Polar Ignite vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Garmin Tactix 7. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Polar Ignite vs. Garmin Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Garmin Tactix 7
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 51 mm
Height 43 mm 51 mm
Depth 8.5 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 35 g 61 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Garmin Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
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, temperature, hydration, recovery time, hunt activity
Modes - Night vision mode, stealth mode, jumpmaster mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones Find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, multiple time zones, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, music playback control, weather information, kill switch, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming 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 Tactix 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Garmin Tactix 7
Type TFT - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" 1.4"
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Garmin Tactix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Polar Ignite Garmin Tactix 7
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Titanium
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Black DLC
BAND Polar Ignite Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width 20 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-186 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Nylon
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow Black
STORAGE Polar Ignite Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Polar Ignite Garmin Tactix 7
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 165 mAh -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 28 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 37 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 90 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 1 year
GPS mode - up to 89 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 122 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 63 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hour(s)
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 16 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 213 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 578 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 62 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 139 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories USB charging cable Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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