Polar M600 Black
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According to our smartwatch expert
The Polar M600 Black is a watch that you can wear all day, whether it's at work or during an intense training in the gym. The watch monitors your activities throughout the day, like your steps and calories burned. The integrated GPS shows you where you're walking. You can control the watch with your voice. If you don't feel like typing, simply say it out loud. Are you more of a water sports fan than a runner? No problem, as the M600 is also suitable for swimming. The Polar Flow app shows you all your performances, so you'll know exactly how you're doing. When you're all tuckered out on the couch, you won't need to get up to grab your phone. You'll also receive any notifications, calls, and messages on the M600. You can even use the watch to send a message back.
Do you have an iPhone? The watch will work with your phone, but you can only use the functionalities to a limited extent. For example, you can't add any extra dials, and you can't download third-party apps.Note: an adapter isn't included. Do you want to charge the watch via a socket? If so, order an adapter separately.
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
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Height | 4,5 cm | |
Independent music player | ||
Width | 4,5 cm |
5 stars
57
4 stars
68
3 stars
10
2 stars
3
1 star
3
From the moment you turn on the watch for the first time, it is clear that it is a smartwatch. You go through the standard Android Wear (AW) setup procedure.
The watch is large and is less comfortable under a cuff or in a tight motorcycle suit. The strap is flexible and comfortable. When you start exercising, tighten the strap a bit because of the heart rate sensor. It is more accurate when the sensor is closer to the skin; less light will enter.
Starting a workout is very easy. In your phone Polar app you can set which sport profiles you want to use. You do that once. When you actually start exercising, press the button below the display and the Polar software becomes active. You can then choose between 'Training' and 'My day'. The first option takes you to an overview of all your chosen sport profiles and the second option gives you the statistics of your day so far. You will then see to what extent you have already met your daily goal and if not, what you need to do to achieve it. For some sport profiles you use GPS and the HR sensor (running, cycling, etc.), for some only the HR sensor (strength training). The watch will vibrate briefly when it has reliable results from the relevant sensors and you can start your training. You can start that by tapping the screen again or pressing the Polar button. The latter is very useful I recently found out. When you exercise with full gloves and therefore cannot operate the screen, it is nice that you can start the training with a simple push of a button. The first press wakes up the watch and starts the Polar app, the second press activates the Training and selects the last used sport profile and a third press starts the training.
When you're done, press and hold the button below the display for 3 seconds to stop the workout or less to pause it. That works fine. After the training you can view the results on your watch or on the polar app on your phone. All data is synced with the Polar website so that you can create training programs and the like and view progress there.
Nice:
Less nice:
There are a number of features that the M600 is missing or that do not work properly (yet). One feature is more important than the other:
The watch therefore has some minor flaws, some of which can be remedied via software (Polar seems to listen well to its users). The fact that he is a big boy cannot be ignored and that will be a deal breaker for some. For me personally it is possible, but it is a borderline case. In terms of functionality and hardware, there is little to complain about. Almost everything works as you expect and the watch lasts a relatively long time with a battery charge. The strap is comfortable and the screen is fine.
Arjan Loermans
13 October 2016
Automatically translated from Dutch
This is my first sports watch. I was tired of always training with the mobile. Unfortunately, here comes a (small) minus. Runkeeper does not work with the watch. Fortunately, google-fit is a great alternative. It's quite big but that doesn't bother me. Readability could be a little better. This is not the case when running. Then the letters are bold and very easy to see. He makes very fast GPS fix. So you can get started right away. The heart rate monitor is really handy. Not that hassle with a band around your chest. Unfortunately, I was not able to test music while running. I don't have bluetooth headphones. But it will come. Seems ideal to me. 4GB is a lot of music. The watch connects to your phone via Bluetooth. You can customize your watch via androidwear. Nice background screens. But that's only useful if you wear the watch every day. Polar flow app is a funny app that keeps track of what you do all day. You will be amazed at what you do in one day. This watch is highly recommended.
Arjo
9 October 2016
Automatically translated from Dutch
Compared to rc3 this unit is much better.
Ludo Swijsen
6 October 2016
Automatically translated from Dutch
Product number | 729958 | |
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Manufacturer code | 90061185 | |
Brand | Polar | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty | |
Old product returned for free |
Compatible with operating system | Android, iOS | |
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Operating system | Wear OS |
Watch case color | Black | |
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Watch case material | Stainless steel | |
Watch case shape | Rectangle | |
Height | 4,5 cm | |
Width | 4,5 cm | |
Depth | 1,3 cm | |
Weight | 63 g |
Watch strap material | Plastic | |
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Watch strap color | Black | |
Closure type | Buckle | |
Interchangeable watch strap | ||
Compatibility watch strap | Product specific | |
Minimum wrist circumference | 13 cm | |
Maximum wrist circumference | 21 cm |
Screen type | LCD | |
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Always-on display | ||
Data display | Digital | |
Touchscreen | ||
Color screen | ||
Adjustable watch face | ||
Type of glass | Mineral |
Wireless charging |
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Bluetooth | ||
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ANT+ | ||
Independent music player | ||
Music controls | ||
Built-in microphone | ||
Built-in speakers | ||
Smartphone notifications | Accept incoming call, Caller ID, Decline incoming call, Notifications, Receive messages | |
App installation possible | ||
Camera operation | ||
NFC |
Pedometer | ||
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Measures distance | ||
Speedometer | ||
Calorie counter | ||
Measures stairs climbed |
Heart rate measurement | ||
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Heart rate zones | ||
Heart rate sensor | Integrated pulse sensor | |
Heart rate measurement moment | On demand | |
Notification exceedance heart rate zone | No | |
Irregular heartbeat notification | ||
Heart rate measurement under water |
Oximeter | ||
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Average heart rate during sleep |
Recommended for sports | Biking, Fitness, Running, Swimming | |
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Adjust sport profiles | ||
Manual training programs | ||
Save personal records | ||
Measure fitness age | ||
Recovery advice | ||
Interval training | ||
VO2 max measurement | ||
Automatic pausing | ||
Measures minutes of intensive training | ||
Measures average speed during activity | ||
Lap counter | ||
Race prognosis | ||
Measures swimming distance | ||
Measures swimming speed | ||
Swimming lap counter |
Built-in GPS receiver | ||
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Global satellite navigation system | GPS | |
GPS application | Navigation |
Compass | ||
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Altimeter | ||
Type of altimeter | GPS | |
Accelerometer | ||
Thermometer |
Fall detection | ||
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Alarm function | ||
Emergency button | ||
Geofencing |
