14 best polar athletic watches

• FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPORTS: The Polar Unite comes fully equipped with 50 hours of battery life in training mode, color touchscreen display, 1-button interface with advanced wrist HR monitor, GPS, & Smart Calories. Perfect for all sports and exercises.
• DAILY TAILORED WORKOUTS WITH FITSPARK TRAINING GUIDE: Enjoy your personal on-demand ready-made trainings matching your recovery and readiness every single day. FitSpark workouts are guided in real time with visual instructions.
• KNOW HOW YOU SLEEP: Follow your sleep stages and get detailed sleep insights with the Sleep Plus Stages sleep tracking.
• RECOVERY MEASUREMENT: Nightly Recharge gives you daily feedback on how well you recover from stress and training during the night. This helps you make optimal choices the next day.
• CONNECTIVITY: Connect easily with online sports communities (MyFitnessPal, Endomondo, Nike+ Run Club, Strava, TrainingPeaks, Adidas Running by Runtastic and more).
• Included components: Polar Unite; Charging cable; Getting started guide

User questions & answers

Question:	anyone else can't figure out how to put this on
Answer:	The bracelet bands I received were stainless steel.
Question:	Comparing unite and ignite. unite has "color touch ips tpt". ignite has "color touch ips tpt" and "color touch display". what's the difference
Answer:	No. Nice quality.
Question:	Is it compatable with polar HR7 chest strap
Answer:	It would take a very special fiber marking laser to do it.
Question:	Is it compatible with Polar Flow and does the watch gather all the information as the a360 fitness tracker does
Answer:	Sorry, I don't know. Bought them for wood carving.

Product features

Polar Unite

Polar Unite is a waterproof fitness smartwatch with advanced wrist-based heart rate and connected GPS.

This well-rounded ultra light fitness tracker/workout tracker helps you sleep better, train smarter and find the balance - it's your assistant on your way to better fitness for life.

Your heart is key: Listen to it and train smarter

Your heart rate is the basis for everything you do in your workouts. When you have it divided into heart rate zones and clearly visualized on your wrist, you'll know exactly how hard you're working at all times.

When you track your workouts with Polar Unite and work with varying intensity you can increase your aerobic fitness and improve your performance.

Connected GPS & Advanced wrist-based heart rate

Connect to your mobile phone to track your speed, distance and route. Polar Unite tracks heart rate with the Precision Prime sensor fusion technology.

Daily tailored workouts with the FitSpark training guide

Enjoy your personal on-demand ready-made workouts that match your recovery and readiness every single day. FitSpark workouts are guided in real time with visual instructions. They are designed to make sure you get the most out of every single workout you do.

Build the day on the night

The Nightly Recharge recovery measurement gives you daily feedback on how well you recover from stress and training during the night. This helps you make optimal choices during the day.

Ultra light and adaptable smartwatch

Polar Unite's ultra light and sleek design is optimized for 24/7 use. you can ear it comfortably around the clock, and you can easily use even multiple wristbands every day to match your workday look and your training gear.

• Optical Heart Rate - Continuous, accurate heart rate without a chest strap. FlowSync compatible with computer running Mac OS X 10.6 or later and Windows XP, 7, 8, 10
• Integrated GPS - Speed, distance and route tracking
• Activity Monitoring - Follow your daily activity and sleep 24/7
• Mobile Connectivity - Seamless communication via Bluetooth Smart to Polar Flow app on mobile devices
• Running Program - Free running plan made just for you and your needs. NOTE: Refer start-up guide and user manual before use
• Water Resistance: Waterproof (suitable for swimming). Thickness 1.2 centimeters

User questions & answers

Question:	will this watch allow the Nike run club app detect my heart rate while using the app for a run? my phone is a pixel 5 with Google Fit integrated
Answer:	NO!!! ONLY Fit For Polar A300.
Question:	Does the M200 show your calorie burn progress in real time during your workout? Or do you have to wait till you retrieve your workout data after
Answer:	With any wrist HRM they all use optical sensor which are less accurate or, rather produce inconsistent heart rate readings with rapid changes during session intervals (e.g. high-intensity change-ups, etc). That technology just doesn't allow the light sensors to calculate rapid changes in HRs fast enough to provide the accurate HR readouts most of us require. Some mfrs may claim their optical sensor technology is better than others but, again, those optical sensord just cannot calculate the rapid changes fast enough in ANY of these wrist (or arm) to provide HRs close to what our max HRs may actually be. So, as Hector Moreno suggested, no to accurate heart rate on high intensity change-ups during our sessions and, yes, the chest straps allegedly provide more accurate readings with faster calculations (getting wrist fitness or smart watches to read those HRs from chest straps WITHOUT a proprietary mfr's application sometimes is an obstacle, an HR "roadblock").
Question:	Does this have a backlight
Answer:	The Vantage M does not have gorilla glass. The Vantage V however does. - Mike@PolarUSA
Question:	Does it track your steps
Answer:	Yes, the Vantage M can indeed be paired with the Polar H10 heart rate sensor. - Mike@PolarUSA

Product features

Polar M200

Polar M200 is a waterproof running watch that measures heart rate from the wrist. It features integrated GPS, 24/7 activity tracking and Polar Smart Coaching features for personalized guidance and feedback. The changeable wristbands make sure it fits all styles.

