Our quick take
Polar Vantage V sports watch - 4.0 / 5
Rethinking heart-rate tracking
- Wrist-based heart rate tracking Chest strap in the box
Three cheers for a round display
- Measures: 46 x 46 x 13mm / Weighs: 66g Stainless steel and polymer body
Control and connection
- Five buttons and touch PolarFlow smartphone app
Performance and sports measuring
- Dedicated sports modes Supports multisport events Running power from your wrist
Load and recovery measurement
- Training status Orthostatic testing
Polar Flow is part brilliant, part confused
- Smartphone app Supporting website Free running training programmes
To recap
A flagship device that can track and monitor your daily activity, your sleep, your sport-specific training and give you feedback through the whole thing. It’s elegantly designed and comfortable to wear. But it’s not without some shortcomings, and Garmin has more customisable offerings.
