HR sensors, are now broadcasting ANT+ also. Chances are this is “good enough” though (finally) to be considered as a replacment for my v800 and the easily changeable band (ABOUT TIME! I really wanted this to work out, but there were some issues that meant it negated any reason to have it.. 1 – HR accuracy I expected some variation with wrist based reading, but after wearing it on bike and then looking at my HR with a wahoo I noted that it took a good 15 mins to get anywhere close. I definitely think this is probably the best use of the app (and essentially replaces recovery pro that my Grit X doesn’t have) and I don’t think I will ever use the camera over the strap anymore. It’s a hard photo to take to get them to really illustrate each well, but unquestionably the Grit X is sharper/clear with deeper blacks. These are: – Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate Straps I am an exercise science student in graduate school and all these different approaches to tracking physiology is interesting to see! Do we expect Polar to introduce power based structured training at some point alongside heartrate and pace? It assumes I fall asleep as soon as I go to bed and that as soon as I wake up I’m up and about? (-; Like always awesome review, thanks. Thanks for sharing. And of course – you can always sign-up to be a DCR Supporter! – Added 100-hour GPS tracking mode: This power-saving mode reduces track points to increase activity length (as well as via a new ‘Screensaver’ feature) I just to share my opinion on my polar Vantage V regarding the HR spikes. Thing is, I’ve been using Polar for years, M430 before the Grit X and I’ve never had this problem, and always let is sync automatically…, Actually polar support finally got back to me and has resolved this issue. There are two parts needed for this. Thanks for the reply and confirmation once again. So – about now you’re probably asking what’s the difference between Polar Hill Splitter and something like Garmin ClimbPro. For example, if you’re just going out for a run and happen to live nearby hills/mountains, it doesn’t work unless you load a course in it. Polar says it has upgraded its GPS with support for additional satellites, allowing for speedier signal acquisition. Has anyone else had a similar experience and found a workaround for this? The company is also pushing this upgrade to the original Ignite. (I’m not sure about Shimano and Campy.) Manfred. I guess I have to keep hoping for that. Manfred- so sorry there’s not a set white background, but on some notifications (‘already awake?’ for nightly recharge in the morning, and ‘can’t connect to nearby devices’ for sync screen) you can get the whole background to be white. But of course, it’s really gonna depend on the exact definition of what kind of Ultra you’re running. I wish the OS was a bit more refined and some options implemented a bit better but hopefully they will keep developing it. I’ve read no mention of it so only assume it doesn’t, which really is a bit of a fail compared to garmin and suunto. Up to 60 hours: 1-minute GPS update rate, optical HR enabled, normal screen update rate – I hoped I could load maps for my region without planning a tour long before I start one. I’m only reading the reviews and watching some videos, but it’s nice to see that Polar finally seems “back”. As is usually the case with most devices these days, I see no tangible issues with 24×7 HR (it’s exceptionally rare that I see issues in this realm, given how easy it is). After a month I have sent my Grit x back. On the watch, this is accomplished via a new full-screen data page (named Hill Splitter). Currently having to get my phone out from my waist belt and checking is a bit inconvenient. None of the terrain is super difficult from a GPS standpoint, though there are plenty of buildings and bridges – especially earlier on. It’ll suck at that. But your lowest HR at night is NOT your resting heart rate (RHR). The detail is better once you crack open your smartphone though and look at the app there. Though, it looks like there’s still a few bugs here since those two should be identical numbers given my route was out/back and I did identical hill repeats. Would it be so difficult to show in the breadcrumb view the crossings that a path touches? As for your question, if you don’t use Polar for riding/swimming, the recovery and training info won’t be accurate. I’m not sure why. Looks really great and I’ve been looking forward to an excuse to go back to Polar – so it’s sad that again Polar are withholding features to support artificial product line differentiation. Just not pleased about Bluetooth only, no notifications during exercise. The second-gen Ignite doesn't have an always-on display, a feature you get on the Vantage M2. Even if you change MAP and FTP, when you have % shown on device they are calculated on the old default value (not talking about zones, those percentages are right – I’m talking about MAP% and FTP% shown during training). Assuming I understand what you said, and the H7 is currently paired with the 245? The watch has both a touchscreen and five dedicated buttons. You get one free activated region in Komoot under a free account, otherwise you have to pay for extra regions or pay for a global map unlock. Does it? Eric – thank you so much for saying. Here’s the high-level overview between these three technologies: – Automatically detects a climb The Ignite 2 builds upon its popular predecessor with an updated look