<![CDATA[ Latest from Android Central in Polar ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/polar Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:53:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I've been testing the Moto Watch, and it really makes me wish Motorola would stop teasing us and just jump on the Wear OS wagon already ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/moto-watch-review X8KFAhfPwJc8dr9fcNg9TX Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:53:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:33:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Motorola has partnered with a fitness watch veteran brand to resurrect its smartwatches. Here's why a Moto Watch 'powered by Polar' is a big deal. ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/motorola-partners-with-fitness-watch-veteran-brand-to-resurrect-its-smartwatches iz25N2gggJN2ZSbyYVF7vh Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:09:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 8-day Polar Loop tracker challenges Whoop and Garmin with subscription-free workout data ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/polar/polar-loop-challenges-whoop-and-garmin-with-subscription-free-workout-data CUvh7nNpBNRfYhmwTDreNA Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:51:44 +0000 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:56:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Make sure your smartwatch calorie burn is accurate with this scientific calculator ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/make-sure-your-smartwatch-calorie-burn-is-accurate-with-this-scientific-calculator tZLBPyEE2EJ4Sj5YjRnEjV Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Polar follows Garmin's lead as 'optional' subscriptions becomes the new normal ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/polar-follows-garmin-connect-plus-example-as-optional-subscriptions-becomes-new-normal NurPYuwgVtHcsjoSoC8koh Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:41:51 +0000 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 17:09:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Testing the Garmin HRM 200 and Polar H10 convinced me I was (mostly) too harsh on chest straps ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-hrm-200-helped-me-realize-i-was-too-harsh-on-hrm-chest-straps GbeTFsEs3pTKWpZUSheikV Sun, 06 Apr 2025 15:00:20 +0000 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:39:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Polar Vantage M3 has premium guts in a mid-range package — with one key flaw ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/polar-vantage-m3-gps-hr-accuracy-test 2sYLQj3bKuBs7u7BT7Vpub Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:11:11 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:40:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Polar Vantage M3 is a sporty watch fit for multiple levels of outdoor activity ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/polar-vantage-m3-sporty-watch-launch F5t94nMXqwXWgv43q58BLX Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:57:42 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:40:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Smartwatch 'smart straps' died for a reason. I still want them to come back. ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/smart-straps-failed-for-reason-but-deserve-second-chance 99kSmn2zDqrCkvWYWPa2ck Sun, 19 May 2024 15:00:59 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:40:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Polar Vantage V3 review: The tip of the iceberg ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/polar-vantage-v3-review rjmkTB3RiKhoPqkEyNCHVB Sat, 11 May 2024 12:00:07 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:40:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Only one running watch brand admits its VO2 Max and recovery estimates aren't perfect ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/why-i-love-polars-manual-vo2-max-and-recovery-tests YJdswXe3FWHFrgfMZrriUa Sun, 05 May 2024 15:00:54 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:40:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Coros vs. Garmin vs. Polar fitness test: How the new Vertix 2S compares to the Forerunner 965 and Vantage V3 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/coros-vertix-2s-vs-garmin-forerunner-965-vs-polar-vantage-v3-fitness-test hAkrdsCqFUYhkBKRPhwZx4 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 17:00:46 +0000 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:29:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Polar Grit X2 Pro smartwatch brings all the right upgrades for outdoor enthusiasts ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/polar-grit-x2-pro-launch yJYnkxsvjEFZcpjfryCG2b Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:00:58 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:40:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Polar Pacer review: An excellent data-driven running watch that's frustrating to use ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/polar-pacer-review TBCX6hatTpe65M6asGfVeJ Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:40:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Polar Pacer vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/polar-pacer-vs-garmin-forerunner-55 dzWLxoXRuukfiwJXsqsZi6 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:51:40 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:40:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin Forerunner 255 vs. Polar Pacer Pro: Which should you buy? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-forerunner-255-vs-polar-pacer-pro 8Ga9cqzC9huUETVv6nzjKC Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:59:14 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:40:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best heart rate monitor watch ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/best-heart-rate-monitor-watch o8rQzSMibKzCpzmRqaugMW Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:30:00 +0000 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:15:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Polar Pacer Pro review: Tailor-made for data-driven runners ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/polar-pacer-pro-review VdT35ChgUfXUGDgd5CBVpd Wed, 25 May 2022 13:00:26 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:40:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Polar announces new Vantage V2 smart fitness watch with advanced training features ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/polar-announces-new-vantage-v2-smart-fitness-watch-advanced-training-features hHsJF8phaYFBWzu8cvNuJ1 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 14:00:03 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:40:20 +0000