Polar Vantage M2 GPS Sportswatch In-Depth Review + Interface Tour

[@nordnung]

Hi, After this report I bought M2. Stay in shape.

[@DesFit]

🙌

[@JadenFeddock]

5 days with an hour-workout each day is awesome battery life!! Great review Des :)

[@DesFit]

It’s pretty decent! Thanks Jaden!

[@joyliable]

Is polar watch good for indoor workout? I don’t run.

[@callmemarc]

@@joyliable Yes. I use my V2 for mostly indoor stuff and it's great. The multisport feature lets you track each thing you do in one workout session.

[@Asthbendriel]

Mine arrived this Monday night, paired the watch and upgraded the firmware, charged it to 100% and went to sleep with the watch on. Right now Thursday at noon I've been using it everyday, tracking continuous HR, been tracking sleep and did 2 cycling activities of around 1h length each and the watch is @63%. Looks like I'll get to Sunday without charging it again. Maybe the firmware update improved "iddle" smartwatch battery consumption, but so far battery has been pretty good.

[@markedwards7109]

​@@Asthbendrielhow are you finding the m2?

[@Asthbendriel]

Thank you for this! After watching this review I recently bought the M2, been using it for 4 days so far (nightly recharge just started giving feedback today) and so far I'm loving it! Screen is great outdoors and I've find the HR to be quite accurate with the sensations I'm having while cycling (the moment I start heavy breathing and requiring more effort to keep the pace is the exact same moment when the watch transitions from zone 4 to zone 5), it's also great for MTB as the watch is is very lightweight and having less inertia because of it, it doesn't bounce much when you're going through rough terrain compared with heavier watches I've used before (maybe that's helping you on the HR readings while MTB) The only thing I'd like is the display to be slightly more visible indoors, to be able to turn notifications on while recording a workout and an option to find my phone as I'm a very clumsy person 😅 but none of those are deal breakers and battery life, the data it delivers and how visible the display is outdoors completely outweigh those things (would be cool if polar released them via a firmware update, although very unlikely hehe)

[@robakooo96]

Hi. About the screen. Is it like You generally notice that little lack of brightness of the screen or is it not noticable after You get used to it? I mean, does it create the feeling that ehmm maybe another watch would be better, I am not quite happy... or You know just forgetting about it. Cheers.

[@Asthbendriel]

@@robakooo96 hello, first a disclaimer: this is my first sports watch I own, I had previously owned some smart bands and smart watches, but those use AMOLED and the display technology is so much different. That being said, the initial transition from AMOLED to transflective was hard at first, but I got used to it after one week of usage. Regarding the display brightness, every transflective display is dimmer than an AMOLED indoors, but I've noticed Garmin ones are slightly brighter, then again, how dim it is will depend on your lighting conditions and that will influence in how much of a hassle it becomes to you, right now I'm at the office and I can see the display without moving my wrist while writing and without needing the backlight to turn on, but I've seen sometimes when you're moving in an open area with a roof covering you and no direct sunlight, the display can become almost unreadable unless you activate the backlight, in my case these scenarios are very scarce though. Can you notice it? Under the right circumstances you will. Is it too annoying to wish you had another watch? In my case is not, I'm still happy with my purchase and all the benefits I got from this watch. On the outdoor side of things, the display works pretty well, it's very visible and easy to read on direct sunlight and even moving between trees as long as the foliage allows some light to slip through, the only moments when it's not visible enough is as you expect, in the hours when the re's still time to sunrise or the hours right before the sunset, when the light is scarce, but even on those situations I've found the wrist gesture to work fine and the brightness of the backlight enough to see the display data. Do bear in mind that I have a good sight (I've heard some people struggling with the display visibility) and my unit shows a visible light blue tint when the backlight turns on and this can be annoying for some people, but I've also seen some Garmins having this issue and people telling is pure luck on the provider of the display, so I guess it an be a common thing in this kind of displays. Please let me know if you need any more information about it, it's a pricey choice for many people and any feedback I can give you to make the best choice for you I'd be happy to help with it.

