Polar Ignite vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Suunto Race. 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. Suunto Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Suunto Race
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 49 mm
Height 43 mm 49 mm
Depth 8.5 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 35 g 83 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - All black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Suunto Race
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, 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, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, training load, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 95+ sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones Battery indicator, Dual Time display, VO2 max, adjustable brightness, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, HRV index, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Polar Ignite Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Suunto Race
Type TFT - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" 1.43"
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Suunto Race
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Polar Ignite Suunto Race
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Polar Ignite Suunto Race
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size S -
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-186 mm 125-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Silicone
Band Colour Black | Pink | White | Yellow -
BATTERY Polar Ignite Suunto Race
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 165 mAh -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 26 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Watch mode - up to 26 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 12 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Suunto Race
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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