Last Updated: February 7, 2020 (Refresh Now)
Polar M200 GPS Running Watch with Wrist Based Heart Rate
Last Updated: February 7, 2020 (Refresh Now)
6.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
220
Old Reviews
107
Unverified
22
Spam Test
PASS
Yes
GPS
Yes
BLUETOOTH
0.47 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 91 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Band
16watch, chest strap, wrist, strap, polar
+38%
-63%
" ... For example, the materials sent with the Chest Strap do not explain how to pair it with a Polar watch, and the materials sent with the Polar watch do not explain how to pair it with the chest strap. ... "
" ... I have had an M200 for approximately two years, and am giving up on it because it is literally falling apart. ... So it will always respond slower than a chest strap. ... The band, made of silicone rubber stretches over time, and the watch itself, which just snaps in, is no longer secure. ... I replaced my band three times over the two years I have owned the M200, the first under warranty, paying for it the second and third times. ... "
" ... After less than one year of use, the band had to be replaced twice, before falling off completely somewhere in the middle of the woods. ... While taking the watch off before a shower, the watch head fell off and landed right in the toilet! ... "
" ... Didn’t drop it just removed from band and plastic cover over wires was gone. ... "
" ... The bracelet is very bad ... "
" ... The watch band has stretched out and no longer holds the watch. ... "
" ... The watch did not fit properly in the strap which caused the watch to fall out after one bump. ... "
" ... I bought this product and after 5 months I had to buy a new wrist band (the original broke) and now 11 months after the connector between the charger and the watch broke too. ... "
Heartrate
13hr, monitor, heart rate monitor, training, chest strap
+85%
-15%
" ... The integrated heart rate monitor works perfectly (even better than the chest band I used before), as well as the GPS sensor. ... "
" ... The heart rate monitor is slightly off when compared to reliable source. ... "
" ... Heart rate via optical sensor and chest strap work well. ... "
" ... very well priced for a watch that tracks heart rate without an external band ... "
" ... Accurate heart rate with in the watch no need for separate devices. ... I really don't care of distance when swimming, but rather the heart rate. ... "
" ... But I'd also like to see it during my run, so adding it to one of the screens you can view along with HR, MPH, distance, time elapsed, etc., would be BENEFICIAL. ... "
" ... Excellent for workout great monitor. ... "
" ... Works great for heart rate. ... "
Battery Life
13charge, battery life, workout, watch, gps
+31%
-69%
" ... Watch is rechargeable but after returning 2 watches due to malfunction, it never held its charge. ... "
" ... Battery life not good as well . ... "
" ... I planned to use this for hiking but the battery only lasts a half day when tracking distance and elevation changes. ... "
" ... I don't even know what is wrong with it, but it won't charge, so it won't turn on, and therefore I can't wear it. ... "
" ... After 2 months it had to be sent back to factory because it wouldn’t charge. ... "
" ... Very hard to use since it won’t charge. ... "
" ... 10 months after buying this watch battery life is 3 hours. ... "
" ... So I can't charge my watch anymore. ... "
Charging
13watch, charging port, broke, usb, piece
+8%
-92%
" ... The charging port broke after 1 fall. ... "
" ... Watch is rechargeable but after returning 2 watches due to malfunction, it never held its charge. ... "
" ... Had since February, finished charging it the other day and it broke. ... "
" ... So I can't charge my watch anymore. ... "
" ... Very hard to use since it won’t charge. ... "
" ... After 2 months it had to be sent back to factory because it wouldn’t charge. ... "
" ... The charging mechanism is a plastic tab with four leads that connect to a female USB charging port (cable is provided with the watch). ... "
" ... I don't even know what is wrong with it, but it won't charge, so it won't turn on, and therefore I can't wear it. ... "
Ease of Use
11easy, watch, simple, use, two buttons
+100%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and it syncs with Nike+ and Strava! ... "
" ... A simple watch that can show you what you really need to know when exercising.simple and easy to use. ... "
" ... It is easy to use, but I am still figuring out all of its capabilities. ... Very simple to use ... "
" ... It is comfortable and easy to use. ... "
" ... The watch is light and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to read while running in the sun! ... "
GPS
11accurate, tracking, distance, watch, step count
+82%
-18%
" ... The step counting algorithm seems accurate enough and the GPS tracking is comparable to my handheld Garmin GPS devices. ... "
" ... The coolest thing it is the GPS that the watch has. ... "
" ... Great information to help me train and the GPS was scary accurate. ... "
" ... It uses GPS distance / time based rather then a step count. ... Accurate Location with GPS when walking or running, and yes I am now back into running again . ... I can always get GPS to connect to satellite in the morning, however it takes about a good minute to do so. ... "
" ... In spite of taking too long to connect GPS to the satellite it gives accurate data. ... "
" ... It's GPS accuracy is amazing and it even picks up my route where I just run on one side of the street vs the other! ... "
" ... The gps, the watch itself are working fine. ... "
