Polar Vantage M2

Polar' s successful line of Vantage GPS sports watches continues to grow with new models with the introduction of the updated Polar Vantage M2, which brings with it improvements to provide the multisport athlete with more data and personalized guides to help them exceed their goals and improve their sports performance.

Thus, to the functions of integrated GPS and frequency recording from the wrist, this renewed Polar Vantage M2 GPS sports watch also integrates advanced training functions, as well as performance and recovery functions. In addition to a greater autonomy and duration. Everything in this Polar Vantage M2 is designed to optimize efforts during sports.

Although it is assumed that this Polar Vantage M2 is a multisport watch with more than 130 sport profiles, you should not lose sight of its great versatility, because it also brings with it the practical options and services of a smartwatch with music controls, smartphone notifications and weather forecasts, among others.

Design and strengths of the Polar Vantage M2

If anything characterizes this expected second version of the Polar Vantage M is because it is a very light smart training device, just 45 grams with strap included, and with an elegant design resistant and, above all, very functional, since its features allow you towear it 24 hours a day.

In fact, and with all the experience that Polar has accumulated when it comes to improving the performance of the athlete, the evolution of this Polar Vantage M2 is noticeable when evaluating the quality materials and the latest technologies applied in the watch. Not only do they record training data, but these are reinforced with personalized guides, measurement of physical activity, as well as recovery and rest.

As in the original version of the Polar Vantage M, this second version also has as a highlight that accuracy and reliability that comes from the hand of Polar Precision Prime ? technology, which allows a record of heart rate from the wrist. This system includes up to 9 LEDS with 4 electrodes and an accelerometer. Thanks to its integrated GPS data pace, distance, speed and route of each workout are monitored.

Comparison Polar Vantage M2 vs Polar Vantage M

Of course, one of the keys to any GPS multisport watch is its battery life. In this sense, the 230mAh lithium polymer battery, the autonomy of the Polar Vantage M2 guarantees a record of up to 30 hours in training mode, which means having active GPS and heart rate recording. A point to note about this Vantage M2 is that if you activate the power saving mode, its operation can be extended up to 100 hours duration.

But it can also reach up to 7 days of duration in more conventional watch mode but with permanent recording of heart rate. This last point is an improvement on its predecessor, which lasted up to 5 days.

At the display level everything remains the same, the screen is color with that PMMA laminated hard-coated lens, and with a size of 1.2 inches and a resolution of 240x240 pixels. Regarding the materials also remains that polymer with fiberglass reinforcement, in addition to its bezel, buttons and buckle in stainless steel.

Other interesting details of this Polar Vantage M2 is that it includes swimming metrics and functions as specific as Fitness Test? and Relaxation Serene? exercises, among others. As well as the implementation of Strava Live Segments.

Highlights of the Polar Vantage M2

• Running Program

A functionality that we have already seen in its original version and that allows the runner to create a personalized training plan, and able to adapt to the specific needs of preparing a goal such as running events of different distances, from a 5k to a marathon.

• Training Load Pro?

A basic function to understand the effort of your training sessions, evaluating the total training load with the idea of optimizing your set-up to improve your physical condition and progress as an athlete.

• FitSpark?

The personalized training guide to plan your daily workouts with an assessment of your Nightly Recharge status, your current fitness and your training history of the last 28 days, this program suggests a complete program with three different types of sessions (cardio, strength and complementary -core and mobility-).

• FuelWise?

One of the new features included in this second version of the Polar Vantage M, and that are already incorporated in the top of the range models of the Finnish brand as the Polar Vantage v2 and Polar Grit X. With this feature you make sure to maintain proper hydration and energy levels to cope with the most intense and demanding workouts with long distance runs. As an intelligent assistant, it will estimate the amount of carbohydrates you need, while letting you know when you need to refuel.

• Detailed information on rest and recovery time

This multisport watch integrates Sleep Plus Stages? and Nightly Recharge? functions to analyze the quality and quantity of sleep in its different phases (light, deep and REM), as well as how your body is recovering after physical exercise.

• Smartwatch smart features

Among some of the highlights are: mobile notifications, weather prediction and weather controls.

One last detail to take into account with the practical weekly summary function, through which your Polar Vantage M 2 shows you, in detail, the weekly summary of all your workouts.

Other outstanding features of the Polar Vantage M2

• Weight: 455 grams with strap and 285 grams without strap.
• Dimensions: 46 ? 46 ? 125 mm.
• Water resistant: WR 30m.
• Customizable displays.
• Fiberglass reinforced polymer case.
• Stainless steel bezel, buttons and buckle.
• 12 inch color display with 240x240 pixels resolution.
• 22mm interchangeable straps.
• Compatible with Polar Flow App and web service.
• RRP: 299.90€.