Polar Vantage V2 Review: Three runners' long-term review of Polar's flagship GPS running watch

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The Polar Vantage V2 was probably the most exciting new sports watch launched in 2020, coming in right at the top of Polar’s range and combining the features of the Grit X and Vantage V watches to offer the complete package to runners and triathletes.
Run Testers Kieran, Nick and Mike have all used the Vantage V2 for long periods and in this video we give our verdict on the Vantage V2, covering whether it’s the best option in Polar’s range for most runners and how it stacks up against the competition from other brands.
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00:00 Intro
00:31 Design
03:18 Battery Life
07:06 Heart Rate Accuracy
10:14 GPS accuracy
13:02 Big New Features
21:00 Favourite Features
25:22 Should you Buy It?
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@andrescarrenov 3 жыл бұрын

Great review!

@TheRunTesters 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful.

@scott_strool 3 жыл бұрын

The touch screen is great.

@samwis41979 2 жыл бұрын

Great review In 2022 you can get the V2 + HR strap for £390 and the Garmin 945 for £450 with that little in it for an all round sportsman but not specialising in any who wants recovery and performance MI with sleep tracking is there any change in your view of which to go for?

@hanstenberg Жыл бұрын

Do you find the Fitness test and Running index accurate? I find my Running index beeing eqvivalent to my labresult when I do for exampel 3k all out run.

@gustavahenriksson 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a thorough review! The 4-6 days that you managed to squeeze out of the V2, was that with 24/7 HR or merely "by night"? I use the latter on my V, and the watch seems to need recharging every 1,5-2 weeks or so... Regards, FinnGus

@TheRunTesters 3 жыл бұрын

That's with 24/7 HR on.

@sanderk9021 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this thorough review. Could you do a brief review on the improved navigation? For me, this could be the deal maker or deal breaker for the Polar Vantage v2.

@TheRunTesters 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sander, we'll see what we can do. What did you want to know specifically?

@sanderk9021 3 жыл бұрын

I am looking for an impression on how to use the navigation i.e. how to import routes, but of course most importantly the navigation itself. By that, I mean what does the map really look like, what type of cues are given in terms of direction and your general feedback after using it (pros and cons)

@kenbourn8132 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, thanks. Was Mike in a mirror?!

@TheRunTesters 3 жыл бұрын

Mike always appears like that when we ask him to, um, reflect, about the pros and cons of a watch.

@verzinesiets 3 жыл бұрын

Did you also test/have experience with battery drain when h10 is connected to the v2? I just recently bought a h10 and connected it to my current watch and battery drains much faster (on 2,5 hour run 10% battery drain with build in HR and more than 50% drain when h10 connected). Was wondering if V2 has te same "issue". I guess BT connection is a big power consumer.

@TheRunTesters 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, this wasn't something we noticed.

@LiberaTeTutemetExInferis 3 жыл бұрын

No question they have improved over the V1, even the gps accuracy seems improved, I live surrounded with mountains and this watch does amazing in that respect, everyone praises Polar ecosystem, I find the PC version of Polar flow to be confusing and counter intuitive, certainly behind Garmin.I know the cellular version of the app seems to be better but having survived a brain cancer I do not use any wireless technology... There is some potential for customization, 5 of 6 datas during training wouldn't hurt, I live at 6200ft and wish I could check my altitude whenever I feel like it, sadly you can't... I like datas, Polar could easily display much more data. Overall it is a good watch but sadly it feels like this is what the V should have been rather than a new release, and V owners may feel cheated as they will not get any update, Polar is on a slippery road .

@TheRunTesters 3 жыл бұрын

Some of The Run Testers would agree with you on Polar Flow. Though myself (Kieran), I find Garmin's to be equally as awkward. I think both just take a bit of getting used to. But just like Apple vs Android, people have their preferences.

@hannesaltenfelder4302 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if there is any difference when you use polar chest/arm straps with garmin watches or vice versa?

@TheRunTesters 2 жыл бұрын

Provided they are bluetooth, they will connect across brands.

@Chris-gq8ev 3 жыл бұрын

Nick, did you say'Streets Ahead'? 😆

@TheRunTesters 3 жыл бұрын

He probably did. That's on his Top 10 lists of phrases to describe when something is better than something else.

@fawazghali 3 жыл бұрын

This or pace 2?

@fawazghali 3 жыл бұрын

Coros pace 2 or vantage v2?

@TheRunTesters 3 жыл бұрын

V2 is a better watch. Pace 2 perhaps offers better value.

@lukakolakusic30 3 жыл бұрын

All the fancy features wouldn't be enough for me to consider a TOUCH SCREEN sports watch. What's the point?

@TheRunTesters 3 жыл бұрын

It's not just touchscreen. We mainly use the button controls and you can ignore the touchscreen almost entirely.

@subliminallyinc 3 жыл бұрын

When you are in an activity the touch screen is disabled. So your argument against this watch is pointless.

@coachalexroberts 3 жыл бұрын

Garmin is still the play.

@TheManOnTheRail 2 жыл бұрын

Can't read it. It's dreadful. So dull.