Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Polar Ignite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Polar Ignite. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Polar Ignite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Ignite
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 43 mm
Height 47 mm 43 mm
Depth 15.8 mm 8.5 mm
Weight 86 g 35 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Ignite
Sensors Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits HRmax, idle alert, HR zones
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Ignite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Ignite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.5"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Dragontrail glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Ignite
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Ignite
Case Size 47 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details Silver Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper
BAND Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Ignite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 163-249 mm 130-186 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
Band Colour Black Black | Pink | White | Yellow
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Ignite
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Ignite
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 165 mAh
Battery Life 12 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Polar Ignite
Included Accessories Charging cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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