Apple Watch Series 3 vs Polar M430

Apple Watch Series 3 Polar M430

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth track calories burned
Sleep No YesPolar M430 monitors your sleep pattern
Heart Rate / Pulse Yes YesBoth have heart rate tracking
Distance Yes YesBoth track your running/walking distance
Steps Yes YesBoth track and count your steps
Pace Yes Yes
Speed Yes Yes
Stairs / Floors Yes YesBoth count your climbing stairs or floors
Exercise Tagging Yes YesBoth have exercise tagging feature
Smart Coach Yes YesBoth can help with smart coaching
Goal Setting Yes YesBoth can help with your goals setting
Inactivity Alert No YesPolar M430 helps you stay active with inactivity alert

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Navigation Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 has onboard GPS navigation
Compass Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 has a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes YesBoth have reminder app
Stopwatch Yes YesBoth have stopwatch
Music Playback Yes NoOnly Apple Watch Series 3 offers phone-free music
Weather Yes No*Weather forecast
Temperature Yes No
Voice commands Yes No
ReportsActivityActivity, Sleep

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications Yes YesBoth show smartphone notifications
Caller ID Yes YesBoth show caller ID notification
Music Control Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 allows control smartphone music player
Call Control Yes YesBoth allow control phone calls
Camera Control Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 has a smartphone's remote control function
Find Phone Yes NoApple Watch Series 3 allows you to locate your phone

Battery

Duration1 days20 daysPolar M430 battery life is about 20.0 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery
Wireless Charging Yes No

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof Yes No
IP Rating5 ATM3 ATM
Weight53 grams51 gramsBoth are the same weight

User Interface

DisplayOLED ScreenLCD Screen
Display Size1.65 inches1.4 inches
Screen Resolution 312 x 390 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Color Display Yes No
Touch Screen Yes No
Sapphire glass Yes No*Scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass

Compatibility

Android No YesPolar M430 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets
iOS Yes YesBoth compatible iOS devices
OS X/Mac Yes YesBoth compatible MAC OS X laptops and PCs
Windows Phone No NoBoth don't compatible with Windows Phone devices
Windows No YesPolar M430 allows you to locate your phone
Web Portal No NoBoth don't have online web portal option
Social Features Yes YesBoth have social features

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes YesBoth have Bluetooth data transfer technology
Wi-Fi Yes NoSelect Apple Watch Series 3 if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
NFC Yes NoOnly Apple Watch Series 3 has NFC (Near Field Communication)
ANT+ No NoBoth don't provide ANT+ wireless technology
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Apple Watch Series 3

Polar M430