Garmin vívoactive 3 Music vs. Polar Ignite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 Music 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 3 Music vs. Polar Ignite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Ignite
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 43 mm
Height 43.4 mm 43 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 8.5 mm
Weight 43 g 35 g
Body Material - Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Ignite
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, 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, listening to music, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music HRmax, idle alert, HR zones
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Ignite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Ignite
Type Colour TFT - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.5"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Dragontrail glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Ignite
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Ignite
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Ignite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 130-186 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
Band Colour Black | Blue Black | Pink | White | Yellow
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Ignite
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 165 mAh
Battery Life 7 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Audio playback/GPS - up to 5 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 7 days
Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Ignite
Included Accessories Charging cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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