Name: Polar Vantage M2
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Rating: 3.3 (32 reviews)

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Vantage M2 is a multisport watch with smartwatch features – designed for function, its ready to work as hard as you are. Come back stronger with the help of our comprehensive feature package that offers much more than just accurate heart-rate monitoring and integrated GPS. Get insights into the quality of your sleep with Nightly Recharge and workout suggestions based on your readiness that day from FitSpark. Improve your running performance with our running program and use Training Load Pro to see where and how workouts are putting strain on your body. And with added features like music controls, smart fueling assistant and weather reports, you’ve got everything you need to help keep you on track.

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 But so far, I really liked the new features, I really liked the new design, and I think they're pretty good from a value standpoint. Anyhow, if you liked the video, make sure to hit that like button down below. In the meantime, have fun out there, and we will see you in the next video.

 And then for the actual GPS tracks, it was on point and followed along pretty closely to an actual map, and actually even better than another device in this test. If I had to nitpick, I'd say right down here, it sort of rounded off a sharp out and back that I did just a bit, but that's really minor. From a heart rate standpoint, here's an indoor cycling session with both of them, and well, that's pretty good stuff. There were a few little blips from the Ignite 2 right here in the middle, and then the M2 dipped just a bit right here, but these are great results

 But another big difference between these two is that the Vantage M2 uses a 5 button configuration with a display that's optimized for longer battery life and great readability outdoors, but it isn't a touchscreen and isn't as vibrant as the Ignite 2. The display on the Ignite 2 is gorgeous, seriously, it really, really pops, but it's not an always on display and a touchscreen can be more challenging to use in sports and fitness scenarios. For pricing, with the new updated design as well as all the new features, I think they're pretty compelling from a value standpoint. So the Ignite 2 runs $230, and then the Vantage M2 runs $299, and I think that's a pretty good deal for a multi-sport watch that has a lot of functionality that looks really good

 So mountain biking is a notoriously hard activity for any wrist-based heart rate sensor to track accurately due to all the bouncing and jarring movement that happens on rougher terrain. And for mountain biking, this is a phenomenally good result for a wrist-based heart rate sensor, and this was on the Vantage M2. Sure, it had a few dips like here and here, but I usually see heart rate from almost all wrist-based sensors that are all over the place for mountain biking, and this was really, really good. And those are just a few examples, but I've got lots more data to share in the in-depth reviews of both of these, so make sure you're subscribed to get notifications when those videos drop

Polar Vantage M2 & Ignite 2 GPS Watches // Everything NEW, Comparison, and First Tests!

Polar Vantage M2!  This watch was exactly what the Apple Watch wasn’t — no annoying touch screen, long batter life (days), multi sport mode!

When I run I get sweaty, or sometimes it rains and watch touchscreens become useless. Even in perfect conditions they're hard to use while running!

It is getting hard to find a watch that you can just use as a GPS watch with a few other sports related features. I used to be a Garmin die-hard but I just looked at their website and it seems they've have gone off the deep end with touchscreens and useless social media features that actively degrade the utility of their watches for going for a run.

Are there any sports watch models out there that:

- use buttons only (no touchscreen)
- have longish battery life (survive a 15hr ultramarathon on a full charge)
- fairly simple UI (not a luddite but I don't need to get text messages and 300 other pointless services on my watch. I'll check my phone later thanks)
- look fairly nice (I managed to get a Garim Fenix 3 which is from just before watches jumped the shark, but its battery is now ageing and it would be nice to have something a little sleeker in appearance. The ol' Fenix 3 is a clunker, much as I love it).

Would love to hear about your favourites! Thanks r/running

<div class="md"><p>When I run I get sweaty, or sometimes it rains and watch touchscreens become useless. Even in perfect conditions they&#39;re hard to use while running!</p>

<p>It is getting hard to find a watch that you can just use as a GPS watch with a few other sports related features. I used to be a Garmin die-hard but I just looked at their website and it seems they&#39;ve have gone off the deep end with touchscreens and useless social media features that actively degrade the utility of their watches for going for a run.</p>

