Polar M430 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Garmin fēnix 6S. 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. Garmin fēnix 6S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth 12 mm 13.8 mm
Weight 51 g 44 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S
Type Push buttons -
CASE Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Silver
BAND Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S
Band Type - Band
Band Size S -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - White | Black
STORAGE Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S
RAM Size - 64 MB
BATTERY Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 240 mAh -
Battery Life 8 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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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