Polar Ignite vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. 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 2 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 43 mm 43.6 mm
Height 43 mm 43.6 mm
Depth 8.5 mm 12.6 mm
Weight 35 g 51 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 Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Voice Controlled - Indirect
CONNECTIVITY Polar Ignite Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Garmin Venu 2 Plus
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 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar Ignite Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Case Size - 43 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Stainless steel
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BAND Polar Ignite Garmin Venu 2 Plus
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 Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Leather
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BATTERY Polar Ignite Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Capacity 165 mAh -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Included Accessories USB charging cable Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value - 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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