Polar Vantage Series Details: First runs/rides, user interface walk-through
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Here's everything you need to know about the new Polar Vantage V and Vantage M GPS watches. From the differences between them to the training and recovery features, plus how well the new running power functionality works. I dive into GPS tracks and HR accuracy with the new Sony GPS sensor and Polar 9-LED optical HR sensor. Not to mention an entire user interface walk-through.
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DC Rainmaker, please let me ask you a few more questions: 1 - with 4 informations on the screen, the numbers get as big as in the G 920xt?; 2 - I have a bad experience with the gps of Suunto. I saw your analysis and the “cut curves” made by the new Polar. Does that affect the final numbers, or is just a map problem?; 3 - any further information on the swimming with Polar? 4 - the Polar learn as you use it? My impression is that Garmin gets more precise as you use it. The new Polar does that as well? Thanks.
DC Rainmaker Great honest review. Thanks for the pros and cons. Wish everyone explained a product like you!
DC Rainmaker you got an update review
@@worldends2 In a few weeks. I just got the final hardware on Friday, so I want a bit of time to dig into HR/GPS accuracy.
@@Dcrainmaker Could you please review one of the Vantage watches again, now some really big updates have landed and brought some lackes features?
That´d be awesome!
Dude, your full review is the best and most complete of all. Got what I needed, which was to know about the gps tracking, navigation and preloaded routes in the vantage (which it doesnt have). Thanks for the full table of function comparison, have a follow and the like.
It's taken them ages, but finally!
I've been close to buying a Garmin or Suunto to replace my M400 - but now keen to see what this watch will finally be (when they're done messing around with software/firmware upgrades).
Battery life and HR monitor looks ace - hopefully they can add the maps!
I got the Vantage V a few days ago. I'm really impressed with the optical HR. The real-time HR reporting lags a bit, but when you view recorded training data it's impressively close to the results from my H10 chest strap. The BIG letdown though is the screen brightness! In my dimly lit training room, the screen is pretty much unreadable. I have read that a lot of other people are mentioning the same thing. Polar MUST fix this ASAP.
I ‘ve been using polar for more than 25 years, and had my last polar in 2014 the V800 which I experienced many issues with (like the connecting cord, or defective display sometimes which was repaired by polar and I had the cables 3 of them sent by polar cause my watch was still under warranty. I was still wondering why I wouldn’t leave Polar for Garmin Fenix 5 plus, but now that I saw the new Vantage Polar V, am not still sure to turn my back to Polar, even though there’s a slight temptation there. for now, I still will be waiting to see more in depths about the Vantage Polar, and continue working out with my V800.
Anyway, thanks for the video keep the groove!!
This video is flippin good ✔️
Polar Vantage M vs Vivoactive 3 comparison would be great.
Great to see Polar finally move away from the Flintstone design aesthetic. As someone that primarily does indoor cycling and strength training, and is looking to track fitness progression this is interesting. I used a non HR Fenix 3 for 3 years before jumping to a Samsung Sport which lacks the feature I'm looking for. I really like the Polar price point as I seriously considered a Fenix 5 Plus but, cannot stomache paying $800 +. This is clearly a beta so interested to see full feature set once released for sale.
QAR98109 Yes polar vantage v is much more affordable than even the cheaper garmin 945. I kind of like the stress tracking of garmin but I prefer polar since I have the H10 strap already, so it ends up being more affordable in the end. A garmin 945+tri strap is pretty up there. Haha. I’m still on the fence between garmin and polar...
Really enjoy your reviews. Unbiased and very informative. Always the go-to authority for running watches. Cheers
The best combo is AW3 + Stryd + ISR + your favorite HR strap. Youve got music without phone, you tun off the watch gps and HR sensor (so you get extra battery).
Polar just missed out on providing more regular updates to their top-line products...at the time I decided to get a Fenix 3 I also considert a Polar but I'm glad I went with Garmin looking back...