[@hardmtnbiker]

I agree, I had the Polar touch screen and prefer buttons. I have the M1 and love it, some of the best heart rate and sleep analysis available. I’m deciding on the M2 for the additional features.

[@DesFit]

Nice!

[@potofgold07]

Hi did you get the M2?

[@hardmtnbiker]

@@potofgold07 I ended up getting the V2, I wanted to have all the additional test features. The M2 only has a Fitness Test

[@potofgold07]

@@hardmtnbiker thanks for the reply. How is the experience using this model? I am currently using Garmij Venu 2 plus but it lacks some fitness features. Do you think polar is a good upgrade?

[@hardmtnbiker]

@@potofgold07 I have a Garmin Edge 530 and 130 on my bikes. I use Polar watches because I have a long history with them. With that said, I would recommend a Garmin Forerunner 955 over Polar Vantage V2 or GritX Pro (same internal parts) The Garmin watches have more features than Polar and has the Connect IQ store for expansion of APPs and widgets.

[@mic55y]

Thank you for your valuable and detailed work, it was pleasure to watch! Have a nice and successful day.

[@DesFit]

Thanks and you too!

[@ethangold6313]

Another great video! Also, that silver play button looks nice!

[@DesFit]

Thanks Ethan! I think I’ll keep it there for a while 😄

[@xXEazy94EXx]

Great video as always Des! This fit spark feature really looks interesting.

[@DesFit]

Yup, some pretty good stuff with FitSpark. Thanks!

[@MadCatMaddie]

Super nice review. First time here. I'll make sure to check out ur content and if it's as good as this, I'm a member. Thx again!

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@tanroger5130]

Would you recommend the Polar Vantage M2 over Garmin 245 and Coros Pace 2? I’m contemplating between these devices

[@DesFit]

The M2 has the best sleep tracking and I think the design is quite nice. The 245 and Pace 2 are smaller though which from a fitness perspective tend to work better for HR. GPS is similar between the devices but the Pace 2 may have a slight edge there but the digital crown on the Pace 2 is personally challenging to use. I like the 5 button configuration on the M2 and the 245 much better. Hope that helps. Thanks!

[@saucydolla]

Which one did you get? I'm also trying to figure out. I'm afraid the next generation of the 245 might be released soon.

[@Kabyle692Sang]

@@saucydolla same trouble do not know what to do. 2 years without a running watch seems a lot for garmin and more with the new polar release...

[@bagcollectionlondon]

Dont care about my sleep. Garmin 245 or this polar. Please help. Last watch was polar t3

[@fuadmonsoon]

@@Kabyle692Sang forerunner 945 is not runner watch?

[@tahoemountainman]

I did a raffle where I got my Polar Vantage M2 at my local Mountain Bike Festival, and I’m still learning how to use it but I’m loving it, and can the watch charge on a wireless charger

[@rondaniel2234]

Excellent review. I just replaced my three year old Vantage M (the back button stopped working) with an M2 because apparently Polar will not repair past the two year warranty, only replace if in warranty, or offer a discount on a new product if you are outside warranty. Does the M2 have a battery % display or does that just appear when the percentage gets low?

[@peterullinger2814]

I just tested the V2 for myself. It is an awesome watch with a very nice design, beating Garmin when it comes to make sense out of the collected data. I was very, VERY tempted to make the switch after 5 years on Garmin. It nevertheless went back to the retailer as it does not have ANY safety features like Incident Detection (on my last test run, I went running with my brother who fell and hurt his shoulder. Not badly, but still enough that I had to drive him home. His Apple Watch fired up a message to me.) and Live Track. I have peace of mind knowing that my Forerunner 745 will alarm others when something happens while running or biking alone. I would have needed that a few years ago on m Forerunner 645, before it got that feature via a firmware update, when I broke my arm on a run 5 kilometers away from home. The same thoughts are to be had about the M2, unfortunately. Come on, Polar, implement that and you´ll see me in a heart beat on your platform!

