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Series

Forerunner1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Product page title is Forerunner 255, running smartwatch, 46 mm.

Vantage1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

010-02641-011Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026US page for the 46 mm watch without music lists part number 010-02641-01 (Tidal Blue, $349.99). The Music toggle on the same page links the music watch to 010-02641-20, so music watches are other models. 255S is the 41 mm size, SKU 010-02641-02.

5P, 900108890, 900108892, 9001088931Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Page JSON-LD lists SKUs 900108890 (Night Black), 900108892 (Sky Blue) and 900108893 (Sunrise Apricot). SKU 900108891 is Night Black with an H10 chest strap and is excluded. 5P is the model number printed in the manual and regulatory document.

GTIN / EAN

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725882064437, 725882064451, 7258820644681Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026JSON-LD gtin12 values for the three watch-only SKUs.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

1 June 20223Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-celebrates-global-running-day-with-the-introduction-of-the-forerunner-255-seriesRead 11 October 2026Garmin release dated June 1, 2022.

11 October 202321Press articleaphnetworks.com/news/27835-polar-announces-new-vantage-v3-watch-preorderRead 13 October 2026Reprint of the launch announcement, dated 11 October 2023, says the watch is available for pre-order.

Status

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Available1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Store pages list the watch as in stock on the access date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Garmin Forerunner 2658Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/03/garmin-forerunner-review-amoled.htmlRead 11 October 2026Review: the Forerunner 265 series at first glance seems like an AMOLED version of the Forerunner 255, with several hardware differences. It follows the 255 in the Forerunner line.10Maker product pagegarmin.com/nl-NL/blogRead 23 October 2026Garmin's Dutch blog says the Forerunner 265 is the successor of the Forerunner 255.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$349.993Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-celebrates-global-running-day-with-the-introduction-of-the-forerunner-255-seriesRead 11 October 2026Suggested retail price $349.99 for Forerunner 255 and 255S. Music models are $399.99.

$599.921Press articleaphnetworks.com/news/27835-polar-announces-new-vantage-v3-watch-preorderRead 13 October 2026Retails for $599.90 / EUR 599.90 in three colours. The5krunner lists the same 599.90 figures. A Notebookcheck snippet gave $599.95 and is not used. US price excludes sales tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€349.994Press articlenextpit.de/news/garmin-forerunner-255-und-955-vorgestellt-touchscreen-mehr-akkuRead 11 October 2026nextpit.de, 1 June 2022: the Forerunner 255 costs 349,99 EUR in every size, the Music edition 50 EUR more. German price incl. VAT.

€599.91Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026JSON-LD price 599.9 EUR on the global English store page, which matches the launch price in the press reprint. VAT included as published.21Press articleaphnetworks.com/news/27835-polar-announces-new-vantage-v3-watch-preorderRead 13 October 2026EUR 599.90 as printed in the reprint.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-celebrates-global-running-day-with-the-introduction-of-the-forerunner-255-seriesRead 11 October 2026US release with US dollar suggested retail prices.4Press articlenextpit.de/news/garmin-forerunner-255-und-955-vorgestellt-touchscreen-mehr-akkuRead 11 October 2026German launch pricing in euros. Documented subset together with the US release.

US, EU1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Global English store lists EUR prices. The US store page also sells it.2Maker product pagepolar.com/us-en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026US store page for the Vantage V3 is live. Its current price is higher than the launch price and is not used.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Tidal Blue1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026US store lists Tidal Blue for this model. Other regional colours exist but are not listed on this page.3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-celebrates-global-running-day-with-the-introduction-of-the-forerunner-255-seriesRead 11 October 2026Release names tidal blue as a new colour.

Night Black, Sky Blue, Sunrise Apricot1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 202621Press articleaphnetworks.com/news/27835-polar-announces-new-vantage-v3-watch-preorderRead 13 October 2026Night black, sky blue and sunrise apricot.