So as from July 2019 are there any good news for Vantage M, regarding to:
- GPS accuracy;
- Navigation;
- Sound alarms.
Thanks!
Yes, there is indeed route navigation (breadcrumb style) now.
There were a lot of updates on the GPS front aswell...
Full of it 🤟🏼 propa said DC love your vids & details reviews for years 😎
For me my V800 is still plenty good I don't need any of these flashy features. I just want to see what I do while training
Hi, I used to be a Huge Polar fan. I have been using Polar HRM for as long as I've been a personal trainer which is now 28yrs.
However after going through 4 different watches of M400 due to not being able to be recharged at all. They finally shipped me a V800 which I loved the watch but re charging was still an issue.
After going for a midnight run and not being able to get a GPS on my Polar...I'd had enough.
I did some research and Garmin just released the 935 and I cant tell you how happy I am. Between the watch and the Garmin Connect App...I am SOLD. Now all my clients are using Garmin watches. Polar lost me and almost 200 PT clients.
Just food for thought for your next watch...
Darren why would you post that in this random spot such as this? A reply to some random guy?
V800 is the best and battery life is insanely good. And chest strap is the most precise way to measure HR
Right now my M430 is working great! I'll wait a bit and see how this one does. The Vantage looks cool, I guess, but I still like my square screen. I only use GPS so I don't think navigation is a deal breaker for me. I have had other trackers like Garmin in the past, but I like the Polar better.
Please do an update with the updatet version.
Let's do as many feedbacks to Polar to get them things fixed.
Hi DC Rainmaker are you going to be doing another review since it should be up and running properly now? Just wondered if they have sorted out the Problems with it. Also do you do a vs with garmin 935?
This watch is a surprising upgrade from Polar. In your next hands-on review could you test the watch in a swimming pool? Can you test the OHR vs. Garmin hrm-swim in the pool? A reliable OHR for swimming seems like a huge breakthrough. Moreover, if they fix gps accuracy for running it's going to be a solid competitor to Garmin for people doing multisport. I rather have more sport functionalities than smartwatch features like notifications or music. I would like polar vantage m to have barometer and running power and the v model to have maps and navigation but hey, nothing's perfect. Good move from Polar.
See my post above... optical does not reliably work in water and that's to say I don't believe they work at all. My Garmin VivoActive HR simply doesn't even try. From a bit of research I've done, I think the Garmin HRM-SWIM seems like it could be the best strap available - for lap swimming - (b/c of it's ability to adhere to the body specifically during flip turns). This isn't an issue in open water as you don't have that sudden burst of force from pushing off the wall and therefore sending the strap down to your waste. I think the H10 w/ its included siliconized Pro Strap may be comparable as well. With the Garmin HRM-SWIM, it will sync to your watch while in the water, but will only do so when you stop and bring the watch close to the sensor (and out of water). NOTE: This is all from my reading a lot not based in personal testing experience b/c I have yet to feel good about any of these to commit to buying at this point.
"just close the tab" Savage
On accuracy level Polar beats apple and garmin, there is a new hear rate sensor which is again new to the market...I will buy one of these once avialble
True, the polar optical heart rate is way better. I used the polar 430 in the past briefly and it was almost flawless and definitely better than my Garmin 935 at the time, but I use a chest transmitter when I need heart rate accuracy, and in my experience Garmin is far better than anything out there when it comes to sports. The Apple watch is not even in the neighborhood of challenging Garmin, but the Apple watch is not targeting that market. Polar on the other hand is and they've left out too many features to be competitive with the garmin top end watches. I used to be a Polar fan back in the '90. Not loyal to Garmin and would jump ship in an instant if polar or Suuntos or even apple came out with a good alternative. As it stands right now, there's nothing out there that checks all the boxes like Garmin.
