Garmin fēnix 8 vs Polar Vantage V3

Both have (5)

• built-in GPS
• blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
• AMOLED display
• offline maps
• swim tracking

Only Garmin fēnix 8 (2)

• on-device music
• contactless payments

Only Polar Vantage V3 (1)

• ECG

Pick the Garmin fēnix 8 if…

• You want fewer charges: about 16 days per charge vs 8 days.
• You need on-device music and contactless payments, which the Polar Vantage V3 does not list.
• Your main use is outdoor adventure: it is listed for that and the Polar Vantage V3 is not.
• You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Polar Vantage V3 only works with Android.
• You want the newer model (2024 vs 2023).

Skip it if…

• • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 47 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
• • You want something light enough to sleep in — it weighs 73 g.
• • You are watching your budget — the list price is $1099.

Pick the Polar Vantage V3 if…

• You want to spend less: it lists for $500 less.
• You want a lighter watch: 57 g vs 73 g.
• You need ECG, which the Garmin fēnix 8 does not list.
• Your main use is health tracking: it is listed for that and the Garmin fēnix 8 is not.
• You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Garmin fēnix 8 only works with Android.

Skip it if…

• • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 47 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).