Polar M200 vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Polar M200 and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Polar M200 vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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 - 40 mm
Height - 40 mm
Depth 12 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 40 g 43 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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, solar charging, 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 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.02" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Push buttons Push buttons
CASE Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type Polyamide & glass fibre -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Neo tropic
BAND Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Size M/L -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material TPU Silicone
Band Colour Black | Red | White -
STORAGE Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity 4 MB 32 MB
BATTERY Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 180 mAh -
Battery Life 6 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M200 Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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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