Pebble Time vs. Polar M430

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble Time 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 vs. Polar M430 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time 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
Audio Input Microphone -
Depth - 12 mm
Weight - 51 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Polycarbonate -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Red | White White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time 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 Stainless steel bezel with PVD coating 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 Polar M430
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Polar M430
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Pebble Time 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 Polar M430
Type - Push buttons
BAND Pebble Time Polar M430
Band Size - S
Changeable Yes -
BATTERY Pebble Time 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 Time Polar M430
Included Accessories USB charging cable, silicone wrist strap USB charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 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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