Polar Vantage V2 – Premium Multisport GPS Watch, Wrist-Based

Polar Vantage V2 - Premium Multisport GPS Watch

Polar Vantage V2 – Premium Multisport GPS Watch, Wrist-Based HR for Running, Swimming, Cycling, Strength Trainings – Music Controls, Weather, Phone Notifications


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Polar Flow

Polar’s free app and webservice platform, providing personalised online training and guidance .

See your progress, set your goals, plan your sessions, and analyse your performance with all of your exercise and sleep data synced automatically.

Polar Flow syncs to a wide range of popular apps (Strava, Nike Training Club, Peloton, and more).



Dimensions: 4.7 x 4.7 x 1.3 cm; 51.03 Grams
Model: 90083651
Batteries Included: 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
Manufacture: Polar
Department: Unisex
Dimensions: 4.7 x 4.7 x 1.3 cm; 51.03 Grams

35 Responses

  1. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersThis is my third Polar after the M400 and V800 and I like the fact that it has a wrist based HR monitor as when swimming with the HR on my chest it just didn’t work.
    Ordered and arrived the following day so that was good and as expected.
    Still getting used to the way it operates and slightly disappointed with the light as i had hoped it would be brighter and enable easy reading of the wording on the watch face but maybe its my age.
    The irritating thing is that I can’t seem to add the watch into my Polar Flow account – it has the 400 and 800 (and the HR7 sensor) but when I add in the 8 digit ID it doesn’t like it. I haven’t found a way round it yet. On the page with the products shown it doesn’t have an add product button but does have “add scale” so I tried than and entered my product ID from the back of the watch and it says Device ID invalid ! Hoping someone for polar reads this – as I can’t find a customer service contact on the site – and points me in the right direction to properly see what is going on when I exercise.

  2. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    It was a bit difficult to set up (possibly my age had something to do with it). I downloaded the manual (it is massive).
    I use it for indoor workouts, only, and it records my progress. I like Polar products and would recommend them.
    Do not use it for sleep tracking!!

  3. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    A quality product that excels with tracking the vital information needed for serous runners and athletes. I’ve owned a number of these devices over tha last 10 years including apple devices and Garmin and whilst these devices are also premium products, Polar suits my needs more than anything else. Simple to use but offering feedback that is vital for any serious user at an affordable price. Honestly one of the best investments I’ve ever made along with quality shoes etc. Don’t hesitate if you’re looking for a device to track anything from a 10km up to a 100km, a squash game or a 12 rounder on a punchbag. I’ve done them all! The vantage is up to the task. Thanks polar!

  4. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Decided to buy this one as I’m already with Polar for several years now. I was really looking for a good battery live. Because of wrist HR, battery last for about 4days, therefore need to charge as often as my old Polar. Also the screen is very dark however, I am pretty happy with the watch.

  5. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    This is my 4th sports watch and is the best so far, the others were a Polar, a Garmin and a Coros. I mainly use it for running, cycling and walking. I don’t have the need for offline maps and music on a watch.
    This is easily my favourite watch and ecosystem for what I do compared to the other devices/brands I’ve used.
    The battery life for activities is very good, and ok for normal wear.
    I find the Polar button layout better easier to use during activities than the others.
    For training the Web flow app makes it easy to drill into sections of an activity to examine your performance in detail in way you can’t on Garmin or Coros. I find the three separate sets of manual, automatic, and hill-splitter laps useful too. Generally the app is well thought out to present data to you in a way that is easy to find and understand.
    The GPS is ok, not better or worse than the other recent watches I’ve had. The wrist heart rate monitor seems pretty consistent so long as you make sure the strap isn’t too loose. My came with a chest H10 HRM but I only used that once to check it worked ok, so can’t comment other than it linked to the watch easily and worked.
    I don’t like wearing even a simple wristband at night, but I did try the sleep tracking for a while and I felt it was accurate.
    The navigation works well for me, but I also made the one off purchase of komoot maps, which was about $30 at the time.

