Polar Ignite vs. Garmin Instinct 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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 Instinct 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Garmin Instinct 2S
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 40 mm
Height 43 mm 40 mm
Depth 8.5 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 35 g 42 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Garmin Instinct 2S
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar Ignite Garmin Instinct 2S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Garmin Instinct 2S
Type TFT - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Push buttons
CASE Polar Ignite Garmin Instinct 2S
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Deep orchid
BAND Polar Ignite Garmin Instinct 2S
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-186 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Silicone
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow -
STORAGE Polar Ignite Garmin Instinct 2S
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Polar Ignite Garmin Instinct 2S
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 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Garmin Instinct 2S
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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