Can the small, inexpensive smartwatch hold a candle to the competition? Garmin, Apple, Suunto, Coros and even the company's own top model Polar GritX2 Pro ... the top watches on the market are at least 100 euros more expensive than the Vantage M3, but when it comes to the specs, there are hardly any compromises to be made compared to the GritX2 Pro, which is almost twice as expensive...

Beginners will enjoy the easy-to-follow instructions and ambitious runners will appreciate the in-depth analysis of the Vantage M3. Only the moderate battery life detracts from the positive overall impression.

Smartwatches and fitness wristbands are now real all-rounders: they serve as heart rate monitors and altimeters, count steps, calculate distances travelled and calories burned, sometimes using GPS, and analyse sleep patterns. Some can be used to play music, make phone calls or send and receive messages...