Garmin Forerunner 220 vs Polar RCX3

Garmin Forerunner 220 Polar RCX3

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price$14999
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth show estimated calories burned
Sleep No NoBoth don't monitor sleep pattern
Heart Rate / Pulse No YesPolar RCX3 has built-in heart rate monitor
External HR Monitor No Yes
Distance Yes YesBoth track your running/walking distance
Steps Yes YesBoth track and count your steps
Stairs / Floors No NoBoth don't have elevation feature
Exercise Tagging No YesOnly Polar RCX3 provides exercise tagging
Smart Coach No NoBoth don't have coaching feature
Goal Setting Yes YesBoth can help with your goals setting
Inactivity Alertn/a NoBoth don't have inactivity alerts

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Compassn/a NoBoth don't have a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders No NoBoth don't have reminder
Stopwatch Yes NoGarmin Forerunner 220 has a stopwatch
Music Playbackn/a NoBoth don't have music playback
ReportsActivityActivity

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications No NoBoth don't have phone notifications
Caller ID No NoBoth don't show caller ID notification
Music Control No NoBoth don't have phone music control
Call Controln/a NoBoth don't have call control
Camera Controln/a NoBoth don't have camera control
Find Phonen/a NoBoth don't have a find phone feature

Battery

Duration42 days240 daysPolar RCX3 battery life is about 5.7 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryReplaceable Cell Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof Yes No
IP Ratingn/a3 ATM
Weight41 gramsn/a

User Interface

DisplayLCD Screen Yes
Display Sizen/an/a
Screen Resolution n/a n/a
Color Displayn/a No
Touch Screenn/a No

Compatibility

Android Yes NoGarmin Forerunner 220 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets
iOS Yes NoGarmin Forerunner 220 can connect with iPhones or iPads
OS X/Macn/a YesPolar RCX3 compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs
Windows Phone Yes NoGarmin Forerunner 220 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices
Windowsn/a YesPolar RCX3 allows you to locate your phone
Web Portal Yes YesBoth have access to online web portal
Social Featuresn/a NoBoth don't have social features

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes NoOnly Garmin Forerunner 220 has a built-in Bluetooth connection option
Wi-Fin/a NoBoth don't have Wi-Fi connection
NFC No NoBoth don't have NFC connectivity
ANT+ Yes NoOnly Garmin Forerunner 220 has ANT+ wireless technology
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