  6. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    This watch is a life changer- love it..got all the ability to check stats and it’s motivational too … GPS is fab I’ve not mastered all different options but the opportunity is there as it does so much. Sleep tracking is good for recharge, the Polar app is fab too,with great breakdowns – it will certainly grow with my training and links with some of other prime apps out there ! Wish I’d got one sooner …..

  7. Madame Chewy says:

     United Kingdom

    Good price, quick delivery and well packed. The watch has great functionality once you get a hang of using it and the web interface. Exelent build quality and seems to actually comply wil the mil spec iv tried other watches that claim mil spec but don’t match up.

  8. Christopher Raymond says:

     United Kingdom

    The watch display is very easy to read when running.I have heart rate, pace ,run time and distance all on same screen so I dont have to scroll through while running.It also has polar coach so can organise a training schedule leading up to a race.

  9. NicholaBaylor says:

     United Kingdom

    Other than I’m still finding my around the menus and buttons, it does as expected and more. An impressive piece of kit compared to my Polar HRMs of the 90s.

  10. Brock5794gyi says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 5 From Our UsersI bought the Vantage V2 just before Christmas to replace an earlier Polar product. I’ve normally used a chest strap for HR, but thought I’d give the V2’s optical HR a go. I’ve found this to be fantastically accurate and I’m really pleased. Running Power is also really interesting when doing splits on hills: I’ve found it to be a real motivation. Music controls is also a helpful addition (I always carry my phone in a pouch for emergencies when far from home). The battery life is sensational and I don’t really find myself checking it very often, as it seems to last forever. As the weather warms-up, I’ll also hope to use it cycling (I’m a fair-weather cyclist!) and in the gym (when it re-opens). The V2 is stylish on my wrist, so I’ve been happy to wear it at work (although that’s often in the house at the moment!). All-in-all, I’m really pleased with my upgrade.

  11. Stella says:

     United Kingdom

    Got this with on sale during Prime Day as a replacement for a Garmin multi sport watch. It is an excellent choice for someone looking for a results and data driven watch, the data is also communicated in clear sentences allowing you to get a lot more out of it. I wouldn’t consider going back to Garmin after using this.

  12. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Good watch and associated portal – still not sold on accuracy of wrist heart rate monitors but had no expectation that it would be as accurate as a chest strap monitor.

  13. David Anders says:

     United Kingdom

    From my point of view one of the best smart watches, the operating system it’s very simple but it tracks the useful stuff as sleep, heart rate monitor steps etc. Battery last for a week with the heart rate monitor set up continuously. The polar flow up allows to track your performance and dynamically change the target for the day according to your fitness level. There is no longer 10k steps a day for a 100% daily target, if your fitness level it’s good your 100% rate could be easily 17/18k steps or more. Watch also give you recommendations on your training performance. The best in the market from my point of view.

    5.0 out of 5 stars The best in the marke

  14. KieraA29kycs says:

     United Kingdom

    Great watch, not sure where all these negative comments come from. Had V800 previously and it was good, but the Vantage V is just amazing! I wear it all the time and while training at a moderate level the battery lasts for 6 days so that’s amazing! Highly recommended

  15. HeikeDigiovanni says:

     United Kingdom

    It isn’t a Garmin and thats a good thing, although if you come from Garmin like me it will take a while to get used to.
    I owned 2 Garmin products prior to this purchase and i had been fairly happy. I just wanted to try and take my fitness to the next level. So i researched and pondered for a while and i kept coming back to the Vantage V or the Grit X. I had seen from previous reviews that early releases of Polar products could be buggy until they nailed their firmware, so Vantage V it was.
    Good Points, Wow what a battery life !!! Its the Hobnob of the Watch world, it just says use me more !! Buttons !!! I had forgotten how much i had missed buttons. Most accurate on wrist heart rate tracker i have seen. Its rugged and light for its size. GPS connectivity is swift and accurate. I love the sleep tracking and the nightly recharge feature gives real insight. The HRM H10 is mightily impressive especially being able to connect 2 Bluetooth devices simultaneously as well as ANT+. I really like that you can go in to the app and edit the training views with a plethora of different data sets. Fit Spark is brilliant and helps to motivate.
    Not so good, It would be really good if you could get the training views to auto scroll when training, what would seem a simple thing would make a huge difference. The watch only having Bluetooth and not ANT+ as well. The change from Garmin to Polar meant i had to purchase new sensors for my bike as my existing were just ANT+. The screen can be a little dim, however the inclusion of a backlight button is a + in my view.

