In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar. 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 7S Sapphire Solar |
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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 | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Depth | 12 mm | - |
| Weight | 51 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 58 g Case only: 42 g |
| Body Material | - | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Colours | White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Fitness test | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/A-GPS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| Connectors | USB | - |
| DISPLAY | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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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 Sapphire |
| INPUT DEVICE | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Type | Push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Bezel | - | Titanium |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | - | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Cream gold titanium | Dark bronze titanium |
| BAND | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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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 | - | Black | Light sand | Shale grey | Heathered cream |
| STORAGE | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| BATTERY | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 240 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 8 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) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 14 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 87 days GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 46 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 30 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 162 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 43 days |
| Standby Time | 14 days | - |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Polar M430 | Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb) |
| 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 | - |
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