Polar Ignite vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Garmin Swim 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Polar Ignite vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm 42 mm
Height 43 mm 42 mm
Depth 8.5 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 35 g 36 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Polar Ignite Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Garmin Swim 2
Type TFT - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" 1.04"
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Garmin Swim 2
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons -
CASE Polar Ignite Garmin Swim 2
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Slate
BAND Polar Ignite Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-186 mm 129-197 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Silicone
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow Slate
BATTERY Polar Ignite Garmin Swim 2
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 7 days
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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