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Polar M430 Running watch review

Polar M430 Running watch

CHOICE Expert Rating

79%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  •   Excellent accuracy for pace count and distance with arm swinging free
  •   Excellent accuracy for pace count with arm relatively immobile
  •   Very good accuracy for distance with arm relatively immobile
  •   Excellent accuracy for resting heart rate measurements
  •   Good accuracy for active heart rate measurements
  •   Very good response in heart rate monitor to shifts in intensity during warm up and cool down
  •   Very good ease of setup
  •   Easy to read daily figures from band, even in sunlight
  •   Easy to put on, take off and adjust
  •   Can be worn swimming
  •   Supports GPS
Bad points

Bad Points

  •   No control of media playback

Type

Type
Smartwatch

Recommended products

Recommended

Reliability

Satisfaction score
N/A
Reliability score
N/A

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
79%
Ease of use score
69%
Comfort score
68%
Step count accuracy score
97%
Distance accuracy score
98%
Resting heart rate accuracy
99%
Active heart rate accuracy
71%
Year tested
Pre-2022

Specifications

Waterproof or resistant claims
WR30
Android app
iOS app
Screen
Digital clock
GPS
GLONASS
Weight (g)
52
Claimed battery life without GPS (days)
1.25
Bluetooth
4
Warranty (years)
2
Website
polar.com
Claimed battery life
Not tested

Cost

Price
$299.00

Features

Notifications
Webpage tracker
Alarm
Altimeter
Heart rate monitor
Sleep tracker
Session tracker
Food tracker
Milestones
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