Detailed comparison and review of Polar Unite and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). 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.
| GENERAL | Polar Unite | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 16 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 43.4 mm | - |
| Height | 43.4 mm | - |
| Depth | 10.4 mm | - |
| Weight | 32 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 32 g |
| Body Material | Fibreglass reinforced polymer | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Polar Unite | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM) |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide | Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CONNECTIVITY | Polar Unite | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Connectors | USB | - |
| DISPLAY | Polar Unite | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | IPS - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 240 x 204 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Polar Unite | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Polar Unite | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | - | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Polar Unite | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| Band Size | S/L | Regular |
| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-210 mm | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Snap & slip | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Black | Blue | Pink | White | Midnight | Starlight | Red | White |
| STORAGE | Polar Unite | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Polar Unite | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Polar Unite | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 174 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | - | 18 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s) |
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| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Polar Unite | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP6X |
| SAR Value | - | 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 30 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | - |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2770 |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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