Polar M200 vs. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M200 and Garmin fēnix 5S Plus. 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

Polar M200 vs. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth 12 mm 15.4 mm
Weight 40 g 65 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
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, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
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, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format
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 5S Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5S 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 - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Case Size - 42 mm
Crystal Type Polyamide & glass fibre Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details - White | Rose gold | Silver
BAND Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Band Type Band Band
Band Size M/L -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 145-217 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material TPU Silicone
Band Colour Black | Red | White White | Black | Sea foam
STORAGE Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Storage Capacity 4 MB 16 GB
BATTERY Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 180 mAh -
Battery Life 6 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M200 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data 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 1-year warranty
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