[@DesFit]

That would be a nice feature to see! @Polar Thanks for your feedback, Peter 👍

[@ericmodianohedenmalm4861]

Awesome video! Do you know if there's a way to show your current HR in a workout in percentage of max HR when pairing the M2 with a H10?

[@JesusChristismyLord316]

Notification squad! Thanks for the awesome video, Des! 💯

[@DesFit]

Thanks MT!!

[@kevinsellar9751]

Good feed back thank you

[@DesFit]

Very welcome

[@k9usa149]

Hey pal. Phenomenal video. Very detailed and enjoyable to watch. Thanks for your hard work.

[@DesFit]

Sure thing. Thanks!

[@karlitobrigante7722]

I had two vantage M watches and both had a problem with moisture building up on leds behind transparent back plate.The first one died so i had it replaced and after about six months it started happening again with no visible damage to the case to let moisture in as was the case with the first watch.It's frustrating cuz i really dig the battery life and features.

[@AltairWorld]

Hi there, First of thank you for your review. I'm just in doubt right now. I own the Garmin Fenix 5 and I would like to upgrade it sooner or later. I've been looking at the Fenix 6X Sapphire due to the functions and atleast the PacePro. I only do running and football refereeing. I'm training to implicate HR/pulse in my running soon. What watch would gain me the most in only running and refereeing? Polar Vantage M2, Fenix 6X Sapphire or a third Polar watch?

[@XandalothOfficial]

Thank you very much! Your videos helped me a lot to find the perfect watch for my needs. Can´t wait to get my Vantage M2 and start training! You have my Sub :)

[@DesFit]

Glad the information helped! Thanks!!

[@fabgrz]

Between Pacer and Vantage m2, is there a real difference?. Is GPS more accurate on Pacer?. Price is now the same. Is MIP and always on display on Pacer better?. I’m not big into running.

[@johnmanley4528]

Nice review Des! For general fitness/non-triathlon, which do you like better the M2 or the non-music Forerunner 245??

[@DesFit]

Both would do well. May come down to the better sleep tracking and nicer design of the M2 vs the smaller size of the 245, plus which platform a person may prefer (Polar Flow vs Garmin Connect). Also, the 245 connects to both ANT+ and BLE sensors. Tough choice! Thanks John!

[@johnmanley4528]

@@DesFit Thanks for the input, Des!

[@DesFit]

Always!

[@tschick2680]

All these features sound amazing. I'm going to upgrade from my m430 after 4 years of training over 400 hours.

[@marktitus9977]

Great review! I’m looking to upgrade from my Vivoactive HR. I cycle and do other sports. Do you think this is a good option?

[@DesFit]

This is a nice upgrade from the VAHR. I had one of those as well!

[@mateobartlett]

Thank you for your review! One question, where did you find the GPS map of your route?

[@Craigo5000]

And to think I was nearly buying a FitBit Sense yesterday! Definitely going for this as that HR data looks amazingly accurate. I use a chest strap and power meter on the bike so hoping these metrics can be recording into the polar app.

[@DesFit]

HR is pretty good on this device. Just note that this watch cannot pair with ANT+ power meters or other sensors so if you have a power meter that can collect advanced cycling dynamics, those are generally transmitted over ANT+. Thanks!

[@craighoward9802]

@@DesFit I took advantage of a NewYear offer with 15% off the M2. I also bought the H10 so that it can transmit heartrate to both the watch and my Wahoo Element while road cycling. My bike power meters are 4iii and Stages and both these devices transmit power over ANT+ and Bluetooth. I've been slowly converting from ANT+ over the years as I find the protocol a little bit flakey/susceptible to interference and not as stable as Bluetooth. Now I'm all Bluetooth. With all of this, I should have the best accuracy possible when seriously training along with the optical HR for day to day stuff like walking and all data (inc sleep!) recording to the Polar app. This may mean I won't need Strava Premium for data analysis if it all tracks as planned.

