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Polar M430 GPS Running Watch
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
143
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
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164.43 grams
WEIGHT
9133 meters
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Review Analysis - 116 recent, verified reviews
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Heartrate
39polar, chest strap, heart rate monitor, monitoring, wrist based heart
+87%
-13%
" ... accurate heart rate monitor, great associated app/webpage with training programs. ... "
" ... Heart rate tracking is much more accurate than my Apple Watch Series 3 . ... Works well with my external heart rate strap for cycling. ... "
" ... This watch fits right so the HR monitor can capture my rate! ... "
" ... I really like that I can adjust the HR zones and the customization of the displays is phenomenal. ... "
" ... It works really well as a heart rate monitor, but I like my fitbit Ionic better for battery life. ... "
" ... The ohr matches my wahoo tickerx chest strap perfectly. ... "
" ... Pros: No more forgetting the chest strap for heart rate data. ... The heart rate sampling throughout the day it's near as well. ... "
" ... It had all the features I needed (heart rate, water resistance, gps tracking) ... "
Product Reliability
21watch, years, two months, polar, months
+48%
-52%
" ... I have had the watch for a month and Polar has had me reset the watch twice because of synchronization issues. ... "
" ... Been working on it for hours and it’s stuck in a perpetual loop of trying to update, going halfway, then starting over. ... "
" ... Watch on\off button stopped working after 10 months. ... "
" ... The buttons on the device became very mushy within the first two months. ... "
" ... That's why I stopped using it. ... "
" ... This I didn't realize first (although I should have realized that the foil isn't attached) but only after an hour of struggling when trying to connect the device to my account on flow.polar.com. ... I had it for 5 days total. ... "
" ... The back button stopped working in two months! ... "
" ... worked great for the first two months then began breaking down. ... "
Band
21band, polar, m400, wrist band, h10 chest strap
+86%
-14%
" ... I love the bright neon green band/housing of the M430. ... "
" ... Has plenty of notches for small adjustable fit but the band is very long, will probably end up cutting it. ... "
" ... I love not having to plan for a chest strap. ... "
" ... I have been wearing the watch for one week now. ... "
" ... I fell really happy about this watch ... "
" ... The magnetic ones for the fitbit ionic are better/more secure. ... "
" ... The ohr matches my wahoo tickerx chest strap perfectly. ... "
" ... Supberb training watch-works perfectly-comfortable to wear and it's great to finally workout without a chest strap! ... "
Comfort
15watch, training, m400, band, wrist band
+80%
-20%
" ... Has plenty of notches for small adjustable fit but the band is very long, will probably end up cutting it. ... "
" ... I have tiny wrists. ... "
" ... I have been wearing the watch for one week now. ... "
" ... I fell really happy about this watch ... "
" ... Supberb training watch-works perfectly-comfortable to wear and it's great to finally workout without a chest strap! ... "
" ... I start and stop my training sessions right from the watch and it automatically logs my sessions to Strava with all the measurable metrics and all. ... "
" ... I like the strap of the m400, but also the freedom on the just clicking start wit the M430. ... "
" ... Kinda big for my wrist. ... "
Device Compatibility
14sync, watch, app, syncs, m430
+57%
-43%
" ... No problem with setup or syncing with my Samsung S8. ... "
" ... I am in love with my watch . ... "
" ... Since then it has synced well every time I’ve tried. ... "
" ... I'm happy with Polar overall, though I wouldn't mind a little more community around their devices. ... "
" ... My Polar Flow account is connected to my Strava account-- connecting and uploading data is smooth and easy. ... "
" ... The device syncs easily with my Stryd footpod. ... "
Apps
12polar flow app, data, syncs, syncing, suite
+83%
-17%
" ... accurate heart rate monitor, great associated app/webpage with training programs. ... "
" ... The polar flow app is insightful and synchronizes great with my Android phone (but not as well with my iPhone). ... "
" ... You can adjust everything through the Polar Flow app. ... "
" ... After trying to use my Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch as a running watch I ultimately determined that it wasn't cut out for the task. ... The Polar won me over because of its price and ease of use AND their software suite. ... "
