Polar M430 vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). 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 M430 vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS iOS 14 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Depth 12 mm -
Weight 51 g -
Body Details - Case only: 41.3 g
Body Material - Titanium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Polar M430 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type LCD - monochrome LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 368 x 448 pixels
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar M430 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 44 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Space black titanium | Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Polar M430 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type - Leather link
Band Size S S/M
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-180 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Magnetic closure
Band Material - Roux Granada leather
Band Colour - Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue
STORAGE Polar M430 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Polar M430 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Polar M430 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 240 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hours 18 hours
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 14 days
Training mode - up to 5 days
Training mode (GPS and wrist-based heart rate) - up to 8 hour(s)
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Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories USB charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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