Side by side comparison and review of Polar M200 and Garmin vívoactive 4S. 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.
GENERAL | Polar M200 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Running | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | - | 40 mm |
Height | - | 40 mm |
Depth | 12 mm | 12.7 mm |
Weight | 40 g | 40 g |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Polar M200 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, swimming metrics, running index | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | HRmax, average HR, fitness test, call alerts, HR zones, inactivity alert | Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery |
Notifications | SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | SMS, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Polar M200 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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Connectors | USB | - |
DISPLAY | Polar M200 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Type | Monochrome | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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Resolution | - | 218 x 218 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.02" | 1.1" |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Polar M200 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Type | Push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Polar M200 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Crystal Type | Polyamide & glass fibre | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | - | Slate stainless steeel |
Case Back | - | Polymer |
Case Details | - | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose |
BAND | Polar M200 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | M/L | - |
Band Width | - | 18 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 110-175 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | TPU | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Red | White | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose |
STORAGE | Polar M200 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Storage Capacity | 4 MB | - |
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BATTERY | Polar M200 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
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Capacity | 180 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 6 day(s) | 7 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Recharge Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Polar M200 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |