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Compare Polar Smartwatches

Every Polar smartwatch in our database, with the specs that matter lined up the same way. Tick Compare on two to five to see them side by side.

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19 smartwatches

Choosing a Polar watch

Polar focuses on training and recovery. Vantage is the premium multisport line, Grit X the outdoor one, Pacer the running watch and Ignite the everyday fitness watch. The Loop is a screen-free band.

Polar’s recovery features, such as Nightly Recharge, need no subscription.

Frequently asked questions

Do Polar watches need a subscription?

No. Polar Flow and its training and recovery tools come with the watch at no extra cost.

Which Polar watch has the longest battery life?

The Grit X2 Pro and Vantage V3 lead our list at up to 11 days in smartwatch mode.

Do Polar watches have maps?

The newer Vantage V3, Vantage M3, Grit X2 and Grit X2 Pro have offline maps. Older models like the Pacer and Vantage V2 show a breadcrumb route only.