Compare the Polar Ignite 2 with the Polar Vantage M2

You can find many useful sports functions on the Polar Ignite 2, like Training Load Pro. This function provides insight in the effect of a workout on your body. That way, you can exactly see how effective your workouts are and if you need to change them for a better result. Based on this information, the Ignite 2 also suggests new workouts. These workouts are customized to your energy and fitness level. As a result, you'll train to your ability.

The Vantage M2 also has the Training Load Pro function, so it provides training advice. But the M2 has even more useful sports functions. Thanks to FuelWise, you'll know when it's the best time to eat or drink something during your training to refuel your energy. That way, you can keep an optimal energy level during your workouts. In addition, you can record multiple sports in one training session with the Vantage M2.

The compatibility of external sensors reveals that the Polar Ignite 2 wasn't made for performance-oriented athletes. You can't connect external speed sensors or cadence sensors to this fitness watch. This means the insight in your speed or running cadence isn't as accurate.

You can connect external sensors to the Vantage M2 by Polar. As a performance-oriented athlete, you want to track your workouts as accurately as possible. That way, you know where to improve your performance. With an external speed or cadence sensor with your Polar Vantage M2, you'll get a more accurate insight in your athletic performance.

The Polar Ignite 2 has the same smart functions as the Vantage M2. You can easily read smartphone notifications on this watch. Thanks to this, you're always up-to-date with your latest messages and know when to grab your smartphone to answer. Just like the Vantage M2, the Ignite 2 has the weather forecast. So you'll know if it'll rain during your run or what the temperature will be during your bike ride.

You can read your latest smartphone notifications on the Polar Vantage M2. It's also easy to skip a song via your wrist. You can't store music on the M2, so you need your smartphone to listen to music during your run.

The Polar Ignite 2 has useful energy-saving modes to save battery. In these modes, the battery can last up to 100 hours. Don't you use the energy-saving modes? The Ignite 2 will last up to 20 hours. Polar calculates in training hours. This means you can use this smartwatch to track your workouts for up to 20 hours, if you don't use energy-saving modes.

The Vantage M2 lasts longer than the Ignite 2. With energy-saving modes on, the 2 models don't differ much. But without energy-saving modes, the M2 lasts up to 30 hours of training. This means you can train for 10 more hours than with the Ignite 2 before you'll have to recharge the watch.

The Polar Ignite 2 has a slightly less sophisticated appearance than the Vantage M2. You can easily control the screen thanks to the touchscreen. So you can just swipe on the screen to get to the function you want to use. You can adjust the appearance of the Ignite according to your style. There are multiple types of straps available and you can adjust the colors of the watch face to your preference too. The Polar Ignite 2 is available in 4 colors, black, gold, rose gold, and a special edition blue.

The Polar Vantage M2 doesn't have a touchscreen. You can navigate to your information and apps via the buttons on the watch. That's especially useful with wet hands, because a touchscreen doesn't always respond well in that case. There are also various straps available for the Vantage M2. The Polar Vantage M2 is available in 3 colors, black, copper, and gold.