In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Polar Ignite. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Polar Ignite |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 42 mm | 43 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 43 mm |
| Depth | 15.4 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 65 g | 35 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | Fibreglass reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Polar Ignite |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, heart rate |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature | 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, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format | 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 5S Plus | Polar Ignite |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Polar Ignite |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | TFT - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 204 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.5" |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Dragontrail glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Polar Ignite |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Polar Ignite |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | - |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Case Details | White | Rose gold | Silver | Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Polar Ignite |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | - | S |
| Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 145-217 mm | 130-186 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Sea foam | Black | Pink | White | Yellow |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Polar Ignite |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Polar Ignite |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 165 mAh |
| Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 5 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Training mode - up to 17 hour(s) Watch mode - up to 5 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Polar Ignite |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | USB charging cable |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |
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