Polar Ignite vs. Garmin Venu

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Garmin Venu. 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

Polar Ignite vs. Garmin Venu Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Garmin Venu
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm 43.2 mm
Height 43 mm 43.2 mm
Depth 8.5 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 35 g 46.3 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Polar Ignite Garmin Venu
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar Ignite Garmin Venu
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Garmin Venu
Type TFT - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 390 x 390 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" 1.2"
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Garmin Venu
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Polar Ignite Garmin Venu
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Black | Granite blue
BAND Polar Ignite Garmin Venu
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-186 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Silicone
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand
BATTERY Polar Ignite Garmin Venu
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Capacity 165 mAh -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Garmin Venu
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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