Polar Ignite vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. 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

Polar Ignite vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm -
Height 43 mm -
Depth 8.5 mm -
Weight 35 g -
Body Details - With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type TFT - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" 1.3"
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-186 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Silicone
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow -
STORAGE Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 165 mAh -
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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