Omg, the relief to learn I am not the only one struggling to get my activity level up and over 100% !! I have had this watch for a week now, and I am already in love with it. Your video was super helpful, for example I didn't know you could personalise the sport profiles. Amazing. Thanks again, and happy training!
I am a big polar Fan have used the M430 V800 & have just invested in the M that you have demonstrated well rounded and comprehensive Review from a person who seems just like one of us, who has to go out and work and fit her training inn around her life thanks you.
Awesome review, love the practical hands-on demonstrations, being able to see what various display screens show, the look at the app, how to connect to computer; all useful stuff to know. Hope you will do many more reviews, this has been the most useful so far!
Been using the Vantage M for 2 week, getting it to sync to my phone took ages. But once it did the app is easy to use showed what I needed to know. Big problem I've found is I'm hitting my activity goal every day when I'm not being very active. Everything from showering, cleaning and driving is picked up as an activity. By driving 4 hours, I'd done 20000+ steps and moved over 10 mile. When I hadn't done more than 100 steps and hand moved more than 20 meters. Using the sport profiles, seemed accurate, a 3 mile run was what it covered and an hour swim showed the same number of lengths I'd counted. Sleep tracking also seems accurate.
I bought the Vantage M to upgrade from Fitbit without spending half a grand on a watch, and I've been thinking that aside from how much better there 💓 monitor is that it wasn't working out. After this review the watch settings make so much more sense. Thank you! I love it so much more already.
Very nice review! I'm a proud owner of a M400 and now i have bought the Vantage M. Supose that was a natural upgrade. Until now very satisfied, but the watch is yet on an earlier stage.
That's exactly what I wanted to see, a close look at the watch and a little browsing of the menu... why everybody reviews only the vantage v? Your review is sweet and on point!
I've been eagerly awaiting this video since you first had the watch delivered 😂 Great review, I was particularly curious about how accurate their optical wrist tracking would be compared to the HR monitors, so it's nice to see that examined!
Fantastic Review! It actually helped me in making my decision to purchase this watch. Im Really glad you went into the details w/ the chest straps VS the optical HR monitoring. Very informative. Good Stuff! Thanks!
Thank you so much for this great review! I was not able to change my settings and change my digital clock to analog but you showed me how to do it! Thanks! :)
Nice reviev. I have Polar v800 and I love a new design Polar Vantage, but for now it's not for me spend money only for design and heart rate from wrist.
Very nice overview of this watch., Thank you very much, that helps me choosing my next wqtch after training with my V800! Greetings from the other side of the world!
Nice and detailed review. I sense Polar is moving in a direction quite similar to Garmin. This Model is really similar to Fenix 5x . Probably it was a necessary step because Polar was becoming less appealing compare to Garmin but now is back on track and with the right ... PACE! :)
Actually returned my M last week as my oHR was unusable. It was plain bad, bad, bad. Im not sure why certain people are not getting good results at all with the new Polar but DC Rainmaker who is an avid sports gadget reviewer admitted that the Apple Watch is superior in both GPS and oHR to the Polar. Wanted to love it, but could not keep HR accurate during a workout.
Brilliant review. I'm interested in buying this watch but trying to figure out if it would be suitable for me as I'm also not a runner but more aligned to strengthen training. For this reason your review resonated with my situation. Loved the content you covered as well. Based on your review, I'll be purchasing this product. I've also subbed.
I'm wondering if to get this or Garmin 735XT or Apple Watch 4? I'm super curious how accurate are the Polar algorithms for squash, since mainly I'm an advanced squash player
Your reviews really helped me make a decision, i think i'm going to get the Polar M200 :) i have the A300 with the strap but i only use the strap while cycling because it slips when i run and i hate that thing lol
Are you still using it? Is the screen as dim as people are saying in other reviews? Or do you think it’s in line with other GPS watches? Very nice review!
Thanks for the wonderful review! I have a few questions: 1. Do you find the sleep tracking accurate? 2. Is the battery advertised on the website accurate? (30 hours when training with GPS and HRM on) 3. How adjustable is the backlight? Will the watch automatically turn on backlight when you interact with it? Can you adjust the backlight brightness? 4. Does sync-ing with your phone need to be manual everytime?
