{"id":20719,"date":"2024-11-02T19:34:34","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T18:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitness-tracker-test.info\/?p=20719"},"modified":"2024-11-02T20:12:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T19:12:29","slug":"polar-vantage-m3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitness-tracker-test.info\/en\/polar-vantage-m3\/","title":{"rendered":"Polar Vantage M3 – Smaller version of the Vantage V3 unveiled"},"content":{"rendered":"

Polar has unveiled the Vantage M3, a new multisport GPS watch that, at just under 400 euros, is considered affordable, especially since it shares many aspects with the larger Vantage V3. Let’s take a closer look at what the product has to offer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Polar Vantage M3 | Source: Polar<\/a>

Polar Vantage M3 | Source: Polar<\/p><\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n
<\/th>\n Vantage M3<\/th>\n Vantage M2<\/th>\n Vantage V3<\/th>\n Grit X2 Pro<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Display<\/td>\n AMOLED<\/td>\n LCD<\/td>\n AMOLED<\/td>\n AMOLED<\/td>\n \n <\/tr>\n
Display size<\/td>\n 1.28\"<\/td>\n 1.20\"<\/td>\n 1.39\"<\/td>\n 1.39\"<\/td>\n \n <\/tr>\n
Protection<\/td>\n Gorilla Glas<\/td>\n n\/a<\/td>\n Gorilla Glas<\/td>\n Saphirglas<\/td>\n \n <\/tr>\n
Resolution | PPI<\/td>\n 416 \u00d7 416 | 325<\/td>\n 240 \u00d7 240 | 200<\/td>\n 454 \u00d7 454 | 327<\/td>\n 454 \u00d7 454 | 327<\/td>\n \n <\/tr>\n
Touchscreen<\/td>\n +<\/td>\n -<\/td>\n +<\/td>\n +<\/td>\n \n <\/tr>\n
Dimensions<\/td>\n 44.7 \u00d7 44.7 \u00d7 12.2 mm<\/td>\n 46.0 \u00d7 46.0 \u00d7 12.5 mm<\/td>\n 47.0 \u00d7 50.8 \u00d7 14.5 mm<\/td>\n 48.6 \u00d7 48.6 \u00d7 13.4 mm<\/td>\n \n <\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n 35 g without strap<\/td>\n 45 g with strap<\/td>\n 39 g without strap<\/td>\n 57 g without strap<\/td>\n \n <\/tr>\n
Battery life - Smartwatch<\/td>\n 7 days<\/td>\n 7 days<\/td>\n 10 days<\/td>\n 10 days<\/td>\n \n <\/tr>\n
Battery life - GPS (Multi Band)<\/td>\n 30 hours<\/td>\n n\/a<\/td>\n 43 hours<\/td>\n 43 hours<\/td>\n \n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Display and Design<\/h2>\n

The Vantage M3 is a multisport watch featuring a 1.28-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 416 x 416 pixels. Polar uses Gorilla Glass to protect the display from scratches and impacts. While the watch case is made of lightweight plastic, the bezel is crafted from stainless steel, giving the watch a premium look.<\/p>\n

Navigation and Offline Maps<\/h2>\n

For the first time in the Vantage M series, the Vantage M3 allows the use of offline maps, which can be downloaded for free from Polar’s website and stored on the watch’s 32 GB memory. Since Polar has already installed a large number of base maps, the offline maps can be used immediately. However, those who make the effort to download the data from the website and transfer it to the watch via USB cable will receive more detailed maps.<\/p>\n

In combination with the offline maps, routes that can be directly used from Komoot are visible, allowing the Vantage M3 to guide users with turn-by-turn navigation along these routes.<\/p>\n

Polar Elixir: Sensors and Algorithms<\/h2>\n

The term “Elixir” refers to an entire platform of sensors and algorithms that were first introduced with the Vantage V3 and have fully made their way onto the Vantage M3. This includes measurements of heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, and ECG. The Vantage M3 can also determine skin temperature. Accelerometers track additional daily activities and nighttime sleep.<\/p>\n

Extensive Sports Functions and Subtle Smart Features<\/h2>\n

Numerous sports profiles and settings clearly indicate the target audience Polar is addressing with the Vantage M3. With a water resistance of up to 50 meters, the watch is suitable for swimming but not for diving.<\/p>\n

Since the watch is dedicated to sports, the smart features are somewhat more subdued. Nevertheless, the watch can display messages, control music playback on a paired smartphone, and includes a compass and weather forecast.<\/p>\n

