Polar M200 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Polar M200 and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Polar M200 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 16 or later
Activity/Sport Running -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Depth 12 mm -
Weight 40 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, swimming metrics, running index Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, average HR, fitness test, call alerts, HR zones, inactivity alert Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type Monochrome Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.02" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Crystal Type Polyamide & glass fibre -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size M/L Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material TPU Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Red | White Midnight | Starlight | Red | White
STORAGE Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 4 MB 32 GB
CPU Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 180 mAh -
Battery Life 6 day(s) 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M200 Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Included Accessories USB charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2770
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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