Polar Ignite vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Polar Unite. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Polar Ignite vs. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Polar Unite
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm 43.4 mm
Height 43 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 8.5 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 35 g 32 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Polar Unite
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY Polar Ignite Polar Unite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Polar Unite
Type TFT - colour IPS - colour
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" -
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass -
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Polar Unite
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Polar Ignite Polar Unite
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper -
BAND Polar Ignite Polar Unite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S S/L
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-186 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Snap & slip
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Silicone
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow Black | Blue | Pink | White
BATTERY Polar Ignite Polar Unite
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Capacity 165 mAh 174 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Polar Unite
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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