Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Polar Ignite. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Ignite |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 47 mm | 43 mm |
Height | 47 mm | 43 mm |
Depth | 15.8 mm | 8.5 mm |
Weight | 86 g | 35 g |
Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibreglass reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Ignite |
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Sensors | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, heart rate |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits | HRmax, idle alert, HR zones |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | - |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Ignite |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Ignite |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | TFT - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 204 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.5" |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Dragontrail glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Ignite |
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Type | Push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Ignite |
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Case Size | 47 mm | - |
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Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Case Details | Silver | Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Ignite |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | S |
Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 163-249 mm | 130-186 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) |
Band Colour | Black | Black | Pink | White | Yellow |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Ignite |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Ignite |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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Capacity | - | 165 mAh |
Battery Life | 12 day(s) | 5 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s) GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
Training mode - up to 17 hour(s) Watch mode - up to 5 days |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Ignite |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | USB charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 30 m |
Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |