Polar M430 vs. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Garmin fēnix 5S Plus. 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. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth 12 mm 15.4 mm
Weight 51 g 65 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Case Size - 42 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details - White | Rose gold | Silver
BAND Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Band Type - Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 145-217 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - White | Black | Sea foam
STORAGE Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 240 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hours 7 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)
GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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