Polar Ignite vs. Suunto Vertical

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Polar Ignite and Suunto Vertical. 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 Vertical Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Ignite Suunto Vertical
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 13.6 mm
Weight 35 g 74 g
Body Material Fibreglass reinforced polymer Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Titanium solar sand | Titanium solar black | Titanium solar forest | Titanium solar canyon | All black | Ruby black | Black lime | Sand black | Titanium
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Ignite Suunto Vertical
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, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, cadence, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, depth
Modes - 95+ sport modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features HRmax, idle alert, HR zones Dual Time display, VO2 max, LED backlight, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, route file import, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Route planning with heatmaps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Bearing 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 Vertical
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Polar Ignite Suunto Vertical
Type TFT - colour Colour
Resolution 240 x 204 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" 1.4"
Screen Protection Dragontrail glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Polar Ignite Suunto Vertical
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Polar Ignite Suunto Vertical
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Titanium
Case Details Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Polar Ignite Suunto Vertical
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 Vertical
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 165 mAh -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 60 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Watch mode - up to 60 day
Activity tracking mode - up to 30 day
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 day
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Ignite Suunto Vertical
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 2-year warranty
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