Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4 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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Polar Unite |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 45.1 mm | 43.4 mm |
Height | 45.1 mm | 43.4 mm |
Depth | 12.8 mm | 10.4 mm |
Weight | 50.5 g | 32 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibreglass reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Polar Unite |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, 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 vívoactive 4 | Polar Unite |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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Connectors | - | USB |
DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Polar Unite |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | IPS - colour |
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Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 240 x 204 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Polar Unite |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Polar Unite |
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Case Size | 45 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | - |
Case Back | Polymer | - |
Case Details | Black | Shadow grey | - |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4 | 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 | 135-200 mm | 130-210 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Snap & slip |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Shadow grey | Black | Blue | Pink | White |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Polar Unite |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
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Capacity | - | 174 mAh |
Battery Life | 8 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days GPS mode - up to 18 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 | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Polar Unite |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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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 | - | 2-year warranty |