Polar Vantage V3: New smartwatch released with AMOLED display, dual-frequency GPS and over a week of battery life

Polar has unveiled the Vantage V3, three years after presenting its predecessor. As leaks suggested, the Vantage V3 has a 1.39-inch AMOLED display that outputs at 454 x 454 pixels. According to Polar, its new smartwatch is 14.5 mm thick and weighs 39 g, but without factoring in its bundled watch strap.

Supposedly, the Vantage V3 has 35% improved visibility compared to the Vantage V2. Moreover, Polar states that the former has a 129% faster CPU than the latter, as well as 32 GB of storage and a 41% larger battery capacity. To that end, the Vantage V3 is rated for up to 8 days of battery life in 'standard mode', or 53 hours with its dual-frequency GPS module and optical heart rate (OHR) sensor activated.

Furthermore, Polar has included ECG capabilities and a skin temperature sensor but only 5 ATM water resistance. The Vantage V3 is orderable in Sky Blue, Night Black and Sunrise Apricot, all for US$599.95. However, Polar will not begin fulfilling pre-orders until October 25. Please see the company's website for full technical comparisons between the Vantage V2 and Vantage V3.

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