Polar M430 vs. Suunto 5 Peak

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Suunto 5 Peak. 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. Suunto 5 Peak Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Suunto 5 Peak
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 43 mm
Height - 43 mm
Depth 12 mm 12.9 mm
Weight 51 g 39 g
Body Material - Plastic
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey Ridge sand multicolour | Dark heather | Black | Ridge sand | Cave green | Ochre
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Suunto 5 Peak
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Altimeter, heart rate
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, pace, swim laps, cadence, stress level, lap time, sleep duration, altitude, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, training intensity, heart rate while sleeping
Modes - 80+ sports modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test VO2 max, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, timer, countdown timer, music playback control, weather information, customisable watch faces, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, Stryd, Stroke efficiency (SWOLF), Adaptive training guidance, stopwatch timer
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Suunto 5 Peak
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Suunto 5 Peak
Type LCD - monochrome Colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size - 1.1"
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Suunto 5 Peak
Type Push buttons Touch buttons
CASE Polar M430 Suunto 5 Peak
Case Size - 43 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details - Grey | Black | Green
BAND Polar M430 Suunto 5 Peak
Band Type - Strap
Band Size S -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 120-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Grey | Black | Green | Yellow
BATTERY Polar M430 Suunto 5 Peak
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 240 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hours 10 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)
Watch mode - up to 10 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 100 hours
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Suunto 5 Peak
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - SuuntoPlus
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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