    I cracking watch and HRM belt at a great price

  16. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    When you are coming from a smartwatch with several apps and NFC you might miss those functionalities. But tracking is really accurate compared with my previous smartwatch since i was using both for a few days in row.

  17. nufurlipos says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersThis is a running watch first and foremost. It’s not a smart watch pretending to track running, nor a running watch that tries to do everything. It’s a running watch for people who run and want to improve their running.

    I’ve owned this watch for more than a year now and am still extremely happy. It’s the best running device I’ve owned (and I’ve had various other Garmin and Polar devices). This is how i’ve used it:

    1) I’ve set up the watch with all my data and heart rate zones (HR zones are vital for using this watch to its best abilities)
    2) I’ve set up a succession of running programs over the year using the Polar Flow website, that syncs with my watch (via the mobile or a physical cable). This guides me throughout each exercise and gives me a score for each week. Get a good enough score after 4 weeks and the adaptive plan “rewards” you with a modified plan for the following 4 weeks
    3) I check my recovery status every few days with the orthostatic test to ensure I don’t overtrain (you need the H10 chest strap for this – well worth it). This is surprisingly accurate. A few times i’ve ignored the result and gone for a run anyway only to have a rubbish run!
    4) I use the FitSpark recommendations to do regular core, strength and mobility exercises throughout the week (I target 6 in total per week). This has been a personal revelation with the added exercises really helping my running
    4) With the OH1 arm heart rate monitor I have been, for the first time ever, accurately monitoring my heart rate whilst playing squash
    5) I regularly check the Polar Flow report data to look at my progression and accumulation of miles. Also after every run i check the Running Index measure which is a good measure of how the run went. You get good satisfaction from seeing the number grow over time

    What do I particularly like?
    o Lightweight and REALLY comfortable – I’m fussy about things around my wrist, but haven’t struggled with this at all (unlike other devices, including the Garmin FR620 & Polar M600)
    o Battery life is not a problem – i’m doing a lot of exercises every week and only need to charge once per week
    o Polar Flow and how it links with the device – it feels like you have your own personal trainer and it provides you with a full complement of exercises
    o Health stats, particularly the orthostatic test, are very insightful and accurate
    o GPS is accurate, certainly over the past 6 months after the firmware updates, and catches a signal really quickly
    o Route following and track back have been a god send for me when running away from home, as i have a habit of getting lost…

    Niggle:
    o Wrist based HR is accurate, but unreliable. I’ve had a few runs where my HR has maxed out within the first couple of minutes and only calms down to a proper reading about 5 minutes later. This is a bit frustrating when following the running program which is HR reliant (and keeping to zones). I’ve solved this personally by running with the OH1 HRM. Alternatively, I’d advise using the H10 chest strap or any other vversion you can pair to the device.

    Not sure:
    o Not yet figured out how to blend wrist based power into my training, but power is definitely a personal development area for my running
    o Polar Flow app is a bit of a let down, struggling to keep up with the data on the website. I solve this by using the website portal the majority of the time, which is easy enough to access from the mobile
    o Haven’t used the Serene breathing exercises enough. Think this would be a great thing to explore more, though

  18. DallasUdzvfsta says:

     United Kingdom

    Tried a Garmin Forerunner 735XT before this but hated it. This is well made, easy to use and intuitive with excellent support from the Polar Flow app – really love it and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a high quality excellent GPS HRM.