@@trailzrock2 same thoughts. Currently try to make a decision between a fenix 5s or a polar vantage m. I need the precision of measurement time from the polar because of intervall training sessions. But on the other hand the garmin is at every other feature far better.
@@mario.221 you have interval sessions on Garmin too. All kinds
@@trailzrock2 yes i know but the changes in heartrate are much faster at the vantage because of the new and better wrist measurment system. Sadly at interval and weight lifting sessions it is important to have a fast viewable change on the watch
@@mario.221 yeah, I love the look of the Polar too. There's just a few things that Garmin does way better that I don't want to switch. One of the big things with the Fenix 5 plus series is the mapping. Works really well. I like the fact that it pulls popular routes of the net and guides you on your bike and runs in new places
SUUNTO 9 or POLAR Vantage V?
Great question, I still haven’t found a good comparison of these two
This is a great step forward for Polar! Yes it is lacking some core features like Navigation, Live Segments that are expected at the Vantage V price point but perhaps that could be added via firmware later. It's nice to see some innovation too like the skin contact sensors. It's not going to make me move away from Garmin yet but it could do. I like the touch screen and button options. I hope there is something like that in Fenix6
Hi Ray! I know you probably don't wanna extend further your video duration, but speaking a little bit slower would help non-native speakers.. For the rest, perfect review, as usual! Thanks
Hey Dc Rainmaker now that the software side seems stable, and notifications have been implemented, will you have another look at this watch?
Great Video!
Did they improve the GPS-Issues you explained at 17:40?
the way the screen is cut off it seems they are using a square lcd and just using the bezel to mask off the clrners to create the circle display
Hmm, without measuring it perfectly (sitting in a hotel room at 3:38AM), I think it's actually round. If it was square the squared edge points would be right at the very edge of the bezel - if not slightly out of it.
True, the polar optical heart rate is way better. I used the polar 430 in the past briefly and it was almost flawless and definitely better than my Garmin 935 at the time, but I use a chest transmitter when I need heart rate accuracy, and in my experience Garmin is far better than anything out there when it comes to sports. The Apple watch is not even in the neighborhood of challenging Garmin, but the Apple watch is not targeting that market. Polar on the other hand is and they've left out too many features to be competitive with the garmin top end watches. I used to be a Polar fan back in the '90. Not loyal to Garmin and would jump ship in an instant if polar or Suuntos or even apple came out with a good alternative. As it stands right now, there's nothing out there that checks all the boxes like Garmin.
Awesome production! Would you go with VV or a similar range Garmin? 735 or 935. Training for Motocross-30min & 2.5 hr races. Stationary bikes/ Air Bike, MTB, Run and CrossFit.... Any input greatly appreciated. TY
The Vantage V looks way better than my Fenix 5 plus, but I still can't go with Polar, because they keep watering down their products. Biggest flaw I think is that there's no ANT+. They keep playing catch-up. I love the look of the Polar V, but if I have to cough up the money, I'd buy the FR 935 again, before buying this. Garmin, just keeps hitting the mark. Not sure who's in charge at Polar, but they need to go, or at least hire DCRainmaker to put their watch together if they are to compete with Garmin.
Everyone focused on anything else but what about pace and distance ? Are those accurate and consistent?
Hello, thanks first for your detailed videos. I want to know what would be better for newcomers Garmin Forerunner 945 or the Polar Vantage V
I’m struggling with the graphics a bit. Looks like they had several ideas about how to deal with a round screen... and then used all of them. Still, looks like a nice Suunto Spartan / 9 / Fenix competition
Yeah on some screens like the heart rate zones one they just cut of some of the graphics. It looks like they haven't adjusted all their screens to the round screen
Great detailed review, thanks mate
I really dislike the way the tickmarks are permanent around the outside of the watch, so the screen is much smaller than it first appears, but I like the way the touch screen is disabled during exercise and the screen stays on all the time, making it way less annoying than a lot of other options. Is there a follow on video to this now that the Polar has been released?