" ... The Polarflow web site is a little complex, but provides a great training program to work from. ... "
" ... I'd go 5 stars if it were a little smaller and had better community built into the Polar Flow app, but I really like the watch overall. ... "
" ... Polar makes simple to use watches, and the software is great to work with for changing the data views and sporting profiles. ... "
" ... Post run, my iPhone 6, running the mobile polar flow app, syncs to my watch on its own within a very short time. ... "
Accuracy
11gps, runner, indoor, running, products
+91%
-9%
" ... It is very accurate on my heart rate and miles. ... "
" ... Awesome and much,much more accurate ohr than my Garmin vivoactive 3 ... "
" ... I've had Garmin products before but I think Polar may be a bit more accurate with body metrics. ... "
" ... I'm an avid runner and it works great for keeping accurate time for my running. ... "
" ... Being able to customise which info is shown during training ... Activity tracking doesn't count steps when driving unlike the competing product my wife uses ... "
" ... The Polar Flow data online is very comprehensive and has all the information you would need to do a thorough diagnosis of your health and running stats. ... "
" ... I am a pretty serious triathlete and runner so need a device that has a pretty accurate GPS and HR monitoring. ... "
" ... The GPS also appears to be fairly accurate. ... "
Ease of Use
10easy, use, operate, wish, setup
+80%
-20%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... The interface is easy and straightforward and provides a great deal of information on the oblong screen. ... "
" ... simple to operate & accuracy is not even a question. ... "
" ... It's easy to set up custom workouts too in Favorites (I set up strides). ... "
GPS
10accurate, polar, garmin, inaccurate, stride
+100%
" ... Awesome and much,much more accurate ohr than my Garmin vivoactive 3 ... "
" ... The GPS records the route well. ... "
" ... I landed on the Polar M430 after comparing all the competition from Garmin, TomTom, etc. ... "
" ... I like my Polar watch, the GPS is easy to use. ... "
" ... GPS is quick to acquire fix although it can be confused if you're in a very built up area ... "
" ... I am a pretty serious triathlete and runner so need a device that has a pretty accurate GPS and HR monitoring. ... "
" ... The GPS also appears to be fairly accurate. ... "
Features
10feature, wish, read, polar, even
+80%
-20%
" ... And has just the right functionality. ... "
" ... Great initial value with great features ... "
" ... Really take some time to read through the features offered vs. the competition and I think most people will find that the Polar is the best choice. ... "
" ... The features are great. ... "
" ... B&W LCD is easy to read even in bright light ... "
" ... Highly recommend - especially at the lower price than other with similar features. ... "
" ... $30 cheaper than the Polar, WAY more accurate & tons of features. ... "
Display Clarity
10screen, watch, read, probably, light
+80%
-20%
" ... The display is wonderful and I can easily read it anytime, day or night. ... "
" ... Good Display and also the functions are good. ... "
" ... The interface is easy and straightforward and provides a great deal of information on the oblong screen. ... "
" ... Black and white LCD display probably saves lots of battery use. ... "
" ... Nice watch, screen could be a little clearer to view ... "
" ... B&W LCD is easy to read even in bright light ... "
" ... The Pros: Solidly built, nice on screen interface. ... "
" ... After several solid indoor and outdoor runs, I find the ease of use, the display, the OHR accuracy, everything to be spot on. ... "
Battery Life
10long, battery, last, gps, week
+80%
-20%
" ... I don't use the smart notifications feature of the watch, and my daily use battery life is great. ... "
" ... Battery lasts forever. ... "
" ... Not sure how long a charge will last when doing more than one activity a week. ... "
" ... Works well, and has smarts to make the battery last. ... "
" ... Battery seems long lived (days) even with continuous heart monitoring and daily workouts. ... "
" ... Battery life is outstanding. ... "
" ... The m430 is a very nice everyday/running watch, there's enough battery life for most runs (possibly not if you are an ultra marathoner or Iron Person) and if you're not using the GPS it goes a surprisingly long time between charges, even with the all day heart rate monitoring turned on. ... Long battery life relative to a smart watch ... "
" ... I was a bit concerned about the battery life, but it gives sufficient duration without charging it to often (depends mainly on the amount of GPS usage), around once or twice a week. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 164.43 grams
Size: 9133 meters
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