The smartwatch segment is very hectic lately. Not surprisingly, this week, we have known the Amazfit T-Rex Pro and the Realme Watch S Pro, in addition to the arrival in Spain of the Fossil Gen 5E. Polar has not wanted to be left behind and it has also launched two new proposals.
These are the Polar Ignite 2 and the Polar Vantage M2, two smartwatches that have heart rate measurement and a integrated GPS chip able to measure speed, pace, distance and route. Both models have just gone on sale with a price of less than 300 euros.
Polar Ignite 2 and Polar Vantage M2 data sheet
| POLAR IGNITE 2 | POLAR VANTAGE M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 43.3 x 43.3 x 8.45 mm | 46 x 46 x 12.5 mm |
| SCREEN | Color TFT / LCD | 1.2 inch color TFT / LCD |
| STRAP | 20 millimeters | 22 millimeters |
| GEOPPOSITIONING | Integrated GPS chip | Integrated GPS chip |
| SENSORS | Polar Precision Prime | Polar Precision Prime |
| BUTTONS | Yes | Yes |
| WATERPROOF | Yes, 30 meters | Yes, 30 meters |
| DRUMS | Watch mode: five days | Clock mode: seven days |
| CONNECTIVITY | Determined | Determined |
| REQUIREMENTS | Determined | Determined |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Sleep Plus Stages | Sleep Plus Stages |
| PRICE | 229.90 euros | 299.90 euros |
Polar Ignite 2: for everyday
The Polar Ignite 2 has a 43.3mm case and a color touch screen protected by a DragonTail crystal. In addition, it is waterproof up to 30 m deep and has a Polar Precision Prime sensor, which integrates nine LEDs, four electrodes and an accelerometer.
It also has an integrated GPS chip, is compatible with up to 130 sports modes and promises a range of up to five days in watch mode, up to 20 hours in exercise mode and up to 100 hours in energy saving mode.
It comes with all of Polar's own features: Sleep Plus Stages (sleep analysis), Nightly Recharge (body recovery at night), FitSpark (personalized training guides) and Serene (breathing exercises), as well as Share HR function, which allows you to connect the watch to other Bluetooth devices, apps and gym machines.
Polar Vantage M2: for sports users
The Polar Vantage M2 features a 46mm case, uses 22mm straps, and incorporates a 1.2 inch color TFT LCD screen (240 x 240 pixels) with Always On function and a laminated PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate) lens to protect it from bumps and scratches.
It also has the Polar Precision Prime sensor, the integrated GPS chip and a range of up to seven days in watch mode. To the characteristics of the Polar Ignite 2, it adds Training Load Pro, which helps to understand the total training load and optimize training, and FuelWise, smart reminders (manual or automatic) to eat during training.
Price and availability
The Polar Ignite 2 will go on sale on April 21 at a official price of 229.90 euros. It will be available in Champagne (gold), Black Pearl (black), Pink rose-gold (golden rose) and Storm Blue (dark blue), with different colored straps whose prices start at 29.90 euros.
The Polar Vantage M2 is already available on the Polar website and, from April, it will land in physical stores. Have a official price of 299.90 euros and can be found in Gray / Black (black and gray), Brown / Copper (black and bronze), Champagne / Gold (gold) and Yellow / Gray (gray and yellow). You also have different straps at your disposal, at a price of 29.90 euros for the velcro ones and 49.90 euros for the black leather ones.
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