Polar M200 vs. Garmin vívoactive 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Polar M200 and Garmin vívoactive 3. 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 vívoactive 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M200 Garmin vívoactive 3
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 43.4 mm
Height - 43.4 mm
Depth 12 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 40 g 43 g
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M200 Garmin vívoactive 3
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max
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, pace, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, average HR, fitness test, call alerts, HR zones, inactivity alert Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver -
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar M200 Garmin vívoactive 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M200 Garmin vívoactive 3
Type Monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.02" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle Full circle
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Polar M200 Garmin vívoactive 3
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar M200 Garmin vívoactive 3
Crystal Type Polyamide & glass fibre -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Glass fibre reinforced polymer
Case Details - Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal
BAND Polar M200 Garmin vívoactive 3
Band Type Band Band
Band Size M/L -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material TPU Silicone
Band Colour Black | Red | White Black | White
STORAGE Polar M200 Garmin vívoactive 3
Storage Capacity 4 MB -
BATTERY Polar M200 Garmin vívoactive 3
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 180 mAh -
Battery Life 6 day(s) 8 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M200 Garmin vívoactive 3
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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