that transitions well from the gym to a night out, improved battery life, a weekly summary dashboard that makes it easier to track your stats, and a heart rate broadcasting feature that works with compatible gym equipment. This page is non-customizable, but can be added to your watch. While other features are true feature adds that cater well to someone going out and hiking or running through mountains. I am running more and more in the hills so route and navigation on the watch could be handy. The FuelWise feature seems like straight software. However, I will note that I have had some intermittent issues with notification delays. It’s compared against a Garmin Instinct, a Timex R300 GPS, and even its sibling the Polar Vantage V. Here’s that data set: At a high level, things look kinda similar between them. – It is great how easy it is to setup sports profiles in the mobile app. You’ll need a small screwdriver (I had one laying around), but the total cost in my case was around 10 euros including battery and beer for my soldering friend. Look, that’s all I’ve got. and dual paired? Inversely, I think what Suunto is doing with the long battery life bits is cool, but probably not applicable in 99% of peoples usages. True ascent (descent): approximately 531 m And maybe go back to Polar. – Does not trigger when going downhills Compass is on the navigation screen now, but none of the others. Based on that, I’m skeptical of the 40-hour claim. Right now I’m still using the V800, I’ve tried new watches from Suunto and Garmin and have sold them within a few months. Last but not least there’s FitSpark. RunGap) that can transfer from, e.g., Garmin Connect to Polar Flow, but not *all* of the information gets transferred (e.g. How can I do it. You may unsubscribe from the newsletters at any time. However, the insights do come from some of your historical workouts. – I really like the ambition of Fitspark. I’m currently using a fenix 3. Two quick questions. A new music controls dashboard shows the name and artist of the song playing on your phone, and lets you pause, play, skip forward or back, and adjust the volume. In other words, each gel pack serving size (or whatever it is you’re eating). The new FuelWise and Energy Sources bits go hand in hand, though, they are distinct and separate features. The Forerunner 245's big, bright, full-color transflective display makes it easy to read, even in sunlight, and its sharp 240 x 240 pixels makes it a perfect outdoor running companion. Could Polar GRIT improve ascent-descent accounts? They lost their valor quite quickly and gosh it’s expensive to replace. I would be intrigued to hear your legislative basis for that assertion. – Bluetooth Smart Cycling Cadence & Speed Sensors Thanks for reading! I live in the Netherlands where it is really flat, so most runs I don’t make much altitude and it is mostly at sea level. I have been using an Apple Watch with the app HRV4Training Pro daily but felt like this was an incomplete system for many reasons. It's easy to navigate with the side button and touch screen. Polar Vantage V2 Review â A Great Pro Triathlon Watch. Which “trails” are real ( Topo service maps? I wonder what’s the purpose to waste space on the screen in this manner? My sporting plans for watches in 2021 include the Polar Vantage V2 which I will definitely use for run training with STRYD and probably also for at least one triathlon race. Albeit, with some reductions in tracking, screen update rate, or without optical HR. The winner on this segment? However, looking at your review images the screen looks perfectly readable. It allows you to compare power meters/trainers, heart rate, cadence, speed/pace, GPS tracks and plenty more. Sorry for lack of clarity. But since I don’t use those devices 24/7 but only put them on for training I don’t care so much for how they wear. calculate it independently from H9 chest strap? – Shows current hill descent number (i.e. As a current Forerunner 245 owner, I’ve been pleased by how generous Garmin have been in trickling down 945 features – Polar could have done the same. What am I using the watch for?? Finally, mid-workout there’s a brief notification to drink or eat. Has anyone figured out if you can see an ANS/HRV report comparing day after day, so you can see recovery flow, so to speak? However, on my most recent run with Komoot routing yesterday, it was perfectly fine. Featuring a stainless steel bezel with an engraved diagonal line pattern, a single side button on the side, and a metal buckle, it has a classier look than the casual Unite and the sporty Vantage M2. 1) time of the day, The Versa 3 also offers much more in the way of smartwatch features, including support for Amazon Alexa, Fitbit Pay mobile payments, and downloadable apps. Safey. The Grit-X has a back to start function so you can always get back to your starting position if you get lost. All my opinions/observations, no one sue me! So, with 1 being top priority, would you say that Polar botched the antenna design in the VV? Oh, and then there’s the time and date on one last screen. Assuming you sort all that out, here’s what the routes look like in Polar Flow using the sync option, you can see the Komoot ones with the icons in the middle, and then on the right which ones are synced to my watch: Next, after syncing to the watch, then go into the mini-settings menu and select the route. Garmin Connect is awful. I’ve tried to get accurate HR in pool/open water and have yet to find a wrist