[@gabrieleghiotto9715]

Hello, great content as always. I was wandering, as a runner, if in 2021 a vantage v on sale has still some sense or it is better to shift towards the vantage m2 ?

[@DesFit]

Although the V has been out for quite some time, it has some nice features to it such as an altimeter and running power from the wrist. However, the watch straps are proprietary on the V, it’s a bit larger and heavier, and it doesn’t have the music controls, weekly training view, and weather widget. But then it does have more training feedback with recovery pro. From a pure running/training standpoint, the V probably provides more. Hope that helps. Thanks!

[@gabrieleghiotto9715]

@@DesFit Thank you for taking the time to answer me

[@DesFit]

Sure thing

[@MegaGfed]

Been eyeballing this watch. And my biggest concern was the gps. Seems pretty accurate. In my experience all gps watches usually have areas where they are a bit off but I think that’s to be expected. I have a Garmin Fenix3 (old school and still kicking ass) but looking for something better for HIIT etc. I do have a question... I recently bought and have been using the Polar OH1. This seems to be much more accurate than the wrist HR on the Garmin. When used with the Polar watch, does it override the wrist monitor or does it record at the same time and give you two different readings??

[@DesFit]

With most watches pairing an external sensor generally overrides and turns off the wrist OHR. This watch is lighter and smaller than the 3HR which should help it collect more accurate wrist HR. Heavier and larger watches tend to bounce around more which can throw off accuracy.

[@chetanchowhan241]

can you please share detailed experience of strength + HIIT training and detail it shares to improve / recover during and after workouts

[@cooperbarham5097]

Great video! Hi, I’m new to swimming and running and I’m looking for a smart watch to track my data, would you recommend the Vantage m2 or the Garmin Forerunner 745? Or is there another watch around that price point that would be better? Thankyou.

[@TischTosh]

Coros pace 2 has a triathlon "sport" mode and is $199. But not US owned, if that's important to you....

[@kimmyhaysstephens5651]

hey! which would you choose between this and the Garmin Vivoactive 4? I’m trying to decide between the two!

[@4youjanza]

Hi! Which one did you choose? I have similar options - Garmin Venu 2 or Garmin Vantage M2....

[@samuelcragg2931]

Loving the videos, I’m debating getting a garmin instinct or forerunner 245 but this watch has confused me a bit more. Which would you chose

[@DesFit]

What kind of activities do you like to do?

[@samuelcragg2931]

At the moment mainly mountain biking and a bit of running but have done the occasional sprint triathlon, I appreciate your help👌

[@DesFit]

If you’re planning on doing triathlon the M2 will have that profile where the 245 and Instinct do not, additionally the 245 does not have an open water swim mode. Hope that helps. Thanks!

[@EmperorGilps]

Looks a nice watch, can the Bluetooth be switched off? I don't want it on all the time. Does anyone know? Thanks.

[@koohiiocha5780]

Another great review! This is off topic but I’m curious in knowing your thoughts. I currently using apple SE but find it lacking in post run data. I was thinking in getting either pace 2 as my go to running watch or Stryd pod to use with my existing Apple Watch. Any thoughts?

[@DesFit]

The Stryd pod can extend the functionality of the Apple Watch quite a bit and can be a nice accessory with nearly any watch out there. Pace 2 is a very capable fitnesswatch but doesn't have the smartwatch capabilities of the Apple Watch. Hope that helps. Thanks!

[@koohiiocha5780]

Thanks Des. Stryd just came out with their new pricing model and a lot of their features are now behind their pricing wall. Do you think those features are worth the subscription fee?

