Hey folks - thanks for watching! Don't forget the full post with tons more details, including bits/graphs/charts on HR & GPS accuracy: dcra.in/PolarIgnite
The breathing feature is great. People with chronic fatigue syndrome really can benefit, by making sure they get their body in relaxation mode in time. Just like training with heart rate variability. This watch is great for people trying to recover or at least sustain the most optimal activity level that is possible.
Some interesting features there from Polar. Great, informative videos as always. You’re way more in-depth than anyone else out there (I realise this was just a first look video and not an in-depth review). Any of my friends interested in sports tech, I send them your way. Keep up the good work. It’s highly appreciated.
I’m soooo excited about this being a loyal Polar user for many years! Polar probably finally gets it right from a mid-high level inexpensive commercial opps standpoint.
Enjoyed this review. Straight to the point. Fluent delivery. Excellent way to explain what and why. Thank you. Actually watched it twice. Can't run, so not sad over some lacking features for running. Mainly considering the Ignite for lifestyle improving purposes. Weight lifting, core, overall activity and sleep are the things I focus on, so the Ignite is the perfect companion for me. Just need to go and buy one.
Great to see polar expand it's product line, and invest in technology we need more product stability full products line in cycling and watch’s and no more delay in future production , always excellent reviews.
As for the heart rate accuracy, I have the polar m430 and a friend with the latest Apple watch and he gets quite few erroneous readings like spikes to 230 beats or more. My polar never gives readings like that.
Thank you so much for your videos and reviews. i went through a lot of your reviews on your blog and i really trusted your judgements. Thanks a lot and have a good one!
To be honest: I have an Instinct too, and it has a feature of turning on the backlights after sunset when looking at it. So far it seems to be working perfectly for me. So, if it is that accurate, I would not mind if my watch turns off the display completely when I'm not looking at it. (Of course that would probably be meaningless in case of an Instinct, where the screen uses comparatively much less energy than a colorful touch screen with higher resolution.)
@ dcrainmaker Question about Polar ignite optical heartrate monitoring during swimming. The Polar Vantage watches are able to monitor heartrate during a swim session by enabling the optical sensor and recording the bpm data. I like this because the polar h10 chestband tends to slip off during quick swimming pool edge turns. Does the cheaper Polar ignite also has this swimming heartrate monitoring functionality ?
Polar online confirmed regarding my question that the Polar ignite watch with the Polar Precision Prime™ sensor also is able to measure heartrate during a swim session.
I do like the look of the sleep related workouts, especially because I work night shifts, sometimes I find it tough when on a change over shift to keep on track with a training plan when you’ve had very little or bad sleep (a long run is far from ideal after 4/5 hours sleep), also a after work session can run me into the next day so it can look like I’ve not taken a rest day or done 2 sessions in one day (currently using Vivo Active Music)
Hi there. Can Polar ignite be used for golf? Interms of distance from one shot to another and other tracking for blind spots? Or can i download into the watch for the usage? Kindly advise please. Thank you
They lost me at "touch screen". As a naturally sweaty guy living in Florida I can't operate touch screens until about 20 minutes after I finish a run - at least during the summer.
Not all touch screens are alike. Some are very sensitive even with wet or dry fingers, but they are more sensitive for missclicks as well. That's why there needs to be a tactile button to lock the screen for when you're not supposed to be using it. Without it even a sweaty sleeve can accidentally dial that screen.
How does it track your night time breathing?¿ I understand that touchscreen is kind of a No-Go for some of you, but what's the big deal with a shut down display... As long as I have always on screen for my workouts, I'm fine with it... at least as long as the laggy display will perform better once the final sw is used And it's just good to see, that - from time to time - you're not asked to accept silly price tags for new gear and / or functions
Can you control music via Bluetooth sync to your phone? One of my fave features of Garmin is if you sync the old HR to your phone and it’s synced headphones you can move through songs on your wrist.
Been using mine for 3 days.. I'll definitely return it for another one since I have no vibration nor sounds. Although sounds were not advertised (I reasonably expected a 200 euros watch to be able to make a bloody beep, the fact that the vibration doesn't work make it basically useless while training...Let's hope the replacement one works though...
These sleep and HRV features sound similar to what the Oura ring has, except the Oura doesn’t do continuous HR monitoring. Do these features appear on the higher end vantage series or just this low end model?
