Garmin Venu vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Venu and Polar Unite. 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

Garmin Venu vs. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu Polar Unite
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.2 mm 43.4 mm
Height 43.2 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 12.4 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 46.3 g 32 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Black -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu Polar Unite
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications SMS, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu Polar Unite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Garmin Venu Polar Unite
Type AMOLED - colour IPS - colour
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu Polar Unite
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Venu Polar Unite
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Granite blue -
BAND Garmin Venu Polar Unite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Snap & slip
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand Black | Blue | Pink | White
BATTERY Garmin Venu Polar Unite
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu Polar Unite
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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