Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 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 vívoactive 3 | Polar Ignite |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
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 | Polar Ignite |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max | Accelerometer, heart rate |
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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, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts | 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 | Polar Ignite |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | 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" |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Dragontrail glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Polar Ignite |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Polar Ignite |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Case Back | Glass fibre reinforced polymer | - |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal | Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Polar Ignite |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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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 | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) |
Band Colour | Black | White | Black | Pink | White | Yellow |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Polar Ignite |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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Capacity | - | 165 mAh |
Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 5 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
Training mode - up to 17 hour(s) Watch mode - up to 5 days |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Polar Ignite |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | USB charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 30 m |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |