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Polar Ignite 2 review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Screen size:1.2 inchBattery life:4.5 daysDisplay type:TFT LCD

Polar Ignite 2 Review: Compare 127 technical specifications, 11 expert and video reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Polar Ignite 2
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

35%

6.6

Technical score

30%

6.6

List score

25%

6.6

Reviews score

10%

6.6

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 66% of smartwatches
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Value for money

Value for money
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 55% of models
Score components

24%

6.1

Health

21%

9.1

Fitness

16%

4.9

Battery

14%

6.3

Smart features

12%

5.7

Connectivity

9%

6.7

Display & Design

4%

5.7

Hardware

▲Better than 55%
6.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models

6.6

Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.5

Average grade

20%

7.5

Popularity

Grades by review (11)
3 reviews + 8 videos, average 7.3/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 62%
6.6

List score

List score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (2)
List score: in 2 of 120 lists (2%)
▲Better than 83%
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Ranked #391 of 777 models in Smartwatches (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of smartwatch Polar Ignite 2

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 55% of models
Score components:

24%

6.1

Health

21%

9.1

Fitness

16%

4.9

Battery

14%

6.3

Smart features

12%

5.7

Connectivity

9%

6.7

Display & Design

4%

5.7

Hardware

6.6
Reviews score
6.6
List score
6.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

?

Price

7.6
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 69.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
HRV tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports HRV tracking. 54.9% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
no
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
no
This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope. 71.3% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 67.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
4.5 days
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch lasts 4.5 days on a charge, which is shorter than 72.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.3% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
18 h
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 18 h on a charge, which is shorter than 53.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.1% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
20 h
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 20 h with GPS on, which is shorter than 52.5% of Smartwatches and the same as 6% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
165 mAh
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a 165 mAh battery, which is smaller than 93.7% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.1% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Proprietary OS
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS, which is less advanced than the system in 54% of Smartwatches and equal to 42.1% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
?
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
?
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 56.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
?
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Screen size
1.2 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.2 inch screen, which is smaller than 84.6% of Smartwatches and the same as 8.1% of Smartwatches.
Display type
TFT LCD
This smartwatch uses TFT LCD, which is less advanced than the screen in 76.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 14.5% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
240x 240
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x240 which is lower than that of 75.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 14.1% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
283 ppi
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 283 ppi, which is lower than 67.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 4.5% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
300 nits
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch has a screen brightness of 300 nits, which is lower than 98.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 1.5% of Smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
0.12 GHz
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 0.12 GHz which is slower than that in 85.3% of smartwatches and equal to that in 1.9% of smartwatches.
Processor model
?
RAM
0.0006 GB
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 0.0006 GB of RAM, which is less than 100% of Smartwatches.
Internal storage
0.032 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 0.032 GB of internal storage, which is less than 73.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 1.8% of Smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Polar Ignite 2 vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Readiness score
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 19.8% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Cadence tracking
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.3% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • 25 g lighter
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (20 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    20 g vs 45.0 g
  • 3.2 mm slimmer
    This smartwatch is slimmer than the average smartwatch (8.5 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    8.5 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • Readiness score
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 19.8% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Weight tracking
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 41.9% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Cadence tracking
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
  • 40 more exercise types
    This smartwatch includes more exercise types than the average smartwatch (130 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    130 vs 90
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • More current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a more current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.1 vs 5).
    5.1 vs 5.0
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.3% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • 25 g lighter
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (20 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    20 g vs 45.0 g
  • 3.2 mm slimmer
    This smartwatch is slimmer than the average smartwatch (8.5 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    8.5 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses Dragontrail display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Dragontrail vs mineral glass
  • Better band material
    This smartwatch uses silicone, stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, stainless steel vs silicone
  • 2 mm slimmer strap
    This smartwatch has a slimmer strap than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch has a 22 mm strap.
    20 mm vs 22 mm
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel, plastic for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel, plastic vs polycarbonate
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (TFT LCD vs AMOLED).
    TFT LCD vs AMOLED
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No gyroscope
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 71.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • Weaker ingress protection
    This smartwatch has weaker ingress protection than the average smartwatch (IPX8 vs IP68).
    IPX8 vs IP68
  • 16.5% lower list score
    List score
    6.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 120 lists (2%)
    6.6 vs 7.9
  • No compass
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • 16.5% lower list score
    List score
    6.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 120 lists (2%)
    6.6 vs 7.9
  • 5.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models

