#POLAR UNITE SL BLUETOOTH#
– 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.
#POLAR UNITE SL SERIES#
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.
#POLAR UNITE SL FULL#
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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