Wrist-based heart rate

Polar M200 GPS running watch measures your heart rate from the wrist. Just tighten the changeable wristband and you’re ready to train.

Integrated GPS

Track your speed, distance and route with the built-in GPS.

24/7 activity tracking

The waterproof Polar M200 goes where you go. It tracks your 24/7 activity, steps, distance, burned calories, sleep time and quality.

Running Program

Running Program is a free running plan made just for you and your needs. You choose from four target distances, 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon, and then you specify the date when you’d like to run that distance. The Running Program looks at your training history, gauges your current activity level and prepares a personal running program for you in seconds.

Training Benefit

Motivating feedback that’s delivered straight to you immediately after exercise is something we can all benefit from. If you want to know the effect of different training sessions, this feature will tell you exactly what you need to know. You get a quick overview after each session, and for more detailed feedback you can go to Polar Flow.

Activity Guide

Activity Guide shows how active you've been during the day. It also tells you how much you need to do to reach the global recommendations for physical activity. With practical guidance like ‘walk for 50 minutes or jog for 20 minutes’ you can choose how to reach your daily activity goal. Meet your goal faster with more intense activities or stay active at a slightly more moderate pace throughout the day.

Sport profiles

Polar provides over a hundred different sport profiles which enables you to choose the right one for your training sessions, and get sport-specific reports and feedback. All sport profiles are based on specific logic and give you the most accurate data, for example, about burned calories. Manage your sport profiles in the Flow web service.

Product description

POWER THROUGH ANYTHING Take your training to new highs and optimize your performance with Polar Grit X, the outdoor multisport watch designed for the moments when the road is not enough and new goals are waiting off the beaten track. At 64 grams, Polar Grit X is one of the lightest outdoor multisport watches out there. The Polar Grit X outdoor watch is a lightweight but durable multisport watch for trail running, mountain biking, hiking – for all your outdoor sports. Polar Grit X tracks heart rate with the Precision Prime sensor fusion technology. Polar Grit X is tested against U. S. military standards (MIL-STD-810G).

• MILITARY-LEVEL DURABILITY: U. S.  Military standard 810G passed for extreme temperatures, drop, humidity and water resistance (up to 100 meters).  Polar Grit X shows you current weather and a 2-day forecast.
• LIGHTEST OUTDOOR WATCH WITH BUILT-IN GPS: This multi-sport watch comes with a compass and altimeter (in a training mode), ultra-long battery life and Polar’s unique training features.
• LEARN TO REFUEL: Stay energized throughout your sessions with the new FuelWise fueling assistant.
• ELEVATE YOUR GOALS: Automatically detected uphill and downhill stats from Hill Splitter tell you how you performed on the ascent and descent sections of your route by using your speed,  distance and altitudedata.
• STAY ON THE RIGHT PATH: The real-time turn-by-turn route guidance and route import from Komoot keep you on the right track and help you explore new areas safely. Plan multi-day routes, create personal collections, use worldwide offline maps and much more.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the Polar Grit X have a run/ walk setting
Answer:	Yes, its good for the price.
Question:	Is it a sapphire crystal
Answer:	No. These are not Bluetooth enabled.
Question:	How does it works on strava
Answer:	These are compatible with most devices. As long as you have a standard headphone jack these will work for you. I hope this helps!
Question:	Will this work if my wrists are tattooed
Answer:	14 gauge stainless steel if that means 304 I'm not sure package only says 14gauge

Product description

Designed for those who push their limits and want a workout partner to guide them along the way, the Polar ignite is a next generation fitness watch created for those who want to reach their goals The right way. Integrating advanced wrist-based heartrate, GPS, personalized workout guidance, and nightly recovery management, The Polar ignite will help you realize your true potential. We have also included a BONUS Polar USB charging cable to make sure your Ignite is always ready to go!

• Polar precision prime heart RATE: Polar redefines the gold standard in optical heart RATE accuracy by combining the latest in bio-impedance electrodes and optical sensors.
• DAILY TRAINING GUIDE: Unsure what type of workout to do that best suits your fitness goal? Let Polar’s Fit spark daily training guide provide the input needed to help you get there.
• Nightly Recharge: exercise can have a positive effect. It can also leave you fatigued and worn down. The introduction of polar’s nightly Recharge measures recovery during the night so you can make the right decision in the morning.

