Polar Ignite vs. Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar. 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 fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
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 silicone band: 73 g
Case only: 50 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
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, temperature
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, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, 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 fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Type TFT - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" 1.3"
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Case Size - 47 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Titanium
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC
BAND Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Band Type Band Vented bracelet
Band Size S -
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-186 mm 132-215 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Butterfly
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Titanium
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow Titanium carbon grey DLC | Black | Whitestone | Chestnut
STORAGE Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
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 18 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 22 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 173 days
GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 73 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 48 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 289 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 74 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Included Accessories USB charging cable Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 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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