I went to try but not very readable screen in the dark ... successor appearance of A370 or M600
I'm not sure if I should get the Vantage M or the M430.. I run on track and I want to know the exact pace/min/km. The Vantage M just looks so much better.. What do you think at this point? Lovely videos btw and merry christmas!
Sensational amounts of information, but I found something you left out!
Suppose you start a triathlon with a vantage watch, and you're wearing an h10 chest strap. Before you get in the water, the watch gets heartrate from the strap. Presumably once you're swimming the Bluetooth connection is bad, so what happens? Does the watch start up the optical heartrate sensor? Does it toggle randomly between strap and wrist? Since the h10 can store data, is the chest strap data put back on its place when you sync the activity at the end? Once you get out of the water and onto the bike, does the strap take over? Does anyone know?
I’ve just ordered this, I know when I take my h10 strap off with my m600, the optical sensor kicks in with the m600. Not sure about the other way around though. I would expect it would.
I have been looking for a combination HRM and watch that would not only capture real-time HR data during the swimming activity, but that would also display to you on the watch/device live and in the water, not just afterwards when you get out and the HRM syncs w/ the watch. According to my somewhat brief discussion w/ Polar today, the H10 paired with the Vantage will do just that... transmit real-time HR data to the watch during the swimming activity, possible because of whatever protocol is able to carry out the the 5KHz transmission (since neither BT nor ANT+ nor any wrist-based optical HRM can transmit through the water medium). That's pretty compelling for Polar given nobody else's device can do this, but I agree w/ several comments about some of the other basic functionality that the omitted. I suppose it comes down to some sacrifices and priorities that each of us must make for ourselves.
Hi, appreaciate the thorough review. My V800 just died so looking for a new watch. You mentioned that gps navigation is not going to be released on the vantage V. However, I saw on the polar site the following. Does it mean that they still decided to implement gps navigation (like on the v800)?
Update 3.0
Timing: Early 2019
Devices: Polar Vantage V
What’s included:
Smart notifications: Stay connected with notifications from your phone for calls, messages and more.
Route Guidance
Back to start: Get guidance back to your starting point.
Waypoint navigation for downloaded routes: Discover new routes from other users in Polar Flow and third-party services.
Enhancements for existing features.
I have bought a v800 2 years ago following your awesome reviews & comparisons chart, for triathlon and trail running, barometric altimeter a must. I was waiting for an upgrade from polar but the price tag of the V too high IMO, and one the most downside is their bike cadence that must be thrown away once battery is dead, really hoped they worked on that.Still like v800 shape though and I don t see upgrading until polar introduces ant+ support, seems like it will never happen.
awsome explanations, thank very much!
Hey guys! Can any user of this watch answer please how this watch performs now after all that updates in measuring distanse and instant pace? Is it stable during normal easy and steady runs or the actual pace is going crazy like 40secs up and down each second?
I would expect a dedicated Polar for professional sports, the Vantage is only for those who run outdoors WITH REFLECTED LIGHT ... in the evening in a drawer
Thank you for the warning on the ridiculous omission of navigation and a music player.
Throw in ANT+, the ability to change data screens on the watch itself and maps on par with Garmin 945, and this watch would be a Garmin killer. But as it stands, it's just not very competitive with the 945. Also, custom alarms would be awesome. Somebody please give Polar the memo again.
Thoughts on the polar vantage M vs Garmin 645?
Was ready to buy this immediately before hearing it doesn't have navigation through .gpx or .tcx files. Bummer.
Steven Deckert yup, sounds like it’s missing so many features that I’d expect at that price point
1. I see many functions (still) in Beta.
2. Notifications not yet available. Recovery status is not a new function of Polar. The web interface of the M400 has a recovery status.
3. It still beeps and buzz, and the touch screen looks to be a gimmick for (just) swiping the screen.
Thanks for the in depth review, but in this case I an not yet enthousiast.
