Name: Polar Vantage M3 Black
Brand: Polar
SKU: 955187
Price: 321 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.7 (21 reviews)

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Key specs

	Compatible with operating system	Android, iOS
	Height	45 mm
	Recommended for wrist circumference	17 - 19 cm
	Quality of sports readings	Excellent
	Quality of health readings	Good
	Battery life in time mode	168 hours
	Type of heart rate measurement	ECG heart rate measurement, Optical heart rate measurement
	Required Android version smartphone	Android 7.0 or higher

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Pros and cons

According to our smartwatch expert

This smartwatch is lightweight, so you can barely feel it on your wrist.
With Training Load Pro and Recovery Pro, you can improve your workouts and prevent injuries.
You know exactly if you're ready for your next workout thanks to the daily recovery score.
You can't answer messages from your smartphone via your smartwatch.
You can't make contactless payments.

Description

The Polar Vantage M3 Black is a stylish sports watch if you like to work out a lot. On the 45mm AMOLED screen, you can clearly read all your data. You can also learn more about your health, because you can measure the oxygen in your blood, your temperature, and your heart rate via ECG readings. This lets you know how fit you are. With Training Load Pro and Recovery Pro, you can improve your workouts and prevent injuries. You can download offline maps on the watch. That way, you always know where you are and where you need to go. Thanks to the plastic watch case, this smartwatch is very light. This means you can barely feel it on your wrist. The battery lasts 7 days with average use, so you don't have to charge your watch often. If you want a smartwatch that lasts longer, the Polar Vantage V3 is a good choice for you.

This watch is recommended for a wrist circumference of 17 to 19cm.

Tips for using this product

This is what you get

Manual
USB-C charging cable (excluding charger)

Reviews

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Rating per section

Battery life

Review is 6,0 out of 10.

Wearing comfort

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Design

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Options

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Most helpful reviews

Our expert review

Good, lightweight sports watch

Lightweight sports watch
Fits comfortably on my wrist
Lots of sports options
Few smart functions

The Polar Vantage M3 is a stylish, yet powerful sports watch. It is 45 millimeters in size, but I think it fits my smaller wrist quite well. The Vantage M3 is light, I can do a lot with it and it is also comfortable.

Simple design and good size The Polar Vantage M3 looks a bit like a smaller and simpler version of the Vantage V3. The M3 is made of plastic and is therefore very light. I hardly feel it on my wrist. I also like the size. Polar smartwatches are often quite large, but this one is small for what you can do with it. The screen is actually too big for my 14 centimeter wrist circumference at 45 millimeters. Still, it is comfortable.

Clear and colorful screen The fast, clear and colorful AMOLED screen immediately caught my eye. In my opinion, this is the most noticeable improvement compared to the Vantage M2. The M2 is slow and feels old-fashioned. The new Vantage M3 has a stylish look. I operate it easily with the colorful touchscreen and the buttons on the side. It also works smoothly and I can quickly scroll through menus. I can easily read my data, even when the sun is shining brightly on the screen.

One week of battery life The battery lasts about a week for me, depending on how much I exercise. I exercise on average 3 times a week with GPS on. I think this is a great score. I have the always-on screen turned off. When the screen is always on, the Vantage M3 uses much more battery than when it is turned off.

Precise sports results With the Vantage M3 I can accurately measure my sports results. I have run with the watch and done fitness exercises at home. It measured this accurately. I saw my running lap exactly in the app. The Vantage M3 combines my health data with my sports data and bases this on personal sports advice. I received different training and recovery exercises every day. This way I know better what my body can and cannot handle.

Smart functions I don't buy a Polar smartwatch for smart functions, but for the sports functions. I do read notifications from my smartphone on the watch, such as a news notification, email or WhatsApp message. I can't answer it. I also see a call coming in when I'm called, but I can't answer it via the watch. What I do find a pity is that I can't store music on the watch. This means I have to take my smartphone with me if I want to listen to music during a workout.

Review by:
Lodi. Smartwatch specialist.
Date:
29 January 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 7,0 out of 10.

Moderately reliable sports watch

Beautiful design
Colorful screen
Very triathlon/multisports focused
GPS inaccurate, cuts off pieces

I'm writing this review after several months of intensive use. The watch is certainly no improvement over the M2, except for the screen. Fortunately, the Polar Flow app has improved somewhat. The watch displays shorter distances than actually traveled. Average speeds are displayed far too high in vivo, only to be underestimated again upon completion of the activity. The lights turn on or off at inappropriate times. The price is reasonable, but it's a shame that no further development has taken place in recent years, based on the excellent Polar Vantage M2.

Review by:
Joris
Date:
12 August 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Top!

Battery life
Adjusted walking schedule with guidance along the way
Cell phone search function
Cup choice view dial

I'm generally very happy with it. The battery lasts 5 days with constant heart rate monitoring. With my previous smartwatch, that was a maximum of 1 day. I'm not sure how accurate the heart rate monitoring is, but I feel it's a good indicator. I especially like that you can create a running plan to reach a specific goal. And while running, the watch also indicates when you need to speed up or slow down to train in the right zone. The phone search function is also a plus for me :-). I would have liked more options for watch faces, but that's a minor detail.