Segment

Sport1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Garmin presents it as a running smartwatch.

Sport1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Maker names it a premium multisport watch in the Performance Series.

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

46mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026

47.3mm1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Single size. Polar publishes width and height of 47.3 mm and no separate case-size name.

Case shape

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs describe the display as a diameter and the pictured case is round.

Round1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Fibre-reinforced polymer6Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-forerunner-255-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review spec box: materials fiber-reinforced polymer. The maker lists only the bezel as fiber-reinforced polymer and no other case material.7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-255Read 11 October 2026Spec table: fiber-reinforced polymer bezel and case, silicone strap.

Aluminium1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

Case material (as published)

Fiber-reinforced polymer6Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-forerunner-255-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review spec box wording.7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-255Read 11 October 2026Spec table wording.

Aerospace aluminium1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

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Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height45.6Width45.6Thickness12.9mm(1.8 × 1.8 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs: Physical size 45.6 x 45.6 x 12.9 mm. Not stated whether the heart rate sensor bump is included.

Height47.3Width47.3Thickness13.5mm(1.9 × 1.9 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: width 47.3 mm, height 47.3 mm, thickness 13.5 mm. The page does not say whether the sensor bump is included.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

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39g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: total weight without wristband 39 g.

Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

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57g(2 oz)1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: total weight 57 g. The strap is the supplied Polar silicone wristband. The page names no strap size.

Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

5ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs: Water rating 5 ATM.

5ATM1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Page states WR50, which is 50 m static pressure. Not a dive rating.

Water resistance standard

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ISO 228103Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026Manual: products marked 20/30/50 meters follow ISO 22810 (also IEC 60529 for IPX ratings). The V3 is marked 50 m.

Dust and water rating

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Dive rating

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

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MIL-STD-810 tests

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min-20Max60°C2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Specifications page 101: operating temperature -20 to 60 C. Charging range 0 to 45 C is excluded.

Min-20Max50°C1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026Operating temperature -20 to +50 degrees C. The manual battery page limits charging to 0 to 40 degrees C and storage to -10 to 50 degrees C.

Display

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Display type

MIP1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs: Display type sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP).

OLED1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026

AMOLED1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: Display type AMOLED.

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.3in(3.3 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs: 1.3 inch (33 mm) diameter.

1.39in(3.5 cm)1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

Resolution

260 × 260px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs: 260 x 260 pixels.

454 × 454px1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

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326ppi1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Product page text: 326 ppi.

Display area

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Touchscreen

No2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026The manual describes control only with the LIGHT, UP, DOWN, BACK and START/STOP buttons and never mentions touch input.

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20265Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/button-functions.htmRead 13 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

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1,050nits13Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/10/polar-vantage-v3-hands-on-details.htmlRead 13 October 2026Hands-on article says the 1.39 inch AMOLED screen has a peak brightness level of 1,050 nits. The5krunner's launch review gives the same figure. The article also prints 462 ppi, which does not match the maker's 326 ppi and is not used. Maker publishes no nit figure.

Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

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Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: Always on display Yes. The support page says the feature is off by default.

Display cover

Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026

Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs: Lens material Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Bezel material is fiber-reinforced polymer. Case material is not listed, so case_material is not stored.

Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (AF + DLC coating), curved1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026Device materials: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (AF + DLC coating), aluminum, PBT, silicone, stainless steel, PMMA, PA12+30GF, sapphire OHR lens.

Platform

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Platform

Proprietary1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Garmin watch software with downloadable Connect IQ watch faces, data fields and apps.

Proprietary16Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/firmware-update.htmRead 13 October 2026Polar's own firmware, updated through FlowSync or the Flow app. The manual names no Wear OS or other third-party watch platform.

OS at launch

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Software

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Latest OS

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Polar firmware 6.0.1814Maker product pagesupport.polar.com/en/updates/vantage-v3-60-updateRead 13 October 2026Firmware 6.0.18, released 30 September 2026, listed on the maker's update page.

