Detailed comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Garmin vívoactive 4. 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.
GENERAL | Polar Ignite | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 43 mm | 45.1 mm |
Height | 43 mm | 45.1 mm |
Depth | 8.5 mm | 12.8 mm |
Weight | 35 g | 50.5 g |
Body Material | Fibreglass reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Polar Ignite | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | HRmax, idle alert, HR zones | Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls | SMS, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Polar Ignite | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Polar Ignite | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Type | TFT - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 204 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.5" | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Dragontrail glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Polar Ignite | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Polar Ignite | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Case Size | - | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Slate stainless steeel |
Case Back | - | Polymer |
Case Details | Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper | Black | Shadow grey |
BAND | Polar Ignite | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | S | - |
Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-186 mm | 135-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Pink | White | Yellow | Black | Shadow grey |
BATTERY | Polar Ignite | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
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Capacity | 165 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 8 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Training mode - up to 17 hour(s) Watch mode - up to 5 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Polar Ignite | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 30 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |