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AnarcoCorporatistPolar is considered among the better of mediocre bunch when it comes to sleep tracking and the recovery tools (orthostatic test, leg recovery test, nightly recharge) are state-of-the-art. Definitely better than Suunto and I'd wager better than Garmin as well (though there are more recovery-related features on Garmin) Latest 4 of Polar watches come with the exact same software and Ignite 3 does not miss much either (maps and some tests, most crucially)
bogoWrocI have Ignite 3 and Garmin vivioactive 4. Garmin is much more accurate. Ignite 3 at the distance 1200m is loosing 150m. In both cases there is no problem with Strava.
Today it was even better. I swam 1000m, but Polar reports 3000m 😆 I have the latest software. Polar is not good for swimming.
emergencyexitNo alarm, isn't the whole point to wear this to sleep? I probably value the alarm on my ignite 3 more than the sleep tracking itself. I was interested in this to replace wearing other Polar devices 24/7, what is the selling point if my existing device has better features for wearing 24/7? Polar just kick themselves in the nuts over and over
kuolevain3nI have ignite 3 and I love it! If I was rich, I would maybe get Vantage M3. Polar is nice and simple. I have tested (a bit) Garmin and Polar with wrist HR, they are pretty similar. Polar maybe doesn't take the highest point HR on intervals, but average HR was same as Garmin.
Neilm430The loop is more for those that don’t want to wear their watch full time. I wouldn’t recommend it as a dedicated training device. Maybe look then at the ignite 3
nepeandonYes, the Pacer is the newest of the three watches you mentioned and sounds like it would be a decent choice. Both the Ignite and the Vantage M series are now on version 3. You could use your H10 with any of these watches to get more accurate heart rate data. There is no official way of importing workouts done with a non-Polar device into Polar Flow. There are third party apps that can kind of do this, but the training load may not be calculated. The easiest way would be to record your bike rides on both your Garmin and your Polar device.
newsman787Love my Ignite 3 but absolutely find Polar Flow app dreadful. Love my Whoop for all its meaningful information!
Ok_Rabbit4736Garmin counts repetitions of weight lifting, but Polar tells you when to start a new set (HR recovered) Garmin has many overall health metrics, but many were evidenced as imaginations. Nevertheless, they are looking nice. Polar is combining all in a few sentences. Sleep is mainly tracked by movements. That’s accurate at both. The sleep phases are determined by best guess. Garmin works well for my wife, Polar works much better for me. This includes the training recommendations. Polars training recommendations are limited to a handful of offers, but consider general health aspects. I like them.
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