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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 4S | 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 | 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 |
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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 4S | Polar Unite |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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Connectors | - | USB |
DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Polar Unite |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | IPS - colour |
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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 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Polar Unite |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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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 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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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 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
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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 |
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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 |