  19. UrsulaBleau says:

     United Kingdom

    I’ve been using the V800 for a number of years but this is a noticeably better upgrade even if I’m not convinced by the huge price differential. My only complaints are that the built-in HR monitor is inaccurate unless you wear a polar strap and the watch strap which comes with an additional clip to hold the strap firmly in place has come off after less than 6 months use, which is poor for such a high end product.

  20. Varsha Saraogi says:

     United Kingdom

    I haven’t tried the watch with new software update 5.0 yet and my opinions are based to previous software.

    Cons:

    * unstable current running pace (same issue Suunto& Garmin) regarding new Sony chip they all using
    * pool swim metrics issue, watch will count metrics totally wrong
    * missing basic training information during auto-pause
    * some have problems with gps tracks as well
    * no notifications during the training
    * vibration might be stronger
    * can’t calibrate the milage on treadmill run

    Pros:
    * Solid outfit also for office using, weight is minimal
    * Screen is clear for me
    * Heart rate from wirst is acceptable
    * Really long battery life
    * Sleep tracking is exact IMHO
    * Polar Flow is very comfort, all watch settings (data fields aso) will managed from Flow
    * Works also wit Garmin Vector 3 pedals
    * Reasonable price compared to Garmin Fenix 6/ Pro

    All leading Sport watches are suffering issues, so no hope that the Polar Vantage is exceptional.

    My last watches are Vantage V, Garmin Fenix 6 Pro (retired) and Apple Watch 4, and for basic sport use the Apple Watch 4 will beat the high end sport watches, as AW4 swimming is 100% accurate even for non semi-pro swimmer like me, running pace and wirts heart rate are very accurate, but poor battery life and non roughed look are not enough for serious athletes. For cycling I use Garmin EDGE 1030 and all my data life is in Training Peaks and Strava.

    As forum users suggest: the watch is almost prefect with H10 heart rate monitor and Stryd running pod, this will add ca 300 to watch price 🙂

    Watch has cons and pros ;)

  21. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Excellent watch my only criticism is the screen is a little dull And you can’t adjust the brightness , I find myself having to use the back light a lot. apart from that I love it.

  22. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I took my time weighing up the benefits of the upgrade from my trusty V800 but so far I have not been disappointed. The screen is great and I really like the ability to use both the touch screen and the buttons to control it. Although it is probably a little larger than the V800 it feels lighter and smaller, which has been a huge plus. Overall so far it has a really nice feel to it and the additional metrics it captures and can display on the screen is great. I am pleased I made the jump!

  23. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersUpdating my previous negative review, written because Polar support were slow in answering, which they admitted and apologised for. It renewed my confidence in the company and product. I’ve had the watch for a year, and with the software updates over the last year it’s a much better watch now than it was when released. The Polar flow platform is brilliant and I think the recovery and sleep tracking features are probably best in class.

  24. HildredCornejo says:

     United Kingdom

    Changed from Fenix 5 X to this watch, due to the inaccuracy and weight of the Fenix range after having used Garmin products for at least 10 years, I have to say I’m not sorry the watch is great, it’s light quick to log on to GPS and in my opinion very accurate in what it records. If like me you don’t like wearing a chest strap for heart rate while this is the watch for you, I have tested it against Fenix 5 with a chest strap and find it very accurate in all disciplines, swim, bike and run. A couple of the things I particularly like is on the swim side, in the pool when you start a set you don’t need to touch the watch again, It automatically pauses when you stop, it is also able to detect what stroke you are doing, with the added benefit of constantly displaying your heart rate, unlike the Garmin product where you have to lift yourself out of the water. Lastly, the battery life is fantastic as well.