Hello, can you help me please? Does this Ignite support smart nottification, such as incoming calls or sms? And can you block the screen when doing exercise to dont touch it for mistake? Im using it more for inddor sports, like gym and group classes. Do you think this is teh indicated watch? Thank you||!
Just bought it, you can see the latest txt message (whatsapp for me) and dial back from the watch. but you need the phone somewhere around, and yes you can lock the screen
I’d be interested to hear how it holds up to rough activities- such as mountain biking and off trail hiking. My other polar watches have survived (just) but with this design and the touchscreen i cant help wondering how well it would handle a few knocks and bumps.
It looks like the first couple of sleep features and dynamic workout suggestions are more software features. Do you think maybe they might “Enable” it for the Vantage series down the road ?
@@Dcrainmaker That doesn't even make sense. Fitspark seems to be a good thing for regular folks who don't have a "great" structured plan but want to maintain good fitness year round. Is the argument then, Vantage V or M are not for regular folks without structured plans year around ?
My big question is I really like dwmap app in Garmin where I can map/create my runs. I can send that to the watch with directions while running. It's invaluable to me in trail runs etc. Does Polar have anything similar to that?
Indeed. I think I'd say the Ignite is a really good fitness-focused device when you might not be as deep into some of the metrics, whereas the FR245 can go a bit deeper on the metrics and also has the Connect IQ apps for 3rd parties (and of course music if you go with that model).
Good question...and the manual has no answer support.polar.com/e_manuals/ignite/polar-ignite-user-manual-english/content/resources/printed_documentation/manual.pdf
Nice video, I like it. One little comment, you mention there a two ways to measure VO2max but only laying down and do the fitness test will give you an estamation of this. The number of the running index is a arbitry unit and not VO2max; I could find out how Polar puts this number together. My VO2max is about 70+ and running index about 90+, it more confusing when the number align more. Thanks for reviewing! (Is it true the ´go to start' function is not featured?)
The only way to check how accurate the sleeping features are is to compare it with Dreem data, at least at the consumer level that’s the closest you will get to accurate sleep data.
Collapse, no. Fall off...possibly. I needed it a bit higher so right before I put it on two piece of thin scrap wood. Wasn’t ideal, but also didn’t fall off. I’m calling it a win.
100% win! It also gave the video some added suspense. I'm really liking a lot of the software features of the watch and really hope Garmin are keeping an eye on this. Do all of the exercises pop up on the companion app as well? Reading on that tiny screen doesn't seem ideal. Great stuff :)
You have a great VO2 Max! I’ve been a Polar watch user since my S710 that infra red to my PC and Polars Personal Trainer software. Then I bought the M400 still runs and my latest the M600. I love the Polar Flow and Beat apps they work great. The wrist HR is way off compared to the BT with the H7 Strap. It also hiccups a lot with my iPhone 10 OS. I’m deciding if I’m going to change to Android phones just because I love Polar watches but I’m hoping that someday Polar will adapt to Apple OS. I refuse to buy an Apple Watch for my training. They’re just not worth it and far behind other makers
i have a question: does anyone know, if the BMR is included in the shown calories you have burned according to my polar ignite? I usually burn 1800-2200 kcal a day and my BMR is 1200. Are these 1200 already included and gradually addrd throughout the day or have i burned around 3000 in reality? I‘m so confused
The unspoken thing is that at the end of the battery's life cycle You can throw it out because You will not be able to replace the barttery even via Polar service.
I have seen that you can connect your Polar Ignite with Strava. Does it also import Strava Activities to Polar so that these activities are included in calculations for overall workload and so on? I like cycling and i use a bike computer to record my workouts. would be great to merge the activities and use Ignites workload monitoring functionality...
The always on display I could look past but the touch screen was the dealbreaker for me. I don't find it fun trying to use a touch screen after doing a run and being totally sweaty.
I got this - first I thought it is ok - but on 3rd swimming in a 25 metres pool, it actually stops recognizing I am swimming. What the hell does one have to do to get a watch that does not cost an arm and a leg and that can track swimming to a reliable degree of accuracy. I am returning my Polar ignite too. Not with paying good money for something that is inaccurate.
Sorry to hear :( Im researching watches that are accurate when it comes to swimming measurements (laps, distance, strokes, swolf, etc) but its hard to find the ideal one. The vivoactive 3 seems to be the best option so far though.
