Polar M200 vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Polar M200 vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M200 Garmin vívoactive 4S
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M200 Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type Monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
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
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Polar M200 Garmin vívoactive 4S
Case Size - 40 mm
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
Band Type Band Band
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
Storage Capacity 4 MB -
BATTERY Polar M200 Garmin vívoactive 4S
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
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
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
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 -
Other projects: