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Polar RC3 GPS vs Polar V800

Polar RC3 GPS Fitness Watch
Polar RC3 GPS
Polar V800 Fitness Watch
Polar V800
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
Finally, it’s here.  Polar’s first integrated GPS product.  After years of waiting and hoping, Polar released their first fully integrated GPS product – the RC3.  Previously, Polar watches connected to a separate GPS pod (about the size of a thinRead more
The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Polar RC3 GPS WatchRead more
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6
6 editorial reviews
Polar have a strong history in both running and cycling devices. So how does the company fair branching out with their Polar V800 Multi-Sport Watch?Read more
All the way back in early January at CES Polar announced the V800 multisport GPS watch.  This would be their first multisport integrated GPS watch to market, combining the RC3 GPS watch along with the RCX5 non-GPS multisport watch.  OnRead more
Run, swim and bike yourself to a state of exceedingly lean fitnessRead more
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User rating
37
4.1 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
51 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Display

Polar RC3 GPSPolar RC3 GPS
Polar V800Polar V800
Touchscreennoyes
Colour screennono
Backlightyesyes

Dimensions

Polar RC3 GPSPolar RC3 GPS
Polar V800Polar V800
GenderMen's
  • Men's
  • Women's
Weight2.05 oz2.79 oz

Design

Polar RC3 GPSPolar RC3 GPS
Polar V800Polar V800
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Orange
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Blue,Red
Protection featuresWater resistantWater resistant

Features

Polar RC3 GPSPolar RC3 GPS
Polar V800Polar V800
Heart Rate MonitorBuilt-inBuilt-in
Distance meternoyes
Calorie counteryesyes
Alarmyesyes
Altimeteryesyes
Date displayyesyes
Display lightyesyes
Speedometeryesyes
Stopwatchyesyes
Timeryesyes

Connectivity

Polar RC3 GPSPolar RC3 GPS
Polar V800Polar V800
Bluetoothnoyes
GPSyesyes

Power

Polar RC3 GPSPolar RC3 GPS
Polar V800Polar V800
Battery typeLi-polymerSR927W
Battery life (running)12.0 h14.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)120.0 day30.0 day

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Polar V800