Polar M430 vs. Garmin MARQ Expedition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Garmin MARQ Expedition. 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 MARQ Expedition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Garmin MARQ Expedition
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 46 mm
Height - 46 mm
Depth 12 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 51 g 94 g
Body Material - Titanium, leather
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Garmin MARQ Expedition
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter
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
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto pause, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TracBack, TruSwing, UltraTrac
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Garmin MARQ Expedition
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Garmin MARQ Expedition
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Garmin MARQ Expedition
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar M430 Garmin MARQ Expedition
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
BAND Polar M430 Garmin MARQ Expedition
Band Type - Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-213 mm
Changeable - Yes
Band Material - Leather
STORAGE Polar M430 Garmin MARQ Expedition
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Polar M430 Garmin MARQ Expedition
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 240 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hours 12 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 28 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 9 hour(s)
Training mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Garmin MARQ Expedition
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging 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 -
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