Works with

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026

iOS, Android12Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/pairing-mobile-device.htmRead 13 October 2026Flow app from the App Store or Google Play. Phone notifications are available for iOS and Android phones (phone-notifications page).

Phone requirement

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iOS 17 or later, or Android 8 or later with Bluetooth 4.0 capability, running the Polar Flow app17Maker product pagesupport.polar.com/ie-en/polar-flow-app-and-compatible-devicesRead 13 October 2026Minimum requirements for Polar devices: iOS 17 or later, Android 8 or later with Bluetooth 4.0 capability, or a Huawei phone with App Gallery and Huawei Mobile Services. The Vantage V3 is in the page's device list. Polar says compatibility varies between phone makers.

App store

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list Connect IQ downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps and an on-device Connect IQ store.

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Voice assistants

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Chipset

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Process

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CPU cores

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CPU configuration

AGarmin Forerunner 255

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BPolar Vantage V3

Max clock (GHz)
0.275

Source1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: CPU speed 275 MHz. Core count and core type are not published.

Max CPU clock

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0.275GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

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StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

4GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs: Memory/History 4 GB. The manual lists up to 4 GB of music storage for Music models only.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Music storage up to 4 GB applies to Music models.

32GB1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: Storage 32 GB. The page also lists Memory 37 MB next to CPU speed, which is not labelled RAM and is not stored.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026

Polar Elixir optical heart rate sensor (OHR Gen 4)1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs list OHR GEN 4 under the Elixir biosensing set.3Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026Sensors: Elixir, ECG GEN 1, SpO2 GEN 1, Skin Temp GEN 1, OHR GEN 4.

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-255Read 11 October 2026Spec table: electrical heart rate No, ECG No. The Garmin product page lists no ECG sensor or app.

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/wrist-ecg-measurement.htmRead 13 October 2026Wrist ECG sensor with two electrodes, one on the top-left button and one on the back. For recordings at rest in 30 s. Not intended for medical use.

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs: Pulse Ox blood oxygen, spot-check and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep. Not available in all countries.

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

No2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026The manual describes an internal temperature sensor whose reading is affected by body temperature and offers an external tempe sensor for ambient temperature. No skin temperature function is described.7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-255Read 11 October 2026Spec table: skin temperature No. The Garmin page lists only a thermometer.

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

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Body composition sensor

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Skin conductance (EDA)

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-255Read 11 October 2026Spec table: ambient light sensor No. The Garmin sensor list has none.

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026

Depth gauge

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list heart rate every second, high and low abnormal heart rate alerts, Pulse Ox, HRV status, advanced sleep, all-day stress and women's health in Garmin Connect. Sleep stages are in the manual.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep stages and sleep score (page 42 area).

Continuous heart rate, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Feature list names Continuous Heart Rate, Wrist-ECG, SpO2 Test, Sleep Plus Stages, Nightly Recharge and the Orthostatic Test. HRV is shown in the ECG and Nightly Recharge results. ECG is a recording of the heart signal and is not a medical device (see manual and review).

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Trackback1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list VO2 Max (run), training load, recovery time, running dynamics, running power, pool and open-water swim metrics, automatic rep counting, interval training, course guidance and TracBack. Running dynamics need a pod or HRM-Pro. No golf course or ClimbPro entry.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 62: running power can be measured with a compatible running dynamics accessory or the watch sensors. Page 63: Running Dynamics Pod records running dynamics.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback, Climb detection1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Feature list: Training Load Pro, Recovery Pro, Wrist-Based Running Power, Swimming Metrics, Track Back, Route Guidance, Hill Splitter, Offline Maps. VO2max comes from the Fitness Test and Running Performance Test, not from a continuous running estimate.11Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/route-guidance.htmRead 13 October 2026Route Guidance with GPX, TCX, Komoot and Strava routes. Turn-by-turn guidance is available for the current route and is on by default for Komoot routes. Hill Splitter (hill-splitter page) detects uphill and downhill sections automatically from GPS speed, distance and barometric altitude. Pool and open water swim metrics are on the swimming-metrics page.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