<p>Are there any sports watch models out there that:</p>

<ul>
<li>use buttons only (no touchscreen)</li>
<li>have longish battery life (survive a 15hr ultramarathon on a full charge)</li>
<li>fairly simple UI (not a luddite but I don&#39;t need to get text messages and 300 other pointless services on my watch. I&#39;ll check my phone later thanks)</li>
<li>look fairly nice (I managed to get a Garim Fenix 3 which is from just before watches jumped the shark, but its battery is now ageing and it would be nice to have something a little sleeker in appearance. The ol&#39; Fenix 3 is a clunker, much as I love it).</li>
</ul>

<p>Would love to hear about your favourites! Thanks <a href="/r/running">r/running</a></p>
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Running Watches without Touchscreens

 If you want a full breakdown of features it's pretty much what I've already discussed in my Polar Vantage V review video. There's not that much of a difference when it comes to features but if you want a complete breakdown of features for this watch let me know in the comment section below but I can guarantee you the main thing you're looking at when it comes to the Polar Vantage M versus the Polar Vantage V2 of course is really the design. I hope that video was helpful. Thank you very much for watching

Polar Vantage M2   The Best Designed Polar Watch

So I’m finally at a point in my running where I think I need to ditch my Apple Watch 4 and get a “real” watch.

Context: running 50-72 miles a month (not a lot in general but a lot of me although I’m still somewhat slow 9-10 min/mile), 152 lbs, 50s. 

Got into running seriously 1-1/2 years ago and love it. I’m a bit of a data geek (into shoes, form, nutrition, training).

Looking for something that is reliable (recently got the Polar H10 HRM), run mostly by heart rate and sometimes pace. Trying to follow the 80/20 rule for aerobic/anaerobic (not quite MAF). 

I’d like the watch for GPS, heart rate tracking, training, recovery, battery life, and hopefully some running form feedback (l/r, vertical velocity, ground contact time, etc.) so I can improve.

I don’t listen to music or audio and looking primarily for the key features above. I don’t need superfluous bells and whistles.

Would appreciate advice between the models listed above. Or others. And why.

If I should be thinking differently and if I’m not quite there yet for a sports watch, let me know.

Thanks everyone!

<div class="md"><p>So I’m finally at a point in my running where I think I need to ditch my Apple Watch 4 and get a “real” watch.</p>

<p>Context: running 50-72 miles a month (not a lot in general but a lot of me although I’m still somewhat slow 9-10 min/mile), 152 lbs, 50s. </p>

<p>Got into running seriously 1-1/2 years ago and love it. I’m a bit of a data geek (into shoes, form, nutrition, training). I run a mix of road and trail.</p>

<p>Looking for something that is reliable (recently got the Polar H10 HRM), run mostly by heart rate and sometimes pace. Trying to follow the 80/20 rule for aerobic/anaerobic (not quite MAF).</p>

<p>I’d like the watch for GPS, heart rate tracking, training, recovery, battery life, and hopefully some running form feedback (l/r, vertical velocity, ground contact time, etc.) so I can improve.</p>

<p>I don’t listen to music or audio and looking primarily for the key features above. I don’t need superfluous bells and whistles.</p>

<p>Would appreciate advice between the models listed above. Or others. And why.</p>

<p>If I should be thinking differently and if I’m not quite there yet for a sports watch, let me know.</p>

<p>Thanks everyone!</p>
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Coros Apex vs Garmin 645 vs Polar Vantage V2?

 Then I can go next and the watch now tells me how often it will remind me and if my workouts turns to be more intense it will remind me more often. If we scroll down a little bit further we can add a drinking reminder as well so let's say every 20 minutes and if you click on use now it will let me choose a sport mode on which I want to use this. Next up we have notifications so we do receive notifications on this watch and you even get a little pop-up once receiving one. We have Serene which is a guided breathing exercise so you can set the duration of it as well as a timer for exhale and inhale

 Next up we have notifications so we do receive notifications on this watch and you even get a little pop-up once receiving one. We have Serene which is a guided breathing exercise so you can set the duration of it as well as a timer for exhale and inhale. You have a stopwatch and timer on here as well, you can set your watch faces so you can basically tell the watch what is displayed on your watch face. So you get to choose between time only, daily activity, cardio load status, continuous heart rate tracking and a few more

 Not in my case at least. On the backside of the Vantage M2, you will see the optical heart rate sensor. This is used to measure your heart rate 24x7 as well as breathing rate and other sleep metrics. So let's check out some more features this watch has to offer and let's start with the Polar FuelWise

