Polar M430 vs. Suunto 9 Peak

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Suunto 9 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 9 Peak Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Suunto 9 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 10.6 mm
Weight 51 g 62 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Suunto 9 Peak
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, barometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test Bluetooth Smart technology, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls Social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Suunto 9 Peak
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Suunto 9 Peak
Type LCD - monochrome Colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Suunto 9 Peak
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar M430 Suunto 9 Peak
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details - Titanium | Black | Black titanium
BAND Polar M430 Suunto 9 Peak
Band Type - Strap
Band Size S -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Birch white | Granite blue | Black | Moss grey
BATTERY Polar M430 Suunto 9 Peak
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 240 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hours 14 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 14 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 170 hours
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Suunto 9 Peak
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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