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Polar M200 GPS Running Watch with Wrist Based Heart Rate
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
100
Old Reviews
2
Unverified
8
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Yes
GPS
Yes
BLUETOOTH
294.84 grams
WEIGHT
9787 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 90 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Apps
20training, polar flow app, polar, watch, sync
+70%
-30%
" ... The Polar app and software does a good job of showing effort. ... "
" ... The iPhone app is simple and informative - I like the option to add notes to the workout summary. ... "
" ... Excelent, I really like it and it work perfect with the APP. ... "
" ... The functions are perfect for runners, and the app that you can use both in your computer or mobile keep the track of your exercises. ... "
" ... It is simple to use, and the website and APP have a nice 'flow'. ... "
" ... Works independently from the app! ... "
" ... The watch can be customized through the Polar App with a multitude of different sport profiles: running, walking, strength training, etc. ... "
" ... Been enjoying it for two weeks now training for a half marathon, and the watch and app are both very easy to use. ... "
Band
19watch, wrist, strap, stretched, wear
+58%
-42%
" ... Straps are of good quality. ... "
" ... I also have an older model polar with belt ... "
" ... Really happy with this watch, especially with interchangeable bands. ... "
" ... Also, the fact that you can buy different wrist straps is great, so you can vary and combine the watch with your clothes. ... "
" ... I got the red because it was $20 cheaper but I'm thinking I may get a black band and use the red as a back up. ... "
" ... I love the band and the fact that the display is always on. ... "
" ... I've also found the band to be comfortable, and I have not had any issues with battery life. ... "
" ... I was worried about needing to buy a small band for it, as I have tiny wrists, but since the band has holes along the entire band, the m/l band it comes with has been fine. ... "
Heartrate
18heart rate monitor, chest strap, optical heart rate, hr monitor, chest
+61%
-39%
" ... Harte rate works 95% compared to the models that use chest stripe monitors. ... "
" ... The HR monitor tracks very closely with a chest monitor I wore to test accuracy. ... "
" ... I liked the watch, think it is OK in terms of price/benefit, but you definitely need the chest HR monitor in order to get an accurate reading, since the watch sensor is not effective. ... "
" ... Show heart rate while exercising, time lapse, and if your GPS is tracking. ... Pace, distance, heart rate, even a video of your workout via GPS that shows your route and since I was doing intervals around a track it showed my time for each one. ... "
" ... When researching a Fitbit replacement, I was looking for waterproof, ability to change bands (surge lacked in style), GPS, and heart rate. ... "
" ... Great GPS, heart rate, and battery life. ... "
" ... The details that are most important to me while running are heart rate, time, current pace, and distance. ... "
" ... All day heart rate watches are only accurate up to a walk so you need to wear a chest strap tracker during exercise or your calories burned can be way off. ... The watch automatically switches from wrist heart rate tracking to the chest strap when you wear it because it is much more accurate. ... "
Device Compatibility
13watch, iphone, computer, app, syncing
+38%
-62%
" ... Also, just this weekend it stopped syncing with the iPhone app. ... "
" ... I have yet to download any workouts because even after pairing my watch says, "no devices found.". ... "
" ... Could not sync with Iphone or computer. ... "
" ... On arrival, couldn't sync watch to mobile device or computer. ... "
" ... Couldn't get it to work with phone for playing media. ... It was a pain to get it to work with my phone. ... "
Battery Life
13battery life, hours, gps, charge, 5 hours
+38%
-62%
" ... The battery died before I finished the 5 hours 7 min race. ... They really did not seem to care, even though they advertise it having a battery life of up to 6 hours. ... "
" ... Poor battery life, stopped syncing to app. ... "
" ... Battery lasts barely 3 hours during gps/HR mode, which is really bad even at this price point. ... Summary: Battery bad, HR bad, Distance good, Pace fair. ... "
Product Reliability
12working, worked, weeks, months, tried
+42%
-58%
" ... I’ve had this watch less than 2 months. ... "
" ... Started out working well, but after a few months, it degraded quickly. ... I had to do a few factory resets, and it still does not work properly. ... "
" ... The watch doesn't work and I tried to change it on adopter and computer but not working! ... "
" ... it was defective. ... "
" ... I've had this watch for less than a year. ... What a waste of money for 9 months use. ... "
" ... I've had the Polar M200 for about two weeks. ... "
GPS
10runs, minutes, mile, within, takes
+60%
-40%
" ... The battery life is excellent without using GPS. ... "
" ... Great GPS, heart rate, and battery life. ... "
" ... GPS runs accurately! ... "
" ... I turn them off in Polar Flow and it lasts a day then the next morning when I do my treadmill activitiy the GPS is back on and on the other indoor activity settings also. ... "
Charging
10charging, charge, usb, charged, track
+40%
-60%
" ... Update: the watch charged one time then would not charge any longer with the included charger cord or using the "hub" on the watch face itself which is supposed to work in usb ports on its own. ... "
" ... Watch battery never charged with adapter nor computer ... "
" ... After a month, it completely stopped charging and the USB cracked completely off. ... "
" ... This watch is no longer charging. ... I love the watch but something is wrong with charging port. ... "
" ... The watch came with defect, no charge complete ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 294.84 grams
Size: 9787 meters
Connectivity
GPS: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
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