based device that is accurate. You help us find the gold from the crap and I can say it has guided me over the last few weeks as I have agonized over what platform and what company to choose. GPS accuracy is mediocre to say the least. Am happy with it still wear it on my runs a long with my Fenix5+, so yeah am running with old watches but hey they still work very well!. Connect IQ apps so I can develop my own apps, fields and watch faces. Any workout with GPS automatically gets these intervals, and your elevation can be automatically corrected with a database of measured ground elevations. Polar has just launched their new Grit X multisport GPS watch, aimed primarily at the outdoor enthusiast crowd that skews slightly more towards ultra runners and hikers than it does other groups. It is very acceptable when comapred to an H10 (tracking via Beat), also on random check for 24hr monitoring. My only gripe is that I wish it were a bit more sensitive. Data also doesn’t appear in Strava en when I export the file and upload it in Strava it says the file is empty… As you probably saw in the post, I’m honestly not sure the lack of turn by turn is a big loss (given how its implemented). I stopped using the 2hr monitoringm, I only sue it at night for sleep tracking but when I turn it on it still takes quite a while to get there and do not trust it that much. Garmin Auto Climb is mostly best for longer sustained climbs (such as that French Alps scenario above). As a mediocre runner myself running power would prove to be an unreliable metric to pace to because it would be like hitting a moving target. Moreover, I am interested in starting doing hiking / trail somehow and strongly need integration with food tracking apps (nowadays using YAZIO). Again, swag sitting here without the other two watches. This section will be all about hills and climbing. Polar produce some great tools for serious training One gets 12MPG, one gets 32MPG. Your subscription has been confirmed. Here’s a mini-gallery of those: Also of note is that the route-name is appended to the activity throughout Polar Flow (and on the watch), so if you look in history, you won’t just see a generic workout date, but the name of the route itself. So if you're in search of a capable GPS fitness watch that also looks good, the Ignite 2 is an excellent choice. Does anyone have more recent experience with the backlight/readability of the Grit X since it first launched? I am just in a flow where doing the test is totally normal. In this case it’s got some wide open areas around fields, but also some fairly tree-dense locations. I talked about Polar running power back in the Vantage series watch – there’s no change here with the Grit X. In testing, this gesture worked most of the time, but not always. So I messaged them there a few weeks ago and never got a reply. And can I use my H10 sensor together with the Grit? They are already in watch memory, so it’s just “showing the trail” on-screen at that point. this hill is 200m long), only run or lap total stats The Fenix 6 (non-X) has 36hr. I’ll come back to that in a moment. She previously spent eight years as a PCMag reporter, and prior to that was a reporter for SC Magazine, covering hackers and computer security. You can use it as well for your own gadget comparisons, more details here.). The message is “Terms of coupon are not met.”. Returning stuff is a hassle as well. Quick question: How smooth is the UI? I guess, it won’t be an issue if Grit X supported charging during pause. When setting it up on your phone, make sure your handset is connected to the internet and you have Bluetooth enabled. Oh hell no, bring on the fury of the internet! On 24 Sep 2020, at 10:52, Polar UK customerservice wrote: ##- Please type your reply above this line -##, Maria (Polar Care) – Bluetooth Smart Running Footpods Good luck with that Ray. – Variable minimum climb threshold based on totality of route (smaller climbs would show up on a flatter route, but not on a mountainous route). Hey! Good. If you plug your watch into a power source during a training session the battery is not charged. And any difference on the button press backlight? If you’re doing a 50K, then in most cases, just about any watch will do. My Garmin Fenix 3 can do this to be able to establish your position on an UK OS map. At that point, the watch gives you new suggestions. It’s definitely not as advanced as we’ve seen from others, since it doesn’t account for any weather aspects. – Shows graphical elevation map of the climb The v800 stopped the session. In browsing forums/etc, you’ll undoubtedly see more complaints about Garmin failures, but that’s because if you compare sales of Garmin to Polar units, you’re talking upwards of a rate of literally 50:1 sales. Beyond just measuring your heart rate, the watch keeps track of how much time you spend in each heart rate zone. I wish there was a way to adjust the backlight levels, like I could on the Garmin. The trade off of good gps accuracy (Sirfstar) for better battery life (Sony) does not work in my favour. I second this question 150,000%. Let’s assume that I have uploaded to Polar Grit X route from Komoot, I’m starting to follow it, but then I change my plan or can’t follow or just go somewhere else – what happens on the watch? And finally, here’s a handy list of accessories that work well with this unit (and some that I showed in the review). I’m running 4 times a week now and i’m training for a marathon. 