Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Polar Ignite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 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 vívoactive 3 vs. Polar Ignite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Ignite
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 43 mm
Height 43.4 mm 43 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 8.5 mm
Weight 43 g 35 g
Body Material - Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Ignite
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, 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 HRmax, idle alert, HR zones
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Ignite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 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"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Dragontrail glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Ignite
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Ignite
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer -
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Ignite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 130-186 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
Band Colour Black | White Black | Pink | White | Yellow
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Ignite
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 165 mAh
Battery Life 8 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Ignite
Included Accessories Charging cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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