Polar Ignite vs. Polar Grit X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Polar Grit X. 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. Polar Grit X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Polar Grit X
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm -
Height 43 mm -
Depth 8.5 mm -
Weight 35 g -
Body Details - With band: 64 g
Case only: 44 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Polar Grit X
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, sleep stages, cadence, running power, swimming metrics, running index
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones Fitness test, VO2 max, inactivity alert, alarm, Serene (breathing exercise), weather information, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide, FuelWise smart fueling assistant, Hill Splitter, Route guidance, Route planning with Komoot, Energy sources
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls SMS, Email, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Polar Ignite Polar Grit X
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Polar Grit X
Type TFT - colour Colour
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" 1.2"
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Polar Grit X
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar Ignite Polar Grit X
Crystal Type - Laminated Corning Gorilla Glass
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper White/silver | Black DLC | Silver
BAND Polar Ignite Polar Grit X
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S S
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-186 mm 130-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Silicone
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow White | Black | Green
BATTERY Polar Ignite Polar Grit X
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Capacity 165 mAh 346 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Watch mode - up to 7 days
Training mode - up to 40 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Polar Grit X
Included Accessories USB charging cable USB charging cable
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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