[@celestium77]

Should I use polar vintage M2 for tennis?or should I search a nother smart sport watch

[@jefftse123]

Great video!!! Thank you!

[@DesFit]

Sure thing. Thanks!

[@stephanp001]

Thanks for a great video Des. I'm still up in two minds between the Polar V2 and M2... will you be doing such a direct comparison video? Or have you done one already?

[@Asthbendriel]

the main differences are the V2 have more tests , Komoot navigation , better indoor visibility and ~10h extra on GPS recording. Heart rate is slightly different, but I've found the one on the M2 to be quite reliable for being a wrist based HRM. I have a vantage M2 and whereas indoor visibility is indeed dim is still visible and not a deal breaker for me, especially considering the price difference. If you don't need the Komoot navigation or the extra tests or the extra battery life, the M2 can save you quite an amount of money. In my case I have a dedicated bike computer for navigation, so the M2 was a no brainer. I got mine this past Monday, charged it to 100% after updating the firmware and syncing the watch, I have no power saving options and after 2 GPS activities around 1h each as of now the watch is still @63% at the moment (I think the May firmware update maybe improved smartwatch battery consumption) looks like I can comfortably do tomorrow's 1h ride and maybe my Sunday 6h+ ride before I need to charge it, time will tell but so far I really like battery life and performance so far.

[@sikilecar]

Acording to theese HR accuraty results it seems a little bit better than Fenix 6, and a litlle worse than Apple watch 6? (mountain bike ride, weight training, and pool swiming average HR were very close to chest HR, there were some spikes but noting special) Am I right with impression? 🙃

[@DesFit]

Yup, those are about right. The sensor on the Apple Watch currently yields the best results for me (when it actually records - it sometimes doesn't record the first few minutes of a workout) and the fenix 6 can have sometimes have errant readings due to the weight of the watch. Thanks!

[@yamensb7930]

Amazing explaining, Do you prefer any good "Treadmill", I am looking to order one. Thanks!

[@DesFit]

Not en expert in that department - sorry about that but thanks for tuning in!

[@yamensb7930]

@@DesFit Thank you too!

[@arekpawlowski]

Grate review, thanks Des! P.S. What software do you use to compare heart rate monitoring data?

[@DesFit]

Thanks! I use the DC Rainmaker analyzer tool which is available for use on his website 👍

[@achilleaseleftheriou537]

Hello. Which watch i have to Buy for swimming. M2 or v2?? Does the gps is work while the swimming. Do you suggest any ideas for swimming??

[@huangeric5078]

Do u recommend buying a Polar grit x or vantage m2 at this point. The price is similar in my area, is grit x worth buying after a year?

[@DesFit]

The Grit X shares nearly the same feature set as the M2 with the inclusion of a few performance tests plus it has a more rugged build so it's very much on par with the M2 👍

[@huangeric5078]

@@DesFit This is really helpful. Thanks a lot.

[@fuadmonsoon]

I wonder how durable are those buttons on brand fitness watches like polar, garmin etc.

[@jimmynx1]

Hello. What is the best running GPS watch under 350 with user friendly interface?

[@rauligna4131]

Hi, I would like to know if you can listen to music from your watch to your headphones without having your phone nearby? For example going for a run outside and leaving your phone in the house ? Thanks!

[@DesFit]

Polar watches currently don’t have on board music storage or playback. Sorry about that. Thanks!

[@Fireinthestubble]

This is on sale now for 200. I had to make the plunge.

[@ProjectSOG]

Great review! how is the accuracy for speed, distance and heart rate on a treadmill? Also, did they release the update to broadcast to gym equipment yet?

[@DesFit]

I covered the treadmill accuracy in the video 👍 and no word yet on the release of the broadcast mode.

[@ProjectSOG]

@@DesFit sorry for overlooking the running portion, I thought that was running outside, and thank you for the great review!

[@DesFit]

Sure thing!

