Apple Watch Series 10 and Polar Vantage M3 tested for step tracking accuracy

The Apple Watch Series 10 and Polar Vantage M3 were tested for accuracy in tracking a one-hour walk. Both watches are priced at $499 and offer similar fitness features, but the Polar has better battery life and advanced tracking capabilities. In the step count test, the Polar Vantage M3 recorded 6,015 steps, while the Apple Watch counted 5,967 steps. Both were close to the manually counted total of 6,000 steps, with the Polar being more accurate. However, the Polar watch significantly underreported heart rate data compared to the Apple Watch. Further testing is planned to assess the Polar's heart rate accuracy.