Fitbit Surge vs. Polar Ignite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Polar Ignite. 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

Fitbit Surge vs. Polar Ignite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Polar Ignite
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Wearing Style Wrist Watch style
Width 34 mm 43 mm
Height - 43 mm
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Depth - 8.5 mm
Weight - 35 g
Body Material - Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Polar Ignite
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling HRmax, idle alert, HR zones
Notifications Missed calls, SMS Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Surge Polar Ignite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Polar Ignite
Type LCD - monochrome TFT - colour
Resolution - 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size - 1.5"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Screen Protection - Dragontrail glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Polar Ignite
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Fitbit Surge Polar Ignite
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details - Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper
BAND Fitbit Surge Polar Ignite
Band Type - Band
Band Size XL S
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm 130-186 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
Band Colour - Black | Pink | White | Yellow
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Polar Ignite
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Capacity - 165 mAh
Battery Life 168 hours 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Polar Ignite
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID -
Compliant Standards Directive 1999/5/EC, FCC Part 15, R&TTE, Nordic Ecolabel, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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