Side by side comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Garmin Instinct 2S 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.
GENERAL | Polar Ignite | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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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 | 43 g |
Body Material | Fibreglass reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Polar Ignite | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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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, solar charging, 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 Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Polar Ignite | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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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 mm x 20 mm |
Screen Protection | Dragontrail glass | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Polar Ignite | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Push buttons |
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CASE | Polar Ignite | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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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 | Neo tropic |
BAND | Polar Ignite | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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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 Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Polar Ignite | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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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 Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Polar Ignite | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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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 | - |