Polar M200 vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Polar M200 and Garmin fēnix 5 Plus. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Polar M200 vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 47 mm
Height - 47 mm
Depth 12 mm 15.8 mm
Weight 40 g 86 g
Body Material - Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, optical heart sensor Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, swimming metrics, running index Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, average HR, fitness test, call alerts, HR zones, inactivity alert Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type Monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.02" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type Push buttons Push buttons
CASE Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Case Size - 47 mm
Crystal Type Polyamide & glass fibre Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details - Silver
BAND Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Band Type Band Band
Band Size M/L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 163-249 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material TPU Silicone
Band Colour Black | Red | White Black
STORAGE Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Storage Capacity 4 MB 16 GB
BATTERY Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 180 mAh -
Battery Life 6 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details - UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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