The Vantage V2 which is one of the best GPS smartwatches from Polar has a remarkable design, lots of activity tracking features, and a long battery life. It shares a lot in common with Garmin Fenix 6 which is also a sophisticated GPS smartwatch with a great design, lots of features, and long battery life. Both smartwatches are priced relatively the same, so, which is better between the Vantage V2 and Garmin Fenix 6? I have compiled the specs and features, and we’ll compare them to find out the differences.

Please note that the Fenix 6 is available in three versions; Fenix 6, Fenix 6 Pro, and Fenix 6 Pro Solar. However, this comparison is between the Fenix 6 and Vantage V2. The other two Fenix 6 smartwatches are higher-end GPS smartwatches with trendline popularity routing, music storage, and ski.

Polar Vantage V2 vs Garmin Fenix 6 Full Specifications Compared

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Polar Vantage V2 Features

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Polar Vantage V2 Pros

• Rugged and durable design.
• Lots of activity tracking features make it an in-depth activity tracker.
• Battery life is impressive.
• Features training plans which can help you reach more fitness goals.

Polar Vantage V2 Cons

• Lakcs music storage.
• Lacks microphone and loudspeaker.
• Loss of connection while syncing with phone (restarting phone fixes the problem).
• Screen resolution isn’t great and the UI is somewhat shabby.
• Not a great choice for handling notifications.

Garmin Fenix 6 Features

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Garmin Fenix 6 Pros

• Sturdily built, premium and rugged design.
• Very impressive long battery life with battery saver modes that lets you go longer.
• Comprehensive activity trackers.
• The HRM and Vo2 max Sensor are somehow accurate.

Garmin Fenix 6 Cons

• Quiet expensive.
• Lacks microphone.
• Lacks onboard music storage.
• Notifications don’t show images, only text is shown.
• The companion app needs more improvement especially with regards to watch faces.

Which is Better?

In my opinion, Garmin Fenix is a more comprehensive GPS smartwatch. It features blood oxygen tracking – an important metric that allows you to see how well your blood utilizes oxygen. Fenix 6 also features incidental fall detection that allows the watch to call a preset emergency number when it detects a hard fall (phone must be nearby).

Overall, both smartwatches are durably built and well equipped to track your daily activities both indoor and outdoor.