Hi there! Glad you enjoyed the review 1. I have found it similar to other polar watches I have owned and it seems accurate but have nothing to compare it to 2. I have not consistently used the GPS and HRM for that length of time but have found the battery life to be very impressive. 30 hours would not surprise me 3. The backlight is not adjustable, however when you interact with the watch it brightens further 4. Yes Hope that helps!
@@kathrynbustamante2476 Only the Vantage V and M has the latest optical pulse measurement, and it is supposed to be the most accurate on the market at the moment.
@@cypdk, it is supposed to be the most accurate but according to the reviews so far it is not. I had high expectations for the Vantage but it seems if you want reliable measurements you still need a chest strap. Also all the new features are running/cycling oriented. So basically you pay premium price for just a running watch.
I think i figured it out. Its because that the continuous HR is off. On the A370 continuous HR is on by default and on the M & V they are off. When you look in the manual of either watch: "It enables more accurate measurement of daily calorie consumption and your overall activity because also physical activities with very little wrist movement, such as cycling, can now be tracked." My understanding of that is that with it off and you are walking it cannot detect how high your HR is and is only counting steps and trying to calculate your calories burnt with out knowing your HR. This is like the V800 that does not have OHR. You can try turning it on for a couple of days and see if this makes sense
Great review, really went through pretty much all of my doubt points. One question remained though, since you use it mainly for strength training, does it count reps and is it able to distinguish between different exercises automatically?
I have heard that people need to use the watch for 30 days or more to calibrate it. Not quite sure. I really want to invest in a watch like this as an upgrade from Fitbit products. I'm mostly doing weightlifting in the gym, but I also want to add a small amount of cardio to my schedule. Currently I'm struggling to choose between a Fitbit Versa or the Polar Vantage M. I'm having goals like reducing body fat and increasing muscle strength / cardio performance.
Thank you for the review. I just bought a Vantage M for me and am wondering how to track different activities. For example I do indoor rowing and before I do a Warmup without my ergo and after I do some stretches. Would you suggest to start 3 different trainings or is there a better way to start just once?
I read many titles about Polar Vantage M and V. Differences? ... Amateur, recreator (M) and professional athlete (V)? Home budget ... Differences: Does it mean that M and V equally show heart rate (what's older: more important), swimming in the pool, GPS tracking in the sea, running a GPS track, except for altitude, which would have to show the clock with the barometer better . ????? ... So can the answer be to the question (should it be the same) - to make it easier to decide for model M.
Hey Em, Thanks for the review, as you said, I am not an athlete but I go on a daily workout plan. Which watch do you think is better in this case either vantage or ignite?
Can you talk in details of the training (gym) profile? How does it work? Do you have to enter reps n number of sets? How does it know how many reps u do n so on?
Hi, great video. I just got one of these (with the red band too cause it is a great colour). I hav0ebjust set up the watch with the app on my android tablet, and am now trying to learn about all the functions of the watch. I have always found polar to be a little light on in their instructions. I have the watch all set up but am not really clear how to use it or what to do next. A couple of questions I had and am looking into just incaseyou might know the answer: 1) is there a way of increasing the brightness of the screen? I find the display is very dim and hard to see unless you reflect the light just right. 2) can you change the date format to the Australian format ie dd/mm/yyyy. 3) when running is there some way of pressing a lap button to mark a certain event e.g a lap around an Oval. I want to mark when I finish a run to record my recovery for 10 min afterwards, 4) from what I understand there are many functions and many analyses that the watch and/or the software can do, but I am not clear on how to do it. Have you found any good instructions on how to use each of the functions of the watch and the app other than just messing around and working it out yourself? For a relatively high end piece of equipment I would have expected better guidance.
Nice review, I'm debating this over the a370 (which is 1/2 the price), like you I sit at a desk all day, but go to gym 2-3 time per week. Do you think it's worth the extra, for a reasonably active, but not hardcore person? How does the hr compare between a370 and vantage M (without the chest straps)?
Hi Emma. Thanks for the review. I think it it one of the most complete so far on the vantage m. I really liked the fact that u scrolled a bit true the settings of the watch. But I have one question that I haven't found an answer for, and I hope you can answer or even show it. I really like the looks of the watch because of its round shape. But I don't like the digital watch face on a round watch. I saw the analog watch face on the polar site. But is there a possibility to install more watch faces on the watch? Thanks again for the review.
