Polar M430 vs. Suunto Vertical

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Suunto Vertical. 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 Vertical Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Suunto Vertical
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 13.6 mm
Weight 51 g 74 g
Body Material - Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey Titanium solar sand | Titanium solar black | Titanium solar forest | Titanium solar canyon | All black | Ruby black | Black lime | Sand black | Titanium
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Suunto Vertical
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, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, cadence, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, depth
Modes - 95+ sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Fitness test Dual Time display, VO2 max, LED backlight, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, route file import, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Route planning with heatmaps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Bearing 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 Vertical
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Suunto Vertical
Type LCD - monochrome Colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size - 1.4"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Suunto Vertical
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Polar M430 Suunto Vertical
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details - Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Polar M430 Suunto Vertical
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 Vertical
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 240 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hours 60 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 60 day
Activity tracking mode - up to 30 day
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 day
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Suunto Vertical
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 2-year warranty
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