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Garmin Forerunner 230 vs Polar M400

Garmin Forerunner 230 Fitness Watch
Garmin Forerunner 230
Polar M400 Fitness Watch
Polar M400
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Editiorial reviews
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5 editorial reviews
The Garmin Forerunner 230 is about as standard a running watch as you're likely to find these days. Launched alongside the Forerunner 235 and Forerunner 630...Read more
It’s been almost exactly a month since Garmin announced their lineup of fall running watches, including three new units: The Forerunner 230, 235, and 630.  Each of those units replacing previous iterations of the FR220, 225, and 620.  The FR230Read more
Keeping track of your daily run or bike ride is an important ability to many athletes. With full capabilities to track distance, time, heart rate, and more, the Garmin Forerunner 230 and 235 give you the upper hand in your workout regime. With connected features that give you an in-depth look on your daily training, both of these watches make a great investment, but what can they really offer? Note: At no extra cost to you, we may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more. To get started, we’ll need to distinguish the difference between the two.Read more
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Full Comparison

Display

Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
Polar M400Polar M400
Screen resolution215 x 180 px128 x 128 px
Touchscreennono
Colour screenyesno
Backlightyesyes

Dimensions

Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
Polar M400Polar M400
Gender
  • Men's
  • Women's
  • Men's
  • Women's
Weight1.45 oz1.98 oz

Design

Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
Polar M400Polar M400
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Yellow
  • Purple,White
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • White
Protection featuresWater resistantWater resistant
Waterproof depth5030

Features

Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
Polar M400Polar M400
Heart Rate MonitornoBuilt-in
Distance meteryesyes
Calorie counteryesyes
Alarmyesyes
Date displayyesyes
Display lightyesyes
Pedometeryesyes
Sleep readingyesyes
Speedometeryesyes
Stopwatchyesyes
Timeryesyes

Connectivity

Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
Polar M400Polar M400
Bluetoothnoyes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
GPSyesyes

Power

Garmin Forerunner 230Garmin Forerunner 230
Polar M400Polar M400
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery life (running)16.0 h8.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)35.0 day24.0 day

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