• Customize your M600 to match your mood or style with changeable wristbands in distinctive colors
• Lightweight, seamless design, Fully waterproof for swimming
• Comfortable, soft-touch wristband is made of durable silicone material
• Replacement integrated design,it doesn't need any tools, change the watch strap conveniently. M600 device not included
• Adopting a new double insurance design,It ensures the safety of smart watches. Because it is double insurance, making the strap form porous design, maximizing ventilation and refreshing. Only provide the best wearable experience for you

Product description

NOTE: Designed to fit most SMALL wrists (5.5"-7.5"). Not recommended for LARGE wrist!!!

Compatibility

Polar FT7/FT4 Replacement Bands make our Polar watch nice and different. It is a soft rubber material that is flexible. The colors matche exactly with the Polar Wristband and the design makes the Polar into more of a fashion accessory. Now, it's super colorful and wearable all the time.

Feature:

Material: Silicone.

Length: 140mm-190mm.

Replacement band perfect fit for Polar FT4/FT7 watch.

The strap length can be adjusted according to your wrist.

Durable, stylish and comfortable. Different Colors,nice to have a change.

Packing Content:

Soft Adjustable Silicone Replacement Wrist Watch Band For Polar FT4/FT7 Watch (No Tracker)

• Specially designed to fit POLAR FT7 and POLAR FT4. Polar device NOT included
• Designed to fit most SMALL wrists (5.5"-7.5"). (Not recommended for LARGE wrist)
• The size can be adjusted according to the circumstance of individual wrist
• Rubber material is so easy to clean and very malleable. Great to wear
• Note: replacement bands only, not include the tracker

User questions & answers

Question:	I have an 8 inch wrist, will it fit me
Answer:	NO. Designed to fit most SMALL wrists (5.5"-7.5").
Question:	Does this band come with pins
Answer:	Yes. And it attaches easily and fits beautifully.
Question:	what strap keeper fits this band
Answer:	Are you talking about a replacement? I'd contact polar. Otherwise It comes with one.
Question:	Could this replacement work with a Polar FT1 as well
Answer:	You will have to go to the Polar site for that answer.Put the name of your watch on Amazon an see if they have an replacement.The only places that have these are Amazon an EBay.Good luck!

Product description

Compatibility

Polar M400 GPS Smart Sports Watch.

Polar M430 GPS Running Watch.

Feature

Material: Silicone

Band Width: 23mm

Band length: 235mm

A good replacement for your old and broken strap.

The size can be adjusted according to the circumstance of individual wrist.

Softness is moderate, wear very comfortable. Compression molding, sturdy and durable.

Note: Replacement bands only, not include the watch.

Package Included

Soft Adjustable Silicone Replacement Wrist Watch Band For Polar M400/M430 Watch (No Tracker)

• Changeable wristband compatible with the Polar M400/M430 fitness watch (M400/M430 fitness watch not included)
• Lightweight, seamless design, Fully waterproof for swimming
• Comfortable, soft-touch wristband is made of durable silicone material
• Customize your M400/M430 with vibrantly colored wristbands
• Band Wide: 23MM, Band length: 235MM. Note: This silicone band for Polar M400 GPS Smart Sports Watch and Polar M430 GPS Running Watch Only

Product description

For those who want to know if they're improving their fitness or burning fat. So if you want clear training guidance and an easy start to heart rate based training, you got it with the FT7.

• Includes the comfortable H1 heart rate chest strap.
• Not bluetooth compatible
• Sophisticated Heart Rate Monitor with full watch functions and Polar WearLink+ transmitter
• EnergyPointer--tells you if the main effect of your training is fitness improvement or fat burning
• Smart Calories--lets you know exactly how many calories you’ve burned
• Training Load--helps you find the perfect balance between rest and training
• Provides data transfer with PC and Mac computers and compatibility with polarpersonaltrainer.com via Polar FlowLink

User questions & answers

Question:	Isn't the FT7 supposed to come with the H1 transmitter instead of the Wearlink
Answer:	Per polar.com. Polar FT7 IN the box FT7. Training computer H1 heart rate sensor FT7 Getting started guide
Question:	Is there a men's version of the FT7? I have the red/silver one and the wristband is too tight for my husband. Thanks
Answer:	The red and black is also for men....I actually own it because I liked the color scheme best. It has a wider strap and more holes...main difference between the m/f versions. You can read my review on this watch to see what you think .....cheers
Question:	How do I put in the hrmax my trainer calculated for me from testing
Answer:	Select Settings > User InformationWeight: Enter your weight.Height: Enter your height.Date of birth: Enter your date of birthSex: Select MALE or FEMALE.Maximum heart rate is the highest number of heartbeats per minute (bpm) during maximum physical exertion. Change the default value only if you know your laboratory-measured value.Not sure what you mean by setting it for 5 zones...i hope someone else can help!
Question:	Does this watch turn off and how does that effect the battery life
Answer:	The watch does not turn off. However most battery powered watches don't turn off. I don't know how long the battery last I have only had mine for a month. I am sure it will be comparable to any other battery powered watch and the battery is easy to change. The instructions say the transponder on the chest strap will turn off and make the battery last longer if you disconnect it from the strap when not in use.