Review by:
Anja
Date:
2 August 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Insure your smartwatch

Receive more coverage in case of damage than with your standard warranty. Coolblue takes care of everything: from taking out the insurance to repairs. Is a repair not possible? You receive the purchase price as CoolblueCredit.

What am I insured for?

Fall and impact damage
Water damage
Manufacturing defects outside the warranty
Theft(Optional)

What am I not insured for?

Damage you deliberately cause
Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as scratches)
Damage due to gross negligence

XCover insurace

XCover is allowed to arrange and process insurances on behalf of the insurer. The insurances are governed by Belgium law. If you have a complaint, you can contact the or our customer service.

How do I insure my smartwatch?

First, add your smartwatch to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose one of the Protection Plans below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage or theft.

XCover Protection Plan with theft cover

Can be canceled monthly
3,28 per month (39,36 per year)
2-year advance payment
46,99 one-time payment (23,50 per year)

XCover Protection without theft cover

Can be canceled monthly
2,83 per month (33,96 per year)
2-year advance payment
37,99 one-time payment (19,- per year)

You can cancel a monthly insurance every month. You can cancel an annual insurance every year, even if you paid in advance. Want to cancel it earlier? You receive a refund for the years you're not insured anymore.

Staat dit grote horloge goed op mijn pols?

Dit horloge heeft een grote horlogekast. We raden het je aan als je een polsomtrek tussen de 17 en 19 centimeter hebt. Meet je polsomtrek 2 vingers boven je polsgewricht, net boven het uitstekende gedeelte. Is jouw polsomtrek kleiner of groter? Dan is dit horloge misschien niet het beste voor jou. Lees welk formaat horlogekast we wel aanraden.

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	955187
	Manufacturer code	900112398
	Brand	Polar
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

Operating system

Operating system
	Compatible with operating system	Android, iOS
	Required Android version smartphone	Android 7.0 or higher
	Operating system	Other brand-specific
	Year introduced	2024
	Guaranteed support with updates	60 months after release date

Fysieke eigenschappen

Fysieke eigenschappen
	Watch case color	Black
	Watch case material	Plastic
	Watch case shape	Round
	Height	45 mm
	Width	45 mm
	Weight	53 g
	Size watch case	Large
	Recommended for wrist circumference	17 - 19 cm
	Total storage capacity	32 GB
	Shockproof

Eigenschappen band

Eigenschappen band
	Watch strap material	Silicone
	Watch strap color	Black
	Closure type	Buckle
	Watch strap connection width	22mm
	Interchangeable watch strap
	Compatibility watch strap	Universal

Screen properties

Screen properties
	Screen type	AMOLED
	Always-on display
	Data display	Digital
	Touchscreen
	Color screen
	Adjustable watch face
	Type of glass	Gorilla glass

Battery

Battery
	Battery life in time mode	168 hours
	Battery life in sports mode	70 hours
	Battery/battery capacity	0,31 Ah
	Energy source solar power
	Wireless charging

Connectivity

Connectivity
	Internet connection options	WiFi only
	Bluetooth
	ANT+
	Independent music player
	Music controls
	Built-in microphone
	Built-in speakers
	Spoken directions
	Call options	Only answer calls
	Smart reply
	App installation possible
	Camera operation
	NFC

Daily activities

Daily activities
	Pedometer
	Measures distance
	Speedometer
	Calorie counter
	Measures stairs climbed

Heart rate measurement

Heart rate measurement
	Heart rate measurement
	Heart rate zones
	Type of heart rate measurement	ECG heart rate measurement, Optical heart rate measurement
	Heart rate measurement under water

Health properties

Health properties
	Quality of health readings	Good
	Skin temperature sensor
	Oximeter
	Blood pressure monitor
	EDA sensor
	Sleep score
	Average heart rate during sleep
	Measure recovery during sleep
	Menstrual cycle tracking
	Pregnancy monitoring

Sports properties

Sports properties
	Quality of sports readings	Excellent
	Recommended for sports	Biking, Fitness, Hiking, Mountaineering, Outdoor, Running, Swimming, Tennis, Water sports, Winter sports
	Manual training programs
	Measure fitness age
	Recovery advice
	Interval training
	VO2 max measurement
	Measures average speed during activity
	Lap counter
	Race prognosis
	Measures step distance
	Measure running cadence
	Measures swimming distance
	Measures swimming speed
	Swimming lap counter
	Connection to fitness machines possible
	ATM score	5

GPS

GPS
	Built-in GPS receiver
	Global satellite navigation system	GLONASS, GPS, Galileo, QZSS
	GPS application	Navigation, Route registration

Sensors

Sensors
	Compass
	Altimeter
	Barometer
	Thermometer

Other functionalities

Other functionalities
	Fall detection
	Alarm function
	Geofencing

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Polar Vantage M3 Black

Review is 8,7 out of 10, based on 21 reviews.

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