Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Polar Ignite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Polar Ignite. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Polar Ignite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Polar Ignite
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 30.2 mm 43 mm
Height 57 mm 43 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 8.5 mm
Weight 48.2 g 35 g
Body Material - Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Polar Ignite
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard HRmax, idle alert, HR zones
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Polar Ignite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Polar Ignite
Type Colour TFT - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size - 1.5"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
Screen Protection - Dragontrail glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Polar Ignite
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Polar Ignite
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Polar Ignite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size XL S
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm 130-186 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
Band Colour Black Black | Pink | White | Yellow
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Polar Ignite
Technology Lithium 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 HR Polar Ignite
Included Accessories Charging cradle USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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