Polar Pacer Pro

Launched Apr 2022 · Sports watch

63
OkayGifng score
Good for runningGood for value

Usual price₹28,687

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Usual price ₹28,687

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Score breakdown

Health tracking
64

HR close to Garmins; no SpO2, patchy off-road

Smart features
32

Notifications only; no apps, music or replies

Battery
76

About 5-7 days, 35 h GPS

Display
56

Dim low-res MIP; fine in sun

Fitness & GPS
84

Accurate GPS, running power, deep training tools

Build & comfort
74

Very light, MIL-STD; plastic case

Each part is rated on one scale for every smartwatch and band, from reviewers' accuracy tests and measured battery life where they exist, what reviewers found, specs and owner reports. It rates the product itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Heart rate within about 1 bpm of a Garmin Instinct 2 Solar over six runs (no chest strap)
  • Distance matched the Garmin at mile markers
  • Huge amount of free running analysis and tests
  • Light, comfortable and easy to use with buttons
  • About a week between charges
  • Screen easy to read in sunshine
  • Fast satellite lock

Cons

  • GPS track wandered a bit more than the Garmin's near roads and canals
  • Dim, low-resolution screen with a thick bezel
  • No SpO2 or gyroscope
  • Few watch face options
  • On some runs distance fell short of the Fenix 7X by up to about 0.6 km
  • Interface and design feel old
  • Battery life only average
  • A light, quick running watch full of free training data for runners and triathletes; heart rate and distance matched a Garmin worn alongside.

  • T3May 2022

    A dependable multisport watch for Polar fans, though it looks and feels dated next to newer rivals and GPS distance was sometimes well off.

  • AdvntureJun 2022

    Familiar for Polar users and strong on training and recovery tools, with very precise GPS, but battery is short for the price.

  • the5krunnerApr 2022

    Ticks the boxes for runners and triathletes at a fair price; GPS above average, but wrist heart rate was patchy off road and on the bike.

Full specs

Basics
Softwareown/RTOS
Works withAndroid, iPhone
Display
Screen1.2" · MIP · 240x240
Always-on displayYes
Battery
Maker's figure7 days
Measured in a test5 days (needed a charge after about five days with GPS workouts)
With GPS on35 h
ChargingPolar USB cable
Health & fitness
Heart rateYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)No
ECGNo
Skin temperatureNo
Blood pressureNo
GPSBuilt-in
Barometer / compassbarometer, compass
Sport modes150
Health features24/7 heart rate, sleep tracking (Sleep Plus Stages), Nightly Recharge recovery, running performance test, walking test, training load, wrist running power
Smart features
CallingNo
AppsNo apps
MapsNo
Reply to messagesNo
Music on the watchNo
Build
Caseplastic with aluminium bezel
Sizes45 mm
Weight41 g
Thickness11.5 mm
Water resistance5 ATM
Other
Warranty2 years
ColoursCarbon Grey, Autumn Maroon, Snow White, Midnight Blue
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