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* Buy the [[Garmin Vivoactive HR]]. [[Optical Heart Rate Monitor]]s don't work well enough for real world usage, but if you want one anyway, then consider the [[Garmin Vivoactive HR]]. Like the non-OHRM Vivoactive above, it can't record the GPS track whilst getting pace and distance from a [[Stryd]] Footpod. If you really want the GPS track and accurate pace/distance, then look to the [[Polar M400]].
* Buy the [[Polar M400]]. With the release of the M430, the [[Polar M400]] has dropped in price, and I think in most cases I'd go for the previous generation, or the. The main change to the M430 from the M400 is the addition of its [[Optical Heart Rate Monitor]] (OHRM), but like most similar systems, it doesn't work well enough for real world usage, so the M400 is a good option.
* Spend more. If you have a larger budget, I'd recommend taking a look at the [[Garmin Fenix 3]], or check out the decision guide at [[Best Running WatchesWatch]]es.
=Polar M430 Pros=
* The user interface is nicely designed and intuitive; the buttons, display, and the menu system combine aesthetics with usability. The M430 has five hard buttons, which I much prefer over a touchscreen interface, especially when wearing gloves or in the rain.