Hey buddy, Thank you for the review - awesome as always, if you don't mind answering was just wondering if this would be ok for HIIT, hard to find a good watch for the high intensity training. Thanks heaps buddy 😀
I can confirm there is a HIIT sports profile so you can record these sessions from your watch. It will show you heart rate zones, duration and calories as you work out. This is also customisable.
Hi, Great review👍 Im looking for replacement for my old Polar. What would you recommend for runner. Vantage M or Garmin 245 ? I don’t need music feature.
Hey question I'm working out and my coach recommends to buy a sports watch that measures my rest, sleep, stress and heart rate. She recommend the Polar brand special de Ignite is this something you would also recommend? I also came across the Polar vintage m, Polar vintage v, Samsung active 2 and the Garmin 245 what would you recommend?
Thanks for the review, great work as usual! Based on your tests which watches have the best HR accuracy today, especially for interval training? Vantage or forerunner 45/245? Thanks
The Polar watches using Google Wear OS app don’t work with iPhone iOS. True they say they do but try using as a daily watch and you will find out. I’m thinking of jumping over to Garmin but not the one using Google Wear. This is upsetting because I do think that Polar has some of the best HR data analysis apps, much better than Coros. I haven’t used Garmin’s yet but I’m hoping to try soon.
This was a great review as always. Just it got me a bit more confused between garmin's vivoactive 3 and ignite hehehe. Do you have any plus and minus of both based on your tests on both?
Great reviews but I'm interested only that this watch does what my trusty but rather aged M400 does. The blank screen feature, wandering GPS and slow heart rate response isn't giving me confidence. Things I like the most with my M400 when I get home are the GPS track, heart rate, speed and the Recovery Chart. While I'm out I like to know immediately my speed, distance travelled and heart rate, nothing else. No TH-camrs have shown me that a replacement does these simple things. I've never had a problem sleeping or making up my own workouts so those features have zero interest for me. Thanks.
Will it work with tattooed skin? I was bummed out to oearn that activity bands such as fitbit charge 3, polar a370 and probably huawei band 3 pro won't work well with tattooed skin. And I have full sleeves. So what do you think? Any clues on the matter?
Won't work. As long as they are using optical measurement your ink is going to cause problems. For the same reason I decided to leave little blank space on my left arm sleeve.
@@SimoPortti your mileage may vary. At least polar, suunto or garmin say on their websites that tattoos can interfere with optical sensors, but so can having a darker skin tone or thicker skin. Some people are not suitable for optical heart rate.
That’s a funny point actually. Polar Global’s official press release says $199 (and also the $229 unit), and when I asked them about it today, they said that’s still true, except Polar USA has decided to go with a single $229 price point to ‘reduce confusion’. WTF?!? Working on it still. Most confusing thing ever.
Great video.I am in the market for getting a fitness tracker. I have been very inactive in the past fews and looking to get a fitness tracker to give me good accurate measurement. I have not been too impressed with fitbits. Do you recommend this product based on what's it's offering and it's heart rate accuracy ?
Yup, any smartphone notifications come through to your watch. So whatever you setup on your phone shows up. You can't respond to them on teh watch, but otherwise it shows up.
Eh, I get that they want to make their screens colorful so that it will attract buyers in the store, but it's so impractical in real world use. Guess I'm sticking to Garmins.
Vantage users may feel a little ripped off Polar releasing a new watch rather than bringing these or other features to the Vantage series. Anyway, still loving my Vantage M.
Hey folks - thanks for watching! Don't forget the full post with tons more details, including bits/graphs/charts on HR & GPS accuracy: dcra.in/PolarIgnite
The breathing feature is great. People with chronic fatigue syndrome really can benefit, by making sure they get their body in relaxation mode in time. Just like training with heart rate variability. This watch is great for people trying to recover or at least sustain the most optimal activity level that is possible.
Some interesting features there from Polar. Great, informative videos as always. You’re way more in-depth than anyone else out there (I realise this was just a first look video and not an in-depth review). Any of my friends interested in sports tech, I send them your way. Keep up the good work. It’s highly appreciated.
Thanks, appreciate it!
I’m soooo excited about this being a loyal Polar user for many years! Polar probably finally gets it right from a mid-high level inexpensive commercial opps standpoint.
Important to differentiate by having underwater HR for pool and open swimming! Thanks for the video!
Just bought a vantage m, looking forward to those major firmware updates! Pretty happy with it so far.
