Polar Ignite vs. Garmin vívoactive 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Garmin vívoactive 4. 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 vívoactive 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Garmin vívoactive 4
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm 45.1 mm
Height 43 mm 45.1 mm
Depth 8.5 mm 12.8 mm
Weight 35 g 50.5 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Garmin vívoactive 4
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, breathing rate, 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 vívoactive 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Garmin vívoactive 4
Type TFT - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" 1.3"
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Garmin vívoactive 4
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Polar Ignite Garmin vívoactive 4
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Black | Shadow grey
BAND Polar Ignite Garmin vívoactive 4
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 -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Silicone
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow Black | Shadow grey
BATTERY Polar Ignite Garmin vívoactive 4
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Capacity 165 mAh -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 8 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days
GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Garmin vívoactive 4
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 -
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