Polar Ignite vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Garmin epix Gen 2. 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. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm -
Height 43 mm -
Depth 8.5 mm -
Weight 35 g -
Body Details - With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2
Type TFT - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" 1.3"
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Slate steel
BAND Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-186 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Silicone
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow -
STORAGE Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 165 mAh -
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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