Glad you liked the review, thank you! :) Dmitrij is correct. There are only two options for watch face - digital and analog which you have seen and I'm not aware of any way to install other faces.
Such a good review, thank you very much... year still do not understand, why the wrist tracking vs. chest strap is lower. Even with a certain latence btw. wrist and chest (simply accounting for the distance from sensor to the Heart), I do not understand the difference...
They are different measurement techniques. The chest strap is like an ECG and detects the electrical activity of the heart. The wrist tracking is an optical/light sensor and measures the volume of blood in your arteries.
Thanks for the review. I actually have the A370 right now so the comparison between the two at the end is nice. One question, with the Vantage M, is the HR Max based off of 220 minus your age like the A370, is or does it adjust based off of your individual activity and heart rate zones during those activities?
Oh awesome, super handy!! Glad you liked the review. So you can either set your max HR yourself if you know, or you can use the standard 220-age. I just leave it at that because I've never done a full blown HR max test.
Thanks for this great review, well done. I've just one question, does it has an alarming future? And if it has, how many alarm settings can be placed at the same time?
Great review! So helpful hands on review. Ive had Polar watches 10 years, my current is M400 (even though I'm not a runner,, lol) so Im used to Polar and wearing chest strap for when specifically exercising - was HR stable or accurate? in wrist based and chest strap? However I am torn between Polar Ignite (better display -but think this is always on draining battery!) I think one cannot turn off the monitoring HR 24/7 on Ignite but I like the brighter display . Did you try this Vantage M with a chest strap too? as this would make it kore accurate rather than wrist only? I would love your views on Polar Ignite v's Polar Vantage M (the one you were gifted to review here) Note:My activity is general activity monitoring, gym, home workouts, cardio workouts, classes, including cycling, outdoors walks (not miles and miles -maybe just 1-2 hours max) and 'occasional' runs. Anyone reading opinions, suggestions?
Very nice detailed review thank you so much dear! Can you load more screens on this watch? I love to change them but cant find any information do this watch has any more displays ?
great video - thanks for all the info. I just got a Vantage M after having a A360 which I loved! I'm finding it difficult not to have a touch screen like the A360 offered. And the screen light is not bright enough! Apart from the light that stays on for 10 secs is there any other way to increase the brightness? Not sure if I will keep it if there isn't. Thank you
I’m really wanting to stick with Polar, I’ve owned and extensively used them and their Personal Training website and currently the Flow App and website. Truly very comprehensive data tracking. My issue is the Google Wear OS that my iPhone X has to use with my M600. It doesn’t sync and I’m not sure if it’s compatible with Apple’s iOS 13.3 ? Anyway I’m waiting to see what Polar is going to say about my M600 and either get a new Polar Vantage M or maybe another brand if I have too, but don’t want too. I’ll be using the H7 Polar strap to connect to the watch instead of wrist tracking, but occasionally wrist for indoor workouts.
Great review! But one question is left and I have not been able to find a satisfying answer for it, so could you tell me which Metrics and Data are being recorded in the Kajak and canoe sportsprofile? Is there stroke count or so? I'm really into kajaking and this is the most important thing I would use a multisport watch for, so it would be great if you could check this out!
That's a software feature, so you could request that and they could possibly add that in a future firmware update. It's already possible to choose between digital and analog watch face. "Digital + Daily Calories" watch face would be a great option.
Is smartphone notifications activated yet. I have the Polar M400 and will be updating because of the much longer battery life using gps for trail running. Great review.
You earned a like. I know all the features. You missed a lot of die hard details. I am an proffesional athlete. I was searching for an polar vantage V Review. Still, this watch his simularities on terms of design and build. So Thank you for this great close up footage from some menu’s and overall design. Because of your voice and relaxed energy I was enjoying and pleased with this video. Michael...
Thank you! I know that I missed a lot of details but it would have been a very very long video to cover everything so just wanted to cover the main features. Appreciate the like and feedback!
