Polar Ignite vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Garmin fēnix 6 Solar. 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 fēnix 6 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm 47 mm
Height 43 mm 47 mm
Depth 8.5 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 35 g 85 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Type TFT - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" 1.3"
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Case Size - 47 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Silver
BAND Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
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 Black
STORAGE Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 165 mAh -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 80 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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