Battery Life<\/h2>\n

Thanks to a larger battery, the Vantage M3 lasts up to seven days with normal use. Activating the Always-On mode is likely to halve the battery life.<\/p>\n

One of the special features of the Vantage M3 is the ability to replace the battery. While the watch needs to be sent to Polar for this, it represents a sustainable approach, as many sports watches and smartwatches with defective batteries often end up being discarded.<\/p>\n

Polar has already announced an update for spring 2025 (which will also affect other models) that will include a new watch face as well as Points of Interest for the offline maps and a phone-finding function.<\/p>\n

Prices and Availability<\/h2>\n

The Polar Vantage M3 is available from now in two colors (Greige Sand \/ Night Black). With a recommended retail price of \u20ac399.90, the Vantage M3 is \u20ac200 cheaper than the larger Vantage V3 model. Since the watches do not functionally differ aside from the material mix and display size, the Vantage M3 is an attractive alternative when display size is not a concern.<\/p>\n

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Polar Vantage M3<\/h2>\n
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\n \n <\/div>\n
\n Polar\n <\/div>\n
\n 1.28 inch\n AMOLED\n 416 x 416 pixels\n 325 PPI\n \n max. 1,500 Nits\n <\/div>\n
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\n 7<\/span>days (Smartwatch)<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 30<\/span>hours (GPS - Multi)<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n 44.7 \u00d7 44.7 \u00d7 12.2 mm\n <\/div>\n
\n 35 g (without strap)\n 53 g (with strap)\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/linearGradient>\n \n \n <\/clipPath>\n <\/defs>\n \n \n <\/svg>\n
\n Features<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/linearGradient>\n \n \n <\/clipPath>\n <\/defs>\n \n \n <\/svg>\n
\n Display<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/linearGradient>\n \n \n <\/clipPath>\n <\/defs>\n \n \n <\/svg>\n
\n Battery life<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/linearGradient>\n \n \n <\/clipPath>\n <\/defs>\n \n \n <\/svg>\n
\n Total<\/strong><\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

Rating<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Features<\/h3>\n \n
\n Compare Polar Vantage M3\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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    Features<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\tClick for more information<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n
    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
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    Activity Tracking<\/h4>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

    Steps<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    Calories<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    Floors<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    Sleep<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    Stress<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    Inactivity alert<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    Dynamic target<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
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    Information<\/h4>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

    Time \/ Date<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    Notifications<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    Weather<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    Calendar<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    Find phone<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
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    Music<\/h4>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

    Remote control<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    Playback via BLE<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
    \n

    Phone calls<\/h4>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

    Calls (direct)<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    Calls (via Bluetooth)<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n
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      Sport programs \/ features<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\tClick for more information<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n
      \n\n
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      Running<\/strong><\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n
      ▪ Race time prediction<\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n
      ▪ Advanced running metrics<\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n
      ▪ Pairing footpod<\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n
      ▪ Training load \/ Recovery<\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n
      ▪ Running Power<\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
      \n \n
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      Cycling<\/strong><\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n
      ▪ Pairing power meter<\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n
      ▪ Pairing cadence sensor<\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
      \n \n
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      Swimming<\/strong><\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n
      ▪ SWOLF<\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n
      ▪ Distance<\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n
      ▪ Strokes<\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n
      ▪ Style<\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n
      ▪ Pace<\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
      \n
      <\/div>\n
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      Hiking<\/strong><\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n
      Golf<\/strong><\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n
      Rowing<\/strong><\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n
      Crosstrainer<\/strong><\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n
      Indoor running<\/strong><\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n
      Workout<\/strong><\/div>\n
      <\/i><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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        Sensors<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\tClick for more information<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n
        \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
        Acceleration \/ Gyroskop<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
        PPG \/ Heart rate<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
        Altimeter<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
        Compass<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
        Skin temperature<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
        Temperature<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
        ECG<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n
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          Location services<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\tClick for more information<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n
          \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
          GPS<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
          GPS (Multiband)<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
          Galileo<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
          GLONASS<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
          BeiDou<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
          QZSS<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
          Live tracking<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n
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            Connectivity<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\tClick for more information<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n
            \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
            Bluetooth LE<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
            ANT+<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
            Wi-Fi<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
            NFC<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
            LTE<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n
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              Other<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\tClick for more information<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n
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              Interchangeable wristband<\/td>\n <\/i><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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