
Polar Ignite 2 or Polar Ignite 3?
The new generation against the old one: 6 published specs differ.


What changes from one generation to the next
- Smartwatch mode+0.5 days
4.5 days5 days
- Screen type
LCDAMOLED
- Screen size+0.1″
1.2″1.28″
- Glass
otherGorilla Glass
- Thickness+1 mm
8.5 mm9.5 mm
Side by side
Criterion
PolarPolar Ignite 2
PolarPolar Ignite 3


Battery
Smartwatch mode 4.5 days 5 days
GPS battery life 18 h same for all
Navigation
Multi-band GNSS not stated yes
Back to start not stated yes
Screen and size
Screen type LCD AMOLED
Screen size 1.2″ 1.28″
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Touchscreen yes same for all
Glass other Gorilla Glass
Case 43 mm same for all
Thickness 8.5 mm 9.5 mm
Weight 35 g same for all
Case material polymer same for all
Bezel steel same for all
Water rating 3 ATM same for all
Sensors
Wrist heart rate yes same for all
Pulse oximeter (SpO2) no same for all
ECG no same for all
Training
Load and recovery yes same for all
Strength and HIIT not stated yes
Structured workouts yes same for all
Training plans yes same for all
Everyday
Flashlight not stated yes