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External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list heart rate from external HRM, power meter compatible, speed and cadence sensor support, foot pod capable and smart trainer control.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod10Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/compatible-sensors.htmRead 13 October 2026Compatible Bluetooth sensors: Polar H10, H9, Verity Sense and OH1, Polar speed and cadence sensors, third-party power sensors and a Bluetooth stride sensor (pairing-sensors page).

Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list only incident detection during select activities, which is limited to certain outdoor activities. Not counted as general fall detection.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 83: incident detection is a supplemental feature available only for certain outdoor activities.

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Car crash detection

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list Assistance. The manual says it sends a message with name, LiveTrack link and GPS location to emergency contacts through a paired phone with data. It does not call emergency services.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Safety and Tracking, page 84: Assistance sends a message with name, LiveTrack link and GPS location to emergency contacts. Paired phone with data plan required.

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Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list live event sharing (Android only). The manual lists LiveTrack.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Safety and Tracking: LiveTrack lets friends and family follow activities in real time.

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Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

No2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Controls menu: Flashlight turns on the screen to use the watch as a flashlight. A lit display is not a dedicated LED.7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-255Read 11 October 2026Spec table: LED flashlight No, matching the manual.

No20Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/11/polar-vantage-v3-in-depth-review-test.htmlRead 13 October 2026The flashlight is display-based, not an LED.

Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou. Multi-band GPS is listed. Signal bands are not named.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS all Yes.9Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/positioning-satellites.htmRead 13 October 2026The watch uses GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS systems simultaneously.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list Multi-band GPS. Battery table calls it All-Systems GNSS plus Multi-Band.

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: Dual-frequency GPS Yes. Product page: L1 / L5 satellite signals.9Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/positioning-satellites.htmRead 13 October 2026Dual-frequency GPS is used by default. A power-save setting uses single-frequency.

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026No map entry in the specs. Only breadcrumb trail, courses and TracBack are listed, which are not offline maps.

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Downloadable topographic maps. Tech specs list Storage 32 GB.

Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: Bluetooth LE. No version number is published.3Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026The watch connects to the phone and sensors with Bluetooth wireless technology, 2.402 to 2.480 GHz.

Bluetooth version

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Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

No2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Status icons: Wi-Fi technology status for Forerunner music watches only. The spec table lists no Wi-Fi for this model.

No20Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/11/polar-vantage-v3-in-depth-review-test.htmlRead 13 October 2026The review says the unit lacks Wi-Fi hardware. Maps are loaded over USB.

Wi-Fi standard

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Wi-Fi bands

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CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list Connectivity as Bluetooth and ANT+ only. No Wi-Fi and no cellular.

No20Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/11/polar-vantage-v3-in-depth-review-test.htmlRead 13 October 2026No cellular radio is mentioned in the review or on the maker pages. Connectivity lists Bluetooth LE and USB-C only.

Network

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Garmin Pay contactless payments are listed. NFC itself is not named in the specs.

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Contactless payments

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Garmin Pay is listed.

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Payment services

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026

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Ultra-wideband

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-255Read 11 October 2026Spec table: UWB No. Garmin lists Bluetooth and ANT+ only.

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Satellite

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ANT+

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026

No20Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/11/polar-vantage-v3-in-depth-review-test.htmlRead 13 October 2026Polar does not support ANT+ sensors on this watch. Sensors pair over Bluetooth.

Audio

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Speaker

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-255Read 11 October 2026Spec table: speakers No. Garmin lists no voice calls, speaker or music playback for this non-music model.

