Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | | $49212 | |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | No | Polar M430 tracks your activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both track calories burned |
| Sleep | Yes | No | Polar M430 monitors your sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both have built in heart rate sensor |
| External HR Monitor | No | Yes | |
| VO2 Max | No | Yes | Polar RC3 GPS tracks the maximum consumption of oxygen per minute |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your stride length |
| Steps | Yes | No | Polar M430 has built-in pedometer to count steps |
| Pace | Yes | No | |
| Speed | Yes | Yes | |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | No | Polar M430 counts your climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | No | Only Polar M430 provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | Yes | Yes | Both can help with smart coaching |
| Goal Setting | Yes | No | Set and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Polar M430 |
| Inactivity Alert | Yes | No | Polar M430 helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Both have integrated GPS modules |
| Compass | No | Yes | Polar RC3 GPS has a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | No | Polar M430 has a alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | No | Polar M430 has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | No | Both don't have music playback |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | No | If you get a phone notification, Polar M430 make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | Yes | No | Polar M430 can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | No | No | Both don't have phone music control |
| Call Control | Yes | No | 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 | 20 days | GPS/HR mode: 12 hours | |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | No | |
| IP Rating | 3 ATM | IPX7 | |
| Weight | 51 grams | n/a | |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | 1.4 inches | n/a | |
| Screen Resolution |
128 x 128 pixels
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n/a
| |
| Color Display | No | No | |
| Touch Screen | No | No | |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | No | Polar M430 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | Yes | No | 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 | No | Yes | Polar RC3 GPS allows you upload and view data on the online portal |
| Social Features | Yes | No | You can integrate Polar M430 with social networks and share information |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | 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 |
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