Pebble Time vs. Polar Ignite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble Time 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble Time vs. Polar Ignite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Polar Ignite
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 43 mm
Height - 43 mm
Depth - 8.5 mm
Weight - 35 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Polycarbonate Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Red | White -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Polar Ignite
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data - Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Stainless steel bezel with PVD coating HRmax, idle alert, HR zones
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CELLULAR Pebble Time Polar Ignite
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Polar Ignite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Pebble Time Polar Ignite
Type E Ink - colour TFT - colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" 1.5"
Pixel Density 180 ppi -
Colour Depth 6-bit (64 colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Dragontrail glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Polar Ignite
Type - Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Pebble Time Polar Ignite
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details - Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper
BAND Pebble Time Polar Ignite
Band Type - Band
Band Size - S
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-186 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
Band Colour - Black | Pink | White | Yellow
BATTERY Pebble Time Polar Ignite
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Capacity - 165 mAh
Battery Life 168 hours 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Polar Ignite
Included Accessories USB charging cable, silicone wrist strap USB charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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