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Polar M430 GPS Running Watch
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
141
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
44
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GPS
Yes
VIDEO
175.77 grams
WEIGHT
9558 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 97 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Heartrate
39wrist based heart, polar, based heart rate, m400, chest strap
+79%
-21%
" ... I bought this as an upgrade from the M 400 because I like the idea of having the heart rate monitor on my wrist instead of using the chest strap. ... "
" ... It does everything I want in a heart rate monitor, and more. ... "
" ... I usually use a chest strap for heart rate monitoring but having the on-wrist monitor as a standby is nice for the occasions that I forget it. ... "
" ... I usually use a chest strap for heart rate monitoring but having the on-wrist monitor as a standby is nice for the occasions that I forget it. ... "
" ... It is so nice to be able to run without a strap around your chest for heart rate monitoring. ... The accuracy of the wrist heart rate monitor compared to the strap is spot on while running. ... Also, with the new software patch, I've had no issues of the watch not being able to find my heart rate due to my dark skin. ... 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. ... "
" ... It is so nice to be able to run without a strap around your chest for heart rate monitoring. ... The accuracy of the wrist heart rate monitor compared to the strap is spot on while running. ... Also, with the new software patch, I've had no issues of the watch not being able to find my heart rate due to my dark skin. ... 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. ... "
" ... Use this 3-4 times a week for running - heart rate is very accurate, comparing against my Omron 5 series cuff monitor. ... "
" ... Use this 3-4 times a week for running - heart rate is very accurate, comparing against my Omron 5 series cuff monitor. ... "
Band
20chest strap, strap, wristband, wrist based, wrist band
+80%
-20%
" ... Kinda big for my wrist. ... "
" ... Kinda big for my wrist. ... "
" ... I've been using a polar chest strap with an RS100 for a long time. ... "
" ... I've been using a polar chest strap with an RS100 for a long time. ... "
" ... Replacing my well worned M400, The wrist band is more breathable and it seems to last forever (let's see during continuous use), freedom to sometimes leave the HR chest strap is good. ... "
" ... Replacing my well worned M400, The wrist band is more breathable and it seems to last forever (let's see during continuous use), freedom to sometimes leave the HR chest strap is good. ... "
" ... upgraded from M400 with h7 chest strap to this unit. ... "
" ... upgraded from M400 with h7 chest strap to this unit. ... "
Product Reliability
17m430, m400, polar, wait, v800
+47%
-53%
" ... 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! ... "
" ... The back button stopped working in two months! ... "
" ... worked great for the first two months then began breaking down. ... "
" ... worked great for the first two months then began breaking down. ... "
" ... Ever since I received the watch 2 days ago, this feature has never worked. ... "
" ... Ever since I received the watch 2 days ago, this feature has never worked. ... "
" ... All other metrics are impacted by these major errors. ... "
Comfort
17m400, wrist bone, wrist band, worned, watch is much
+71%
-29%
" ... Kinda big for my wrist. ... "
" ... Kinda big for my wrist. ... "
" ... Replacing my well worned M400, The wrist band is more breathable and it seems to last forever (let's see during continuous use), freedom to sometimes leave the HR chest strap is good. ... "
" ... Replacing my well worned M400, The wrist band is more breathable and it seems to last forever (let's see during continuous use), freedom to sometimes leave the HR chest strap is good. ... "
" ... Love getting rid of the strap!! ... "
" ... Love getting rid of the strap!! ... "
" ... It's comfortable, light, and fits my small wrist well. ... "
" ... It's comfortable, light, and fits my small wrist well. ... "
Device Compatibility
16syncing, syncs, app, m430, polar flow
+63%
-38%
" ... Since then it has synced well every time I’ve tried. ... "
" ... Since then it has synced well every time I’ve tried. ... "
" ... My Polar Flow account is connected to my Strava account-- connecting and uploading data is smooth and easy. ... "
" ... My Polar Flow account is connected to my Strava account-- connecting and uploading data is smooth and easy. ... "
" ... I'm happy with Polar overall, though I wouldn't mind a little more community around their devices. ... "
" ... I'm happy with Polar overall, though I wouldn't mind a little more community around their devices. ... "
" ... The device syncs easily with my Stryd footpod. ... "
" ... The device syncs easily with my Stryd footpod. ... "
Apps
14syncs, polar flow app, flow app, visible, syncing
+86%
-14%
" ... The Polarflow web site is a little complex, but provides a great training program to work from. ... "
" ... The Polarflow web site is a little complex, but provides a great training program to work from. ... "
" ... Polar makes simple to use watches, and the software is great to work with for changing the data views and sporting profiles. ... "
" ... Polar makes simple to use watches, and the software is great to work with for changing the data views and sporting profiles. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Post run, my iPhone 6, running the mobile polar flow app, syncs to my watch on its own within a very short time. ... "
" ... 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, triathlete, steps, polar flow
+100%
" ... 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 ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Display Clarity
11display, solidly, ohr, clearer
+91%
-9%
" ... Black and white LCD display probably saves lots of battery use. ... "
" ... Black and white LCD display probably saves lots of battery use. ... "
" ... Nice watch, screen could be a little clearer to view ... "
" ... Nice watch, screen could be a little clearer to view ... "
" ... B&W LCD is easy to read even in bright light ... "
" ... B&W LCD is easy to read even in bright light ... "
" ... The Pros: Solidly built, nice on screen interface. ... "
" ... The Pros: Solidly built, nice on screen interface. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 175.77 grams
Size: 9558 meters
Connectivity
GPS: Yes
Camera
Video: Yes
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