Polar M430 vs. Garmin Tactix Delta

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Garmin Tactix Delta. 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 Tactix Delta Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta
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 - 51 mm
Height - 51 mm
Depth 12 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 51 g 69 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox 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, stress level
Modes - Night vision mode, stealth mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test Find phone function, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, music playback control, weather information, kill switch
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, SMS, Email, social apps
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 Tactix Delta
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Screen Protection - Domed sapphire crystal
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta
Type Push buttons -
CASE Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Black DLC
BAND Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta
Band Type - Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-210 mm
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta
Technology Lithium polymer -
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
GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
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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