Polar M430 vs. Garmin vívomove 3S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Garmin vívomove 3S. 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 vívomove 3S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Garmin vívomove 3S
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 39 mm
Height - 39 mm
Depth 12 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 51 g 24.5 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Polar M430 Garmin vívomove 3S
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level
Watch Movement - Quartz
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Garmin vívomove 3S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Garmin vívomove 3S
Type LCD - monochrome OLED - monochrome
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 132 x 64 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Garmin vívomove 3S
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar M430 Garmin vívomove 3S
Case Size - 39 mm
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Silver stainless steel
Case Details - Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold
BAND Polar M430 Garmin vívomove 3S
Band Type - Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 110-175 mm
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Granite blue | Light sand | Navy
BATTERY Polar M430 Garmin vívomove 3S
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 240 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hours 5 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)
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Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Garmin vívomove 3S
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -10 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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