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Polar Ignite

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3.8
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User ratings:
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3.7 out of 5
54 user ratings
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Editorial reviews:
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3.9 out of 5
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Pros

  • The interface is relatively intuitive
  • fast and accurate
  • reliable

Cons

  • lack of a back swipe to take you back to previous screens
  • the bottom section is cut off by a Polar logo
  • V have been pared down to one single button

Key specs

  • 240, 204 px
  • yes
  • TFT
  • Built-in
  • yes
  • yes

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Polar Ignite - Pros & Cons

Polar Ignite

Pros

  • The interface is relatively intuitive
  • fast and accurate
  • reliable
  • data-rich and easy to access information
  • stylish
  • jewelry-inspired design
  • the Ignite is incredibly lightweight
  • my old phone is more accurate
  • a great review and stay in good health
  • the output is fine
  • segmentation of strokes - usually gets it right

Cons

  • lack of a back swipe to take you back to previous screens
  • the bottom section is cut off by a Polar logo
  • V have been pared down to one single button
  • sometimes lag when you tapped through screens
  • Nightly Recharge estimate of how well recovered you are each day
  • makes it hard to see your stats at a glance
  • Apple Watch
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • no master setting that makes that the default option
  • This was a tad frustrating at worst
  • lack of accuracy

Polar Ignite - Technical Overview

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IconWaterproof depth
30 m
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35 g
IconBattery capacity
165 mAh
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Leotec Black Mountain
Battery capacity: 550 mAh

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Polar Ignite - Full Specifications

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Display
Screen resolution240 x 204 px
Touchscreenyes
Display typeTFT
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Design
Colour of productBlack,Yellow
Band materialSilicone
Protection featuresWaterproof
Waterproof depth30
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
GLONASSyes
GPSyes
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Dimensions
Width1.69 in
Depth1.69 in
Weight1.23 oz
Thickness0.33 in
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Features
Heart Rate MonitorBuilt-in
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Power
Battery capacity165.0 mAh
Battery type
Lithium Polymer

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Polar Ignite Polar - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.9
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Polar Ignite Polar Ignite review | Stuff
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Published: 14.09.2021
Polar Ignite review | Stuff

Does Polar's latest set the wearable world on fire?

Polar Ignite Polar Ignite 2 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 31.03.2021
Polar Ignite 2 Review
4.0

The stylish Polar Ignite 2 fitness watch tracks your activities, heart rate, sleep, recovery, and offers personalized daily workout guidance to help you train smarter.

Polar Ignite Polar Ignite review
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TechRadar
Published: 12.09.2019
Polar Ignite review
4.0

The Polar Ignite is a serious workout watch that puts recovery first

Polar Ignite Polar Ignite GPS In-Depth Review
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DC Rainmaker
Published: 09.08.2019
Polar Ignite GPS In-Depth Review

Back in June Polar announced their Ignite GPS watch. This new watch undercut the higher end Vantage M on price, but yet at the same time also added a slew of features that the Vantage series doesn’t yet have (most

Polar Ignite Polar Ignite review: gives Garmin Forerunners and Fitbits a run for their money
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T3
Published: 21.02.2020
Polar Ignite review: gives Garmin Forerunners and Fitbits a run for their money
4.0

The Polar Ignite is indeed a versatile workout partner, if you don't mind the lack of NFC and music storage

Polar Ignite Polar Ignite GPS Smartwatch Review ~ | Gadget Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 10.09.2020
Polar Ignite GPS Smartwatch Review ~ | Gadget Review
3.7

The Polar Ignite sports watch is a great watch for anyone that is set on finding prime features that are precisely accurate. This watch is a prime example of

Polar Ignite Polar Ignite 2 review: sport and style combines
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Wareable
Published: 21.05.2021
Polar Ignite 2 review: sport and style combines
4.0

Polar launched the original Ignite in 2019 in what seemed like a clear move to tap into a different type of sports watch owner. One that didn't necessarily ...

Polar Ignite Introducing the Polar Ignite
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Wrist Watch Review
Published: 26.06.2019
Introducing the Polar Ignite

As you’re aware, I’ve covered a variety of fitness-specific watches, testing them out as part of my own trips to the gym. Over time, I’ve really come to like the products coming from Polar, for a c…

Polar Ignite Polar Ignite Review: This GPS Watch Also Tracks Your Sleep
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Tom's Guide
Published: 11.08.2019
Polar Ignite Review: This GPS Watch Also Tracks Your Sleep
3.5

Polar Ignite takes aim at Garmin and Apple with spot-on sleep analysis and personalized workouts.

Polar Ignite Polar Ignite review: Clever fitness perks marred by too many compromises
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Ars Technica
Polar Ignite review: Clever fitness perks marred by too many compromises

It's a powerful fitness watch, but the $229 Ignite misses the mark as a smartwatch.

Polar Ignite Polar Ignite Review: Light weight, Sporty and Packed with Features - Impulse Gamer
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Impulse Gamer
Published: 22.09.2020
Polar Ignite Review: Light weight, Sporty and Packed with Features - Impulse Gamer

The Polar Ignite manages to squeeze an enormous amount into its high value sports tracker.  I trialled the Ignite for 3 weeks and it felt like a significant

Polar Ignite Polar Ignite review: Average smartwatch, but a comprehensive fitness tracker
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Gearbrain
Published: 23.06.2020
Polar Ignite review: Average smartwatch, but a comprehensive fitness tracker

The Ignite specializes in exercise, sleep and recovery tracking

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