Polar M430 vs. Garmin Instinct 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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 Instinct 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Garmin Instinct 2S
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 40 mm
Height - 40 mm
Depth 12 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 51 g 42 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Garmin Instinct 2S
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Garmin Instinct 2S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Garmin Instinct 2S
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Push buttons Push buttons
CASE Polar M430 Garmin Instinct 2S
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Deep orchid
BAND Polar M430 Garmin Instinct 2S
Band Type - Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 112-180 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE Polar M430 Garmin Instinct 2S
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Polar M430 Garmin Instinct 2S
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 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Garmin Instinct 2S
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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