Polar Ignite vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Polar Ignite vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43 mm -
Height 43 mm -
Depth 8.5 mm -
Weight 35 g -
Body Details - Case only: 42.3 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Polar Ignite Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Polar Ignite Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type TFT - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" -
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Polar Ignite Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Polar Ignite Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Kilim Single Tour
Band Size S -
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-186 mm 140-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Deployment buckle
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow Orange | Noir
STORAGE Polar Ignite Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Polar Ignite Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Polar Ignite Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 165 mAh -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories USB charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.15 W/kg (head)
1.52 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2982
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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