Polar M430 vs. Fitbit Sense

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Fitbit Sense. 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 Sense Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Fitbit Sense
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 40.38 mm
Height - 40.38 mm
Depth 12 mm 12.45 mm
Weight 51 g -
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Fitbit Sense
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology - FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Fitbit Sense
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Fitbit Sense
Type LCD - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Fitbit Sense
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar M430 Fitbit Sense
Case Shape - Square
Case Details - Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel
BAND Polar M430 Fitbit Sense
Band Type - Band
Band Size S S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-220 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white
BATTERY Polar M430 Fitbit Sense
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Capacity 240 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hours 6 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)
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Fitbit Sense
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L)
Preloaded Software - FitBit Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -10 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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