Polar Vantage V Black is Polar’s top class addition to the GPS-multisport watch market. It’s been a long time coming but finally Vantage V is here to officially replace the old V800. It’s the start of a new era as this is the first round watch to be launched by the brand that is known for its square designs. Polar has put a lot of thought into the development process of the Vantage V series which has allowed them to create something that will meet the needs of both professionals as well as those just getting into training. The improved heart rate measurement and training functions are there to support you in your workouts no matter what level you might be at. The watch is made of premium quality materials and equipped with a bright Gorilla glass covered touch screen. The watch has a M/L sized strap which is suitable for wrist circumferences from 140 to 210 mm.
Vantage V Black introduces two brand new wearable tech innovations to the market:
- An improved wrist based heart rate:Meet Precision Prime™, Polar’s brand new multisensor fusion solution for heart rate measuring. By complementing optical heart rate measurement with other sensor based technologies Polar has officially overwon some of the biggest struggles of the fitness watch market!
- Smooth access to your running power data:From now on you can leave your additional sensors and foot pods home. Polar Vantage V Black measures your running power directly from your wrist!
On top of this the watch is equipped with everything you can wish from a premium GPS multisport watch:
- Know exactly when your body is ready for more with Polar’s renewed Training Load Pro and Recovery Pro functions
- Integrated GPS and barometer
- A bright touch screen with constant backlight. The responsive brightness is automatically adjusted to your training circumstances
- More than 130 training profiles
- Never stop training: battery life of up to 35 hours with GPS and wrist heart rate measuring switched on. Up to 7 days with 24/7 heart rate tracking (GPS off)
- Compatible with the popular Polar Flow app - get access to even more functions!
Polar Precision Prime - the praised wrist heart rate monitoring tech innovation
Never before has wrist based heart rate monitoring been this precise! Wrist based heart rate measuring devices have been found to give misleading data caused by motion artifacts - but Polar has solved the struggle! By supporting the commonly used optical sensor tech with other sensor technologies these issues have officially been ruled out. The watch is equipped with a 3D acceleration sensor that can better separate your heart rate from the movements of your hands. On top of the 3D acceleration sensor the watch is equipped with an electrical sensor for measuring how well the watch is in skin contact and completed with 9 optical channels that utilise several wavelengths of light and multiple colors. By recognizing when the sensor is in proper skin contact the watch can automatically adjust the 24/7 heart rate and activity monitoring to match your needs at that moment.
Your running power data, now directly from your wrist
From now on you can leave your extra appliances at home. Vantage V Black performs at an outstanding level when it comes to measuring your running power directly from your wrist. Know exactly how much you strain your body and muscles with your runs. Polar’s way of measuring your running power utilises your data from the integrated GPS and barometer. The watch draws this data together into a proprietary algorithm which is used for the calculations of your running power. Use the function to guide you on your runs. Your watch will help you to keep your effort levels steady which can come in handy in a race for example.
Training Load Pro and Recovery Pro - reach your ideal
Polar’s Training Load Pro function helps you to reach your ideal amount of training. The function is not only based on your heart rate levels but also on your cardio and muscle load. Training Load Pro monitors how much stress you put on your cardiovascular system and your muscles. This data is then reflected to the athlete’s perceived load which will help you to ensure you’re actually on your way to reach your new goals instead of overtraining. Your Vantage V Black watch lets you pick which components (heart, muscle and perceived load) you want to be taken into account in the monitoring.
Recovery Pro tells you when your body is ready for your next training session. In order to use this function you need Polar’s H10 heart rate strap. To further help your device recognize your recovery levels you’ll need to perform an orthostatic test with the device and answer some daily questions. The feedback that your watch gives you is divided into short-term and long-term instructions:
- Short term instructions tell you how you should train today, for example: ‘’train light or rest’’
- Long term instructions tell you what you can expect in the long term for example: ‘’By resting today you can train even more in the long term’’
- When needed your device will warn you of potential over training, stress outside of your training, injuries and for example if you’re possibly catching a cold
Polar Flow - Get access to even more
Whenever you're choosing a new sports watch you're also choosing a new online platform which runs the different programs and keeps track of your data. Polar’s program is called Flow. Use Polar Flow to store your training, activity and sleeping data and get access to even more in-depth analyzes. By connecting your watch to your smart phone or computer with the Polar Flow app you’ll also get a chance to share your training results. Get social and stay motivated!
Frequently asked questions
Who is Polar Vantage V Black designed for?
Vantage V Black is designed to meet the needs of professional athletes and those who like to train on a very active basis. The watch allows you to follow up with your performance and recovery with the help of the most up to date wearable technology innovations from Finland
Why should I choose Polar Vantage V?
Vantage V Black is competing against a range of premium multisport watches but it succeeds to outperform its competition with Polar’s Precision Prime and Running Power functions. These are both innovations that haven’t been seen on the market before! The watch is designed in Finland by a family owned company. We think the renewed stylish look is worth a mention too! You’ll have no issues to match the watch to your more formal office outfits!
How long does the battery last?
According to Polar the battery of Vantage V Black lasts 35 with its GPS in full power mode. This is an impressive battery life considering the watch is equipped with a touch screen with constant backlight. When the watch is kept in watch mode with 24/7 heart tracking on (but GPS off) the battery lasts up to 7 days.
How is Vantage V different from the old V800?
Vantage V Black can be considered a next generation watch when compared to V800. One of the biggest differences are the advanced renewed wrist based heart rate monitoring technology and Vantage V’s ability to measure the athlete’s running power from the wrist. Of course the list goes on with things like a coloured touch screen, the new innovations used to measure your training load and recovery levels and up to a doubled amount of battery life. If you’re still using V800 we would definitely recommend for you to consider an upgrade to Vantage V!
- Polar Precision Prime multi sensory technology for ultra precise wrist based heart rate monitoring.
- Integrated GPS, GLONASS and barometer
- An impressive battery life of up to 35 hours with the GPS running on full power. Up to 7 days with constant heart rate monitoring (but GPS off). Even 30 days when in watch mode
- The first sportwatch to measure your running power from your wrist
- Weight: 68g, width 46mm and 13mm thick
- A durable stainless steel case
- A 1.2 inch coloured touch screen with constant backlight, covered with Gorilla glass
- More than 130 different training profiles
- Training Load Pro to help you find the perfect intensity
- Recovery Pro to follow up with your recovery (Note that you’ll need Polar’s H10 strap!)
- 24/7 heart rate and activity monitoring
- Sleep Plus - know if you’ve slept enough
- Suitable for swimming, complete with ready set ups for swimming distance. The watch recognized your style of swimming automatically
- Wireless connection to the Polar Flow app, USB connection to computer
I think my watch is faulty. What do I do?
We have perceived resetting instructions from Polar’s which should help with most errors. Please follow these instructions:
- 1. Connect your watch to your computer with the USB cable and let it charge up for a little to ensure the battery is powered
- 2. Press the start button for approx. 10 sec. which will restart the watch
- 3. Download the newest software update with the Polar Flowsync program, in case your watch hasn’t automatically done this
If this doesn’t fix your problem you can send your watch to Polar’s repair center where all warranty repairs are taken care off. Polar’s repair service is quick and your watch should be taken care of in a day or two!
You can send your watch to the repair center by registering your repair request on Polar’s home page where you’ll also find all the needed instructions.