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Microphones

07Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-255Read 11 October 2026Spec table: microphone No. Garmin lists no voice calls or microphone for this model.

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Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

None1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs list text response and reject phone call with text only. No voice call, speaker or microphone entry and no cellular. No voice calls on the watch.

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Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

No2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Specifications page 101 lists music media storage for Forerunner music watches (Forerunner 255 Music). This model is the non-music watch.

No20Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/11/polar-vantage-v3-in-depth-review-test.htmlRead 13 October 2026No music storage on the Vantage V3. Music controls only drive the phone.

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

52Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Overview, page 2: LIGHT, UP, DOWN, BACK and START/STOP.

55Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/button-functions.htmRead 13 October 2026Your watch has five buttons: CUSTOM BUTTON / ECG, BACK, OK and UP/DOWN. UP/DOWN are two buttons (DCR: two on the left, three on the right).

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

LIGHT, UP, DOWN, BACK, START/STOP2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Overview page 2. START and STOP share one button.

Custom / ECG (LIGHT), BACK, OK, UP, DOWN5Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/button-functions.htmRead 13 October 2026Names as printed in the manual. The ECG finger contact is the top-left LIGHT button.

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

None2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Overview shows five buttons and no crown.

None5Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/button-functions.htmRead 13 October 2026No crown is described. Controls are five buttons and the touch display.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

None2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Overview shows five buttons and no rotating bezel.

None5Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/button-functions.htmRead 13 October 2026No rotating bezel is described.

Gestures

Raise and turn your arm to turn on the backlight2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Backlight settings: Gesture turns on the backlight by raising and turning your arm to look at your wrist.

Turn the wrist to switch on the backlight, Slap the display to mark a lap during training5Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/button-functions.htmRead 13 October 2026Backlight switches on when the wrist is turned. Slapping the display firmly marks a lap during training.

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

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488mAh1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026488 mAh Li-pol rechargeable battery.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AGarmin Forerunner 255

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	336
GPS	No	30
GPS, all systems	No	25
GPS, dual-band	No	16

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Smartwatch mode up to 14 days (336 h). GPS-only GNSS up to 30 h. All-Systems GNSS up to 25 h. All-Systems plus Multi-Band up to 16 h. Manual footnote: smartwatch mode includes activity tracking, phone notifications and wrist heart rate.

BPolar Vantage V3

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	264
GPS, dual-band	No	42
GPS, dual-band, always-on display	No	28
Max battery GPS	No	110

Source1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: Performance training mode 42 h, Eco training mode 110 h, Smartwatch mode 11 days (264 h). The same page's marketing text still says up to 140 hours of training time, which the tech specs and the manual no longer match.3Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026Performance training mode up to 42 h (dual-frequency GPS, optical HR on, GPS rate every second). Eco training mode up to 110 h (single-frequency GPS, rate every 2 min). Smartwatch mode up to 11 days with continuous HR and phone notifications on.4Maker product pagesupport.polar.com/en/battery-lifetime-and-operational-time-vantage-v3Read 13 October 2026Support page scenarios, all with Always-on display off. Performance up to 42 h: OHR on, dual-frequency GPS every 1 s, running. Eco up to 110 h: OHR off, single-frequency GPS every 2 min, cycling. Smartwatch up to 11 days: 24/7 OHR on, phone notifications on, Do Not Disturb 8 h at night, no training. 11 days is 264 h. The Eco row is stored as the maximum-saving GPS mode.20Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/11/polar-vantage-v3-in-depth-review-test.htmlRead 13 October 2026Polar told the reviewer the battery lasts up to 28 h with always-on display, dual-frequency GPS and optical HR on, outside strong direct sunlight. About 12 h in strong direct sunlight. Stored as the always-on dual-frequency row.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

336h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

264h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

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GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

No9Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2022/06/garmin-forerunner-multisport.htmlRead 11 October 2026Review covers the Forerunner 255, 255S, 255 Music and 255S Music with no solar model. Solar is introduced in this launch only on the Forerunner 955 Solar.