Device Compatibility
11sync, synced, iphone, data, app
+45%
-55%
" ... They do not sync properly. ... "
" ... The connection is spotty at best. ... "
" ... Sometimes everything is synced up between the watch, the mobile app, and the website. ... "
" ... These devices are CRAP. ... "
" ... It will not sync to my phone. ... Ultimately had to reset the device to even get it synced to my account. ... "
Apps
10watch, website, polar flow app, m200, training
+70%
-30%
" ... I love the Polar Flow App and the ability to see all the stats of my walk, and where it occurred on the map. ... Great web based software you can view your progress on any device that has internet. ... "
" ... I'll even get HR readings using my chest strap, 6) it is a "running" watch but the polar flow app allows me to set it up in a multi-sport fashion . ... "
Comfort
9comfortable, wear, m200, strap, polar
+56%
-44%
" ... Comfortable for fitness ... "
" ... It is comfortable and easy to use. ... "
" ... Love the bands - I have TINY wrists, seriously really small (5.25"). ... "
Build Quality
9piece, plastic, broke, band, usb
+11%
-89%
" ... I have had an M200 for approximately two years, and am giving up on it because it is literally falling apart. ... The band, made of silicone rubber stretches over time, and the watch itself, which just snaps in, is no longer secure. ... If you are unlucky when the watch falls out of the band the plastic tab breaks off, leaving the four wires hanging free( see picture). ... "
" ... Didn’t drop it just removed from band and plastic cover over wires was gone. ... "
" ... My first, the plastic piece under the charge point broke off, so I could not charge it and the second cannot connect and interface with my new Android phone. ... "
" ... I bought this product and after 5 months I had to buy a new wrist band (the original broke) and now 11 months after the connector between the charger and the watch broke too. ... "
Software Platform
8watch, synced, polar flow app, website, strava
+50%
-50%
" ... The product never sinchronized with the Polar Flow app . ... "
" ... Sometimes everything is synced up between the watch, the mobile app, and the website. ... "
" ... I didn’t like the fact that I had to agree to use this watch( the app) and that my information not only would be shared in the USA but also in a foreign country…Because of that I’m returning the watch now ... "
" ... Ultimately had to reset the device to even get it synced to my account. ... "
Product Reliability
8factory, working, weeks, watch, terrible
+13%
-88%
" ... They comes with factory problem. ... "
" ... I bought this in January and it stopped working in April. ... "
" ... After 2 months it had to be sent back to factory because it wouldn’t charge. ... Now after 4 months it has the same problem. ... "
" ... I've had two in the last two years and they have both broken to the point of being unuseable. ... "
" ... It worked for the first 2 or 3 times i used it, and than, it never worked again. ... "
For Running
6watch, training, weeks, times a week, measurement
+67%
-33%
" ... Great for runners ... "
" ... And, didn't have to pay an arm and a leg for a good running watch. ... "
" ... My husband got this for me about a year ago and this is still running fantastic. ... "
Accuracy
6count, pace, information, gps, steps
+83%
-17%
" ... Great information to help me train and the GPS was scary accurate. ... "
" ... It is accurate for distance while I walk. ... Accurate pace count without special calibration. ... Accurate Location with GPS when walking or running, and yes I am now back into running again . ... "
" ... I don’t have a HR chest strap to compare it too but it seems accurate when I’ve done my own calculations. ... "
Returns
5item, carrier, asked, returning, refund
+20%
-80%
" ... Have insurance and hope to get a refund ... "
" ... I asked for return it and carrier never picked up the item. ... I asked the carrier and carrier said you didn't provide the return label. ... "
" ... As I leave in Brazil, i lost the window for the return policy. ... "
Ports
5watch, charging port, port, plastic, broke
-100%
" ... Watch works great, except the USB design is poorly done. ... "
" ... The charging mechanism is a plastic tab with four leads that connect to a female USB charging port (cable is provided with the watch). ... "
" ... The charging port broke after 1 fall. ... "
Pedometer
4steps, routes, distance, count, workout
+50%
-50%
Fit
4one, fell, fall, times, strap
-100%
" ... I have had an M200 for approximately two years, and am giving up on it because it is literally falling apart. ... I managed to glue the tab back on a few times, but have finally given up. ... "
" ... While taking the watch off before a shower, the watch head fell off and landed right in the toilet! ... "
" ... The watch did not fit properly in the strap which caused the watch to fall out after one bump. ... "
Setup
3app
+100%
Price
3money, waste, price, good
+67%
-33%
" ... Good watch for the money. ... "
" ... This Polar is a great watch for the price. ... "
Water Resistance
3watch, swimming, signal, pool, like
-100%
" ... While taking the watch off before a shower, the watch head fell off and landed right in the toilet! ... "
" ... When in water GPS looses its signal and has you all over the lake or pool. ... "
" ... this scares me as an occasional open water swimmer . ... "
Design
3m200, looks, design
+67%
-33%
" ... I just got the Polar M200 watch that looks amazing and really fancy. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 0.47 meters
Connectivity
GPS: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes