Polar M430 vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Garmin Swim 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. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth 12 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 51 g 36 g
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, 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, swimming metrics
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Garmin Swim 2
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size - 1.04"
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Garmin Swim 2
Type Push buttons -
CASE Polar M430 Garmin Swim 2
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Slate
BAND Polar M430 Garmin Swim 2
Band Type - Band
Band Size S -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 129-197 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Slate
BATTERY Polar M430 Garmin Swim 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
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 7 days
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Garmin Swim 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 -
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