Polar M600
182.92
Garmin Forerunner 55
192.12
Polar Pacer
196.19
Polar M600 vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Polar Pacer
This is what our customers think
Reviews
Pros
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Battery life |
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Cons
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According to the product specialist
Pros
The optical heart rate sensor negates the need for a chest strap. |
Push notifications from your phone to the Polar M600. |
Play music via your watch. |
Comprehensive online platform where your data can be bundled and analysed. |
With up to two weeks of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode, you can get plenty of workouts out of one charge. |
This watch's personalised guidance means you will receive daily recommendations based on your training history, fitness level and recovery time. |
Thanks to the activity profiles for different workouts, you always have a good workout ready. |
The Garmin Forerunner 55 has all kinds of connected features, such as smartphone notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect™, LiveTrack and more. |
A slim and lightweight sports watch with all the essential functions and some special training tools. |
The Pacer tracks your activity 24/7. Based on this data, it gives you personalised advice. |
Includes new advanced sleep features to give you an analysis of your recovery during the night. |
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS satellite connectivity so you can accurately track and review your workouts. |
Ultra-long battery life. |
Cons
Wrist-based measurements are less accurate than those with a chest strap. |
You cannot play music directly from this watch like with some other models. |
Does not have a touchscreen. |
The watch does not have built-in storage for music sources, so you will need your smartphone to play music. |
Specifications
Navigation
No
No
No
Heart rate monitor in wrist strap
Heart rate monitor in wrist strap
Heart rate monitor in wrist strap
Yes, GPS
Yes, GPS
Yes, GPS
Screen Size
1.3 inch
1.04 inch
1.2 inch
208 x 208 Pixels
240x240 Pixels
Touchscreen
No
No
No
USB
EU
USB
Yes
Yes
Yes
Smartphone Notification Type
Notifications
Message
Caller ID
Caller ID
Thermometer
No
No
Yes
Vibrating alert
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Vibrate
Visual
Vibrate
Vibrate
Visual
Acoustic
Vibrate
Acoustic
Vibrate
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes, adjustable
Yes, adjustable
Calories
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Source
Internal Battery
Internal Battery
Internal Battery
Android
iOS
iOS
Android
iOS
iOS
Sport
Cycling
Running
Swimming
Fitness
Outdoor
Multisport
Running
Swimming
Fitness
Outdoor
Multisport
Cycling
Running
Swimming
Fitness
Running
Swimming
Fitness
Multisport
Step Counter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sleep Monitor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Virtual Partner
No
No
No
Stopwatch
Yes
Yes
Yes
Climbed Steps
Yes
No
No
Motion Sensor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Colour
Black
White
White
Night Black
Payment function
No
No
Recommended for type of cyclist
Recreational cyclist
Wrist strap material
Silicone