Apple Watch Series 2 vs Polar V800

Apple Watch Series 2 Polar V800

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth show estimated calories burned
Sleep No YesPolar V800 monitors your sleep pattern
Heart Rate / Pulse Yes NoApple Watch Series 2 has built-in heart rate monitor
External HR Monitor No Yes
Distance Yes YesBoth track your stride length
Steps Yes YesBoth track how many steps you take
Pace Yes Yes
Speed No Yes
Stairs / Floors Yes YesBoth track elevation, climbing stairs or floors
Exercise Tagging Yes YesBoth have exercise tagging feature
Smart Coach Yes YesBoth can help with smart coaching
Goal Setting Yes YesBoth can help with your goals setting
Inactivity Alert No YesPolar V800 helps you stay active with inactivity alert

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Navigation Yes NoApple Watch Series 2 has onboard GPS navigation
Compass Yesn/aApple Watch Series 2 has a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes NoApple Watch Series 2 has a reminder option
Stopwatch Yes YesBoth have stopwatch
Music Playback Yesn/aOnly Apple Watch Series 2 offers phone-free music
Weather Yes No*Weather forecast
Voice commands Yes No
ReportsActivityActivity, Sleep

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications Yes YesBoth show smartphone notifications
Caller ID Yes YesBoth show caller ID notification
Music Control Yes NoApple Watch Series 2 allows control smartphone music player
Call Control Yesn/aApple Watch Series 2 allows you control phone calls
Camera Control Yesn/aApple Watch Series 2 has a smartphone's remote control function
Find Phone Yesn/aApple Watch Series 2 allows you to locate your phone

Battery

Duration1 days2 daysPolar V800 battery life is about 2.0 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof Yes No
IP Rating5 ATMWR30
Weight52 grams79 gramsApple Watch Series 2 is 27.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayOLED ScreenLCD Screen
Display Size1.53 inchesn/a
Screen Resolution 312 x 390 pixels 128х128 pixels
Color Display Yes No
Touch Screen Yes No
Sapphire glass Yes No*Scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass

Compatibility

Android No YesPolar V800 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets
iOS Yes YesBoth compatible iOS devices
OS X/Mac Yes YesBoth compatible MAC OS X laptops and PCs
Windows Phone No YesPolar V800 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices
Windows No YesPolar V800 allows you to locate your phone
Web Portal No YesPolar V800 allows you upload and view data on the online portal
Social Features Yesn/aYou can integrate Apple Watch Series 2 with social networks and share information

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes YesBoth have Bluetooth data transfer technology
Wi-Fi Yes NoSelect Apple Watch Series 2 if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
NFC Yes NoOnly Apple Watch Series 2 has NFC (Near Field Communication)
ANT+ No NoBoth don't provide ANT+ wireless technology
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Apple Watch Series 2

Polar V800