2) Chipset (e.g. or do you trigger the watch when you lift to get the time you worked out, calorie estimate, etc. The watches are hundreds of pounds and we have to spend another few hundred for the best footpod to get good accuracy. Comparing them to Vantage V GPS tracks there’s clearly a bump-up in accuracy. It’ll show how many hours since that workout, and you can tap it to open up the history of that workout: Then there’s the Cardio Load Status Page. Anyone have any real-world thoughts on this issue? B) Post-workout you record what you took hydration/nutrition wise. Oh ok interesting, would stuff logged in the polar flow app be taken in to consideration or is it likely to just use data from the single device for its calculations? Dislikes: The three non-Timex units are all pretty close when you look at the scale here. It took months to add in basic features. I’ve been a Polar buyer for sometime now, but my last Polar watch was the M430. These can be customized on either Polar Flow desktop or smartphone app. I remember one night thinking the that’s watch was having an issue or something when I went to raise my wrist. My biggest question at the moment is whether Polar has the manpower and is responsive enough to fix some of these issues. The rubber for water resistance goes into the groove on the body. This is a big ol’ loop around the area. You can import routes in the .gpx format in the Polar Flow webservice and then sync them to your phone. The actual hrv being different makes some sense since I’m guessing it’s not an average of the whole night. Or something like that. How to compare it with Polar Vantage? ... ESG Technical Review: Quickly Recover from a Ransomware Attack – Integration programming between tracking you, loading the data source, comparing the 2, and determining the proximity and then the “feature/output” information from that. Polar has long toyed with different LED’s to try and increase accuracy. If polar wants to grab market share from Garmin they need to have ANT+ support. I see 1-2 problem points (around the 1:17 marker), but other than that, it’s solid. I’ve been using the Grit X for a while now and I think it’s a great watch. Does it? Big Sur brings with it some major changes, which is why we need to make some significant under-the-hood adjustments to FlowSync. My experience with garmin is: mutch more daran, but not very reliable. Did Polar reveal any road-map going forward, so adding new functionality like showing altitude graph? i came from V800 to now a Suunto 9 Baro. Pick your poison: And then for each of those options it’ll give you the specific steps and guidance in the watch itself. Which isn’t to say the Instinct was far off. To pause tracking, you can press the side button once, then tap the screen when you're ready to continue. Any news regarding Polar adding new features to the Vantage series? (I do it if doing a fast paced run or track speed intervals in the evening (well, was, during the winter) where I don’t want to throw things off reaching across just to see the stats). I do have a polar H10 that for a while I would hook up to the app and do a full orthostatic test for a number of weeks with it. Laps. Some of the changes are cosmetic or external in nature, included to make the watch feel more rugged. I was thinking/hoping they’d migrate the brighter (I) screen into the V/Titan, but sounds like they may have just been holding off for this release instead. And frankly, all these metrics are about efficiency, not just power. (Polar IMO has the technically “best” HRM strap sensors (they should, they created the market, LOL), but any good brand (Wahoo, Garmin, Polar) sensor strap is going to provide a more stable, accurate, reliable HR value than any optical reader. That's slightly better battery life than the Unite, which went down to 5% in less than three days. For example, it’s in here that you can tweak the GPS recording rate, which can get you the higher battery durations (though, this can also be changed on the watch itself). – Removed Recovery Pro: This feature was in the Polar Vantage V line, it’s not in the Grit X And it’s not available with Polar Grit X. Since the Vantage line Polar have decided that anything but number of laps and lap time is uninteresting. It looks really thick (high?) What’s your impression of the backlight indoors, at night? Your last point about feeling like a different product… it pretty much is (all the Vantage and later products). Kinda neat. I currently toggle between an Apple Watch Series 5 + Autosleep app and the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro to measure sleep and recovery. 3) Firmware of said chipset (from chipset maker) Unfortunately with mixed feelings so far. Still no support for offline music streaming services :/ i don’t wanna take my phone with me on a run. Typically speaking that’s how it works. Is the table correct, should I just keep searching, or is it limited to vibrate and visual like the Vantage M? Might start trying to use that feature a bit more. Thanks for review. It’s pretty likely that if you’re buying the Grit X, it’s for sports. I find that a dumb reason if so. But will do so tomorrow. If it is, and you need the pod, then the gps only really serves to trace out your route on a map (say on Strava) though people find an inaccurate course on a map an irritation. Training effect etc does not get into Garmin Connect from Zwift, although you can use it as a platform to measure power act and the metrics in flow from the M400 are pretty limited, albeit it does get some recovery type metrics. Even expert vapers need a backup device or something portable. Putting my “programming/development” hat on for a moment… This is a great strap, especially if you're going to the gym. As any good outdoor activity comes down to the decisions you make on the road, the komoot app for iOS and Android lets you fully adjust your route on the go — wherever you are. Etc…etc… There are so many reasons that I keep going back to the FR935. The box is pretty much like any other recent Polar watch. Can I use the Grit X as a heart rate sensor to send bluetooth signal to bluetooth compatible bike computer? 