Polar M430 vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Suunto Race. 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 Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Suunto Race
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 - 49 mm
Height - 49 mm
Depth 12 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 51 g 83 g
Body Material - Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey All black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Suunto Race
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
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, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, training load, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 95+ sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test Battery indicator, Dual Time display, VO2 max, adjustable brightness, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, HRV index, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, calls
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
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Suunto Race
Type LCD - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.43"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Suunto Race
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Polar M430 Suunto Race
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details - Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Polar M430 Suunto Race
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
BATTERY Polar M430 Suunto Race
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 240 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hours 26 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 26 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 12 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 5 days
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Suunto Race
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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