Polar Vantage V vs Polar Vantage V3
Polar Vantage V
2018 · $320 today
7854
Polar Vantage V3
2023 · $499 today
8072
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Polar Vantage V is better
- Resolution: 240 x 240 vs 416 x 416(138.5× more)
Why Polar Vantage V3 is better
- Screen Size: 47 mm vs 1.2 in(39.2× more)
- Water Resistance: 50 m vs 30m / WR30(1.7× more)
Verdict
Polar Vantage V3 leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Polar Vantage V | Polar Vantage V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 1.2 in | 47 mm● |
| Resolution | 240 x 240● | 416 x 416 |
| Panel Type | Transflective LCD | — |
| Always-On Display | — | Yes |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery Life (Training Mode) | 40 hours | — |
| Battery Life (Time Mode) | 7 days | — |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| Optical Heart Rate | Yes | — |
| Recovery Metrics | Yes (Recovery Pro) | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | — |
| Build & Connectivity | ||
| Water Resistance | 30m / WR30 | 50 m● |
| Case Material | Fiberglass composite | — |
| Cellular Option | No | No |
| Health & Fitness | ||
| Heart Rate Sensor | — | Optical + ECG |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Blood Oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| GPS | — | Dual-frequency |
| Battery & Build | ||
| Battery Life | — | 8 days |
| Weight | — | 66 g |
| Water Resistance | 30m / WR30 | 50 m● |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular Option | No | No |
| OS | — | Polar OS |