In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition. 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.
GENERAL | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering, indoor climbing, mountain biking |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Depth | 12 mm | - |
Weight | 51 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 44 g With band: 60 g |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Colours | White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Fitness test | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, voice announcements, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, 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/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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Connectors | USB | - |
DISPLAY | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Type | LCD - monochrome | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | - | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Type | Push buttons | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | - | Amethyst steel | Light gold |
BAND | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Band Type | - | Band |
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Band Size | S | - |
Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 108-182 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | Shale grey | Light sand |
STORAGE | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 240 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 8 hours | 59 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) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
Standby Time | 14 days | - |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 30 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |