Polar Ignite vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Polar Ignite vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 6
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43 mm 34 mm
Height 43 mm 40 mm
Depth 8.5 mm 10.74 mm
Weight 35 g 30.8 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Polar Ignite Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Type TFT - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" -
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Polar Ignite Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Polar Ignite Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size S S/M/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-186 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow White | Black | Pink sand
STORAGE Polar Ignite Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Polar Ignite Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Polar Ignite Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 165 mAh -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Included Accessories USB charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay
SAR Value - 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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