Polar Ignite
A running GPS watch by Polar.
Watch profile
- GPS
- 17 h
- maps
- no
- screen
- LCD
- weight
- 35 g
- water rating
- 3 ATM
Spec sheet
Every value is read on the brand’s page; hover it to see its source and date.
Battery
Will it last your ultra, your week?
- Smartwatch mode
- 5 days
- GPS battery life
- 17 h
Navigation
For trail, ultra and the mountains
- Onboard maps
- no
Screen and size
Readability, comfort on the wrist, swimming
- Screen type
- LCD
- Screen size
- 1.2″
- Resolution
- 240 x 204
- Touchscreen
- yes
- Glass
- other
- Case
- 43 mm
- Thickness
- 8.5 mm
- Weight
- 35 g
- Case material
- polymer
- Bezel
- steel
- Water rating
- 3 ATM
Sensors
How precise the measures are
- Wrist heart rate
- yes
- Pulse oximeter (SpO2)
- no
- Barometric altimeter
- no
- Compass
- no
- ECG
- no
Training
For the runner, the triathlete, Hyrox
- Load and recovery
- yes
- Running power
- no
Everyday
Living with it, outside workouts
- Onboard music
- no
- Contactless payment
- no
- LTE
- no
- Wi-Fi
- no
- Flashlight
- no
Spec sheets read at: support.polar.com, m.media-amazon.com
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ignite’s battery last with GPS?
Up to 17 h with GPS according to Polar.
Is the Ignite waterproof?
Polar rates it 3 ATM.
Does the Ignite have maps?
No: Polar announces no onboard maps.
Which sizes does the Ignite come in?
In a 43 mm case according to Polar.