
Sensors 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Calories burned, steps taken Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call alerts Fitness test
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/A-GPS receiver
CELLULAR Fossil Q Founder Polar M430
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Founder Polar M430
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Fossil Q Founder Polar M430
Type LCD - colour LCD - monochrome
Resolution 360 x 326 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 240 ppi -
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Founder Polar M430
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Fossil Q Founder Polar M430
Case Size 46 mm -
Case Details Silver -
BAND Fossil Q Founder Polar M430
Band Type Bracelet -
Band Size - S
Band Width 22 mm -
Band Material Stainless steel -
Band Colour Silver -
STORAGE Fossil Q Founder Polar M430
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
RAM Fossil Q Founder Polar M430
RAM Size 1 GB -
BATTERY Fossil Q Founder Polar M430
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity 400 mAh 240 mAh
Battery Life 1 day(s) 8 hours
Battery Life Details - Watch mode - up to 14 days
Training mode - up to 5 days
Training mode (GPS and wrist-based heart rate) - up to 8 hour(s)
Standby Time - 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Founder Polar M430
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging dock USB charging cable
Compliant Standards IP67 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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