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Garmin Forerunner 570 (47 mm) vs Polar Vantage M3
The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.
| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 570 (47 mm) | Polar Vantage M3 |
|---|---|---|
| GPS battery | 18 h | 30 h |
| Smartwatch battery | 11 days | 7 days |
| Triathlon / multisport mode | Yes | Yes |
| Onboard maps | No | Yes |
| Open-water GPS (our rating) | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| Weight | 50 g | 53 g |
| Screen | AMOLED | AMOLED |
Open-water GPS is our 1–5 rating from the satellite systems each maker lists: multi-band receivers score 5. Everything else is the maker’s own figure.
Which should you pick?
Garmin
Pick the Forerunner 570 (47 mm) if…
- you want the longer smartwatch battery: 11 days vs 7 days
- you want the lighter one: 50 g vs 53 g
Polar
Pick the Vantage M3 if…
- you want the longer GPS battery: 30 h vs 18 h
- you want onboard maps
Specs from the makers’ own pages: Garmin, Polar.
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