PolarPolar Vantage V Sports Watch for Running, Cycling, Swimming, Etc. Precision Prime Sensor Fusion Technology Enabled, Waterproof, GPS Watch

This is a running 🏃‍♂️ watch first and foremost. It's not a smart watch pretending to track running, nor a running watch that tries to do everything. It's a running watch for people who run and want to improve their running.I've owned this watch for more than a year now and am still extremely happy. It's the best running device I've owned (and I've had various other Garmin and Polar devices). This is how i've used it:1) I've set up the watch with all my data and heart rate zones (HR zones are vital for using this watch to its best abilities)2) I've set up a succession of running programs over the year using the Polar Flow website, that syncs with my watch (via the mobile or a physical cable). This guides me throughout each exercise and gives me a score for each week. Get a good enough score after 4 weeks and the adaptive plan "rewards" you with a modified plan for the following 4 weeks3) I check my recovery status every few days with the orthostatic test to ensure I don't overtrain (you need the H10 chest strap for this - well worth it). This is surprisingly accurate. A few times i've ignored the result and gone for a run anyway only to have a rubbish run!4) I use the FitSpark recommendations to do regular core, strength and mobility exercises throughout the week (I target 6 in total per week). This has been a personal revelation with the added exercises really helping my running4) With the OH1 arm heart rate monitor I have been, for the first time ever, accurately monitoring my heart rate whilst playing squash 😲5) I regularly check the Polar Flow report data to look at my progression and accumulation of miles. Also after every run i check the Running Index measure which is a good measure of how the run went. You get good satisfaction from seeing the number grow over timeWhat do I particularly like?o Lightweight and REALLY comfortable - I'm fussy about things around my wrist, but haven't struggled with this at all (unlike other devices, including the Garmin FR620 & Polar M600)o Battery life is not a problem - i'm doing a lot of exercises every week and only need to charge once per weeko Polar Flow and how it links with the device - it feels like you have your own personal trainer and it provides you with a full complement of exerciseso Health stats, particularly the orthostatic test, are very insightful and accurateo GPS is accurate, certainly over the past 6 months after the firmware updates, and catches a signal really quicklyo Route following and track back have been a god send for me when running away from home, as i have a habit of getting lost...Niggle:o Wrist based HR is accurate, but unreliable. I've had a few runs where my HR has maxed out within the first couple of minutes and only calms down to a proper reading about 5 minutes later. This is a bit frustrating when following the running program which is HR reliant (and keeping to zones). I've solved this personally by running with the OH1 HRM. Alternatively, I'd advise using the H10 chest strap or any other vversion you can pair to the device.Not sure:o Not yet figured out how to blend wrist based power into my training, but power is definitely a personal development area for my runningo Polar Flow app is a bit of a let down, struggling to keep up with the data on the website. I solve this by using the website portal the majority of the time, which is easy enough to access from the mobileo Haven't used the Serene breathing exercises enough. Think this would be a great thing to explore more, though

first of all, if your looking for a smart watch same as apple watch with lots of watch faces and other tech specs, then this watch is not for you.polar vantage V is a watch dedicated for those who are seeking specific data about how they train and the detailed metrics that come with it to help them improve their physical shape and excel in whatever sports they are doing.before buying the watch iv read lots of reviews about it, negative/ positive, and i was so confused if i should buy it or not, especially that i have the A370 already.Eventually i decided to buy it and im really happy i did because the watch is super when it comes to what polar claims it does.lots of reviews said that the heart rate monitor is not so accurate, but i gotta be honest, its super accurate with me using it in the gym for lots of different sports like swimming, wight lifting, treadmill running, cross fit, (of course with little latency due to the fact that its a hand heart rate monitor so its a normal thing) but when it comes to accuracy, it never stops to amaze me. some people who bought the watch said that the accuracy is really bad and i totally understand because the company said the accuracy should vary from one person to another due to different skin tones, size of hand, shape, etc, but in my case the watch is super accurate with me.some people are complaining about other smart features like music control or being able to pay by you watch, now come on guys polar is dedicated to sports and data related to it, so if ur looking for these things then you should look elsewhere.the polar flow app is amazing and so detailed and user friendly, syncing the watch to your phone post workout is super fast and easy.the battery could last almost a whole week with one single full charge which is amazing.the only thing that i didnt like is that the screen is dim in a way, hope that they will increase the brightness level in the upcoming updates.if your a sports dedicated person, then your really going to love the watch.hope my simple review help you decide :)

I haven't tried the watch with new software update 5.0 yet and my opinions are based to previous software.Cons:* unstable current running pace (same issue Suunto& Garmin) regarding new Sony chip they all using* pool swim metrics issue, watch will count metrics totally wrong* missing basic training information during auto-pause* some have problems with gps tracks as well* no notifications during the training* vibration might be stronger* can't calibrate the milage on treadmill runPros:* Solid outfit also for office using, weight is minimal* Screen is clear for me* Heart rate from wirst is acceptable* Really long battery life* Sleep tracking is exact IMHO* Polar Flow is very comfort, all watch settings (data fields aso) will managed from Flow* Works also wit Garmin Vector 3 pedals* Reasonable price compared to Garmin Fenix 6/ ProAll leading Sport watches are suffering issues, so no hope that the Polar Vantage is exceptional.My last watches are Vantage V, Garmin Fenix 6 Pro (retired) and Apple Watch 4, and for basic sport use the Apple Watch 4 will beat the high end sport watches, as AW4 swimming is 100% accurate even for non semi-pro swimmer like me, running pace and wirts heart rate are very accurate, but poor battery life and non roughed look are not enough for serious athletes. For cycling I use Garmin EDGE 1030 and all my data life is in Training Peaks and Strava.As forum users suggest: the watch is almost prefect with H10 heart rate monitor and Stryd running pod, this will add ca 300€ to watch price :)