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Garmin Instinct 3 vs Polar Pacer

Garmin Instinct 3

Garmin Instinct 3

$450
Polar Pacer

Polar Pacer

$149

Why is Garmin Instinct 3 better than Polar Pacer?

Technical Specifications

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Feature

Garmin Instinct 3

Polar Pacer

450 $
BEST
149 $
AMOLED
N/A
1.2"–1.3" (30–33 mm)
N/A
390 x 390 / 416 x 416 pixels
N/A
No
No
Yes
No
Up to 18–24 days
Up to 7 days
Up to 32 hours
N/A
Up to 25 hours
N/A
Fiber‑reinforced polymer and aluminum
N/A
Polímero reforzado con fibra/aluminio
N/A
Chemically strengthened glass
N/A
10 ATM (100 m)
WR50 (suitable for swimming)
4–8 GB
N/A
Multi Band Gnss, SatIQ, GPS GlONASS Galileo, Pulse Ox, Heart Rate Monitor, Barometric Altimeter, Compass, Thermometer, Accelerometer, Notifications, VO2 Max Estimation, Sleep Monitoring, Stress Tracking, Body Battery Energy Monitor, Sports Apps, Connect Iq Compatibility
Sport Modes, Training Load And Recovery, Sleep Tracking, Route Navigation, Komoot Integration, Notifications
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