Polar M430 vs. Fitbit Ionic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Fitbit Ionic. 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. Fitbit Ionic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Fitbit Ionic
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS iOS, Android, Windows Phone
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 38.6 mm
Height - 12.4 mm
Lenght - 256.5 mm
Depth 12 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 51 g 50 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Polar M430 Fitbit Ionic
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Fitbit Ionic
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Fitbit Ionic
Type LCD - monochrome LCD - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Fitbit Ionic
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar M430 Fitbit Ionic
Case Details - Silver grey aluminium
BAND Polar M430 Fitbit Ionic
Band Type - Sport band
Band Size S -
Band Colour - Ink blue/ice grey
BATTERY Polar M430 Fitbit Ionic
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 240 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hours 4 day(s)
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 Fitbit Ionic
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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