Great review! Do you know if there are any options to brighten the screen light? I have the A370 now, and when you held them up side by side I couldn't help but notice how dark the Vantage M seemed :o
Does the USB cable Polar Flow sync work with Apple iOS Catalina. I know in the past I had to use my PC to sync my older Polar’s to Polar Personal Trainer website and software.
Hi Emma, Good review thanks. I have one question though. Can I connect H10 chest strap to vantage M during the training so watch recognise it and overwrite wrist HR readings with the ones from the HR belt? Or after sync I will have 2 separate activities or double count of calories in one activity? Thanks, Konrad
Thanks for all the information, I find it very useful. Just one question, how do I set up a voice que per kilometer and previous kilometer pace so I can hear this on my Bluetooth headphones? I have this set up in Strava, but I’d rather hear it on polar. Is it possible?
Is it possible to show heart rate as a percentage rather than the actual heart rate? I know the polar m430 has this feature and I’m wondering if the vantage has this too.
Exceptional review, love all the details (most people just gloss over). Definitely one of the best on youtube.
Thank you!
One of the best reviews I have ever seen for this kind of product - thank you!
Thanks Mike!
This is a benchmark for how reviews should be, well done 👍
Omg, the relief to learn I am not the only one struggling to get my activity level up and over 100% !! I have had this watch for a week now, and I am already in love with it. Your video was super helpful, for example I didn't know you could personalise the sport profiles. Amazing. Thanks again, and happy training!
Hahaha you're not alone!! Glad you liked the video, thank you!
I am a big polar Fan have used the M430 V800 & have just invested in the M that you have demonstrated well rounded and comprehensive Review from a person who seems just like one of us, who has to go out and work and fit her training inn around her life thanks you.
Thanks Mark!! Glad you liked it
Awesome review, love the practical hands-on demonstrations, being able to see what various display screens show, the look at the app, how to connect to computer; all useful stuff to know. Hope you will do many more reviews, this has been the most useful so far!
Therese Kritzinger strongly agreed.
Been using the Vantage M for 2 week, getting it to sync to my phone took ages. But once it did the app is easy to use showed what I needed to know.
Big problem I've found is I'm hitting my activity goal every day when I'm not being very active. Everything from showering, cleaning and driving is picked up as an activity. By driving 4 hours, I'd done 20000+ steps and moved over 10 mile. When I hadn't done more than 100 steps and hand moved more than 20 meters.
Using the sport profiles, seemed accurate, a 3 mile run was what it covered and an hour swim showed the same number of lengths I'd counted. Sleep tracking also seems accurate.
That's interesting that you report that, for me steps are not picked up while I'm sitting down. Though I do agree that it probably overestimates.
I bought the Vantage M to upgrade from Fitbit without spending half a grand on a watch, and I've been thinking that aside from how much better there 💓 monitor is that it wasn't working out. After this review the watch settings make so much more sense. Thank you! I love it so much more already.
Oh yay I'm so glad!!!
Very nice review! I'm a proud owner of a M400 and now i have bought the Vantage M. Supose that was a natural upgrade. Until now very satisfied, but the watch is yet on an earlier stage.
The Best review of the vantage m i saw !! Thanks a lot !!
That's exactly what I wanted to see, a close look at the watch and a little browsing of the menu... why everybody reviews only the vantage v? Your review is sweet and on point!
Thank you very much!!!
Thanks for this great review! I especially appreciate the comparison between the two watches by using them both at the same time!
Thanks for the review! I've been looking for an in-depth one like this.
Thanks, glad it was useful!
I've been eagerly awaiting this video since you first had the watch delivered 😂 Great review, I was particularly curious about how accurate their optical wrist tracking would be compared to the HR monitors, so it's nice to see that examined!
I don't know, my Vantage V is way more accurate. It detects almost every HR spike. Maybe she isn't wearing it tight enough
Thank you, glad the review was useful!
@@Zerandofulthe watch definitely did detect every spike in HR during the workout, I just found in general the HR didn't get as high :)
Thank you for this video. I didn't know which one I want. This was very helpful.
Fantastic Review! It actually helped me in making my decision to purchase this watch. Im Really glad you went into the details w/ the chest straps VS the optical HR monitoring. Very informative. Good Stuff! Thanks!
Thanks dude, glad you liked it!
