One for the more budget-conscious runner, the Polar M200 is aimed at the budget end of the market and can be picked up for $149.95/£129.50/AU$199.
Primarily a running watch, the M200 offers integrated GPS, along with optical heart rate monitoring, smartphone connectivity and 24/7 activity tracking, as well as the ability to follow structured training programs.
The key question is whether it’s the right watch for you at the price point, especially when it’s competing with other budget wearables such as the Fitbit Charge 2 and Garmin Vivosmart HR+.
Design
- Light, secure and comfortable
- Plain, cheap-looking design
- Basic, dated screen
Aesthetically, the Polar M200 is quite simple, with a silicone strap encircling the watch’s face.
The strap feels durable and sits comfortably on your wrist when worn for prolonged periods. In fact, with the M200 weighing in at just 40g, it’s sometimes easy to forget you’re wearing it.
However, the combination of the basic strap design and the watch’s weight raises a few questions in terms of quality. The M200 doesn’t scream quality, especially compared to pricier options like the Garmin Forerunner 235, but sitting at the budget end of the market, does it need to?
It’s arguably no worse looking than something like the Garmin Vivosmart …read more
Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac
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