Bought vantage M after my fenix 5s died, first ride today and elevation is higher than normal (1400 instead of 1000) surely lacks barometer, and the interface and mobile app are lackluster unfortunately
hey, I was wondering if you would recommend the vantage m or the ignite? I havent seen any comparisons of the two but they seem pretty similar from what ive looked up.
Hello
Thanks very much for this. Did you manage to retest after the non beta version was released.
Hi
Is the function of the polar recovery pro the same with Garmin’s recovery time advisor?
Thanks !!
Great review. So what’s wrong with the Sony/Suunto GPS?
I have the vantage V and was wondering if I can turn off the transition in the triathlon mode..... I have tried finding information on it but unable to.
I'm very interested in the Vantage M. Are you able to set custom intervals like one can on the TomTom Runner 3?
I've got a few questions,
If you were me, would you buy or replace the Vantage M instead of the V800(that's what I got right now) ?
2nd, swimming training sessions the Vantage M detect other styles such as backstroke, butterfly....
Kind regards
What kind of software did you use for the data analysis at around 17:00 Min in this video?
Hi Ray, I just purchased the Vantage M and did my first run today. I selected the autolap function set to 1km in the flow app and while it indeed gives me a notification with data each km it the watch doesn't seem to recognise it as an actual lap and thus my lap data page is useless. Seem like standard functionality that autolap is in fact an actual automatic lap ? Or am I doing something wrong.
Have they fixed gps Accuracy also same question for Suunto 9. Thanks love the videos I bought ambit 3 peak when it 1st came out, it’s time. Looking at the V, suunto 9 and Coros apex 46mm.
Great, thank you.
so, did you do a full review?
Hi! Do you know if vantage m will be a triathlon watch?
It would seem as a great alternative to vivoactive 3/forerunner 735/forerunner 645
Yes, it is.
I have had hard time deciding whether to go for wrist or chest band heart rate monitor, both have their pros pro's and cons.. If this device delivers both, I am interested, then I can choose to leave the wrist piece in gym bag and wear only the chest band in certain kind of exercises.
what program is used to make the comparisons with gps and heart rate etc?
Is there a timer for gym interval training that can be set to seconds? I just can't find any infos.
Wow the inner bezel is larger than on my 90's TV!
Bazel.. .c'mon (it's not apple watch), its kind of safety bumper... how many times You have strucked your watch on door frame :)
Talking about the interior bezel around the LCD screen, not the outer strip of silver
@@Fastfitnesstips Agreed that's a huge waste of real-estate for that extra resolution they packed in.
For the road running feature, is there a stop feature vs. Pause? How about lap splits? Thanks.
I still cannot decide between the Vantage M and the Garmin 245. 🙄🤔
Reynardt Terblanche I just got the Garmin 245 and don’t like how small the face is and I don’t want to spend $500 on a watch that I just want for runs. It could be because I’m used to my big suunto watch face. The 245 watch is a beauty but I want a bigger face. I may return just to get the bigger face.
I’m exactly the same, my 245 is too small for my wrists
how accurate is the HR monitor is you compare it to a chest strap? I find most optical sensors to be inaccurate and are not very reliable. Maybe because my arm is a bit hairy. Dont know :(
Why navigation or music? It's a sportwatch no computer. I really don't understand some people. And always comparing it with a Garmin Fenix. Thats a to expensive watch and people buys it because its a Garmin. This is a good looking watch and I want this Vantage V because it's no Garmin and it's looks better. Pffff
M. Ekkelboom it does look better then a garmin
Because many people want to run nice courses in unknown regions (holiday, training camp, business trip...). Polar obviously does not understand the needs of runners! This watch is probably made just for the gym.
I have had fenix from day one, and after the 3hr..5 and now 5+ Garmin going more into Smartwatch style.
Not a bad watch but way to much things you don´t need. After some update my Suunto 9 Baro is very solid for Gps and Battery.
