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.
GENERAL | Polar Ignite | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Polar Ignite | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Type | TFT - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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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 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Push buttons |
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CASE | Polar Ignite | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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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 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Polar Ignite | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Max Depth of Water Resistance | 30 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |