Name: M430
Brand: Polar
SKU: 78038
Rating: 3.7 (54 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.3 / 5

light
looks better than on pictures
all three units are quite happy here and match perfectly

does not have the Race Pace feature
it does not have a swimming mode
inability to set the number and the strength of the vibrations for notifications

Screen resolution: 128, 128 px
Touchscreen: no
Colour screen: no
Gender: Men's, Women's
Heart rate monitor: Built-in
Bluetooth: yes
Gps: yes

Polar M430 - Pros & Cons

light
looks better than on pictures
all three units are quite happy here and match perfectly
excellent
The vibration is strong and also adjustable within sport modes
quick and informative reply
It works pretty well and is handy if you utilize those platforms
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
Polar flow has fantastic configurable functionality
It provides really good analysis and flexible structured training programs
optical HR pretty good
this is a relatively comfortable watch to wear
large display and features like continuous heart rate tracking
is designed to track daily fitness and sports with simplicity in mind
simple and easy-to-use GPS watch
data is clear and easy to see in all types of light
better battery life and overall performance
simple and easy to figure out
this device will automatically share data across platforms as well
polar flow app was designed smoothly to record all information to provide accurate data
capable of reading out a variety of data and provides a solid start to a fitness journey
is a great partner to have during your fitness journey
The plans are excellent
M430 has better GPS accuracy than its predecessor
The support for Stryd is pretty good
vibration alert is most welcome
M430 is a great companion for outdoor running
features improved indoor tracking capabilities
Sporty design and colors not for everyone
Robust - Waterproof and can take a few knocks4
accurate
reliable and has a good battery life
waterproof
has a sporty and lightweight design
The display is always easy to read
easy and reliable
The silicone band makes a very pleasant and solid impression
The workmanship also makes a very good impression
The heart rate and GPS components are solid and the smartphone app and web software are very
good
accurate and featured-packed smart watch
Cycling it was also pretty good
instant pace accuracy was very good
The buttons work well and the backlight is great
easily
accurately and reliably
It s personal and easy to use
It s easy to read and does a good job tracking activity
s lightweight
soft
and breathable
Comfort score View more details
Your posts always very great and nice
Polar Flow app is also pretty good and
great screen visibility
accurate and reliable
the Recovery module focuses on cumulative activities and workouts
you high customizable graphic views of your training progress
it was awesome for running and good for cycling
The feedback provided on the device is top notch and really helps encourage
Nice visual reminder about activity
battery is pretty good in this device
simple and easy to navigate
This device is a superb companion for runners
affordable and super-reliable watch with accurate GPS
simple and efficient
affordable and easy to use
Physical buttons are easier to use (and more accurate)

does not have the Race Pace feature
it does not have a swimming mode
inability to set the number and the strength of the vibrations for notifications
vibration alerts are very frustrating for me
lack of useful low power mode
lacks some post-exercise functions
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
built-in GPS
clunky design
give you a dedicated step target to hit each day
the heart rate would jump around a bit
lacks specific metrics like SWOLF or even distance tracking
the M430 does not capture any metrics while swimming
a 24/7 heart rate measurement is not activated
HR sensor provides plausible data during swimming
a glorified timer
it is only Polar devices
a GPS track
wildly inaccurate instant/live pace figures
lack of 24/7 HR monitoring
it s not designed for the swim
accuracy s hard to gauge
disables GPS if you're running indoor to save on battery
The big LCD screen perhaps lacks the jazz of a Garmin or FitBit
got caught in tight clothing which got a little annoying
Polar does not currently offer replacement bands
Not compatible with a watch used in water
bigger
heavier
more expensive watch
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standard price point may be a little high
time pulse typically only took a few seconds to appear on the display
the sensors involved coming up to speed on the screen
is still too bulky and plain to replace a more fashionable watch
fit is larger and a bit thick
the plug-in for the battery outlet
buttons are rather difficult to use these with a thicker pair of gloves
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
the watch was slippery from sweat and the strap had loosened
sleep tracking didn't seem as accurate as the Garmin watches
battery life is too short at just 8 hours
problems for runners with smaller or larger wrists
are more expensive than milestone and not as good
calibration is a little tedious
perforated straps are rather polarizing-
The bottom left button is a back button
an unituitive design and a steep learning curve
Slow syncing and unintuitive app design
the GPS lost signal
Accuracy - the heart rate monitor never drops out or fluctuates wildly
watch is now overpriced for the level of technology
a plastic piece that has broken where the band joins the watch
The function is disabled by default
it is not necessary to press the keys too hard to navigate through the menus
heavy wrist vibration
There is NO brand of wrist based heart rate monitor
a traditional chest strap style heart rate sensor
it was a little slow to react to me
the app had not synced the data to the app
the sync took quite a bit of time to complete
Models without screens convey all information on the accompanying app
View more details
lacks the more precise barometric altimeter
the pins need to be dry before charging
lack the 30 hours ultra focused lower sampling rate mode
Bluetooth often being delayed in initiating automatic synchs
have wrist heart rate so

Polar M430 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Waterproof depth	30 m Best: Timex Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap T5K429 Waterproof depth: 200 m
Weight	51 g Best: ART Multimedia SZNART ASZ01 Weight: 10 g
Battery capacity	240 mAh Best: Leotec Black Mountain Battery capacity: 550 mAh

Polar - Video Reviews (9)

Polar M430 GPS Heart Rate Watch and Polar Flow Review

Polar M430 - Full Specifications

Screen resolution	128 x 128 px
Touchscreen	no
Colour screen	no
Backlight	yes

Colour of product	Black Black,Orange Grey White
Band material	Silicone
Protection features	Water resistant
Waterproof depth	30

Bluetooth	yes
GLONASS	no
GPS	yes

Gender	Men's Women's
Depth	0.47 in
Weight	1.8 oz
Thickness	0.47 in

Heart Rate Monitor	Built-in
Distance meter	yes
Calorie counter	yes
Alarm	yes
Altimeter	yes
Date display	yes
Display light	yes
Pedometer	yes
Sleep reading	yes
Solar power	no
Speedometer	yes
Stopwatch	yes
Timer	yes
Vibration alarm	yes

Battery capacity	240.0 mAh
Battery type	Built-in
Battery life (running)	8.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)	20.0 day

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Polar M430 Polar - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.8

Based on 10 reviews

DC Rainmaker

Published: 29.06.2017

Polar M430 In-Depth Review

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Ars Technica

Review: Running or not, you’ll want the Polar M430 on your wrist

A thoughtful update makes the M430 a better running watch than Polar's M400.

TechRadar

Published: 21.08.2017

Polar M430 review

4.5

Simple, smart and effective

Wareable

Published: 04.08.2017

Polar M430 review

4.0

The Polar M430 is the first genuine successor to the much-loved Polar M400. With almost three years between their launches you'd expect more than just a spi...

Gadget Review

Published: 10.09.2020

Polar M430 Review

3.3

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PCMAG

Published: 23.08.2017

Polar M430 Review

3.5

The Polar M430 is a great fitness tracker for runners, but a bit too pricey and sporty for more casual use.

Polar M430 Polar M430 GPS Running Watch Review

TitaniumGeek

Published: 08.08.2017

Polar M430 GPS Running Watch Review

The Polar M430 is an updated Polar M400, has Finnland finally created one of the best running watches around, or is the addition of the optical heart rate sensor just flashy LEDs?

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 27.01.2021

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MacSources

Published: 20.09.2018

Polar M430 Advanced Running Watch REVIEW

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Published: 10.07.2017

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