Polar M430 vs. Coros Pace 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Coros Pace 2. 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. Coros Pace 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Coros Pace 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, cycling, trekking, indoor running, triathlon, pool swimming, open water swimming, strength training, gym cardio, GPS cardio
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Depth 12 mm -
Weight 51 g -
Body Details - With silicone band: 35 g
With nylon band: 29 g
Body Material - Fibre reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Coros Pace 2
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test -
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Coros Pace 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Coros Pace 2
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Colour Depth - 6-bit (64 colours)
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Coros Pace 2
Type Push buttons Single push-button, digital dial
CASE Polar M430 Coros Pace 2
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Navy
BAND Polar M430 Coros Pace 2
Band Type - Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 20 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Navy
BATTERY Polar M430 Coros Pace 2
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 240 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hours 20 day(s)
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)
Regular usage - up to 20 days
UltraMax GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Full GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Coros Pace 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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