 This smartwatch is also water resistant up to 30 meters and has a 230 milliampere battery which will last for about 7 days on normal usage or 30 hours on continuous fork mount with GPS. As for last, we have 9 LEDs on the backside of our watch for the heart rate reading. Now speaking of heart rate reading, let's head to that topic. And as a lot of you probably know, the Polar brand is very famous for its accurate heart rate reading, but it's not 100% true

POLAR VANTAGE M2 SPORTWATCH REVIEW | Don't Buy This Until You Watch This Video! | Tips & Tricks

I agree with the other commenter on Garmin Forerunner 935. You can find it online right around $300.

<div class="md"><p>I agree with the other commenter on Garmin Forerunner 935. You can find it online right around $300.</p>
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The Garmin ecosystem has been having sales off and on this year (at least in the U.S.). Like others in this thread, I have -- and like/recommend -- a 935.   The 735XT is also well regarded (but less capable).

In addition to what you're looking for, it has a 'triathlon' mode which will time your events (including transitions) -- you hit the 'lap' button between each.  If you've seen the multisport graphics posted on here, they're often utilizing that feature.  Not all Garmins come with that.

<div class="md"><p>The Garmin ecosystem has been having sales off and on this year (at least in the U.S.). Like others in this thread, I have -- and like/recommend -- a 935.   The 735XT is also well regarded (but less capable).</p>

<p>In addition to what you&#39;re looking for, it has a &#39;triathlon&#39; mode which will time your events (including transitions) -- you hit the &#39;lap&#39; button between each.  If you&#39;ve seen the multisport graphics posted on here, they&#39;re often utilizing that feature.  Not all Garmins come with that.</p>
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Based on your price range, the Garmin 935 is probably the best option. It does everything you want and more. It’s lightweight and has great battery life. 
A used Garmin Fenix 5 would also be a solid choice.

<div class="md"><p>Based on your price range, the Garmin 935 is probably the best option. It does everything you want and more. It’s lightweight and has great battery life. 
A used Garmin Fenix 5 would also be a solid choice.</p>
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Suunto 5 does all that and a lot more for $230 right now I think. I'd definitely recommend that heavily over the garmin's for that price.

<div class="md"><p>Suunto 5 does all that and a lot more for $230 right now I think. I&#39;d definitely recommend that heavily over the garmin&#39;s for that price.</p>
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I bought second hand Garmin 920xt for $200AUD
I recommend for all the points you list.

<div class="md"><p>I bought second hand Garmin 920xt for $200AUD
I recommend for all the points you list.</p>
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I have the Fenix 5 Plus. It's a great watch. I think you may be able to get it for about $350 now. I highly recommend it.

<div class="md"><p>I have the Fenix 5 Plus. It&#39;s a great watch. I think you may be able to get it for about $350 now. I highly recommend it.</p>
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Hi sorry to come begging for help, there are just so many options!

I really just want a handful of things from the fitness watch. 

* Inbuilt GPS
* Heartrate monitor that displays onscreen, so I can see my heart rate while running
* Waterproof 
* I can log swims runs and cycles
* Syncs with strava.
* Relatively cheap. Under £250 / $335

<div class="md"><p>Hi sorry to come begging for help, there are just so many options!</p>

<p>I really just want a handful of things from the fitness watch.</p>

<ul>
<li>Inbuilt GPS</li>
<li>Heartrate monitor that displays onscreen, so I can see my heart rate while running</li>
<li>Waterproof</li>
<li>I can log sea swims, runs and cycles (with GPS)</li>
<li>Syncs with strava.</li>
<li>Relatively cheap. Under £250 / $335</li>
</ul>

<p>Does anyone have any recommendations or can point me in the right direction?</p>
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Hello. Can you help me with my first fitness watch?

