Polar Ignite 2 review

The Polar Ignite 2 is a strikingly attractive watch that's all about staying on top of your health. It offers all-day heart rate tracking, stress monitoring and impressively detailed sleep tracking, but really comes into its own during workouts thanks to its extremely accurate heart rate monitoring and GPS tracking, plus training tools that adapt based on your biometric data and past efforts so you can train smarter and measure the effects. You won't find music storage or contactless payments here, but that's not what this watch is about. The only thing missing is a pulse ox sensor and an always-on display for checking stats more easily mid-run – otherwise it's superb.

Premium design; Extremely accurate GPS; Effective training tools; ;

No SpO2 sensor; No always-on display

Polar Ignite 2 review

For newcomers, this is a comprehensive – if exhausting – introduction into the world of fitness tracking. Dedicated gym rats will either appreciate the granularity the Ignite 2 offers or go for something a bit more ruggedised and specific to their needs.

Exhaustive list of exercise programs; Premium watch faces; Lightweight;

Silicone strap feels a little cheap; Cramped UI;

Polar Ignite 2 review: Enough of a spark?

This second-gen device delivers a slightly nicer look and some useful software extras that make it a modest upgrade on the first Ignite. If you want a fitness watch that sits small and light on your wrist and offers some unique tracking features, there is still a lot to like here.

New-look case; FitSpark workouts; Advanced sleep monitoring;

Screen responsiveness; Limited smartwatch features; Polar Flow phone app is busy;

Polar Ignite 2 : A likeable sports wearable that looks great

The Polar Ignite 2 is stuffed with features, looks great and is comfy to wear, but iffy GPS and some odd restrictions undermine its appeal

Thin, light, stylish; Decent battery life; Lots of features;

GPS accuracy is iffy; Not enough buttons; Touchscreen isn’t the most responsive;

Polar Ignite 2 : A likeable sports wearable that looks great - now REDUCED for Prime Day

The Polar Ignite 2 is stuffed with features, looks great and is comfy to wear, but iffy GPS and some odd restrictions undermine its appeal

Thin, light, stylish; Decent battery life; Lots of features;

GPS accuracy is iffy; Not enough buttons; Touchscreen isn’t the most responsive;