– Can apply both heart rate zones and speed zones (no power zones/nor power meter support) – Maximum of 20 sport profiles on the watch itself (far more than Apple, Garmin, Fitbit, or Suunto allow at this price point), some 100 sports on platform to add to watch – Includes timers (countdown timers & stopwatch) – Includes ‘Fitness Test’ feature (VO2Max test while lying down) ![]() – Includes VO2Max score (aka ‘Running Index’) – Tracks sleep (see new sleep features though) Next, just for completeness, here’s a quick list of all the ‘things you expect’ on a wearable (especially a Polar one), but I figured I’d list them here just in case: – Includes structured workout support, so you can create workouts online with specific steps to follow – Includes ‘Serene’, which are guided breathing exercises (like what Fitbit and others have) – Includes ‘Sleep Plus Stages’ which adds in REM/Light/Deep sleep tracking, and sleep score – Includes ‘Nightly Recharge’ feature that looks at breathing rate/heart rate/heart rate variability (ANS data) to figure out if you’re recovering at night – Includes ‘FitSpark’ feature which gives you daily workout options based specifically on history + Nightly Recharge And the only real downside here is the lack of GPS internally and the fact that the display turns off to save battery after a few seconds.įrom a major software features standpoint, it mirrors all those functions from the Polar Ignite. 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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