Polar Ignite vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Google Pixel Watch 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. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 9.0 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43 mm -
Height 43 mm -
Depth 8.5 mm -
Weight 35 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones Call handling, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Polar Ignite Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Polar Ignite Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Google Pixel Watch 2
Type TFT - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels -
Screen Size 1.5" -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Polar Ignite Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type - Haptic
BAND Polar Ignite Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Band Active band
Band Size S S/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-186 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Polar Ignite Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Polar Ignite Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Polar Ignite Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 5100
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Polar Ignite Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 165 mAh 294 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) 24 hours
Battery Life Details Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (limb)
0.203 W/kg (body)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - GC3G8
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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