Polar · Smartwatch
Polar Pacer Pro
Polar’s budget runner. Same analytics as the Vantage V2 in a lighter shell.
DiscontinuedPolar no longer sells it new, so the price is its last list price.See current models
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Key specs
- Battery life
- 7 days
- GPS tracking
- 30 hr
- Charging
- 1h 30m
- Weight
- 23g
- Case size
- 45mm
- Display
- MIP (transflective), always-on
- Water resistance
- 5 ATM (50m)
- Phone
- Not required
- Sensors
- Optical heart rate, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer, GPS, Altimeter
The Pacer Pro was the lightest Polar running watch — 23g without the strap, a MIP screen, and the full Polar training suite. No music or pay, but the running-focused metrics are excellent. Polar no longer sells it in the US; the Street X is its closest current replacement.
Strengths
- Just 23g without the strap
- Barometric altimeter
- Training Load Pro and Nightly Recharge
Tradeoffs
- MIP screen
- No music storage
- No longer sold in the US
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Common questions
- How much does the Polar Pacer Pro cost?
- The Polar Pacer Pro has a list price of $299.
- Does the Polar Pacer Pro require a subscription?
- No. The Polar Pacer Pro has no subscription — you pay for the hardware once and the Polar app is included.
- How long does the Polar Pacer Pro battery last?
- About 7 days of typical use per charge. Heavy GPS use, an always-on display, and continuous sensing all pull that number down.
- How much does the Polar Pacer Pro weigh?
- The 45 mm Polar Pacer Pro weighs 23 g.
- How big is the Polar Pacer Pro?
- The Polar Pacer Pro has a 45 mm case in the configuration we list, which weighs 23 g.
- Is the Polar Pacer Pro waterproof?
- The Polar Pacer Pro is rated 5 ATM (50m), which covers showering, swimming, and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating.
- Do you need a phone to use the Polar Pacer Pro?
- No. The Polar Pacer Pro records, stores, and shows your data on the device itself — a phone is for syncing and review, not for tracking.
- Is the Polar Pacer Pro still worth buying?
- The Polar Pacer Pro came out in 2022 and Polar has discontinued it, so new stock is limited and prices vary. Check it against the current smartwatch lineup before buying.