Polar M430 vs. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS). 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 M430 vs. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 5
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS iOS 11 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 33.3 mm
Height - 38.6 mm
Depth 12 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 51 g 26.7 g
Body Material - Anodised aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver GPS/GNSS receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Type LCD - monochrome OLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 272 x 340 pixels
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Case Size - 38 mm
Case Back - Composite back
Case Details - Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium
Crown Type - Digital
BAND Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Band Type - Sport band
Band Size S -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Black | White | Fog | Pink sand | Grey
STORAGE Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 8 GB
CPU Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S3
Features - W2 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 240 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hours 18 hours
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 14 days
Training mode - up to 5 days
Training mode (GPS and wrist-based heart rate) - up to 8 hour(s)
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Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Included Accessories USB charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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