![]() Polar doesn’t have an app store, so you won’t see that. Virtually everything above mirrors that of the Polar Ignite series. – No music/storage on watch, nor NFC/contactless payments – Bluetooth Smart HR sensor support (though not power meters/cycling/footpod sensors) – Strap design is new to Unite, a blended fabric and silicone strap – Polar Precision Prime optical heart rate sensor on back (same as new Grit X series) – Display is not always-on, only turns on when raising wrist, like Apple Watch (pre-Series 5) or most Fitbits, workout mode *does* have always-on option though – Color touchscreen display, single side button ![]() – Claimed daily battery time of 4 days, workout battery time of 50hrs with connected GPS (if your phone can last that long) Starting with the hardware side of life – here’s the specs: But there are a handful more differences beyond that which make it…maybe…better?įirst though, let’s quickly cover the main features it has in it. Now, as I stated earlier, the Polar Unite is essentially a Polar Ignite without built-in GPS. ![]() With that – let’s dive in! High-Level Explainer: If you found this post useful, simply hit up links at the side, or consider becoming a DCR Supporter. Just the way I work – leave no tracks and all that. Once I’m done I’ll get it back to them (along with this Grit X I’m finally done with). Or, you can simply hit the play button below to get all the details:Īlso, just a quick note that Polar sent over this media loaner to toy with. For that, I’ll first have to explain the nuances (and pitfalls) of this watch. The question is, how does that fit into a scheme where the Apple Watch Series 3 is at $169 these days? Well, that’s trickier and will really depend on what you want out of it. It’s got the same automatic workout coach (called FitSpark) as the higher-priced Polar Ignite, and the same sleep and 24×7 tracking as Polar’s $400+ GPS watches. And while the Fitbit Charge 4 undeniably has fitness features, Polar’s Unite is in an entirely different league. ![]() Except, that one has GPS, but is a band wearable as opposed to a full watch. The Polar Unite is theoretically aimed at the same audience as the Fitbit Charge 4, also priced at $149. And two drinks for when I mistype Unite as Unit or United. Also, for those playing Branding Bingo at home, drink for every time I manage to mistype Unite as Ignite. Sure, I could end this non-review, but I’ve still got 6 hours till this watch launches, so I might as well fill up this page with all sorts of hands-on details on how it works and whether it makes sense for ya. But wait – while it lacks internal GPS, it can still leverage your phone’s GPS if that’s nearby.Īnd thus, I’ve explained the Polar Unite in a single paragraph. Oh, and they’ve changed the sensors, bands, screen, and thickness. Almost exactly a year after announcing the Polar Ignite GPS watch, the company is back with another wearable – the similarly named Unite, which takes all the Polar Ignite features, slashes the internal GPS, and drops the price by $50. ![]()
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