  25. BellaSlack says:

     United Kingdom

    *** Delighted With The Vantage V – Paired With the H10 Heart Rate Sensor – Fab Battery Life For Ultramarathons ***

    August 2019 – Below is my earlier review. Now after updating the watch’s software and using it for a while I can say that I *love* it. I’ve changed my rating from 2 stars to 5 stars. I bought a competing and well known watch and that let me down with its heart rate readings. The Polar Vantage V does heart rate and calories so well, and I’ve found that the GPS has improved. Battery life is also excellent. A worthy replacement to my old RCX5. I’m delighted with it. 5/5

    Previous review:
    The display is far too dark to read and there is no option to keep the light on. Pressing the light button turns on the light for about 5 seconds then it dims. The auto backlight is also not bright enough. I’d read reviews about the dimness but didn’t expect it to be so bad because of all the photos one sees of the screen. The white text on black doesn’t help. I bought this a week ago and I shall be returning it.

    Fortunately, I have my six year old Polar watch until the end of this year when polarpersonaltrainer.com is decommissioned. I wanted to stay in the Polar universe because I have six years of training data I want to be able to access and compare to future data. Also, I liked the 40 hour battery life on the Vantage V. Unfortunately, I might be switching to the Garmin universe. It’s a shame because it’s a beautiful watch to look at. However, for its cost it must deliver and it doesn’t.

  26. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersForget having accurate GPS for your first 2 kms – it is highly erratic, tells you you have done 10 metres after doing 50 and then tries to catch up – highly infuriating but after 2 kms seems to get it’s act together. Nice user interface once you learn how to use it – I upgraded from the V800 and it makes that interface look very 90s, however I also have a back-up M430 and this much cheaper and older watch is more accurate (when not using a belt) especially with the GPS. Hopefully Polar sorts out the awful GPS with a software fix – don’t understand how the M430 can be so much better.

    Update – April 2020
    It seems that Polar have applied fixes to the GPS software and it has much improved the whole experience of the watch. Whilst it is still a bit slow getting GPS signals once acquired the erratic behaviour in the first 2ks has gone and is generally accurate after about 50M. It now deserves the 4 stars I originally gave it and I would recommend as an upgrade from the V800 or M series.

  27. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Great watch, once the latest firmware is updated works really well. Just tested after doing a 10K, the main problem is the GPS is slightly out but not a deal breaker. Where this watch excells is accuracy of the HR monitor and running power and recovery feedback to avoid over or under training. The display can be quite dim, but auto backlight helps and I didn’t have any issues reading the data. So far so good.

  28. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 5 From Our Usersfirst of all, if your looking for a smart watch same as apple watch with lots of watch faces and other tech specs, then this watch is not for you.
    polar vantage V is a watch dedicated for those who are seeking specific data about how they train and the detailed metrics that come with it to help them improve their physical shape and excel in whatever sports they are doing.
    before buying the watch iv read lots of reviews about it, negative/ positive, and i was so confused if i should buy it or not, especially that i have the A370 already.
    Eventually i decided to buy it and im really happy i did because the watch is super when it comes to what polar claims it does.
    lots of reviews said that the heart rate monitor is not so accurate, but i gotta be honest, its super accurate with me using it in the gym for lots of different sports like swimming, wight lifting, treadmill running, cross fit, (of course with little latency due to the fact that its a hand heart rate monitor so its a normal thing) but when it comes to accuracy, it never stops to amaze me. some people who bought the watch said that the accuracy is really bad and i totally understand because the company said the accuracy should vary from one person to another due to different skin tones, size of hand, shape, etc, but in my case the watch is super accurate with me.
    some people are complaining about other smart features like music control or being able to pay by you watch, now come on guys polar is dedicated to sports and data related to it, so if ur looking for these things then you should look elsewhere.
    the polar flow app is amazing and so detailed and user friendly, syncing the watch to your phone post workout is super fast and easy.
    the battery could last almost a whole week with one single full charge which is amazing.
    the only thing that i didnt like is that the screen is dim in a way, hope that they will increase the brightness level in the upcoming updates.
    if your a sports dedicated person, then your really going to love the watch.
    hope my simple review help you decide 🙂

  29. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Love it, and tried the new features like GPS maps for long hikes and bike rides, only slight tweek i would make is a vibration when a direction change is needed on the map

    other than that, daily activity, Sleep and any sports i play as an app (5-a-side / Futsall, Snowboarding, Hiking, Cycling)

  30. Joanne Dodd says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersI wear this watch 24/7 and find the accuracy of the data it collects is excellent and interesting. Syncing with your mobile phone using the Polar Flow app is a breeze. The watch seems to last for days between each charge. I find the touch screen and buttons very easy to operate and intuitive. I mainly use it for outdoor running and it works very well for that. I haven’t tried it out for other sports. The sleep analysis is also informative. I’m very pleased with my purchase.