Will give the Vantage V more time as like Polar devices. My old V800 i have use the heck out of and still working like a champ same goes for Suuntos Old AMbit3..did work for many years and very solid.
i agree
agree when you say some people always comparing with more expensive Garmin :-)
Great insight, thanks for the video.
Athletes, what do you recommend then, the Polar Vantage V or the Garmin FR 935? I'm an athlete and I'm looking to buy my first sports watch with the most accurate and useful data to help me improve my levels.
Let me know your opinion and why, thanks...
Same here. I'd like to upgrade from my Garmin FR 235. Was going for the FR 935 but this Polar Vantage V seems super nice. Better HR accuracy, advanced training load / recovery analysis, running power, better battery life.
Léon Moreau I think that's the way I'm leaning too mate. I was hoping a few people might of replied by now but obviously not 😂
I would try Polar. I was on the same boat on Fenix 5+ and I saw this. Polar is more accurate that's what you want right?
If wants to buy get Fenix 5 series. If not get Vantage M. Has very good gps accuracy and heart rate monitor and best of all battery life and cheap.
Should I get this polar Vantage or garmin 935 for IronMan training and racing???
Which watch is better, Polar Vantage M or Garmin 245?
Have you heard Polars endevors to utilize ant+ tech into their hardware range? heard as a fact that they are testing HR band with ant+...
Does it have the option for verbal notifications about pace , time, or distance? (Able to pair with Bluetooth headphones?)
I may have this wrong, but if I want to see my heart rate while swimming, display swim heart rate on Strava, and view turn by turn navigation all on one device, is there but one choice--the Polar V800?
Ray, Suunto 9 or Vantage V? Which would you choose?
How big is the case of the v version and does have a crossfit training mode?
How is the battery life? How many days if gps is off?
You get a like for this indepth review. Wish the would but message back or talk future like a smart watch but it's ok. Would be awesome do!
Will the recovery pro also work with other activities like weight lifting?
I do both weighting and running, the load of strength training is rather too low, i think. therefore you are indicated as recovered although the hangover is still sitting
Whats the lag on the M when doing interval training? Is there a lag ?
DC, thank you for your review. Did you try the watch in the water? What about swim metrics, gps/open water, and HR in the water?
Not quite yet - it's on my to-do list, perhaps even tomorrow. :)
DC Rainmaker thanks
A few weeks testing swimming would be nice - there's at least one swimming capable tracker out there that can't handle the chlorine and chemicals in pool water, and the sensors get permanently cloudy after repeated swims, and the band becomes porous and breaks.
@@artheen4713 The chemicals are def. harsh on fabric. Always be diligent about thoroughly rinsing your gear in fresh water ASAP following use to help minimize and prolong their lifespan. Supposedly the HRM-SWIM has been "treated" for better longevity also.
No interval timer??
On HR accuracy, how does it compare to Apple 4? On your review you gave Apple 4 very good feedback. The Polar was beta, right?
At this point, with production firmware/hardware, it's clear the AW4 is the most accurate optical wrist sensor on the market (easily). Even in head to head workouts, the AW4 easily runs circles around the Vantage series from an optical sensor standpoint (plus watches from Suunto and Garmin).
Does it show total daily calories for the day in larger numbers than the A300?
dissappointing on many levels. Got an ambit3 and even there you can download gps tracks and navigate. not really pretty but it works alright. the cutoff edges look terrible. gps trouble. maybe they fix this but fankly I don't get how they need 5 yrs to replace the v800 only to bring us a watch that feels so incomplete
THe V800 was pretty uncomplete when it first was released. the thing with Polar is that when they commit themselves to release a new function, that it probably works very well.
veist2930 but the problem with Polar is that when they get around to updating their product, it has become obsolete. V650 owner that is now happily using a Garmin 1030.
veist2930 yeah fair enough never had the V800. But I still don’t get why such a basic feature like navigation is left out. I mean it is out there they have it in other polar models too. And the new fancy feature is not even in the M version.
