Polar M430 vs. Xplora 3S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M430 and Xplora 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. Xplora 3S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M430 Xplora 3S
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - RTOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 42 mm
Height - 56.5 mm
Depth 12 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 51 g 50 g
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours White | Orange | Black | Blue | Grey Sky blue
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar M430 Xplora 3S
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes -
Features Fitness test Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/A-GPS receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Polar M430 Xplora 3S
Technology - GSM
Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Polar M430 Xplora 3S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
Connectors USB -
DISPLAY Polar M430 Xplora 3S
Type LCD - monochrome IPS - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.33"
INPUT DEVICE Polar M430 Xplora 3S
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
BAND Polar M430 Xplora 3S
Band Size S -
Clasp Type - Buckle
CAMERA Polar M430 Xplora 3S
Sensor Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
STORAGE Polar M430 Xplora 3S
Storage Capacity - 160 MB
CPU Polar M430 Xplora 3S
CPU Type - MT2503A/E
BATTERY Polar M430 Xplora 3S
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 240 mAh 520 mAh
Battery Life 8 hours -
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)
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time 14 days 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M430 Xplora 3S
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Preloaded Software - Camera, Photo Gallery
Compliant Standards - IP67
SAR Value - 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 1 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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