Product description

State-of-the-art running metrics, advanced GPS and the freedom of optical heart rate technology.Proprietary heart rate algorithm and 6 LED optical sensors built into the watch.Wrist based heart rate monitor - no chest strap required. The latest in GPS and accelerometer technology to track your speed, distance and pace.Records your steps, distance, calories burned, and sleep.includes interval timers, stopwatch, and finish time estimator.Scientifically- validated Smart Coaching tools.Multiple GPS recording options for extended battery life, capable of up to 30 hours of training timeConnect via Bluetooth Smart to see notifications from your mobile phone directly on your screenTrack your training and activity, analyze your progress and achieve more with the Polar Flow app the complete fitness and training platform available on desktop and mobile

• Integrated GPS - running Watch tracks speed, distance, pace and routes.
• 24/7 activity tracking - Track your daily activity, including steps, calories and sleep with the guidance to help you reach your activity Goal.
• Optical heart RATE monitor - continuous, accurate heart RATE without a chest strap via a 6 LED optical sensor.

User questions & answers

Question:	If using the chest strap, does the watch automatically use the data from the chest strap
Answer:	In my experience, this watch does not communicate with the sensor attached to the chest strap, so is not a solution. I bought another polar, the F1, which works with the transmitter attached to the chest strap and use it in the other hand. The M430 does not acknowledge the HR beating during the first 8 minutes. From that moment on it goes at similar levels than the F1. I have observed this behavior several times and it is always the same. Why? Don t know.
Question:	Hi, is there a back light on this
Answer:	Yes, it has a blue backlight.
Question:	What is the actual battery life? Do you need to plug it in every 12-24 hours
Answer:	I'm getting a full week on a charge, using the GPS and HR functions about an hour a day on average, and wearing it the rest of the time.
Question:	is it compatible to h10 sensor
Answer:	Yes I use mine with a H10. If you use a heart rate strap sensor the built in one turns off and the watch battery lasts longer.

Product features

Polar M430

Chase your destiny with Polar M430, an advanced sports watch for runners who want more.

Polar M430 is packed with features that a dedicated runner looks for in a watch. Set your goals and crush them with this waterproof powerhouse.

Polar Fitness Test

Test your aerobic fitness level without any sweating in just 5 minutes with Polar’s wrist-based heart rate solution.

Running Index

See how your running performance is developing. Your Running Index score is based on your heart rate and speed data and is calculated after every run.

Training Load

Learn how long it takes for you to recover from your workout and compare the load from different workouts.

Recovery Status

Check the status of your recovery before heading out and make sure you’re ready for another run.

Wrist-based heart rate

Track your heart rate from the wrist easily and comfortably with Polar’s optical heart rate solution.

Integrated GPS

Track your pace, distance, altitude and route.

Indoor running metrics

Track your pace and distance indoors on the track or the treadmill with the built-in accelerometer.

Polar Running Program

Train for a running event with a personalized, adaptable running plan.

Product description

For those who want to know if they're improving their fitness or burning fat.

• Continuous, accurate heart rate provides clear workout guidance
• Energy Pointer feature tells you if the main effect of your training is fitness improvement or fat burning
• Smart Calorie feature uses your personal data to provide accurate calories burned
• Polar H1 heart rate sensor
• Connects with compatible gym equipment using Gym Link and water resistant (30m)

User questions & answers

Question:	is the heart rate monitor bluetooth
Answer:	I made sure to charge mine for 24 hours. It worked fine for the last three night dives with no issues. I believe that you screw the cap on and it lights up.
Question:	Do I have to have the chest strap on if I only want to track calories burned
Answer:	As we don't sell charger and cord separately, you may purchase a 18650 battery charger from other sellers. Thank you.
Question:	I'm sure it's listed in the description somewhere but I can't find it. Is the chest strap fabric or rubber
Answer:	It takes 3-4 hours to fully charge the battery with wall charger. You may use a standard cellphone charger adapter.
Question:	Is the display visible enough to show heart rate while spinning with a class in a dark room
Answer:	No, this flashlight is not zoomable, you can't change the beam size.