UPDATED July 2021:
- I went ahead and purchased the newer Polar Vantage V2 this July 2021. It seems Polar really took feedback from customers and made significant improvements! The Vantage V2 is far superior to the original Vantage.
- The heart rate measurements are so much better even without the chest strap + sensor (still recommended for the most accurate results).
- The overall responsiveness of the watch is superb.
- The additional functionality added and improvements made is what is expected of a premium multisport watch!
- And by the way, the Polar folks care about customer loyalty. They do offer a customer loyalty discount if you are upgrading.
--- ORIGINAL Review from 2019:
It is billed as a "premium multisport watch designed for pro athletes – and for anyone who trains like a pro". However, I only got accurate heart rate readings when walking or jogging. It failed miserably to provide accurate heart readings for a variety of other sports and workouts. It looks like Polar seems to be aware of this. So i'm not sure why they would advertise the watch like that then.
For a sports watch that costs almost $500, I would expect that if it is advertised like that, it should come with the Polar H10 heart rate sensor for no additional cost. Pairing this watch to my Polar H10 heart rate sensor was the only way the watch was able to get accurate heart rate measurements for most sports and workouts.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 12 x 10 x 2 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.23 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 4 x 4 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.44 Pounds |
| Brand Name | POLAR |
| Warranty Description | Yes |
| Model Name | Polar Vantage V Pro Multisport Watch |
| Color | White |
| Material | Synthetic |
| Suggested Users | womens |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Polar Electro, Inc. |
| Part Number | 90070735 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Style | Standard Edition |
| Included Components | Vantage V, getting started guide, charging cable |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport Type | Running |
