Polar M200 vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Polar M200 and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Polar M200 vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 17 or later
Activity/Sport Running -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Depth 12 mm -
Weight 40 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31.9 g
Body Material - 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, optical heart sensor Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, swimming metrics, running index Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, average HR, fitness test, call alerts, HR zones, inactivity alert Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type Monochrome Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.02" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Crystal Type Polyamide & glass fibre -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size M/L M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 150-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material TPU Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Red | White Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 4 MB 64 GB
CPU Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 180 mAh -
Battery Life 6 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories USB charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.29 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2978
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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