Best video found regarding the watch. Very informative. Thanks
Thank you! This video was very useful when beginning to use the Vantage M.
Thank you so much for this great review! I was not able to change my settings and change my digital clock to analog but you showed me how to do it! Thanks! :)
I just got a polar vintage m i need to know how i can change km to miles.
Nice reviev. I have Polar v800 and I love a new design Polar Vantage, but for now it's not for me spend money only for design and heart rate from wrist.
Glad you liked the review! Yep totally understand where you're coming from!
I think you can use the strap too.
The v800 is anyway far more robust...
Very nice overview of this watch., Thank you very much, that helps me choosing my next wqtch after training with my V800!
Greetings from the other side of the world!
Thanks for the review - was difficult to find one w feedback it’s pairing with the H10.
Thank you Em Wizz. I appreciate the comparison for the BPM between the H10 and watch.
Awesome, glad it was helpful!
Thank you as well. How long do you think the delay is before catching up to the h10 strap? Cheers from France Em
Nice and detailed review. I sense Polar is moving in a direction quite similar to Garmin. This Model is really similar to Fenix 5x . Probably it was a necessary step because Polar was becoming less appealing compare to Garmin but now is back on track and with the right ... PACE! :)
I do not like the noticeable lag when you scroll through the screens. Seems like the chip is quite dated, probably in favour of the battery life
your review made me get the watch.. thanks!
Really well done, nice explanations
Actually returned my M last week as my oHR was unusable. It was plain bad, bad, bad. Im not sure why certain people are not getting good results at all with the new Polar but DC Rainmaker who is an avid sports gadget reviewer admitted that the Apple Watch is superior in both GPS and oHR to the Polar. Wanted to love it, but could not keep HR accurate during a workout.
Thanks for your hard work on this review. It's very comprehensive and informative. :)
Thank you!
Brilliant review. I'm interested in buying this watch but trying to figure out if it would be suitable for me as I'm also not a runner but more aligned to strengthen training. For this reason your review resonated with my situation. Loved the content you covered as well. Based on your review, I'll be purchasing this product. I've also subbed.
Great review. Thanks. Been debating swapping my Garmin FR935 for this or the Vantage V.
I'm wondering if to get this or Garmin 735XT or Apple Watch 4? I'm super curious how accurate are the Polar algorithms for squash, since mainly I'm an advanced squash player
Your reviews really helped me make a decision, i think i'm going to get the Polar M200 :) i have the A300 with the strap but i only use the strap while cycling because it slips when i run and i hate that thing lol
Are you still using it? Is the screen as dim as people are saying in other reviews? Or do you think it’s in line with other GPS watches?
Very nice review!
Thanks for the wonderful review!
I have a few questions:
1. Do you find the sleep tracking accurate?
2. Is the battery advertised on the website accurate? (30 hours when training with GPS and HRM on)
3. How adjustable is the backlight? Will the watch automatically turn on backlight when you interact with it? Can you adjust the backlight brightness?
4. Does sync-ing with your phone need to be manual everytime?
Hi there! Glad you enjoyed the review
1. I have found it similar to other polar watches I have owned and it seems accurate but have nothing to compare it to
2. I have not consistently used the GPS and HRM for that length of time but have found the battery life to be very impressive. 30 hours would not surprise me
3. The backlight is not adjustable, however when you interact with the watch it brightens further
4. Yes
Hope that helps!
Great review of the Vantage M. Where I was in doubt regards buying the M or V, I'm now sure I want to go with the M. Keep the good reviews coming :)
Thank you, glad it was useful!
Hi, the reason for the low activity level is that the watch is more accurate due to the pulse measurements.
cypdk the a370 has that too
@@kathrynbustamante2476 Only the Vantage V and M has the latest optical pulse measurement, and it is supposed to be the most accurate on the market at the moment.
@@cypdk you'll see though that at 5:42 I have the continuous HR tracking turned off. So I'm not sure about this suggestion
@@cypdk,
it is supposed to be the most accurate but according to the reviews so far it is not. I had high expectations for the Vantage but it seems if you want reliable measurements you still need a chest strap. Also all the new features are running/cycling oriented. So basically you pay premium price for just a running watch.
