Polar M200 vs. Garmin Instinct Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Polar M200 and Garmin Instinct Solar. 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. Garmin Instinct Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M200 Garmin Instinct Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth 12 mm 15.3 mm
Weight 40 g 53 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M200 Garmin Instinct Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis 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
Modes - Stealth mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, average HR, fitness test, call alerts, HR zones, inactivity alert Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Polar M200 Garmin Instinct Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M200 Garmin Instinct Solar
Type Monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.02" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar M200 Garmin Instinct Solar
Type Push buttons Touch buttons
CASE Polar M200 Garmin Instinct Solar
Crystal Type Polyamide & glass fibre -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo
BAND Polar M200 Garmin Instinct Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Size M/L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 132-224 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material TPU Silicone
Band Colour Black | Red | White Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo
STORAGE Polar M200 Garmin Instinct Solar
Storage Capacity 4 MB -
BATTERY Polar M200 Garmin Instinct Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 180 mAh -
Battery Life 6 day(s) 56 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M200 Garmin Instinct Solar
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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