Polar Introduces Updated Ignite 2 and Vantage M2 Multi-Sport Smartwatches

Polar has unveiled updated versions of its popular Ignite and Vantage multi-sport, smartwatches aptly called the Ignite 2 and Vantage M2, boasting a range of innovative new smart features and personalized guidance in a stylish new design. 

“Our routines have changed dramatically over the last year or so, but for many there is finally light on the horizon – and with it, a huge opportunity to come back stronger than before. Polar provides a more holistic experience than anyone else in the market by focusing on the overall physical condition and mental wellbeing of the user at any given time. We’ve designed the new Ignite 2 and Vantage M2 to enable users to do just that: better understand your body, level up your performance and give you all the tools you need to take 2021 by storm,” says Polar CEO, Tomi Saario.

The new Ignite 2 brings together a host of sports and fitness tools in a sleek, lightweight design that include the following:

• STYLE – Lightweight but durable design that can be personalized with a variety of watch faces, colors and accessory bands – including bands embellished with real crystals from Swarovski.
• ACCURACY – Advanced wrist-based heart rate technology and integrated GPS to track precise speed, distance and location.
• SLEEP & RECOVERY DATA – Sleep Plus Stages™ and Nightly Recharge™ features provide detailed insights for sleep duration and quality, as well as measuring overnight recovery to set you up for the day ahead.
• SERENE – Guided breathing exercises to balance body and mind.
• FITSPARK & WEEKLY SUMMARY – Personalized daily workout guidance based on recovery, readiness and training history with FitSpark, and progress tracking with the Weekly Summary feature.
• HR SENSOR MODE – Accurate measurement of heart rate in real-time, compatible with other devices such as gym equipment or cycling computers.
• SMARTWATCH ESSENTIALS – Simple-to-use dashboards for wrist-based music controls, weather reports and push notifications.

The Polar Ignite 2 is available for purchase at POLAR.COM for $229.95.

The new Vantage M2 is the all-in-one multi-sport smartwatch to help athletes level up their performance thanks to personalized guidance, up to 100 hours of battery life in training mode and the ability to accurately track progress and recovery.

Other features include:

• RUNNING PROGRAM – Adaptive training plans to help achieve running goals with efficiency and precision.
• TRAINING LOAD PRO – Provides detailed insights to aid complete physical recovery before the next session.
• ACCURACY – Advanced wrist-based heart rate technology and integrated GPS to track precise speed, distance and location.
• SLEEP & RECOVERY DATA – Sleep Plus Stages and Nightly Recharge™ features provide detailed insights for sleep duration and quality, as well as measuring overnight recovery to set you up for the day ahead.
• FITSPARK & WEEKLY SUMMARY – Personalized daily workout guidance based on recovery, readiness and training history with FitSpark, and progress tracking with the Weekly Summary feature.
• FUEL WISE – Smart fueling assistant to help find optimal ways to refuel your body during long sessions.
• SMARTWATCH ESSENTIALS – Simple-to-use dashboards for wrist-based music controls, weather reports and push notifications.

The Polar Vantage M2 is available for pre-order at POLAR.COM for $299.95.

Additionally, Polar will bring new features to the existing Grit X and Vantage V2 high-end sports watches through software updates later in 2021. The Grit X will support Weekly Summary, HR Sensor Mode and Music Controls, while the Vantage V2 will support HR Sensor Mode (Weekly Summary and Music Controls are already supported).