Garmin Forerunner 235 vs Polar M430

Garmin Forerunner 235 Polar M430

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price$16139
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth show estimated calories burned
Sleep Yes YesBoth can track your sleep
Heart Rate / Pulse Yes YesBoth measure heart rate
VO2 Max Yes NoYou can monitor your VO2 max with Garmin Forerunner 235
Distance Yes YesBoth track your running/walking distance
Steps Yes YesBoth track how many steps you take
Pace Yes Yes
Speed Yes Yes
Stairs / Floors No YesPolar M430 has built-in altimeter for elevation feature
Exercise Tagging No YesOnly Polar M430 provides exercise tagging
Smart Coach No YesPolar M430 provides real time fitness coaching
Goal Setting Yes YesBoth can help with your goals setting
Inactivity Alert Yes YesBoth have move reminders

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Glonass Yes No
Compass No NoBoth don't have a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders No YesPolar M430 has a reminder option
Stopwatch Yes YesBoth have stopwatch
Music Playback No NoBoth don't have music playback
Weather Yes No*Weather forecast
ReportsActivity, SleepActivity, Sleep

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications Yes YesBoth show smartphone notifications
Caller ID Yes YesBoth show caller ID notification
Music Control Yes NoGarmin Forerunner 235 allows control smartphone music player
Call Control No YesPolar M430 allows you control phone calls
Camera Control No NoBoth don't have camera control
Find Phone Yes NoGarmin Forerunner 235 allows you to locate your phone

Battery

Duration9 days20 daysPolar M430 battery life is about 2.2 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof Yes No
IP Rating5 ATM3 ATM
Weight42 grams51 gramsGarmin Forerunner 235 is 9.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayLCD ScreenLCD Screen
Display Size1,23 inches1.4 inches
Screen Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Color Display Yes No
Touch Screen Yes No

Compatibility

Android Yes YesBoth compatible with Android devices
iOS Yes YesBoth compatible iOS devices
OS X/Mac No YesPolar M430 compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs
Windows Phone No NoBoth don't compatible with Windows Phone devices
Windows No YesPolar M430 allows you to locate your phone
Web Portal Yes NoGarmin Forerunner 235 allows you upload and view data on the online portal
Social Features Yes YesBoth have social features

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes YesBoth have Bluetooth data transfer technology
Wi-Fi No NoBoth don't have Wi-Fi connection
NFC No NoBoth don't have NFC connectivity
ANT+ Yes NoOnly Garmin Forerunner 235 has ANT+ wireless technology
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