Polar M430 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Garmin fēnix 6S Solar. 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 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth 12 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 51 g 60 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type Push buttons Touch buttons
CASE Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Silver
BAND Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Band Type - Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 108-182 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black
STORAGE Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 240 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hours 59 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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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