Polar Ignite vs. Garmin Venu 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Garmin Venu 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 Venu 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Garmin Venu 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm 45.4 mm
Height 43 mm 45.4 mm
Depth 8.5 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 35 g 49 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Garmin Venu 2
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls Calendar, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar Ignite Garmin Venu 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Garmin Venu 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 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Garmin Venu 2
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar Ignite Garmin Venu 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Slate stainless steeel
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Black | Granite blue
BAND Polar Ignite Garmin Venu 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-186 mm 135-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Silicone
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow Black | Granite blue
BATTERY Polar Ignite Garmin Venu 2
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 165 mAh -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Garmin Venu 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - FCC
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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