Polar Ignite vs. Garmin fēnix 6S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Garmin fēnix 6S. 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

Polar Ignite vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm 42 mm
Height 43 mm 42 mm
Depth 8.5 mm 13.8 mm
Weight 35 g 44 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6S
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6S
Type TFT - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" 1.2"
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6S
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons -
CASE Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6S
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Silver
BAND Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6S
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-186 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Silicone
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow White | Black
STORAGE Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6S
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6S
RAM Size - 64 MB
BATTERY Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6S
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 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 6S
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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