  31. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    This is a great training watch.
    Everything you could need is already there. It has numerous sports profiles that should work for most people. It’s easy to reorder them so you can have your most popular sports appearing first.
    The battery life is good too. No frequent charging necessary.
    The software is useful. It provides excellent feedback. I also use the SportTracks app which allows you to sync’s in a seamless method with PolarFlow. This then gives you excellent ‘Future’ fitness projections so you can be at your peak for a race etc.

  32. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersI am absolutely loving the 40 hour battery life on this watch and that’s with my HR & GPS on at the same time. My old Garmin 235 only gave me about 10/11 hours and with the amount of training I do, this has been a godsend already! I have never used Polar before as I thought they looked quite old fashioned but now finding that I am wearing my training watch all of the time, which is also now improving the accuracy of my training load. My coach has always tried to estimate this for me but now we feel as though we have access to the England Athletics sports scientists now too, there is a chance I could be a pro yet!
    I am still getting to grips with the new power metrics, it certainly feels strange at the moment because my coach is actually telling me to slow down at times now on hills and hard interval sessions, as I used to push too hard all of the time. Now we have started to see some positive signs from my recovery data, so time will tell in my next few races.
    Another thing for me,is that I have always used heart straps in the past, as have been a bit sceptical recording from the wrist. Apparently no-one else has this technology on the wrist and so cannot be as accurate, with the movement it can keep up with and the different coloured lights. This has been a bit of a breakthrough for me too because we have seen that it has been just so responsive and comparable with my HR strap data, even in the cold of our annual open water boxing day swim!
    I am immediately impressed with Polar here, the GPS has been great, the number of different sports that I can add onto the watch is just meaning that everything I am recording is specific now and relevant. Then I have been able to personalise them too,. This will certainly change and shape my training in the future, I am more switched onto how my body is feeling and then the watch kind of validates it now.

  33. ByronStClair says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersI’ve been using the Vantage V for a few weeks now. I ordered it knowing that the software and functionality is still a work in progress. So far, I have been very impressed. The HR accuracy, both when exercising indoor and outdoor is great. The GPS was spot on during my outdoor runs. The face is very clear when outdoor. While it’s not as bright and vibrant as an Apple Watch, I don’t find it to be an issue. Battery life is great! I forgot my charger on a work trip recently and it lasted the full 5 days I was away. I like the large selection of exercise options and look forward to see how the software develops with the planned updates.

  34. TabathaMacklin says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersI have used Polar products for a long time and the Polar Flow app is brilliant — easy to sync and download my workout on my phone. I love the M430 but the addition of running power on the wrist with the Vantage V persuaded me to upgrade. I’ve only just started using it, but my early impressions are really good. It’s amazing to see the running power rise when you start going uphill. I cycle a bit and expect to use power in running just like I do on my bike. The battery life is seriously impressive too. There are loads of sports choices you can download onto the watch (like with the M430) so I expect to get just as attached to it! The Vantage is also stylish so I can wear it at work not just when exercising. Really pleased.

  35. NiamhDeGroot says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 10 From Our UsersReally pleased with the Vantage, its comfortable, light and looks good. The colour display is really clear and touch screen quick and easy to navigate round. It picked up GPS and my heart rate really fast in my first run and was even quick on intervals which my last watch wasn’t. It synced to my phone first time and I have played around in the Flow software and chosen the sports I want and being able to easily customise the screens was an added bonus. I need to have a better look in the software as there is so much there, (running programmes, sleep and recovery). Its well worth the money there are so many features I would definately recommend this watch.