 Right here is something new with the M2, where it not only shows your calories burned during the workout, but also a breakdown of the energy used with what percentage of that workout used carbs, proteins, and fats. The next screen is for sleep tracking, which is what Polar calls Nightly Recharge, and this is probably one of my favorite features of the M2. It gives a super detailed breakdown of sleep stats, where it provides tons of information, including a sleep score, breakdown of sleep time, sleep continuity, sleep cycles, interruptions. And then on this corner, it cut in just slightly

 How's it going, folks? I'm Dez with DezFit, and this is the new Polar Vantage M2 Multisport watch, the update to the original Vantage M that came out over two years ago. With the M2, they updated the software to include a lot of the features that you find on the higher-end Grit X and the Vantage V2, and housed that all into an updated design with a new bezel, buttons, as well as a really nice, comfortable strap. The Vantage M2 has a lot of different sport profiles, it can connect to a lot of different external sensors, and it's also one of the lower-priced options when it comes to a full-featured multisport watch, meaning that it has a full-blown triathlon mode, which allows you to switch easily between a run, bike, and swim, while also being able to track the transitions. So, I've been testing the M2 out for quite some time now, and I've got lots of data to share in this in-depth review, where I'll be going over all the new features, as well as how it performs in the sports and fitness capacity, where I tested it for running, weight training, cycling, swimming, just so you can get a good idea if this device is going to be right for you

 The Vantage M2 has a lot of different sport profiles, it can connect to a lot of different external sensors, and it's also one of the lower-priced options when it comes to a full-featured multisport watch, meaning that it has a full-blown triathlon mode, which allows you to switch easily between a run, bike, and swim, while also being able to track the transitions. So, I've been testing the M2 out for quite some time now, and I've got lots of data to share in this in-depth review, where I'll be going over all the new features, as well as how it performs in the sports and fitness capacity, where I tested it for running, weight training, cycling, swimming, just so you can get a good idea if this device is going to be right for you. And if you do find the information in this video useful, don't be shy about hitting that like button down below, as it definitely helps the channel a lot, and I appreciate it. Oh, and I've also been testing out the new Polar Ignite 2, and that in-depth review is coming up, so make sure to subscribe to get a notification when that video drops

Polar Vantage M2 GPS Sportswatch In-Depth Review + Interface Tour

I haven't opened presents yet, I want to hear what you got!

<div class="md"><p>I haven&#39;t opened presents yet, I want to hear what you got!</p>
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Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Did you get any cool run related gifts this year?

 You've got Training Load Pro, Training Benefit Insights, a multitude of sports profiles, and you are getting FitSpark, which gives you those kind of recommended workouts based on your recovery and the trainings that you've done. Still a feature-packed watch and a lot of the good stuff that was on the Vantage M has made its end to the M2 as well. One feature that doesn't make the cut from the Vantage V2 and the Grit X is the breadcrumb-style navigation. You do get a simpler back-to-the-start feature, but ultimately if you want to upload maps and follow those routes in a really simple way, that is a feature that's currently supported on the Vantage M2

 You've got the same sensor technology, same sensors in terms of what you got on the Vantage M. It's really all about what's new on the software front, what it's taken from other watches that already have those software features. In terms of new features and how it compares to the Vantage M, you've got those new colors, the new look bands and that more textured bezel. In terms of the software, it's really about bringing more smartwatch-type features and some of the more interesting features that made it onto the Grit X and the Vantage V2

 In terms of battery life, you are seeing some improvements there. Now you're getting the same 30 hours of GPS battery life as the Vantage M. You've gone from five days to seven days in watch mode for the M2 as well, and you're also getting the power save mode, which in theory will get you up to 100 hours of continuous training just with less accuracy than being in the full GPS mode. So I've just done my first run with the Vantage M2

 You're getting all the rich sleep metrics and monitoring features like nightly recharge. You're getting your running index, running programs. You've got Training Load Pro, Training Benefit Insights, a multitude of sports profiles, and you are getting FitSpark, which gives you those kind of recommended workouts based on your recovery and the trainings that you've done. Still a feature-packed watch and a lot of the good stuff that was on the Vantage M has made its end to the M2 as well

 In terms of new features and how it compares to the Vantage M, you've got those new colors, the new look bands and that more textured bezel. In terms of the software, it's really about bringing more smartwatch-type features and some of the more interesting features that made it onto the Grit X and the Vantage V2. In terms of smartwatch features, you're getting music controls, weather updates, and the watch face customization. There's some training features, so the weekly training summary, the weekly summary of energy nutrients, and a big one is FuelWise

Polar Vantage M2 First Run Review: Two runners test the Forerunner 245 rival

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