Last Updated on October 11, 2020 by Jude Simeone

Polar has released the Vantage V2 which succeeds Vantage V, it’s a lightweight multisport premium GPS smartwatch that’s equipped to help train more effectively with a long battery life that lets you go longer from a single charge. The Vantage V2 packs new features such as music playback, ambient light sensor, and more fitness tracking features that will guide you to achieving more fitness goals.

Polar Vantage V2 Full Specifications

	Polar Vantage V2
EDITOR'S RATING	Design: (4.4 / 5) Battery: (4.5 / 5) Fitness tracking: (4.6 / 5) Features: (3.6 / 5) Price: (3.5 / 5) Average: (4.1 / 5)
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ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Polar Vantage V2
Device type	Fitness/Sport Smartwatch
Predessesor	Polar Vantage V
Successor	__
Released date	October, 2020
Ideal for	Men
DISPLAY
Display type	MIP Transflective LCD
Display size	1.2 inch
Display resolution	240 x 240 pixels
Pixel density	__
Input type	Touchscreen 5 physical buttons
Always-on	Yes
BODY
Shape	Circular
Dimension	47 x 47 x 13 mm
Weight	52 grams (including straps)
Casing material	Aluminum/ Glass fiber reinforced polymer back
Strap/band material	Silicone
Bezel Material	Aluminum
Strap size	22mm
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Water resistant/Protection	Yes, 10ATM (MIL-STD-810G)
Swim-proof	Yes, recommended
Color(s)	Gray/lime back Black/black Black/green
MEMORY
RAM	__
Internal storage	__
Memory card slot	No
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v4.2 LE
Bluetooth calling	No
Wi-Fi	No
NFC	No
GPS	GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/QZSS/A-GPS
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY
Technology	No
SIM	No
Band	No
NOTIFICATIONS
Email alert	Yes
SMS alert	Yes
Calls alert	Yes
Event reminder	Yes
Weather	Yes
Third-party apps	Yes
FITNESS TRACKING
Sleep apnea	No
Sleep tracking	Yes
Steps	Yes
Floors climbed	Yes
Heart rate monitoring	Yes
Calories	Yes
Distance	Yes
Stress	Yes
VO2 Max.	Yes
Blood oxygen	No
Blood pressure	No
Menstrual cycle tracking	No
Swim tracking	Yes
Under-water heart rate tracking	Yes
Preloaded maps	Yes
On-screen workout modes	__
Triathlon mode	Yes
ECG Tracking	No
Preloaded sport modes	Yes, 130
Safety tracking	No
MEDIA
Audio	No
Music streaming	No
Bluetooth music	No
Radio	No
Loudspeaker	No
Microphone	No
Camera	No
SENSORS
Accelerometer	Yes
Barometer/Altimeter	Yes
Heart rate monitor (HRM)	Yes
Compass	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Ambient light	Yes
Pulse Oximeter	No
ECG	No
Thermometer	_
Other sensors	--
PLATFORM
Operating system (OS)	_
Chipset	_
CPU	_
GPU	--
BATTERY
Type of battery	Non-removable Li-ion battery
Battery capacity	346mAh
Battery life	Mixed usage: 7 days GPS mode: 40hrs
Charging type	USB cradle
Charging time	About 1-2 hours
Battery saver mode	Yes
Solar power	No
Rapid charging	No
CLOCK FEATURES
Time/Date	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes
Alarm	Yes
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Control camera	No
Music control	Yes
Find phone	Yes
Text response	No
MISC
Payment system	None
Compatibility	Android and iOS
Companion app	Polar Flow app
Customizable watch face	Yes
Interchangeable band	Yes, 22mm
Voice command	No
BOX CONTENTS
	Polar Vantage V2
	Straps
	USB cradle
	Quick start guide
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Polar Vantage V2 Features Review

• Sophisticated Design

The Vantage V2 is a lightweight smartwatch that weighs only 52 grams with the straps. All thanks to its aerospace aluminum alloy with glass fiber reinforced polymer case, while the straps are made of silicone and are interchangeable with 22mm compatible straps. The 1.2 inches display is still powered by reflective LCD which is easy to read outdoors. However, Vantage V2 has an ambient light sensor that controls the brightness of the display according to the environment. The display is also touch-sensitive in addition to 5 physical buttons that makes navigation very easy.

You can customize the watch face by choosing from the available preloaded options, and you can now change the color of the display to match your style.

The Vantage V2 is rated 10ATM which makes it waterproof up to 100 meters, it’s safe to wear to the shower, under the rain, pool, or ocean.

