POLAR Pacer Pro Advanced Ultra-Light GPS Fitness Tracker Smartwatch for Runners with Training Program & Recovery Tools; S-L, for Men or Women, Grey-Black

I wanted a fitness watch with an accurate and reliable HRM function that I could use for training, with a chest strap HRM.I wanted a watch with an intuitive interface and easy-to-use buttons that I could manage easily even when sweaty and gasping for breath, because, ya know, that's how it goes when you're training.I needed a watch face that I could glance at and read quickly without glasses, while running.And I needed a watch that would show the functions I wanted to know most while I was running... usually time elapsed, HRM, and distance covered.That's apparently a lot to ask from a "simple" training watch, because I've been looking for a long time for one that fits those particular requirements, and I've been SUPER cranky about it. I don't want a wrist-based HRM, because they're always inaccurate. I don't want a $3,000 Garmin supercomputer on my wrist that will show me a 3D rendered topo map of my route. I don't need to know the barometric pressure, or how far off true north the compass function is. I don't need a watch that will recite Hungarian poetry to me while I run, or anything like that. I just need some basic training metrics, delivered in a reliable form. The Polar Pacer Pro delivers. I am solidly wowed by it.The Pacer Pro watch face is easy to read even with my 55-yo eyes; the interface is dead easy to use, and the watch itself is pretty slim and not too bulky for my wee wrists. It measures the functions I want. Paired with the Polar H10 chest strap, it delivers a rock solid HRM readout, updated in real time. (The wrist-based HRM is pretty good, but when I tested it against a chest strap, it was off by as much as 7-8 bpm and lagged a few seconds in updating its reading. Better than a lot of wrist-based HRMs, but still not as good as a chest strap.) I want to be cranky about having to use an app to get full readouts on my workouts, but the app is really easy to use and I've been really happy with how it presents the info.One thing I didn't think I wanted or needed was the sleep tracking function, but having tried it, I'm finding it's really useful. It made me realize that I do not relax well before going to sleep most nights, and therefore get subpar sleep...so I've started doing some meditation and guided relaxation for a few minutes before bed, and wow, I've been sleeping a lot better, which is making me feel better overall every day.The battery life has been quite good; it goes about a week between charging, and the charging itself doesn't take much time. Rather than draining the battery fully between charges, I've been taking it off my wrist occasionally and putting it on the charger while I eat lunch or take a shower, and that's enough for several days' worth of charge. I would feel absolutely confident it would last through a full weekend of ultramarathoning, although I haven't tested it on that long a run yet.

I really like this watch. It has good battery life and the functions with Polar are great for reviewing my stats for my various activities. The HR sensing is much better than a standard HR smartwatch from my comparisons and I think I'm gonna keep this little guy for as long as it can last.

I have used Garmin watches and they do a lot very well. Most recently the fenix 7 solar. That is a great watch but bulky and heavy. I thought I would try the Pacer Pro at 41 grams. It is very comfortable, you barely notice that you have it on even when sleeping. The GPS is accurate and connects quickly. It measures sleep extremely well. I run but also do many other cardio exercises and they have everything I do as a workout. Also has strength training. The Polar app is comparable to Garmin for what I look at.I gave up music (although I always had trouble with that with Garmin), maps, and the touchscreen. Also Polar does not give you the abundance of watch face options as Garmin and it seems like replacement watch bands are not as plentiful or really as seamless as with Garmin. All that said, for me, the Polar Pacer Pro brings what I need in a fitness watch at a very good price! And it is incredibly light and comfortable!

I like this watch. It may take a while to become fully familiar with its operation, but the online manuals and videos are excellent. The battery power is good, not great. I find I have to charge at least once a week just wearing it with NO active training or GPS usage. Another thing that I find quirky is that if my phone is not right near me or on me, the watch always seems disconnected (and the disconnect symbol is always showing). So I have to manually sync very frequently, although I assumed that the sync would just happen automatically through bluetooth or wirelessly. Seems like the main competitor is Garmin, but I'm a long-time polar user so I just stuck with their brand and the watch is attractive, functional, and cost-effective.

Todo perfecto

Nice looking and works well

I was a loyal consumer of Polar watches and products for almost 10 years. I generally like the flow platform and the data that it provides. However, over the years, I've grown more and more frustrated with product failures. The last straw was my recent attempt which caused my watch to completely lock up. This is not the first time I've had an issue with an update but it will be the last. Tired of basic updates not working properly and products that just stop working after a couple of years. My son-in-law is a big fan of Garmin and I'll be purchasing one of their watch as soon as possible.

Not only does this watch provide a timer to keep track of your workout, it also tells you how hard you worked out! Before leaving the gym, check your watch for the latest weather! This watch is EXTREMELY comfortable to wear! I can't even notice that I am wearing it! I wear it all day, even when I'm in the shower! It's one of the best products that Polar has made so far! It is worth the price! ... every penny of it!