Polar M430 vs. Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS). 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 Series 7 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 8
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS iOS 15 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Depth 12 mm -
Weight 51 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
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 Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Type LCD - monochrome LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium | Red aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Band Type - Sport band
Band Size S Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Midnight | Starlight | Clover | Abyss blue | Red
STORAGE Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S7
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Polar M430 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
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 Series 7 (GPS)
Included Accessories USB charging cable S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2473
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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