I think i figured it out. Its because that the continuous HR is off. On the A370 continuous HR is on by default and on the M & V they are off. When you look in the manual of either watch: "It enables more accurate measurement of daily calorie consumption and your overall activity because also physical activities with very little wrist movement, such as cycling, can now be tracked." My understanding of that is that with it off and you are walking it cannot detect how high your HR is and is only counting steps and trying to calculate your calories burnt with out knowing your HR. This is like the V800 that does not have OHR. You can try turning it on for a couple of days and see if this makes sense
I've just bought Polar Vantage M and I hope it is going to be delivered on monday :-)
Thanks for this review. Good job.
I just bought one for $191, how are you liking yours?
im very excited to get one soon of vantage m.
Great review, really went through pretty much all of my doubt points. One question remained though, since you use it mainly for strength training, does it count reps and is it able to distinguish between different exercises automatically?
No it cannot :)
Thank you Emma for this cool review from Down Under :D
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
Thank you! Amazing review!
I have heard that people need to use the watch for 30 days or more to calibrate it. Not quite sure. I really want to invest in a watch like this as an upgrade from Fitbit products. I'm mostly doing weightlifting in the gym, but I also want to add a small amount of cardio to my schedule. Currently I'm struggling to choose between a Fitbit Versa or the Polar Vantage M. I'm having goals like reducing body fat and increasing muscle strength / cardio performance.
I'm in the same boat. I think Vivoactive 3 or Vantage m are the best choices for gym based workouts. This and a beast sensor work be nice.
Hi Emma, thank you for the fantastic review!!!
Glad you liked it!
Great video. I have the M400 and its great but when I do buy the vantage I still need the H10. So heart rate isn’t quite there yet
Yep I'd say so! Glad you liked the vid :)
the best one. You gain much info. off this particular video. neat.
Thank you, glad it was useful!
I need this heart rate measure system in the new fenix 5, would be perfect.
Hi thank you for the review! Just a question: is it possible to view pace infos while swimming? You rock!! 🔥🔥🔥
Nice review. Can you setup a heart rate alarm on a regular run. Say if you go over 140bpm it beeps/vibrates? Thanks
You can, it's called ZoneLock
Thank you for the review. I just bought a Vantage M for me and am wondering how to track different activities. For example I do indoor rowing and before I do a Warmup without my ergo and after I do some stretches. Would you suggest to start 3 different trainings or is there a better way to start just once?
I am doubting between this one and the grit x. damneeeeeed! :)
I read many titles about Polar Vantage M and V. Differences?
... Amateur, recreator (M) and professional athlete (V)? Home budget ...
Differences: Does it mean that M and V equally show heart
rate (what's older: more important), swimming in the pool, GPS tracking in the
sea, running a GPS track, except for altitude, which would have to show the
clock with the barometer better . ?????
... So can the answer be to the question (should it be the
same) - to make it easier to decide for model M.
Very Nice and detailed review,i just bought myself one.
Awesome, glad you liked it!
So fun the "slow pace" to record the watch LOL
thank you very much
very helpful!
Hey Em,
Thanks for the review, as you said, I am not an athlete but I go on a daily workout plan. Which watch do you think is better in this case either vantage or ignite?
I'm also stuck with the same question
Thank you nice video! Helped a lot.
Hello , can this watch measure jump rope activity? number of jumps, calories and heart rate for this specific activity? Thanks for your answer .
Can you talk in details of the training (gym) profile? How does it work? Do you have to enter reps n number of sets? How does it know how many reps u do n so on?
Hi, great video. I just got one of these (with the red band too cause it is a great colour). I hav0ebjust set up the watch with the app on my android tablet, and am now trying to learn about all the functions of the watch. I have always found polar to be a little light on in their instructions. I have the watch all set up but am not really clear how to use it or what to do next. A couple of questions I had and am looking into just incaseyou might know the answer:
1) is there a way of increasing the brightness of the screen? I find the display is very dim and hard to see unless you reflect the light just right. 2) can you change the date format to the Australian format ie dd/mm/yyyy. 3) when running is there some way of pressing a lap button to mark a certain event e.g a lap around an Oval. I want to mark when I finish a run to record my recovery for 10 min afterwards, 4) from what I understand there are many functions and many analyses that the watch and/or the software can do, but I am not clear on how to do it. Have you found any good instructions on how to use each of the functions of the watch and the app other than just messing around and working it out yourself? For a relatively high end piece of equipment I would have expected better guidance.
