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.