Device research record
Polar Vantage V
Signals and sensors
From the device record. Fields the source does not state are left out.
- Maker
- Polar
- Form factor
- Wrist
- Series
- Vantage V
- Signals recorded
- PPG, Accelerometer
- Also called
- Vantage V
What published studies show
Results quoted from 3 published validation studies, each against a clinical reference. A result applies to the model and protocol tested, not to every model the brand sells. From the wearable accuracy database (v1.0.0).
Heart rate during exercise2 studies
| Device tested | Result | Reference | Sample | Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Vantage V | 2.2%–6.7% (range by intensity)Coefficient of variation | ECG chest strap (Polar H7/H10) | n = 25, Sitting, walking, running, sprints | Düking et al. (2020)Independent |
| Polar Vantage V | 2.44–8.80%Coefficient of variation | ECG chest strap (Polar H7/H10) | n = 60, Sitting, walking, running, resistance, cycling | Hajj-Boutros et al. (2023)Funding not reported |
- Polar Vantage V2.2%–6.7% (range by intensity)
Coefficient of variation · vs ECG chest strap (Polar H7/H10) · n = 25, Sitting, walking, running, sprints
Düking et al. (2020) Independent
- Polar Vantage V2.44–8.80%
Coefficient of variation · vs ECG chest strap (Polar H7/H10) · n = 60, Sitting, walking, running, resistance, cycling
Hajj-Boutros et al. (2023) Funding not reported
Overnight heart rate1 study
| Device tested | Result | Reference | Sample | Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Vantage V | ICC 0.93Intraclass correlation | ECG | n = 53, Overnight, sleep laboratory | Miller et al. (2022)Other maker funded |
| Polar Vantage V | 1.5 bpm (absolute bias)Mean absolute error | ECG | n = 53, Overnight, sleep laboratory | Miller et al. (2022)Other maker funded |
- Polar Vantage VICC 0.93
Intraclass correlation · vs ECG · n = 53, Overnight, sleep laboratory
Miller et al. (2022) Other maker funded
- Polar Vantage V1.5 bpm (absolute bias)
Mean absolute error · vs ECG · n = 53, Overnight, sleep laboratory
Miller et al. (2022) Other maker funded
HRV (RMSSD)1 study
| Device tested | Result | Reference | Sample | Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Vantage V | ICC 0.65Intraclass correlation | ECG | n = 53, Overnight, sleep laboratory | Miller et al. (2022)Other maker funded |
| Polar Vantage V | 18.8 ms (absolute bias)Mean absolute error (absolute bias) | ECG | n = 53, Overnight, sleep laboratory | Miller et al. (2022)Other maker funded |
- Polar Vantage VICC 0.65
Intraclass correlation · vs ECG · n = 53, Overnight, sleep laboratory
Miller et al. (2022) Other maker funded
- Polar Vantage V18.8 ms (absolute bias)
Mean absolute error (absolute bias) · vs ECG · n = 53, Overnight, sleep laboratory
Miller et al. (2022) Other maker funded
Sleep stages (4-stage)1 study
| Device tested | Result | Reference | Sample | Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Vantage V | 51%Epoch-by-epoch agreement | Polysomnography (PSG) | n = 53, Sleep laboratory, 1 night, 9 h in bed, all devices worn together | Miller et al. (2022)Other maker funded |
| Polar Vantage V | κ = 0.28Cohen's kappa | Polysomnography (PSG) | n = 53, Sleep laboratory, 1 night, 9 h in bed, all devices worn together | Miller et al. (2022)Other maker funded |
Epoch-by-epoch agreement · vs Polysomnography (PSG) · n = 53, Sleep laboratory, 1 night, 9 h in bed, all devices worn together
Miller et al. (2022) Other maker funded
- Polar Vantage Vκ = 0.28
Cohen's kappa · vs Polysomnography (PSG) · n = 53, Sleep laboratory, 1 night, 9 h in bed, all devices worn together
Miller et al. (2022) Other maker funded
Sleep vs wake (2-stage)1 study
| Device tested | Result | Reference | Sample | Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Vantage V | 87%Epoch-by-epoch agreement | Polysomnography (PSG) | n = 53, Sleep laboratory, 1 night, 9 h in bed, all devices worn together | Miller et al. (2022)Other maker funded |
| Polar Vantage V | κ = 0.44Cohen's kappa | Polysomnography (PSG) | n = 53, Sleep laboratory, 1 night, 9 h in bed, all devices worn together | Miller et al. (2022)Other maker funded |
Epoch-by-epoch agreement · vs Polysomnography (PSG) · n = 53, Sleep laboratory, 1 night, 9 h in bed, all devices worn together
Miller et al. (2022) Other maker funded
- Polar Vantage Vκ = 0.44
Cohen's kappa · vs Polysomnography (PSG) · n = 53, Sleep laboratory, 1 night, 9 h in bed, all devices worn together
Miller et al. (2022) Other maker funded
Energy expenditure (calories)2 studies
| Device tested | Result | Reference | Sample | Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Vantage V | 16.3%–28.0% (range by intensity)Coefficient of variation | Indirect calorimetry | n = 25, Sitting, walking, running, sprints | Düking et al. (2020)Independent |
| Polar Vantage V | 16.54–25.78% (poor in all activities)Coefficient of variation | Indirect calorimetry | n = 60, Sitting, walking, running, resistance, cycling | Hajj-Boutros et al. (2023)Funding not reported |
- Polar Vantage V16.3%–28.0% (range by intensity)
Coefficient of variation · vs Indirect calorimetry · n = 25, Sitting, walking, running, sprints
Düking et al. (2020) Independent
- Polar Vantage V16.54–25.78% (poor in all activities)
Coefficient of variation · vs Indirect calorimetry · n = 60, Sitting, walking, running, resistance, cycling
Hajj-Boutros et al. (2023) Funding not reported
Comparisons
Head-to-head pages that name Polar Vantage V come first, then other comparisons for the brand.