Garmin vívoactive 4S vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and Polar Unite. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 4S vs. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4S Polar Unite
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 40 mm 43.4 mm
Height 40 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 12.7 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 40 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 4S 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, 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 4S Polar Unite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4S Polar Unite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour IPS - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 4S Polar Unite
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4S Polar Unite
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose -
BAND Garmin vívoactive 4S Polar Unite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 18 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Snap & slip
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose Black | Blue | Pink | White
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4S Polar Unite
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
Battery Life 7 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 4S 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 - 2-year warranty
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