Nice review, I'm debating this over the a370 (which is 1/2 the price), like you I sit at a desk all day, but go to gym 2-3 time per week. Do you think it's worth the extra, for a reasonably active, but not hardcore person? How does the hr compare between a370 and vantage M (without the chest straps)?
What did you end up going with dude? I would have recommended the a370
Hi Emma. Thanks for the review. I think it it one of the most complete so far on the vantage m. I really liked the fact that u scrolled a bit true the settings of the watch. But I have one question that I haven't found an answer for, and I hope you can answer or even show it.
I really like the looks of the watch because of its round shape. But I don't like the digital watch face on a round watch. I saw the analog watch face on the polar site. But is there a possibility to install more watch faces on the watch?
Thanks again for the review.
I don't think so at the moment. Maybe in the future. I've heared that polar will add more features in January 2019
Glad you liked the review, thank you! :) Dmitrij is correct. There are only two options for watch face - digital and analog which you have seen and I'm not aware of any way to install other faces.
Such a good review, thank you very much... year still do not understand, why the wrist tracking vs. chest strap is lower. Even with a certain latence btw. wrist and chest (simply accounting for the distance from sensor to the Heart), I do not understand the difference...
They are different measurement techniques. The chest strap is like an ECG and detects the electrical activity of the heart. The wrist tracking is an optical/light sensor and measures the volume of blood in your arteries.
Very informative and on point, thanks for the review!
Glad you liked it, thanks!!
Thanks for the review. I actually have the A370 right now so the comparison between the two at the end is nice. One question, with the Vantage M, is the HR Max based off of 220 minus your age like the A370, is or does it adjust based off of your individual activity and heart rate zones during those activities?
Oh awesome, super handy!! Glad you liked the review. So you can either set your max HR yourself if you know, or you can use the standard 220-age. I just leave it at that because I've never done a full blown HR max test.
Thank you!
Thanks for this great review, well done. I've just one question, does it has an alarming future? And if it has, how many alarm settings can be placed at the same time?
it does have an alarm but i do not know how mant you can set
great review lots of good info
Thank you for this exceptional review. I didn't quite understand if the watches support chest heart-rate sensors?
Yes it absolutely does!!
Thanks for this video
Good review thanks
Excellent review. Thanks
Very nice review. Does it have in activity menu separated active i resting calories, and does it track Hr constantly?
No separate activity menu for resting calories, but it can track HR consistently - see 5:42
Great review! So helpful hands on review. Ive had Polar watches 10 years, my current is M400 (even though I'm not a runner,, lol) so Im used to Polar and wearing chest strap for when specifically exercising - was HR stable or accurate? in wrist based and chest strap? However I am torn between Polar Ignite (better display -but think this is always on draining battery!) I think one cannot turn off the monitoring HR 24/7 on Ignite but I like the brighter display . Did you try this Vantage M with a chest strap too? as this would make it kore accurate rather than wrist only? I would love your views on Polar Ignite v's Polar Vantage M (the one you were gifted to review here)
Note:My activity is general activity monitoring, gym, home workouts, cardio workouts, classes, including cycling, outdoors walks (not miles and miles -maybe just 1-2 hours max) and 'occasional' runs. Anyone reading opinions, suggestions?
Very nice detailed review thank you so much dear! Can you load more screens on this watch? I love to change them but cant find any information do this watch has any more displays ?
As far as I'm aware these are the only displays but that may change in future updates 😊
How's the watch so far, 10 months later?
great video - thanks for all the info. I just got a Vantage M after having a A360 which I loved! I'm finding it difficult not to have a touch screen like the A360 offered. And the screen light is not bright enough! Apart from the light that stays on for 10 secs is there any other way to increase the brightness? Not sure if I will keep it if there isn't. Thank you
Not that I know of sorry!!
Thanks for the review. Does it sync easily with google fit?
s/m or m/l ?
Thanks, good review.
Thank you, so glad it was useful!
