Pebble Time Steel vs. Polar M430

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble Time 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 Time Steel vs. Polar M430 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time 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
Audio Input Microphone -
Depth - 12 mm
Weight - 51 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Gold White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Steel Polar M430
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control Fitness test
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/A-GPS receiver
CELLULAR Pebble Time Steel Polar M430
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Polar M430
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Polar M430
Type E Ink - colour LCD - monochrome
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" -
Pixel Density 180 ppi -
Colour Depth 6-bit (64 colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Steel Polar M430
Type - Push buttons
CASE Pebble Time Steel Polar M430
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black -
BAND Pebble Time Steel Polar M430
Band Type Strap -
Band Size - S
Changeable Yes -
Band Material Leather -
Band Colour Red -
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Polar M430
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Capacity - 240 mAh
Battery Life 240 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 Time Steel Polar M430
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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