In this post we will see comparison of Fitbit Blaze vs Polar M400 Smart Sports Watches which will cost you around $180 range. Both Fitbit and Polar are popular in fitness trackers, however Fitbit is number one so far and has powerful App support which has proven simple interface with analyzing features.

Both Fitbit & Polar are powerful running companions and will help you motivate to reach new heights. They tracks your activities 24/7, records and analyzes too.

To simplify and make the comparison quick I have prepared simple technical specifications table of Fitbit Blaze vs Polar M400, with colors identifying strength and weakness of both against each other. Later I have narrated which one is winner and why (in my opinion with justifications)

Fitbit Blaze vs Polar M400 Smart Sports Watch Review & Comparison

Sports Watch	Fitbit Blaze specs	Polar M400 specs
Price	[Price shown for Fitbit Blaze is dynamically updated]	[Price shown for Polar M400 is dynamically updated]
Display	Color touch screen	B&W screen, but clear to read
	Gorilla Glass 3 protection
Display Resolution	240 x 180 pixel	128 x 128 pixel
Color Options	Blue, Black and Plum	Blue, Black, White, Pink, Red
Changeable bands	Yes
Bluetooth 4.0	Yes
Water resistant	Yes (for Rain only)	WR30 ### Check WR30 meaning at end of post ###
Heart rate sensor	Yes
Text notifications	Yes	Yes (Call, Text, Calendar, Social push notifications)
Battery life	Up to 7 days	Up to 8 hours
OS Compatibility	Syncs to Android, iOS devices, + Windows and Mac computers
Call Answer	Need Smartphone	Yes, on watch
GPS	Need Smartphone	Integrated GPS with AssistNow™ satellite
WiFi	Yes	No
Charging	USB
Silent alarm	Yes – By vibration	No (Audio alerts)
Stopwatch	No	Yes
Compass	No
NFC	No
Voice commands	No
Control external Camera	No
Sleep Data	Yes, tracks how well you sleep
Android Phone Support	Yes
iPhone Support	Yes
Windows Phone Support	Yes	No
External heart rate monitor	No	Yes
User Friendliness	Very easy to use	Easy
What’s different	Smart Track feature automatically recognized and records you exercises	Buit-in GPS, predict activity finish, Heart rate training, running cadence
Sports Watch	Fitbit Blaze	Polar M400
Price	Best Buy	Best Buy

What’s Best in Fitbit Blaze

• Ultimate Software Support with App
  Fitbit is well known for its powerful App which records & analyzes your activities.
• Silent Alarm
  This is most valuable feature one can have, to wake-up without disturbing your partner 🙂
• Battery Life
  Good up-to 7-days [as against 10 hours for Polo M400]
• Display
  Colour and high resolution display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection
• Connectivity
  WiFi connectivity, Compatible with Android, iOs, Windows, Mac

What’s Best in Polar M400

• Call Answer
  Need not get to your phone to answer a call, good during your workouts
• GPS
  Integrated GPS with AssistNow™ satellite, eliminates need to carry your phone
• Stopwatch
  as against Blaze this tracker have Stopwatch facility, which is one of the important daily needs during erercise.

If you ask me Fitbit Blaze Smart Watch is clear winner with its proven track record and benefits narrated above.

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