Garmin Instinct 3
$450

Polar Pacer
$149
Why is Garmin Instinct 3 better than Polar Pacer?
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Garmin Instinct 3 vs Polar Pacer
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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