Compare the Polar Pacer Pro to the Polar Pacer
Compare the Polar Pacer Pro to the Polar Pacer
- For the avid runner
- With VO2 Max to measure your fitness
- Compatible with sports apps like Nike and Strava
- Turn-by-turn guidance
- Compatible with Komoot
- No built-in music storage
- No touchscreen
- For the regular runner
- With VO2 Max to measure your fitness
- Compatible with sports apps like Nike and Strava
- No turn-by-turn guidance
- Not compatible with Komoot
- No built-in music storage
- No touchscreen
Comparison Polar Pacer Pro and Polar Pacer
| Polar Pacer Pro | Polar Pacer | |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended for wrist circumference | 17-19cm | 17-19cm |
| Weight | 41g | 40 grams |
| Maximum battery life | 7 days | 7 days |
| GPS application | Route registration and navigation | Route registration |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter type | Barometric and GPS | GPS |
Design
Polar Pacer Pro: luxurious look
Both the Pacer Pro and the Pacer are lightweight watches with a silicone strap. So you can easily work out with them and it doesn't matter if they get a bit wet. Neither watch has a touchscreen. You can navigate through the watch with the buttons on the side. The Polar Pacer Pro looks slightly different from the regular Pacer, because it has a more luxurious-looking strap. You can choose from 4 colors.
Polar Pacer: lightweight
The Polar Pacer is 40g, so it's a bit lighter than the Pacer Pro. This watch is also made to work out with. You can easily navigate through the watch with the buttons. The lack of a touchscreen is for an important reason. This way, you can't accidentally click on anything during your workout. The Polar Pacer is available in 3 colors.
Polar Pacer Pro and Pacer: all running necessities
These sports watches are made to run with. The Polar watches measures your running cadence, speed, and distance during your run. This gives you an accurate measurement. During the run, you can train in heart rate zones to train your fitness specifically. You can measure your fitness with the walking test based on the VO2 Max. After each run, the sports watches calculate your cardio and muscle load. As a result, you know exactly how long your body needs to recover after an intense workout.
Sports and health measurements
Polar Pacer Pro: power values
The Polar Pacer Pro performs running power measurements via your wrist. Running power measures the exertion each part of your workout needs. This allows you to adjust the intensity yourself. You can switch between sprints and interval training. You can also measure the height during your route, as a hill requires more exertion than a flat surface. The power values also affect the recommended intensity. So thanks to the running power, you can ensure that your exertion is consistent. With a strong finish as a result. The Polar watches accurately track your performance during your workout to give you personalized advice.
Polar Pacer: recovery time
Just like the Pro, the Polar Pacer measures your activity 24 hours a day. And not just your sports performance. It measures during the night as well. After a night's sleep, you get a sleep score. Via Nightly Recharge, you can see how well you've recovered from your run. This way, you know if you're ready to train the next day or if it's better to rest. Training and eating healthy go hand in hand. That's why the Polar watches give you reminders to eat enough carbs and drink enough water. This helps you keep your energy level up.
GPS functions
Polar Pacer Pro: turn-by-turn with Komoot
With the Polar Pacer Pro, you can completely immerse yourself in your run. Select a point to navigate to and the Polar Pacer Pro takes you where. You can find routes yourself via the Komoot app and add them to your watch. This way, you can surprise yourself with new routes. You also get turn-by-turn navigation via Komoot. This means that the Pacer Pro indicates when to make a turn so you can stay focused on running.
Polar Pacer: navigation
The Polar Pacer and Polar Pacer Pro both have an accurate built-in GPS. The watch determines your location via 4 satellite systems, which ensures even more accuracy. The Polar Pacer doesn't have turn-by-turn navigation, so you have to check your watch to see the route. You can see your route afterwards. Are you done running? The Polar Pacer takes you back to your starting point as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The Polar Pacer Pro and Polar Pacer have a number of differences. The Polar Pacer Pro has slightly more functions. The power values help you create specific workouts in a hilly area, for example. You also get turn-by-turn navigation and you can add new routes to the watch yourself. You can train and monitor your health with both the Polar Pacer and the Polar Pacer Pro. The Polar Pacer is a good choice if you already run or if you've just started. With the Polar Pacer Pro, you can dive deeper into the data and create specific workouts.
