Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | | | |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both show estimated calories burned |
| Sleep | No | Yes | Polar M430 tracks your sleeping time and quality |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both measure heart rate |
| Distance | No | Yes | Polar M430 measures your walking and running stride lengths |
| Steps | No | Yes | Polar M430 tracks and measures your steps |
| Pace | No | Yes | |
| Speed | No | Yes | |
| Stairs / Floors | No | Yes | Polar M430 has built-in altimeter for elevation feature |
| Exercise Tagging | No | Yes | Only Polar M430 provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | Yes | Polar M430 provides real time fitness coaching |
| Goal Setting | No | Yes | Set and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Polar M430 |
| Inactivity Alert | No | Yes | Polar M430 helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | No | Yes | Polar M430 has GPS support |
| Compass | No | No | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | No | Yes | Polar M430 has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | n/a | No | Both don't have music playback |
| Reports | Activity | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | No | Yes | If you get a phone notification, Polar M430 make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | No | Yes | Polar M430 can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | No | No | Both don't have phone music control |
| Call Control | No | Yes | Polar M430 allows you control phone calls |
| Camera Control | No | No | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | No | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
Battery |
| Duration | 365 days | 20 days | Garmin FR70 battery life is about 18.3 times longer |
| Battery Type | Replaceable Cell Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | No | |
| IP Rating | 5 ATM | 3 ATM | |
| Weight | 45 grams | 51 grams | Garmin FR70 is 6.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | n/a | 1.4 inches | |
| Screen Resolution |
31 x 56 pixels
|
128 x 128 pixels
| |
| Color Display | No | No | |
| Touch Screen | No | No | |
Compatibility |
| Android | No | Yes | Polar M430 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | No | Yes | Polar M430 can connect with iPhones or iPads |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | Yes | Both compatible MAC OS X laptops and PCs |
| Windows Phone | No | No | Both don't compatible with Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | Yes | Yes | Both can help find your smartphone |
| Web Portal | Yes | No | Garmin FR70 allows you upload and view data on the online portal |
| Social Features | No | Yes | You can integrate Polar M430 with social networks and share information |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | Only Polar M430 has a built-in Bluetooth connection option |
| Wi-Fi | No | No | Both don't have Wi-Fi connection |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | No | No | Both don't provide ANT+ wireless technology |
| Buy on Amazon | Buy on Amazon | |
