Polar M600 vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M600 and Garmin Forerunner 30. 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 M600 vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M600 Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 36 mm 35.5 mm
Height 45 mm 40.7 mm
Depth 13 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 63 g 37.3 g
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Bundled with Heart rate sensor -
FEATURES Polar M600 Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, voice control, idle alert VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications SMS, Email, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Polar M600 Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Polar M600 Garmin Forerunner 30
Type TFT - colour - transmissive Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) - 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
Pixel Density 260 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
CASE Polar M600 Garmin Forerunner 30
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Rounded square
Case Details - Black
BAND Polar M600 Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White Slate grey
STORAGE Polar M600 Garmin Forerunner 30
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
RAM Polar M600 Garmin Forerunner 30
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Polar M600 Garmin Forerunner 30
Manufacturer MediaTek -
CPU Type MT2601 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY Polar M600 Garmin Forerunner 30
Capacity 500 mAh -
Battery Life - 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode (with Android phone) - up to 2 days
Training mode (with iPhone) - up to 1 day
GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M600 Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Time, Alarm Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IPX8 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 10 m 50 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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