Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $17999 | | |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both show estimated calories burned |
| Sleep | Yes | No | Polar A300 monitors your sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | No | Yes | Polar FT80 has the heart rate monitoring sensor |
| External HR Monitor | Yes | No | |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your stride length |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track and count your steps |
| Stairs / Floors | No | No | Both don't track climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | No | Yes | Only Polar FT80 provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | Yes | Yes | Both can help with smart coaching |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes | Both can help with your goals setting |
| Inactivity Alert | Yes | n/a | Polar A300 helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | No | Yes | Polar FT80 has GPS support |
| Compass | No | n/a | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | Yes | Both have reminder app |
| Stopwatch | No | Yes | Polar FT80 has a stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | n/a | Both don't have music playback |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | Activity | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | No | If you get a phone notification, Polar A300 make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | Yes | No | Polar A300 can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | No | No | Both don't have phone music control |
| Call Control | Yes | n/a | Polar A300 allows you control phone calls |
| Camera Control | No | n/a | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | No | n/a | Both don't have a find phone feature |
Battery |
| Duration | 26 days | 243 days | Polar FT80 battery life is about 9.3 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Replaceable Cell Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | Yes | |
| IP Rating | 3 ATM | n/a | |
| Weight | 48 grams | n/a | |
User Interface |
| Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Display Size | 64x28 inches | n/a | |
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| Color Display | No | n/a | |
| Touch Screen | No | n/a | |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | No | Polar A300 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | Yes | No | Polar A300 can connect with iPhones or iPads |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | Yes | Both compatible MAC OS X laptops and PCs |
| Windows Phone | Yes | No | Polar A300 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | Yes | Yes | Both can help find your smartphone |
| Web Portal | Yes | Yes | Both have access to online web portal |
| Social Features | Yes | n/a | You can integrate Polar A300 with social networks and share information |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | Only Polar A300 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 |
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