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Last Updated on January 26, 2021 by Jude Simeone
The Vantage V2 which is one of the best GPS form Polar has a remarkable design, lots of activity tyracking features and a long battery life. It shares a lot in common with Garmin Fenix 6 which is also a sophisticated GPS smartwatches with great design, lots of features and a long battery life. Both smartwatches are priced relatively the same, so, which is better between the Vantage V2 vs Garmin Fenix 6? I have compiled the specs and features, compare to find out the differences.
Please note that the Fenix 6 is available in three versions; Fenix 6, Fenix 6 Pro and Fenix 6 Pro Solar. However, this comoarison is between the Fenix 6 and Vantage V2. The other two Fenix 6 smartwatches are higher-end with trendline popularity routing, music storage and ski.
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Polar Vantage V2 vs Garmin Fenix 6 Full Specifications Compared
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WHERE TO BUY | __ |  Check @ Amazon |
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ABOUT DEVICE |
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| Device name | Polar Vantage V2 | Garmin Fenix 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Device type | Fitness/Sport Smartwatch | Fitness/GPS smartwatch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Predessesor | Polar Vantage V | Garmin Fenix 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Successor | __ | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Released date | October, 2020 | August, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ideal for | Men | Men | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
DISPLAY |
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| Display type | MIP Transflective LCD | Transflective MIP LCD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display size | 1.2 inch | 1.3 inch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pixel density | __ | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input type | Touchscreen 5 physical buttons | 5 buttons (not touchscreen) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Always-on | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
BODY |
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| Shape | Circular | Circular | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimension | 47 x 47 x 13 mm | 47 x 47 x 14.7 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 52 grams (including straps) | 80 grams | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Casing material | Aluminum/ Glass fiber reinforced polymer back | Fiber-reinforced polymer with polymer rear cover | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strap/band material | Silicone | Silicone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bezel Material | Aluminum | Stainless steel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strap size | 22mm | 22mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass DX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Water resistant/Protection | Yes, 10ATM (MIL-STD-810G) | Yes, 10ATM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Color(s) | Gray/lime back Black/black Black/green | Black | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
MEMORY |
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| RAM | __ | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Internal storage | __ | __ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory card slot | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CONNECTIVITY |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v4.2 LE | Yes, and ANT+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bluetooth calling | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wi-Fi | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NFC | No | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GPS | GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/QZSS/A-GPS | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY |
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| Technology | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SIM | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Band | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
NOTIFICATIONS |
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| Email alert | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weather | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
FITNESS TRACKING |
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| Sleep apnea | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Steps | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floors climbed | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Calories | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stress | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VO2 Max. | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blood oxygen | No | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blood pressure | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Menstrual cycle tracking | No | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Swim tracking | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Under-water heart rate tracking | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| On-screen workout modes | __ | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Triathlon mode | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ECG Tracking | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preloaded sport modes | Yes, 130 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Safety tracking | No | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
MEDIA |
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| Audio | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Music streaming | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bluetooth music | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Radio | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loudspeaker | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Microphone | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
SENSORS |
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| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Barometer/Altimeter | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heart rate monitor (HRM) | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compass | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ambient light | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pulse Ox. | No | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ECG | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thermometer | _ | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other sensors | -- | __ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
PLATFORM |
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| Operating system (OS) | _ | Proprietary OS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chipset | _ | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CPU | _ | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GPU | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
BATTERY |
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| Type of battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery capacity | 346mAh | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery life | Mixed usage: 7 days GPS mode: 40hrs | Smartwatch: Up to 14 days GPS: Up to 36 hours Max Battery GPS Mode: 72 hours Expedition GPS Activity: 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode:48 days |
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| Charging type | USB cradle | USB charging cable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charging time | About 1-2 hours | About 1-2 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery saver mode | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Solar power | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rapid charging | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CLOCK FEATURES |
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| Time/Date | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
OTHER FUNCTIONS |
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| Control camera | No | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Music control | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Find phone | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Text response | No | Yes, (Android Only) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
MISC |
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| Payment system | None | Garmin pay | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatibility | Android and iOS | Android 4.4+ IOS 10.0+ Bluetooth 4.0+ Check if your device is compatible |
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| Companion app | Polar Flow app | Garmin connect IQ store | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Customizable watch face | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interchangeable band | Yes, 22mm | Yes, 22mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Voice command | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
BOX CONTENTS |
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| Polar Vantage V2 | Garmin Fenix 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Straps | Straps | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| USB cradle | USB charging cable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quick start guide | Quick start guide | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Polar Vantage V2 Features
| Activity Tracking Features | Vantage V2 |
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| 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 |
Garmin Fenix 6 vs 6 Pro vs 6 Pro Solar Features
Which is Better?
In my opinion, Garmin Fenix is a more comprehensive GPS smartwatch. It features blood oxygen tracking – an important metric that allows you to see how well your blood utilizes oxygen. Fenix 6 also features incidental fall detection that allows the watch to call a preset emergency number when it detects a hard fall (phone must be nearby).
Overall, both smartwatches are durably built and well equipped to track your daily activities both indoor and outdoor.
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