Polar M200 vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M200 and Garmin Instinct 2. 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

Polar M200 vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth 12 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 40 g 52 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, swimming metrics, running index Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, average HR, fitness test, call alerts, HR zones, inactivity alert Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2
Type Monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.02" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2
Type Push buttons Push buttons
CASE Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Crystal Type Polyamide & glass fibre -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size M/L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material TPU Silicone
Band Colour Black | Red | White -
STORAGE Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity 4 MB 32 MB
BATTERY Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 180 mAh -
Battery Life 6 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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