Polar's new Vantage M3 could be the ultimate sports companion

Polar, maker of some of the best running watches on the market, has introduced its brand new Vantage M3 smartwatch, the successor to its impressive multi-sport fitness companion.

With the Vantage M3, Polar says it is bringing “best-in-class training and health functions” to its mid-range watch for the first time.

New features include the addition of dual-frequency GPS for more accurate measurements while running and cycling, offline maps for downloading and navigating without internet on your wrist, wrist-based ECG measurements, nightly skin temperature monitoring and blood oxygen saturation measurements.

The M3’s display is a 1.28-inch AMOLED screen with Gorilla Glass 3 housed in a stainless steel bezel. But what else can users expect?

Polar Vantage M3: specifications and price

Under the hood, Polar says the Vantage M3 offers up to 30 hours of battery life while training or a whopping seven days in smartwatch mode, despite its size and light weight.

The M3 weighs just 53 grams, which Polar says makes it suitable for use when cycling, running, hiking and more.

The M3 supports tracking for over 150 sports and also includes training and recovery tools, as well as data and insights tailored for those who play multiple sports.

Thanks to its battery life, users can wear the Vantage M3 24 hours a day and receive comprehensive data on training, activity, calories burned, sleep and long-term recovery.

The M3 also features science-backed training load metrics to help users understand the stress that training can place on their cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems.

The Vantage M3 is available now in Night Black or Greige Sand colors, priced at £349 (US pricing and US pricing to be announced). At this price, it’s likely to undercut Garmin’s similarly training-focused AMOLED Forerunner range, with the exception of the cheaper Garmin Forerunner 165. Watch this space to see how the watch performs in our full review.

Polar’s new Vantage M3 could be the ultimate sports companion

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