• Robust Activity Tracking

The Vantage V2 packs lots of sensors that include inbuilt multi-satellite GPS components, heart rate sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, altimeter, and more. This enables it to track your daily activities from the basics like steps, distance, heart rate, calories, sleep to more advanced metrics like stress management, recovery pro, training load Pro, running index that measures your VO2 Max., underwater heart rate tracking, free running programs, support for Strava, FitSpark training guide with over 130 preloaded sport modes to choose from.

Other fitness tracking features added to Vantage V2 include FuelWise that helps you monitor water intake, running performance tests that help keep track of your training, leg recovery test that tells you whether your legs are ready for high-intensity training, and many more. Route planning and turn-by-turn navigation guidance with Komoot is also available, it allows you to plan your route on Komoot, then upload it to the Vantage V2.

• Notifications

Vantage V2 pairs with the Polar Flow app to allow you to manage notifications on your phone. So that when you receive a notification on your phone, you get buzzed on the watch. There’s now a music playback feature that allows you to control the music played on a paired smartphone, as well as weather forecasts.

• 7 Days Long Battery Life

Vantage V2 has a 340mAh lithium-polymer battery which according to Polar can last up to 7 days in smartwatch mode and up to 40 hours with continuous GPS tracking.

Polar Vantage V2 Activity Features

Activity Tracking Features	Vantage V2
Compass Has a compass that allows you to know your exact orientation.	Yes
Swimming Metrics Automatically detects your heart rate, swimming style, distance, pace, strokes and rest times. Distance and strokes get tracked also in open water swimming.	Yes
Fitness Level Test Test your fitness level easily in just 5 minutes without breaking a sweat. Learn more	Yes
Breathing Session For Stress Management Relax your body and calm down your mind with the help of a guided breathing exercise	Yes
Complete Sleep Monitoring Tracks your complete sleep cycle including stages and time spent in each.	Yes
Training Benefits Get motivating feedback immediately after training describing the effect of the session. Learn more	Yes
Weather Update Check current weather info and a 2-day forecast straight on your watch	Yes
Continuous Heart Rate Tracking Tracks your heart rate continuously to give you a comprehensive view of how your heart behaves during the day as well as calories.	Yes
Track Calories Know exactly how many calories you’ve burned based on your weight, height, age, gender, your individual maximum heart rate (HRmax) and how hard you’re training.	Yes
Running Program Get a personal and adaptive training plan that fits you and your goals. Learn more	Yes
Route Planning With Komoot Plan your route on Komoot, import it to your Polar Grit X and let the turn-by-turn guidance take care of navigation for you.	Yes
Route Guidance Upload your route to your Polar Grit X and stay on the right path with real-time guidance.	Yes
Running Index Get an estimate of your running VO2max and see how your running performance is developing.	Yes
Training Load Pro Quantify the strain of your training session and see how your training strains the different parts of your body.	Yes
Hill Splitter Get detailed data about your performance on the uphill and downhill sections of your session	Yes
FuelWise Learn to refuel and maintain adequate energy levels during your long training sessions.	Yes
FitSpark Training Guide Polar Grit X and the FitSpark™ training guide make sure you’re prepared for your pursuit to conquer the trails with ready-made daily workouts that match your recovery, readiness, and training history. Learn more	Yes
Energy Sources See how your body uses different energy sources during a training session. Polar Grit X divides your energy usage into carbs, proteins and fats.
Running Power Get more comprehensive insight into the intensity of your running sessions. Learn more	Yes
Recovery Pro See how recovered your body is and get recovery feedback. Learn more	Yes
Strava Live Segments Make your runs and rides more exciting with Strava Live Segments. Get alerts about nearby segments, see real-time performance data during a segment and check your results right after you finish.	Yes
Multisport Training It allows you to do multiple sports in one training session and seamlessly switch between sports without interrupting the recording of your training.	Yes
Inbuilt GPS/QZSS/GLONASS/A-GPS/GALILEO Built-in GPS provides accurate speed and distance measurement for a range of outdoor sports, and allows you to see your route on the map in the Polar Flow app and web service after your session.	Yes
Leg Recovery Test The Leg Recovery Test tells you whether your legs are ready for high-intensity training.	Yes
Running Performance Test The Running Performance Test helps you keep track of your progress and personalize your heart rate, speed, and power zones.	Yes
Cycling Performance Test Helps you follow your progress, allows you to personalize your power zones, and tells you your personal functional threshold power. A compatible power meter required.	Yes

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