Product Comparison: Polar Ignite vs Polar Vantage M


Polar Ignite Smartwatch
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Polar Vantage M Smartwatch
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General Specifications
Brand
Polar
Polar
Model
Ignite
Vantage M
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Polar Ignite is a waterproof fitness watch with advanced wrist-based heart rate and integrated GPS. This new-generation workout partner helps you become your true potential and push your limits the right way. Polar Ignite offers you a full view of your day and guidance towards a more balanced life.
Challenge your limits with Polar Vantage M, an all-round multisport GPS watch for anyone who loves setting new records. This slim and lightweight training companion provides you with all the data you need to improve your performance, in all your favourite sports.
Key Specs
Operating System
Polar wear
Polar wear
Display Size
1.2 in.
1.2 in.
Band Material
Silicone
Silicone
GPS Enabled
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Polar Ignite Smartwatch
  • GPS works perfectly, even the heart rate reading, if well worn, is perfect.
  • The straps are very comfortable and feel great.
  • It's an excellent watch. I use it all the time, for swimming, running and biking.
  • The GPS on the Ignite is good, with great connectivity.
  • Watch strap uncomfortable.
Polar Vantage M Smartwatch
  • Size and shape is pleasing to the eye.
  • Screen is easy to read in bright equatorial sunlight.
  • The strap is super soft.
  • The smartwatch is very light, it feels like I don't have it on your wrist.
  • Strap feels cheap and tacky - it was deformed after just an hour.
Size & Weight
Height
1.69 in.
1.81 in.
Width
1.69 in.
1.81 in.
Depth
0.33 in.
0.49 in.
Weight
1.23 oz.
1.59 oz.
Display
Display Type
IPS
Transflective Memory-In-Pixel
Screen Resolution
240 x 240
240 x 240
What customers say about "Display"
Polar Ignite Smartwatch
  • Excellent visibility and touch display.
  • The touch screen performed really well.
  • I love the screen colours and brightness.
  • Nice looking screen when it was on though.
  • Very laggy touch screen.
Polar Vantage M Smartwatch
  • This has a fantastic display, nice and bright and very clear.
  • The display is sufficiently bright to read in bright sunlight.
  • The polar is a lightweight watch and has a decent size display screen.
  • The Vantage M has great screen and OHR seems all right.
  • On watch screen layouts are poorly designed.
Features
Color
Pink
Black
Design
Sport
Sport
Protection Class
IP65
5ATM
Customizable Watch Faces
Yes
Yes
Built-In Microphone
No
No
Vibration Alert
Yes
Yes
Sensors
Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer, Gyroscope
What customers say about "Features"
Polar Ignite Smartwatch
  • Sleep information is the best I have seen and much better than Fitbit.
  • Pretty accurate HR tracking when compared to my Polar H10 chest strap.
  • The different sports activity modes were good.
  • Good sensor that gives accurate heart rate numbers.
  • Button press was fairly unresponsive.
Polar Vantage M Smartwatch
  • Very good overall, especially at this price point.
  • The Vantage M looks good on my wrist, it is a decent size for day to day wear.
  • It has a multi-sport mode so you record different types of activities under one training session.
  • It synchronises very fast with the app unlike the M430.
  • Optical wrist based HRM is very inaccurate even when worn correctly.
Connectivity
Bluetooth Version
4.2
4.2
Wi-Fi Compatibility
No
No
NFC Technology
No
No
Power
Charging Interface
microUSB
microUSB
Battery Capacity
165 mAh
230 mAh
Battery Life
17 hours
30 hours
What customers say about "Power"
Polar Ignite Smartwatch
  • With the mobile notifications off the battery life has been good.
  • The battery life is excellent.
  • The battery is sufficient for all day use.
  • Battery life is awful! 2 days at best with notifications turned off and no GPS exercises done.
  • The battery life is horrible, I fully charged it in the evening in the morning it's 78%.
Polar Vantage M Smartwatch
  • The battery is very good. Highly recommend.
  • The watch seems accurate and easy to use and the battery life is really good.
  • Plenty sports modes. Great battery life.
  • Good battery life and very easy to charge up.
  • Battery level is excellent. Nice large face on the watch and interchangeable straps.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Manual
Download

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