Polar · Smartwatch
Polar Vantage V2
Polar’s previous flagship. Recovery Pro + Training Load Pro stack.
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
- 40 hr
- Charging
- 1h 30m
- Weight
- 52g
- Case size
- 47mm
- Display
- MIP (transflective), always-on
- Water resistance
- 10 ATM (100m)
- Phone
- Not required
- Sensors
- Optical heart rate, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer, Compass, GPS, Altimeter
The V2 introduced Polar’s Training Load Pro and Recovery Pro analytics. Replaced by the V3 which added AMOLED and ECG. Still a fine MIP-screen multisport watch on the used market.
Strengths
- Aluminum construction
- Training Load Pro + Recovery Pro
- Replaceable battery design
Tradeoffs
- Replaced by V3
- No music storage or pay
- MIP screen
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Common questions
- How much does the Polar Vantage V2 cost?
- The Polar Vantage V2 has a list price of $499.
- Does the Polar Vantage V2 require a subscription?
- No. The Polar Vantage V2 has no subscription — you pay for the hardware once and the Polar app is included.
- How long does the Polar Vantage V2 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 Vantage V2 weigh?
- The 47 mm Polar Vantage V2 weighs 52 g.
- How big is the Polar Vantage V2?
- The Polar Vantage V2 has a 47 mm case in the configuration we list, which weighs 52 g.
- Is the Polar Vantage V2 waterproof?
- The Polar Vantage V2 is rated 10 ATM (100m), which covers showering, swimming, and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating.
- Do you need a phone to use the Polar Vantage V2?
- No. The Polar Vantage V2 records, stores, and shows your data on the device itself — a phone is for syncing and review, not for tracking.
- Is the Polar Vantage V2 still worth buying?
- The Polar Vantage V2 came out in 2020 and Polar has discontinued it, so new stock is limited and prices vary. Check it against the current smartwatch lineup before buying.