Suunto 9 vs. Polar Ignite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Polar Ignite. 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

Suunto 9 vs. Polar Ignite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Polar Ignite
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm 43 mm
Height 50 mm 43 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 8.5 mm
Weight 81 g 35 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Polar Ignite
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, running cadence
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance HRmax, idle alert, HR zones
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Polar Ignite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Polar Ignite
Type LED - colour TFT - colour
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size - 1.5"
Screen Protection - Dragontrail glass
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Polar Ignite
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Suunto 9 Polar Ignite
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details White Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Rose gold | Black | Copper
BAND Suunto 9 Polar Ignite
Band Type Strap Band
Band Size - S
Band Width 24 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 130-186 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
Band Colour White Black | Pink | White | Yellow
BATTERY Suunto 9 Polar Ignite
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 165 mAh
Battery Life 14 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 14 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 170 hours
Training mode - up to 17 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Polar Ignite
Included Accessories Charging cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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