Polar Ignite vs. Suunto 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Suunto 3. 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. Suunto 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Suunto 3
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 43 mm
Height 43 mm 43 mm
Depth 8.5 mm -
Weight 35 g 36 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer ABS case
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Light gold, pebble white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Suunto 3
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, cadence, stress level, lap time
Modes - Exercise mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones GPS via mobile, sunrise/sunset times, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Polar Ignite Suunto 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Suunto 3
Type TFT - colour LED - colour
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" -
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass -
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Suunto 3
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons -
CASE Polar Ignite Suunto 3
Crystal Type - Polyamide
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Slate grey | Slate grey/copper | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BAND Polar Ignite Suunto 3
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size S -
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-186 mm 120-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Silicone
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow Slate grey | Moss grey | Granite red | Black
BATTERY Polar Ignite Suunto 3
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 165 mAh -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Training mode/GPS off - up to 40 hour(s)
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 hour(s)
Standby Time - 10 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Suunto 3
Included Accessories USB charging cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Alarm Clock
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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