Polar M430 vs. Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Garmin Venu Sq Music 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 Venu Sq Music Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 37 mm
Height - 40.6 mm
Depth 12 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 51 g 37.6 g
Body Material - Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert 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 Venu Sq Music Edition
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Type LCD - monochrome LCD - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar M430 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Case Shape - Rectangular
Bezel - Slate aluminium
Case Details - Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss
BAND Polar M430 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Band Type - Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-190 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss
BATTERY Polar M430 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Capacity 240 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hours 6 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 6 days
GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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