Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Unite |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport 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 | 43.4 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 43.4 mm |
| Depth | 15.8 mm | 10.4 mm |
| Weight | 86 g | 32 g |
| Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibreglass reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Unite |
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| Sensors | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken |
| 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 | Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email |
| 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 Unite |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| Connectors | - | USB |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Unite |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | IPS - colour |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 204 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Unite |
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| Type | Push buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Unite |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | - |
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| Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Details | Silver | - |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Unite |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Size | - | S/L |
| Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 163-249 mm | 130-210 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Snap & slip |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Black | Blue | Pink | White |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Unite |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Unite |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 174 mAh |
| Battery Life | 12 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) |
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Polar Unite |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data 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 | Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 30 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 50 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C |
| Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |
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