Polar M430 vs. Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition. 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 - Solar Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
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 - Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, 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
Modes - Night vision mode, stealth mode
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, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, weather information, kill switch, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing
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 Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Screen Protection - Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Type Push buttons Touch buttons
CASE Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Black DLC
BAND Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Band Type - Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Nylon
Band Colour - Black
STORAGE Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 240 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hours 120 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 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 24 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 120 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 148 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 66 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 56 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode (solar) - up to 16 hour(s)
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Garmin Tactix Delta - Solar Edition
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (black)
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Garmin Pay, Applied Ballistics Calculator
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
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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