Umm I had a Polar Vantage NV over 20 years ago. Was cutting edge at the time but it obviously omitted smart notifications, navigation, Strava live segments etc etc. Roll forward to 2018 and hey no better. I like to think of myself as a serious athlete but I do use those sort of features a lot. Is Polar anything more than a curious irrelevance these days?
Indeed, this Vantage is named after that one - a shout-out! Still got that one around? Would make for a fun video.
DC Rainmaker Will have to check in my bag of retired stuff. Think last used it in 2005 London Marathon as the Forerunner 201 of the time was a brick and had no HR of course but it did set me out on the GPS path and Polar took far too long to wake up. In fact I think I may have 3 NVs. There were HR range pickup issues so they sent me a few more to try :) One thing I never found anything better was their HR editor - good to quickly clean up the odd spike or, er, dropout!
Could you do a review on Amazfit Stratos 2?
I had it after half a year battery died and the watch gets fricking hot
When you've activated and started a workout profile, can you still make use of the count down timer without having to stop your activity?
have one, no is not possible. It is also not possible to switch on automatic lighting during Workout. U can do Autolaps and have your Timer like this... (...way i do it)
I wish the M600 had as many buttons. It's pain when swimming or tired.
I’m buying one but hope they fix the gps maps
I often use track navigation (Fenix 3) and I would never buy a watch without it. I hoped that somebody launches a competitive product to the Fenix Plus (with maps). Obviously neither Suunto nor Polar is able.to do so - very disappointing!
Btw: Wrist HRM is useless in the upcoming winter (watch above the clothes).
@@LandUpOver That's what I wanted to say, you need a strap HRM anyway, so there is no need for an optical HRM, which is inaccurate due to the measurement principle.
I really want Polar to succeed (having first used their HRM in 1995) but that bezel, no nav ... @DCR any news for cyclists; cadence, distance, power - are their any, will my old RCX5 be compatible?
Looks nice, but the GUI with cut off digits is horrible.
Yikes. I was expecting Polar to own Garmin with their next update. As is this, does nothing significantly better (aside from battery life) than the 935. Also how is this measuring power? It appears to be calculating power which limits its effectiveness to use power to race/train.
totally gagree. very dissapointing. but im glad i switched to garmin. sorry polar
I'd like to upgrade from my Garmin FR 235. Was going for the FR 935 but this Polar Vantage V seems super nice. Better HR accuracy, advanced training load / recovery analysis, running power, better battery life.
Best of luck. Like I said above, the 935 has everything the Polar has already (including recovery, training metrics..etc), but the Polar is severely lacking in many features at this point. I'll wait for more reviews on power, but this appears to be calculated power, not direct measure (like Stryd). I have the equivalent on the bike Powerpod vs Powertap P1 pedals. I can tell you that while the numbers might end up being close, it's near impossible to train using 'calculated' power.
@@oluf9056 Thanks for these informations. I'll wait and see the future reviews.
30 hours in GPS + Heart Rate tracking mode in the Vantage M! This should be a front and center feature. With the screen, while in activity mode (during a run), could you change the background to white with black letters?
no
Thank your for a very informative video. What software do you use to compare the different heart rate data?
@Boris Lewandowski great! Thanks. Is it possible to display % of maximum heart rate instead of bpm.
Not in the DCR Analyzer, since we're just focused on comparing raw values.
Good work, will it have airplane mode to turn off Bluetooth completely??
Yes, you can see a “Flight mode" option in the video.
I have been looking for something to track my training with. I work out alot in the gym, running but also road cycling. I was thinking about a Polar V650 but I will only be able to use that on the bike. Do you think that the Vantage V will do good for cycling too?
The Vantage V could certainly track all your different training sessions & provide you interesting training load / recovery analysis.
Any update on this video done ?