Well, no major updates for the Vantage M until about October. (as per the Polar website)
so you had them by now? I`m looking to buy and are interested in your experience
Enjoyed this review. Straight to the point. Fluent delivery. Excellent way to explain what and why. Thank you. Actually watched it twice. Can't run, so not sad over some lacking features for running. Mainly considering the Ignite for lifestyle improving purposes. Weight lifting, core, overall activity and sleep are the things I focus on, so the Ignite is the perfect companion for me. Just need to go and buy one.
Dude your reviews are A1! Very insightful and in depth
Great to see polar expand it's product line, and invest in technology we need more product stability full products line in cycling and watch’s and no more delay in future production , always excellent reviews.
As for the heart rate accuracy, I have the polar m430 and a friend with the latest Apple watch and he gets quite few erroneous readings like spikes to 230 beats or more. My polar never gives readings like that.
never heard of this watch & i am very impressed...
Thanks from Hong Kong, this is helpful in deciding whether to switch from garmin
Thank you so much for your videos and reviews. i went through a lot of your reviews on your blog and i really trusted your judgements. Thanks a lot and have a good one!
Thanks!
Just ordered the white version to get the silicone strap. Very interested in FitSpark coaching!
I think it's a great cost/benefit, cheaper than Vantage M but better than M430 with only few bucks more.
If it's not an always on display...it's not a watch. I love my Garmin instinct. Great vids!
One minor clarification is that in workout mode there is the option to enable always-on, but not in regular watch mode.
To be honest: I have an Instinct too, and it has a feature of turning on the backlights after sunset when looking at it. So far it seems to be working perfectly for me. So, if it is that accurate, I would not mind if my watch turns off the display completely when I'm not looking at it. (Of course that would probably be meaningless in case of an Instinct, where the screen uses comparatively much less energy than a colorful touch screen with higher resolution.)
@ dcrainmaker
Question about Polar ignite optical heartrate monitoring during swimming.
The Polar Vantage watches are able to monitor heartrate during a swim session by enabling the optical sensor and recording the bpm data.
I like this because the polar h10 chestband tends to slip off during quick swimming pool edge turns.
Does the cheaper Polar ignite also has this swimming heartrate monitoring functionality ?
Polar online confirmed regarding my question that the Polar ignite watch with the Polar Precision Prime™ sensor also is able to measure heartrate during a swim session.
I do like the look of the sleep related workouts, especially because I work night shifts, sometimes I find it tough when on a change over shift to keep on track with a training plan when you’ve had very little or bad sleep (a long run is far from ideal after 4/5 hours sleep), also a after work session can run me into the next day so it can look like I’ve not taken a rest day or done 2 sessions in one day (currently using Vivo Active Music)
Hi there. Can Polar ignite be used for golf? Interms of distance from one shot to another and other tracking for blind spots? Or can i download into the watch for the usage? Kindly advise please. Thank you
They lost me at "touch screen". As a naturally sweaty guy living in Florida I can't operate touch screens until about 20 minutes after I finish a run - at least during the summer.
Not all touch screens are alike. Some are very sensitive even with wet or dry fingers, but they are more sensitive for missclicks as well. That's why there needs to be a tactile button to lock the screen for when you're not supposed to be using it. Without it even a sweaty sleeve can accidentally dial that screen.
How does it track your night time breathing?¿
I understand that touchscreen is kind of a No-Go for some of you, but what's the big deal with a shut down display... As long as I have always on screen for my workouts, I'm fine with it... at least as long as the laggy display will perform better once the final sw is used
And it's just good to see, that - from time to time - you're not asked to accept silly price tags for new gear and / or functions
Can you control music via Bluetooth sync to your phone? One of my fave features of Garmin is if you sync the old HR to your phone and it’s synced headphones you can move through songs on your wrist.
Another great review! This really seems like a well thought out product.
Been using mine for 3 days.. I'll definitely return it for another one since I have no vibration nor sounds. Although sounds were not advertised (I reasonably expected a 200 euros watch to be able to make a bloody beep, the fact that the vibration doesn't work make it basically useless while training...Let's hope the replacement one works though...
Hi can you have the calories burned on the main screen or watch face? Also does the daily active calories are overestimated?
These sleep and HRV features sound similar to what the Oura ring has, except the Oura doesn’t do continuous HR monitoring. Do these features appear on the higher end vantage series or just this low end model?
Hello, can you help me please?
Does this Ignite support smart nottification, such as incoming calls or sms?
And can you block the screen when doing exercise to dont touch it for mistake?