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs: Garmin proprietary plug charger.

Magnetic pins6Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/batteries.htmRead 13 October 2026The Polar cable magnetically snaps onto the charging contacts of the watch. Contacts are metal pads.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

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Charge with the included Polar Charge 2.0 cable (USB-C at the adapter end). A USB power adapter is not included. Polar asks for an adapter marked output 5 Vdc that provides at least 500 mA. The watch can charge during training.6Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/batteries.htmRead 13 October 2026Use the included USB cable. A wall charger is not included and must be marked output 5 Vdc with at least 500 mA. Charging during training is possible. Charge only between 0 and 40 degrees C.

Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

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Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

120min2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Tips for charging: charging a fully depleted battery takes up to two hours, from a Garmin approved AC adapter or a computer USB port. Stored as a nominal claim of 120 minutes with the up-to qualifier.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

22mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs: quick release bands, 22 mm, industry standard.

22mm1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Package lists a Polar Silicone Wristband, 22 mm.

Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/changeable-wristband.htmRead 13 October 2026Detach the band by pulling the quick-release knob inwards.

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

Industry standard 22 mm quick release bands1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026

Standard 22 mm spring bars with a quick-release knob. No adapters needed7Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/changeable-wristband.htmRead 13 October 2026Compatible with standard 22 mm wristbands, no adapters needed. Metal bands are not recommended because they can affect GPS accuracy.

Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs: Strap material silicone.

Silicone3Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026Watch materials: Wristband silicon, buckle aluminum, pin stainless steel.

Strap

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Polar Silicone Wristband, 22 mm1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026What's included lists Polar Silicone Wristband, 22mm.

Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AGarmin Forerunner 255

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
130	205

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Specs: fits wrists with a circumference of 130-205 mm. This is the overall range for the watch with its supplied silicone strap.

BPolar Vantage V3

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Regulatory

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FCC ID

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INW5P19Regulatory filingsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/Regulatory_information/enote-rf-vantage-v3.pdfRead 13 October 2026Model number 5P, FCC ID INW5P, IC 6248A-5P.

SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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Other certifications

ANT+ certified2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026Front matter: this product is ANT+ certified.

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In the box

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In the box

Forerunner 255, Charge/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026In the Box tab: Forerunner 255, charge/data cable, documentation.

Polar Vantage V3, Polar Silicone Wristband, 22 mm, Polar Charge 2.01Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026What's included for Night Black: Polar Vantage V3, Polar Silicone Wristband 22mm, Polar Charge 2.0. A review unit also held a second, smaller strap, which the page does not list.

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026Box lists a charge/data cable and no power adapter.

No1Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026Only the Polar Charge 2.0 cable is listed.

Links

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Product page

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-011Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026US store page for SKU 010-02641-01.

www.polar.com/en/vantage/v31Maker product pagepolar.com/en/vantage/v3Read 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-011Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/780139/pn/010-02641-01Read 11 October 2026The specs tab of the US product page holds the full specification list for the 46 mm watch.

support.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htm3Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/technical-specifications.htmRead 13 October 2026

Manual

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdf2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-676967A0-1B23-4384-9BC9-76F3D643F1C8/EN-US/Forerunner_255_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 11 October 2026

support.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/introduction.htm15Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/introduction.htmRead 13 October 2026Polar Vantage V3 user manual, English web edition.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

1 of 1 differ

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year5Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/legal/consumer-limited-warrantyRead 11 October 2026Garmin consumer limited warranty, US: non-aviation products are free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.

2years18Owner's manualsupport.polar.com/e_manuals/vantage-v3/polar-vantage-v3-user-manual-english/guarantee.htmRead 13 October 2026Limited international guarantee of two years from the date of purchase. Silicone or plastic wristbands carry one year.

Both are also in the API. Back to all smartwatches.