Side by side comparison and review of Polar Unite and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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.
GENERAL | Polar Unite | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 43.4 mm | 40 mm |
Height | 43.4 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 10.4 mm | 13.3 mm |
Weight | 32 g | 42 g |
Body Material | Fibreglass reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Polar Unite | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Polar Unite | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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Connectors | USB | - |
DISPLAY | Polar Unite | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Type | IPS - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 240 x 204 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm |
Screen Protection | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Polar Unite | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Polar Unite | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | - | Deep orchid |
BAND | Polar Unite | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | S/L | - |
Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-210 mm | 112-180 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Snap & slip | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Blue | Pink | White | - |
STORAGE | Polar Unite | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Polar Unite | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 174 mAh | - |
Battery Life Details | Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Polar Unite | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 30 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |