Apple Watch Original vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Original 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

Apple Watch Original vs. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Original Polar Unite
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 43.4 mm
Height 38.6 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 40 g 32 g
Body Material Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Original Polar Unite
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Original Polar Unite
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Apple Watch Original Polar Unite
Type OLED - colour IPS - colour
Resolution - 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Original Polar Unite
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Original Polar Unite
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel -
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Original Polar Unite
Band Type Classic buckle Band
Band Size S S/L
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-195 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Snap & slip
Band Material Calf leather Silicone
Band Colour Saddle brown | Red | Blue jay | Marigold | Pearl | Space black | Midnight blue | Soft pink | White | Black | Brown Black | Blue | Pink | White
CPU Apple Watch Original Polar Unite
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Original Polar Unite
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Original Polar Unite
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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