Im using it more for inddor sports, like gym and group classes. Do you think this is teh indicated watch?
Thank you||!
Just bought it, you can see the latest txt message (whatsapp for me) and dial back from the watch. but you need the phone somewhere around, and yes you can lock the screen
I’d be interested to hear how it holds up to rough activities- such as mountain biking and off trail hiking. My other polar watches have survived (just) but with this design and the touchscreen i cant help wondering how well it would handle a few knocks and bumps.
BTW Great vid as ever!
I was looking at this and the M430. This seems smaller and has almost all of the features of the M430.
It looks like the first couple of sleep features and dynamic workout suggestions are more software features. Do you think maybe they might “Enable” it for the Vantage series down the road ?
All but FitSpark will come to the Vantage series in October.
@@Dcrainmaker That doesn't even make sense. Fitspark seems to be a good thing for regular folks who don't have a "great" structured plan but want to maintain good fitness year round. Is the argument then, Vantage V or M are not for regular folks without structured plans year around ?
My big question is I really like dwmap app in Garmin where I can map/create my runs. I can send that to the watch with directions while running. It's invaluable to me in trail runs etc. Does Polar have anything similar to that?
It has a whole service called Polar Flow. Check it out!
Polar Ignite or Garmin Forerunner 245, it's a pretty difficult choice...
Indeed. I think I'd say the Ignite is a really good fitness-focused device when you might not be as deep into some of the metrics, whereas the FR245 can go a bit deeper on the metrics and also has the Connect IQ apps for 3rd parties (and of course music if you go with that model).
Just an easy question: How do I hit a lap during running? Not automatic just a lap when I want..
Does it pair with bike speed and cadence sensors? FitSpark looks awesome, wonder if it would not get repeated over time. Thanks for the review!
Great review! If just 1 button...Hoy do you mark manual laps?
Good question...and the manual has no answer support.polar.com/e_manuals/ignite/polar-ignite-user-manual-english/content/resources/printed_documentation/manual.pdf
I think that There are no manual laps in ignite.....
@@Gabi_Mrugacza Yep, someone from Polar confirmed this on DCR. Very unfortunate ! No track laps with that watch...
Nice video, I like it. One little comment, you mention there a two ways to measure VO2max but only laying down and do the fitness test will give you an estamation of this. The number of the running index is a arbitry unit and not VO2max; I could find out how Polar puts this number together. My VO2max is about 70+ and running index about 90+, it more confusing when the number align more. Thanks for reviewing! (Is it true the ´go to start' function is not featured?)
Hmm, it literally says VO2max in the manual. Also, if you’re getting a 90+ number something is wrong. Really wrong. :/
The only way to check how accurate the sleeping features are is to compare it with Dreem data, at least at the consumer level that’s the closest you will get to accurate sleep data.
How is Polar Ignite compared to a Fitbit Versa 2? For casual running / weight lifting?
That is one wobbly table! Just waiting for it to collapse :O
Collapse, no. Fall off...possibly. I needed it a bit higher so right before I put it on two piece of thin scrap wood. Wasn’t ideal, but also didn’t fall off. I’m calling it a win.
100% win! It also gave the video some added suspense.
I'm really liking a lot of the software features of the watch and really hope Garmin are keeping an eye on this. Do all of the exercises pop up on the companion app as well? Reading on that tiny screen doesn't seem ideal.
Great stuff :)
Yup, full details to the smartphone app too.
You have a great VO2 Max! I’ve been a Polar watch user since my S710 that infra red to my PC and Polars Personal Trainer software. Then I bought the M400 still runs and my latest the M600. I love the Polar Flow and Beat apps they work great. The wrist HR is way off compared to the BT with the H7 Strap. It also hiccups a lot with my iPhone 10 OS. I’m deciding if I’m going to change to Android phones just because I love Polar watches but I’m hoping that someday Polar will adapt to Apple OS. I refuse to buy an Apple Watch for my training. They’re just not worth it and far behind other makers
i have a question: does anyone know, if the BMR is included in the shown calories you have burned according to my polar ignite? I usually burn 1800-2200 kcal a day and my BMR is 1200. Are these 1200 already included and gradually addrd throughout the day or have i burned around 3000 in reality? I‘m so confused
The unspoken thing is that at the end of the battery's life cycle You can throw it out because You will not be able to replace the barttery even via Polar service.