7.8 Lumens on full backlight with watch face Their excuse, the back of the watch module needs to be replaced because the battery is connected to it. There is no turn by turn in this way but other than that I think it works nicely. I had sold the H7 but had a chance to test an H10 and the curves are almost there. And while it might seem odd to get this when your watch also has a optical HR sensor, this one is just better most of the time. However, as you approach a turn you’ll get a small arrow indicating which way you should go: If you go off-trail, it’ll notify you of that as well. With longer days probably won’t need it again for awhile unless I go biking at night or similar, and for those doing 24-hour events, may not want that battery drain, so still would be nice to have “brightness on wrist turn” configurable for sure. 4) current HR, Yeah, it’s kinda messy, namely item ‘C’ above. . The hill starts below sea level. With no clear explanation the indicated heart rate repeatedly spikes in heart rate data up to and including 178 bpm. Sign up for What's New Now to get our top stories delivered to your inbox every morning. – Can look ahead to next/upcoming climbs Dear Sirs, After viewing the post, I find it to be a very good job, but it seems to me that you love the Garmin watches. It’s not available with Polar product and I simply can’t understand why such basic feature has been removed. on one display. It seems to be necessary to do all analysis in other places like Final Surge or Training Peaks. Probably will make transition to the Garmin FR935. I’m very happy with the battery life and altimeter accuracy, which were the main reasons to upgrade. I stopped using the Orthostatic when my Nightly Recharge was supplying much more information. It is bizarre to introduce running power on the wrist and then not be able to do a structured workout based on running power. ;-( How To Configure a File History Backup for Windows 10. Am I the only one who thought that? A basic Garmin like my F3 or FR920/935 support all these features. There also doesn’t seem to be a ton of insight into how these calculations are made precisely. One “silly” feature I use a LOT on the v800 that was lost (due to losing the 5khz reception) was the “HeartTouch” feature. © 1996-2021 Ziff Davis, LLC. Do you see this happening ? After tracking your sleep for three nights, the Ignite 2 fills in your Nightly Recharge status, showing how your body was able to recover from training and stress based on information it collects about your sleep and autonomic nervous system. If I’m going to pay over $400 for a watch, I want it to work with my current eco-system. I’ll dive into FitSpark a bit later on in the sports section. The Ignite 2's interface is uncluttered, featuring mostly white text on a black background and colorful accents. Yes, my understanding from talking to various folks in the know is that it does have the right Nordic chipsets to make that happen if Polar wanted to do it. This feature will offer both ‘smart’ and ‘manual’ alerts for carb replenishment mid-workout, for workouts of 90 minutes or longer. ... with a backlight for backup on midnight sprints. Am i right? Structured training with HR is in Polar’s DNA. 2. Can I change a route mid activity without stopping it? And, at a medium level – they’re still identical: And a low level, they’re still virtually identical. I understand what you mean about deep breathing skewing the results. 27 Lumens on full backlight with full white background, 945 (100%) – 30.5 Lumens wrist raise – standard watch face Can you import routes also old fashion, so in polar flow save a favourite? “Homemade hike algoritm”: Ascent, 529 m; Descent, 477 m Like any company, you’ve gotta start somewhere and this seems like a reasonable place to start. feature to have. Once I had done this my ride appeared! Manfred. Thanks! Not perfect, but totally passable. After reading “Run with power” by Jim Vance I realized that running power might not be a great metric to pace to when we are first starting out. In the US it’s your county (e.g. Yep, overkill – unless you train for and intend to race mountain ultras. 3a. As for the optical HR, it’s mostly similiar, but there are the spikes concerns I have as noted in the HR accuracy section. @eWuSen: These components add a lot of benefit to your training routine, coupled with load tracking. These seems to be a completely different product made by completely different company compared to the one produced V800 several years ago. For each test, I’m wearing additional devices, usually 3-4 in total, which capture data from other sensors. If I could sum up my experience it would be this: Polar is a fantastic sports company and their physiology metrics and sports tracking demonstrate that’s what they are known for. 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