Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $24995 | $19900 | Suunto M5 is 130% cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both track calories burned |
| Sleep | Yes | No | Polar Vantage M monitors your sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both measure heart rate |
| VO2 Max | Yes | No | Polar Vantage M shows the maximum volume of oxygen you can consume per minute |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your running/walking distance |
| Steps | Yes | No | Polar Vantage M counts your steps |
| Pace | Yes | No | |
| Speed | Yes | No | |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | No | Polar Vantage M counts your climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | No | Only Polar Vantage M provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | Yes | Yes | Both can help with smart coaching |
| Goal Setting | Yes | No | Set and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Polar Vantage M |
| Inactivity Alert | Yes | n/a | Polar Vantage M helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | No | Polar Vantage M has GPS support |
| Glonass | Yes | No | |
| Compass | Yes | n/a | Polar Vantage M has a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | No | Polar Vantage M has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | No | Yes | Suunto M5 has a stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | n/a | Both don't have music playback |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | Activity | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | No | If you get a phone notification, Polar Vantage M make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | Yes | No | Polar Vantage M can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | No | No | Both don't have phone music control |
| Call Control | No | n/a | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | No | n/a | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | No | n/a | Both don't have a find phone feature |
Battery |
| Duration | 30 hour | 365 days | |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Replaceable Cell Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | No | |
| IP Rating | WR30 | n/a | |
| Weight | 45 grams | 40 grams | Suunto M5 is 5.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | Yes | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | 1.2 inches | n/a | |
| Screen Resolution |
240 x 240 pixels
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n/a
| |
| Color Display | Yes | n/a | |
| Touch Screen | No | n/a | |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | No | Polar Vantage M is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | Yes | No | Polar Vantage M can connect with iPhones or iPads |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | No | Polar Vantage M compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs |
| Windows Phone | Yes | No | Polar Vantage M compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | Yes | No | Polar Vantage M allows you to locate your phone |
| Web Portal | Yes | No | Polar Vantage M allows you upload and view data on the online portal |
| Social Features | No | n/a | Both don't have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | Only Polar Vantage M has a built-in Bluetooth connection option |
| Wi-Fi | No | No | Both don't have Wi-Fi connection |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | No | Yes | Only Suunto M5 has ANT+ wireless technology |
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