    6.6

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    7.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    3 reviews + 8 videos, average 7.3/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.6 vs 7.0
  • 12.0% lower sentiment score
    6.6 vs 7.5
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No gyroscope
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 71.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • 140 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery than the average smartwatch (165 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    165 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • 2.5 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (4.5 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    4.5 days vs 7 days
  • 1 h shorter GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time with GPS on than the average smartwatch (20 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    20 h vs 21 h
  • No compass
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (TFT LCD vs AMOLED).
    TFT LCD vs AMOLED
  • Weaker ingress protection
    This smartwatch has weaker ingress protection than the average smartwatch (IPX8 vs IP68).
    IPX8 vs IP68
  • 450 nits dimmer screen
    This smartwatch has a dimmer screen than the average smartwatch (300 nits vs 750 nits). The average smartwatch peaks at 750 nits.
    300 nits vs 750 nits
  • 0.2 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (1.2 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.2 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 20 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (30 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    30 m vs 50 m
  • Lower resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x240, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    240x240 vs 360x360
  • 43 ppi less sharp screen
    This smartwatch has a less sharp screen than the average smartwatch (283 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • No voice command support
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 68.1% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No camera remote
    This smartwatch does not include built-in camera remote control, the average smartwatch does. 85.5% of smartwatches that are equipped with a camera include built-in camera remote control.
  • 99.2% less internal storage
    This smartwatch has less internal storage than the average smartwatch (0 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage.
    0.032 GB vs 4 GB
  • 99.9% less RAM
    This smartwatch has less RAM than the average smartwatch (0 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch has 1 GB of RAM.
    0.0006 GB vs 1 GB
  • Slower CPU speed
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 0.12 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    0.12 GHz vs 1 GHz

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Thomas Tech
≈ estimated
16/01/2026
Hands-on review · features, battery and fitness tracking
Verdict
Polar Ignite 2 is a focused fitness watch with strong value, best for fitness users rather than those wanting smart features.
4.0
Running With Jane
≈ estimated
03/09/2021
Hands-on review · touchscreen, display and sleep tests
Verdict
Polar Ignite 2's touchscreen is too unresponsive for running, so it is a poor fit for serious runners.
4.0
Simply Mander
≈ estimated
23/08/2021
Hands-on review · sleep tracking, app and design
Verdict
Polar Ignite 2 tracks sleep fairly accurately, but its dull design and dated app make it a pass.
5.0
The Product Reviewer
≈ estimated
15/05/2021
Hands-on review · connection problems and features
Verdict
Polar Ignite 2 is hard to use because of connection problems, so think twice before buying.
9.0
It's Matt B
≈ estimated
21/04/2021
Hands-on review · two weeks of runs and heart rate tests
Verdict
Polar Ignite 2 is good value, with wrist heart rate fine for everyday runs but not for hard intervals.
7.0
Tech Spurt
≈ estimated
20/04/2021
Full review · one week of daily wear
Verdict
Polar Ignite 2 tracks sleep and fitness well, but missing features and a dated look make it hard to recommend over rivals.
7.0
Chase the Summit
≈ estimated
24/03/2021
Initial review · five days of runs and accuracy checks
Verdict
Polar Ignite 2 is a decent upgrade with more features and battery life, but its GPS and heart rate accuracy are still uncertain.
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 3 · 8

Reviewers value the sleep tracking and recovery insights, but dislike the always-on display and touchscreen, and split on heart-rate accuracy.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
polar-deutschland.de
≈ estimated
20/01/2025
Customer feedback · Fitness watch
Verdict
The Polar Ignite 2 is a stylish fitness watch with good sleep tracking, but its touchscreen struggles in sunlight and some users report heart rate errors.
9.0
gymstreet.fr
≈ estimated
26/06/2025
Hands-on test · Fitness watch
Verdict
The Polar Ignite 2 is a stylish fitness watch with strong sleep and recovery tracking, though its touchscreen can be unreliable when you sweat.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Polar Ignite 2

  • Battery lasts 4.5 days, enough for a long trip without a charger.
  • At 20 g it is light enough to wear day and night.
  • The 8.5 mm case stays slim under a jacket sleeve.
  • Built-in GPS records routes on the watch itself.
  • 130 exercise modes cover most outdoor sports.
  • Sleep Plus Stages splits light, deep and REM sleep.

What we don't like about Polar Ignite 2

  • The 1.2 inch screen is small and dim at 300 nits.
  • It is hard to read in direct sunlight.
  • The touchscreen can be unresponsive when sweating or wet.
  • The screen wakes only when you raise your wrist, with no always-on display.
  • There is no blood oxygen monitoring and no gyroscope.

Verdict

Light and slim, the Polar Ignite 2 suits someone who runs, cycles or hikes and wants a watch that is comfortable all day. At 20 g with an 8.5 mm case, it is easy to forget on the wrist. Built-in GPS, 130 exercise modes and a readiness score help you plan training and decide when to rest. Battery life is the strongest point: 4.5 days in normal use, and about 18 hours with GPS in tests, against a rated 20 h. The screen is the trade-off. It is a small 1.2 inch touchscreen at 300 nits, and it is hard to read in direct sunlight. It can miss taps when your hands are wet, and the screen stays dark until you raise your wrist. It suits a buyer who wants a light, comfortable watch for training.

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