[@yashpandey5688]

Great video Des! Please do a video on OnePlus Watch...

[@DesFit]

I'll see what I can do 👍 Thanks!

[@frantzeskosartemou7912]

Hello, polar vantage m2 or amazfit T rex pro?????

[@tom22333]

Thanks! Will this hook up with an older polar hr strap? (the one that came with the A300, pre H10)

[@DesFit]

As long as your heart rate strap transmits over bluetooth you should be good to go. Not sure which one came with the A300. Thanks!

[@Motion_0112]

The M2 or the garmin vivoactive 4s? this two have the same price and I dont know wich one to choose.

[@14981fc]

i would like to know too

[@joyliable]

I mainly go gym. Which one u recommend? M2, ignite 2 or coros pace 2? Thanks in advance.

[@DesFit]

What activities do you do at the gym?

[@joyliable]

Elliptical, lat pulldown, and some mat exercises like mountain climb, jumping jack, crunch, leg rising, moving plank, etc.

[@janinetillett6066]

I would like to know the same. I do strength training such as squats, lunges, bicep curls and so forth. I have the Polar Vantage M, but wondering if it is worthwhile for the upgrade. I run occasionally too.

[@samuelmalka1462]

@@janinetillett6066 keep your M if you really would like to upgrade go for real step higher v2. If you are really in gym or any strength training invest your money in the polar h10 chest strap and keep your polar M.

[@gevideos2702]

how long is the charging time and is quick charge supported?

[@sepposeppola6842]

Hi, do I have to download app, I dont use internet on my phone?

[@punisherpg]

does vantage m2 have bodycombat function in it ?? lesmills

[@tomtomm6287]

Can i see the Display in the morning and evening?

[@DesFit]

Yup, you can enable the backlight at any time using the upper left hand button

[@philbiha8094]

Is the screen the same size as the m2 or is it smaller?

[@adamkee3648]

This vs the 245 runner please

[@dsm163]

Hey Des In your honest opinion is this better than Fitbit Versa 3 for HR Accruacy?

[@DesFit]

Much better. I haven’t had good luck with either the Sense or the Versa 3 for HR accuracy.

[@dsm163]

@@DesFit Thanks for the feedback

[@DesFit]

Sure thing

[@phillstroud5528]

Does the alarm vibrate?

[@14xLazy]

Where is the Ignite 2 review?

[@sekil75]

This all looks like my old M. What has changed?

[@barbaradvojatzki2852]

Has anyone had good experience with it while pool swimming?

[@torbjornhb]

God review as always..God has spoken 🌟

[@DesFit]

Thanks so much!

[@ajbclan1]

Which watch has the best heart rate display connected to a chest strap?

[@DesFit]

Sorry, not totally understanding the question - what did you mean by “display”? Do you mean knowing if an external HRM is connected or not? Thanks

[@ajbclan1]

@@DesFit Sorry! My husband wants to be able to clearly view his heart rate, via a watch, while connected to his polar chest strap as he's mountain biking. Thanks!

[@riorj553]

Is it looks good for 18cm wrist??

[@DesFit]

Should be good. My wrist is 187mm and it fits well.

[@Bogdanbmm]

Does it track skiing ? Thx

[@DesFit]

It does but it doesn't currently automatically track runs like a COROS or Garmin. More details here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnfcc3Voidp7bMU and here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2rOppaklNuYm80

[@Bogdanbmm]

@@DesFit got it, thx, so I guess I can still track it manually or so, meaning before I go on the slopes, put it into Ski mode or so, right ? New to this kind of watches ... thanks !

[@ihminen1234]

Can change the language for Finland? Pls can you tell me?

[@mantykarhu]

Sen on valmistanut suomalainen yritys. Ehkä ota yhteyttä asiakastukeen.

