Pebble STEEL vs. Polar M430

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble STEEL and Polar M430. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble STEEL vs. Polar M430 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble STEEL Polar M430
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 34 mm -
Height 46 mm -
Depth 10.5 mm 12 mm
Weight 56 g 51 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Matte black White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble STEEL Polar M430
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Activity, sleep activity Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, LED backlight Fitness test
Notifications Email Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/A-GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Pebble STEEL Polar M430
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Pebble STEEL Polar M430
Type E Ink - monochrome LCD - monochrome
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.26" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble STEEL Polar M430
Type - Push buttons
CASE Pebble STEEL Polar M430
Case Details Brushed stainless steel -
BAND Pebble STEEL Polar M430
Band Type Band -
Band Size - S
Changeable Yes -
Band Material Metal -
BATTERY Pebble STEEL Polar M430
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Capacity - 240 mAh
Battery Life 168 hours 8 hours
Battery Life Details - Watch mode - up to 14 days
Training mode - up to 5 days
Training mode (GPS and wrist-based heart rate) - up to 8 hour(s)
Standby Time - 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble STEEL Polar M430
Included Accessories Leather wrist strap, magnetic charging cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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