Polar Ignite vs. Suunto 5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Suunto 5. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Polar Ignite vs. Suunto 5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Suunto 5
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43 mm 46 mm
Height 43 mm 46 mm
Depth 8.5 mm 14.6 mm
Weight 35 g 66 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Suunto 5
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
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, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones -
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls Incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Keypad Lock - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Polar Ignite Suunto 5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Suunto 5
Type TFT - colour LCD - colour
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" -
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass -
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Suunto 5
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Polar Ignite Suunto 5
Case Size - 46 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Steel
BAND Polar Ignite Suunto 5
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size S -
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-186 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Silicone
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow Black
BATTERY Polar Ignite Suunto 5
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 165 mAh -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 20 hour(s)
Standby Time - 14 days
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Suunto 5
Included Accessories USB charging cable USB cable, 2 additional loops
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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