Polar M430

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The Polar M430 GPS running watch measures your heart rate easily, precisely, and reliably at the wrist. It tracks speed, distance, and elevation with the built-in GPS. When running indoors, the Polar M430 measures speed and distance based on the movements of your wrist.

The Polar Fitness Test assesses your fitness level anytime and anywhere through wrist heart rate measurement—no straps required. Get a personalized and adaptive training plan tailored to you and your goals.

Smart Coaching Features: Fitness Test with wrist heart rate measurement, running training program, Running Index (shows how your running performance is developing), training load, recovery status, training benefit, Smart Calories, Activity Guide, Activity Benefit, Sleep Plus (automatically detects the time, duration, and quality of your sleep).

Key specifications

Smartwatch functions
Alarm clock, Smart notifications
Operating system compatibility
Android, iOS
Wristband material
Silicone
Case material
Plastic
Item number
6610838

General information

Manufacturer
Polar
Category
Smartwatches
Manufacturer no.
90066337
Release date
24.9.2017
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)

Colour

Exact colour description
Black

Watch properties

Watch type
Smart watch
Durability
Waterproof (3 ATM)
Protection type (IP code)
Waterproof
Language
Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Operating system
Polar
Operating system compatibility
Android, iOS

Functions

Smartwatch functions
Alarm clock, Smart notifications
Sensors
Accelerometer, Heart rate sensor
Localisation technology
GPS

Display properties

Time display
Digital
Screen technology
LED
Display size (inches)
0.47"
Image resolution
128 x 128 pixels

Wristband properties

Wristband colour
Black
Wristband material
Silicone
Wristband size
M/L
Strap description
Sports bracelet

Case properties

Case colour
Black
Case material
Plastic
Shape of watch
Square
Case thickness
12 mm

Connectivity

Connectivity
Bluetooth, USB

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
0 GB
Memory
8 MB

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Lithium
Capacity
240 mAh
Battery life (without GPS)
1.25 days
Runtime (in GPS mode)
0.33 days
Battery size
Device specific
Battery life
1.25 days

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB charging cable

Product dimensions

Weight
51 g

Package dimensions

Length
12.10 cm
Width
9.50 cm
Height
7.50 cm
Weight
220 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 12.Google
    2,4 %
  • 14.VTech
    2,7 %
  • 15.Polar
    2,8 %
  • 16.Accutime
    3 %
  • 16.Brandunit
    3 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 15.Fitbit
    3 days
  • 15.ICE Watch
    3 days
  • 15.Polar
    3 days
  • 15.Samsung
    3 days
  • 15.TCL
    3 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 6.TCL
    3,3 %
  • 7.Xiaomi
    3,5 %
  • 8.Polar
    3,9 %
  • 9.Coros
    4,9 %
  • 10.Garmin
    5 %
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingGood63/100
Satisfying58/100
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Rank 9 out of 10Computer BildTechnik, die fit machtReleaseDecember 2018
  • PositiveMit PC synchronisierbar
  • PositiveAkkulaufzeit lang
  • NegativeVerbindung zum Handy klappt nicht immer

Apple hat derzeit die Nase vorn: Dank eSIM ist die Watch autark vom Smartphone. Siri erleichtert die Kommunikation, und die Fitnessfunktionen sind stark Einen Haken gibt`s aber: Die Nutzung bleibt iPhone-Besitzern vorbehalten. Android-Nutzer oder preisbewusste Käufer greifen besser zum Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro oder Fitbit Versa...

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curved.deSingle testReleaseApril 2018
  • Positiveintegriertes GPS
  • Positive6 Herzfrequenz-Sensoren
  • Positivetrackt viele Sportarten
  • Positivelange Akku-Laufzeit
  • Negativekein Touch-Farbdisplay
  • NegativeOptik: sehr große, klobige Uhr
Good67/100
Rank 3 out of 13Stiftung WarentestWearables im Test: Das können Smartwatch, Fitness-Armband und LaufuhrReleaseNovember 2017

Zuverlässig. Erfasst den Puls auch bei kräftiger Bewegung recht genau. Mit GPS. Zeigt SMS, aber keine Anrufe. Datenbank für individuelle Sportarten. Gut lesbar im Hellen. LED-Licht für Dunkelheit.

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CT MagazinSingle testReleaseSeptember 2017

Zum Listenpreis von knapp 230 Euro hat die in Anthrazit, Weiß und Orange erhältliche Polar M430 alle für einen GPS-Trainingscomputer typischen Funktionen – darunter das automatische und manuelle Erfassen von Runden und Pausen, eine Stoppuhr und einen Intervall-Timer, die Berechnung der Zielzeit und ausführliche Laufprogramme. Rund-um-die-Uhr-Tracking der Aktivität inklusive Schlafanalyse runden das...