Not sure about battery in this one. But I have M400 for a few years and it still goes strong
On which of the Polar watches gpx maps can be imported?
the biggest "minus" is touch screen. Shame, great watches.
Perfect review, thank a lot ;))
Which watch has the longest lasting always on HR display for the cheapest?
I have seen that you can connect your Polar Ignite with Strava. Does it also import Strava Activities to Polar so that these activities are included in calculations for overall workload and so on? I like cycling and i use a bike computer to record my workouts. would be great to merge the activities and use Ignites workload monitoring functionality...
No, it's a one-way sync to Strava for that kind of data.
@@Dcrainmaker too Bad. is there any device able to so that? thanks for your Help.
The always on display I could look past but the touch screen was the dealbreaker for me. I don't find it fun trying to use a touch screen after doing a run and being totally sweaty.
I got this - first I thought it is ok - but on 3rd swimming in a 25 metres pool, it actually stops recognizing I am swimming. What the hell does one have to do to get a watch that does not cost an arm and a leg and that can track swimming to a reliable degree of accuracy.
I am returning my Polar ignite too. Not with paying good money for something that is inaccurate.
Sorry to hear :( Im researching watches that are accurate when it comes to swimming measurements (laps, distance, strokes, swolf, etc) but its hard to find the ideal one. The vivoactive 3 seems to be the best option so far though.
@@thepainteditor Polar V800 is your answer.
Thanks. Tell me, what about operation touch screen when fingers and screen are sweaty or wet? Did you test it?
Yeah, it's blah when it's dry, and roughly the same level of 'blah' when it's wet. Not great, but not horrible.
@@Dcrainmaker
So, the idea of replacing physical buttons with a touch screen is a con, not pros. I see.
Why polar not supported by firstbeat. Thank you for great information
you can keep the watch on all the time during training actually
Bij Coolblue kan je het zwarte horloge kopen en een geel siliconen bandje voor 224 ipv 229 voor het gele horloge.
Hey buddy,
Thank you for the review - awesome as always, if you don't mind answering was just wondering if this would be ok for HIIT, hard to find a good watch for the high intensity training.
Thanks heaps buddy 😀
I can confirm there is a HIIT sports profile so you can record these sessions from your watch. It will show you heart rate zones, duration and calories as you work out. This is also customisable.
Hi, Great review👍 Im looking for replacement for my old Polar. What would you recommend for runner. Vantage M or Garmin 245 ? I don’t need music feature.
Garmin has third party support.
Vantage M is awesome. Garmin doesn't have the advanced sleep metrics that Polar has.
Any chance that you make a review of amazfit stratos?
Hey Great review thank you! I have a question.
Does it use a vibration or sound notofications?
vibration
Could you compare this one to garmin vivoactive 3?
@Andy G. how's the vivoactive 3 battery life one year later?
Hi, can you pair this watch's heart rate to a Garmin Edge 1000?
No, unfortunately not - they don't re-broadcast the HR over open standards.
Wow, thanks for the quick reply!
How do the Fitspark work with Polar Flow training programme?
Do this watch measure the stress level during the day, like apple and samsung watches?
Those stress levels are pure marketing from what I've heard. Only blood testing for cortisol can really measure stress.
Hi. Thanks for the video.
Can I się TresningPeaks workout on the watch? Thank you
Hey question I'm working out and my coach recommends to buy a sports watch that measures my rest, sleep, stress and heart rate. She recommend the Polar brand special de Ignite is this something you would also recommend? I also came across the Polar vintage m, Polar vintage v, Samsung active 2 and the Garmin 245 what would you recommend?
Thanks for the review, great work as usual!
Based on your tests which watches have the best HR accuracy today, especially for interval training?
Vantage or forerunner 45/245?
Thanks
Like he mentioned in this video, Apple watch has the best optical wrist HR.
The Polar watches using Google Wear OS app don’t work with iPhone iOS. True they say they do but try using as a daily watch and you will find out. I’m thinking of jumping over to Garmin but not the one using Google Wear. This is upsetting because I do think that Polar has some of the best HR data analysis apps, much better than Coros. I haven’t used Garmin’s yet but I’m hoping to try soon.
Hey, does this watch have an audible alarm? That's what I miss on my m600.
No it, doesn't
Does it work in medical settings fir recovery from severe illness
This was a great review as always. Just it got me a bit more confused between garmin's vivoactive 3 and ignite hehehe. Do you have any plus and minus of both based on your tests on both?