[@yamdrew]

I know the polar watches don’t support ANT+ and have to rely on Bluetooth to connect cycling sensors. Any issues with connections being dropped during activities? Also how would you compare the sleep and training metrics to that of Garmin, comparable, better, worse?

[@DesFit]

No issues with BLE sensor connectivity. Sleep is probably a bit better on Polar watches and Training feedback is comparable.

[@DonaldDork]

I want 1.

[@paulwiseman5236]

What are your personal go to wearable technology go too's

[@DesFit]

👍

[@MrLaugi]

I know an M2 can broadcast HR, but I can't really find on the internet if this happens via ANT+, bluetooth or both. Does anybody have the M2? If so, can it broadcast HR to zwift on ipad? I have an Ipad air 2021. Also wondering if the M2 can broadcast heartrate to a Garmin Edge 830 bike computer.

[@DesFit]

Bluetooth only

[@maxfax2994]

Huawei wach 2 Pro

[@tomtomm6287]

Its only a softwareupdate?

[@DesFit]

Updated design, new strap, and a bit longer day-to-day battery life as well.

[@BenJamin-rt7ui]

M optical sensor > V

[@johnmichel1570]

Liked!

[@DesFit]

Thanks Vineet!

[@redos111]

Is it just me or anyone else see watch has much bigger screen on box than on watch itself?

[@tom22333]

Wow so the average HR is within a few BPM of your hr strap with your results?

[@DesFit]

I tend to not focus on the average heart rate because let's say it tracks low for half of the workout and then high for the other half - could be the same average! 😂 So I like to focus on heart rate over time. Thanks!

[@armandocueva1666]

Traducción al español amigo para los latino oyentes gracias

[@disco.lemonade]

Or you aprende inglés, yes?

[@koboshon]

Have watched your video and decided to buy VM2. Such a waste of money... Had a trainning session in the pool, 1600 meters, all FS. VM2 showed it as 2400 meters. Whaaaat? 800 meters mistake? Previously I used Xiaomi Stratos 2 for 3 years which never lied more than 150 meters during a session. What is wrong with you, Polar?

[@TheManOnTheRail]

Just can't read anything. Screen is so dull. Nothing like the promotion images.

[@48thRonin...]

Overreaching is a badge of honor on a Polar device.

[@DesFit]

I have a nice badge collection, then ;)

[@megiMove]

The gps is pretty bad. It counts step while i drive my truck at work.. and work stationary sometimes and do work and still counts steps 🤣 any other noticed this ?

[@diegro7985]

Yes me too!

[@DeanPattrick]

Dumped Polar for Garmin after 20 years. Would not give Polar another penny of my money. Bet they stop software updates after just two years, bet the software is buggy as crap, bet the display is just as dull as the original. Take my advise get the Garmin 745, thank me later.

[@disco.lemonade]

Isn't the 745 like... $200, $250 more than M2? I had the 45s, which I hated it, then 245 giving Garmin another chance, and it was OK, but the calorie accuracy, which for me is essential (knowing there's a margin of error in any watch) was pretty damn off compared to Polar, using of course an H10 as benchmark. I agree tho, Polar needs to upgrade those screens and the UI and UX ASAP, including the Flow. Loved how the Connect looked, but it was too much at times.

[@DeanPattrick]

@@disco.lemonade true the calorie calculation can vary wildly (with any product) since it’s based on look up tables. So if the wrist accuracy is bad the calories will be bad. The H10, taking nothing away from Polar is the benchmark (even DC Rainmaker says that), will no doubt be the best way to measure and track you calories.

[@kermitrehab]

I'm sorry but the hardware design on this , with that UI and all is so bad .. I like your videos though - keep it up.

[@Boterberg]

Would you go for this one, or the gbd h1000 from Casio? Only for Running purposes.

[@DesFit]

The M2. Lots more in the feedback department, it has sleep tracking, and it’s also much lighter. A big issue for me with the Casio was the shear size and weight. Most times it was so big it was uncomfortable to wear.