I’m really wanting to stick with Polar, I’ve owned and extensively used them and their Personal Training website and currently the Flow App and website. Truly very comprehensive data tracking.
My issue is the Google Wear OS that my iPhone X has to use with my M600. It doesn’t sync and I’m not sure if it’s compatible with Apple’s iOS 13.3 ?
Anyway I’m waiting to see what Polar is going to say about my M600 and either get a new Polar Vantage M or maybe another brand if I have too, but don’t want too.
I’ll be using the H7 Polar strap to connect to the watch instead of wrist tracking, but occasionally wrist for indoor workouts.
Great review! But one question is left and I have not been able to find a satisfying answer for it, so could you tell me which Metrics and Data are being recorded in the Kajak and canoe sportsprofile? Is there stroke count or so? I'm really into kajaking and this is the most important thing I would use a multisport watch for, so it would be great if you could check this out!
Can u customize the main watch face to show the total daily calories (found under activity)?
No. The main watch face will only show digital or analog time, and % activity. You have to click through activity to see total daily calories.
Thank you
That's a software feature, so you could request that and they could possibly add that in a future firmware update. It's already possible to choose between digital and analog watch face. "Digital + Daily Calories" watch face would be a great option.
Awesome! Nice review, well done and thankzzz :)
Thanks dude!!
Is smartphone notifications activated yet. I have the Polar M400 and will be updating because of the much longer battery life using gps for trail running. Great review.
Currently no, but Polar have flagged they will be coming in a future update :)
Q1 2019 it will roll out
You earned a like. I know all the features. You missed a lot of die hard details. I am an proffesional athlete. I was searching for an polar vantage V Review. Still, this watch his simularities on terms of design and build. So Thank you for this great close up footage from some menu’s and overall design. Because of your voice and relaxed energy I was enjoying and pleased with this video. Michael...
Thank you! I know that I missed a lot of details but it would have been a very very long video to cover everything so just wanted to cover the main features. Appreciate the like and feedback!
Really like your video! :D Can you tell me if there is an option to create only vibrating alarm clocks? Much appreciated, thanks!
Great review! Do you know if there are any options to brighten the screen light? I have the A370 now, and when you held them up side by side I couldn't help but notice how dark the Vantage M seemed :o
I don't think there is any way of brightening the light but personally I haven't had any issues with it!
Does the USB cable Polar Flow sync work with Apple iOS Catalina. I know in the past I had to use my PC to sync my older Polar’s to Polar Personal Trainer website and software.
Hi i just buy the vintage m i cant get it to miles can you please help me tell me what i must do.
Hi Emma,
Good review thanks.
I have one question though.
Can I connect H10 chest strap to vantage M during the training so watch recognise it and overwrite wrist HR readings with the ones from the HR belt? Or after sync I will have 2 separate activities or double count of calories in one activity?
Thanks,
Konrad
No you can't connect the H10 halfway through training - have to start at the start, or two separate sessions like you say :)
Thanks for all the information, I find it very useful. Just one question, how do I set up a voice que per kilometer and previous kilometer pace so I can hear this on my Bluetooth headphones? I have this set up in Strava, but I’d rather hear it on polar. Is it possible?
Great review! Subbed! Thanks
Thank you!
Finally an opinion on wearing a heart rate strap by a female!
Hahaha thank you!
Hello excellent video. I am battling to synchronize my new Polar Vantage M! have you heard any troubleshooting?
Great video! I was just wondering does the screen constantly stay on or do you have to press the selection button?
The screen is always lit, and then brightens further when you interact with the watch
Good job!!Do you if it is compatible with my garmin heart rate strap?
Is it possible to show heart rate as a percentage rather than the actual heart rate? I know the polar m430 has this feature and I’m wondering if the vantage has this too.
Yes :) You can view heart rate as BPM, % of maximum, and % of heart rate reserve (difference between resting heart rate and maximum heart rate)
Great review, thank you very much!
Thanks!!
Do I need to setup sleep monitor manually or it does it automatically? Thank you.
bit more expensive than in Europe for the vantage V, I'm about to buy one to because my M430 doesn't charge well any more. I'm a Mountainbiker
How long does it take to sync to the phone? I have Polar M400 but it's way too slow to sync... it sometimes take over 5 minutes