Polar will update polar vantage M whit this features that ignite... And routes? SUUNTO 5 loses to polar vantage M?
Hy friend, Vivoactive 3 music or Polar Ignite?
How does this watch detect breathing?
Great reviews but I'm interested only that this watch does what my trusty but rather aged M400 does. The blank screen feature, wandering GPS and slow heart rate response isn't giving me confidence. Things I like the most with my M400 when I get home are the GPS track, heart rate, speed and the Recovery Chart. While I'm out I like to know immediately my speed, distance travelled and heart rate, nothing else. No TH-camrs have shown me that a replacement does these simple things. I've never had a problem sleeping or making up my own workouts so those features have zero interest for me. Thanks.
I've always sworn by Garmin products, but this is tempting.
Why are power meters always left off? Do they require separate sensors or software or something? I've always been curious about that!
Simply so they can get you to spend more.
@@Dcrainmaker I feared that may be the real answer! So it is something that is turned off rather than something that is missing, that sucks!
Will this have third-party app support like cardiogram
No 3rd party apps on it.
Does it have an altimeter??
Hi
Can this watch shows breathing rate ?
Thanks !
Yes
Alessandro Alfei Thanks
Mainly touchscreen interaction on a fitness device? Doh!
Will it work with tattooed skin? I was bummed out to oearn that activity bands such as fitbit charge 3, polar a370 and probably huawei band 3 pro won't work well with tattooed skin. And I have full sleeves.
So what do you think? Any clues on the matter?
Won't work. As long as they are using optical measurement your ink is going to cause problems. For the same reason I decided to leave little blank space on my left arm sleeve.
@@Hustlate i have polar ignite and fullsleeve on my hand. Works with blackwork tattoo also.
At least with me it does.
@@SimoPortti your mileage may vary. At least polar, suunto or garmin say on their websites that tattoos can interfere with optical sensors, but so can having a darker skin tone or thicker skin. Some people are not suitable for optical heart rate.
Can it read text messages from your phone? Or display other alerts from your phone?
Yup!
$200 from where? Just followed you’re clever training links and gone to Polar and it’s 229
That’s a funny point actually. Polar Global’s official press release says $199 (and also the $229 unit), and when I asked them about it today, they said that’s still true, except Polar USA has decided to go with a single $229 price point to ‘reduce confusion’. WTF?!? Working on it still. Most confusing thing ever.
Great test!! 👍
Great video.I am in the market for getting a fitness tracker. I have been very inactive in the past fews and looking to get a fitness tracker to give me good accurate measurement. I have not been too impressed with fitbits. Do you recommend this product based on what's it's offering and it's heart rate accuracy ?
Hi Ray. I'm almost afraid to ask but is there any social media notifications options on this watch?
Yup, any smartphone notifications come through to your watch. So whatever you setup on your phone shows up. You can't respond to them on teh watch, but otherwise it shows up.
@@Dcrainmaker OK. Thanks Ray.
Can this watch broadcast heartrate via bluetooth to other devices? Seems the for the vantage the feature doesnt work?
Nope, sadly.
Can you control music from the watch?
Can the workouts entered be customized?
Yes.
@@Dcrainmaker any exercises can be entered?
Eh, I get that they want to make their screens colorful so that it will attract buyers in the store, but it's so impractical in real world use. Guess I'm sticking to Garmins.
Does it work with the oh1+?
Any link to alternative straps?
thumbs up for the new look of the video
Sounds fab and only $200?!?!
Polar should support Spotify. NOW!
Hi the Watch support multisport? For example when u do crossfit and After 1 h of running and After Stretch can the Watch switch inatantly?
No multisport mode.
Vantage users may feel a little ripped off Polar releasing a new watch rather than bringing these or other features to the Vantage series. Anyway, still loving my Vantage M.
Except that as noted, Polar is brining the bulk of these features to the Vantage series in an update in October.
After my experience with the V650 and lack of ongoing updates, I’ll never buy Polar again
I buy it but gps not working, is gps work in ignite?
Some of these new features seem software. Why Polar doesn’t update the firmware of the other models?
They are. The Vantage series gets the updates later this year.
help me to choose: polar ignite or vantage m?! Thanks! :D
I'm on the same boat.
Vantage M better
Vantage M, it's getting Fitspark firmare in December.
How do you charge it?
Can it play music via Bluetooth?
Nope
Waiting for vivoactive 4