9/10 Sleep Stages Plus – has GOOD HRV-enabled sleep tracking platform although too much complexity is shown on the watch.9/10 Excellent structured training support covering training plans and customisable workouts, supported by functions such as (auto)laps and audible+vibration alerts.8/10 Extensive, customisable sports profiles and a good range of training metrics.Scroll down further for the FULL, detailed review.
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The full-screen gauge displays are unusual but fine once you get used to them, especially as those are the ones where you can access other features like the awesomely useful Zone Lock, compass and elevation calibration.Įxisting Vantage Gen 1 users will be tempted to upgrade to the faster,lighter V2 model and to get several cool, new features which include weather, fuel source planning and reporting, hill rep functionality, performance & recovery tests, and breadcrumb route support with TBT.įor athletes who are new to the Polar platform, there is too much old ground to cover when looking at the impressive list of existing Polar features that are carried into the Vantage V2. The sports profiles you can create for the V2 are generally good and can be nicely configured with the usual data and nicely-presented metrics. Couple that with your recovery status and training load and you have some great information to fine-tune your training. If that’s not enough for the data inquisitive, there is the fallback to much more detailed insights on the excellent FLOW platform (web and app).Īt first, Polar FLOW appears straightforward but, dig deeper, and there are MANY gems covering the ability to set annual training plans and to create complex, structured workouts. After you’ve finished, Polar delivers a nice blend of summary sports information and then the ability to explore it a little further on the watch. Start your workout and the Vantage V2 performs well and gives you the information you need to train and race. On the outside, the hardware construction is very good and on the inside, there is the occasional quirky menu interface that I find endearing, although navigating through the menus to find what you want is quick and soon becomes second nature. It really is a good sports watch and I prefer its looks to any other. My sporting plans for watches in 2021 includethe Polar Vantage V2 which I will definitely use for run training with STRYD and probably also for at least one triathlon race. Polar Vantage V2 Review – A Great Pro Triathlon Watch