Polar Unite

Bright color screen All-day activity monitoring Excellent sleep tracking

No on-board GPS Not much cheaper than the Polar Ignite

The Polar Unite is an excellent entry-level fitness tracker, with an excellent screen, all-day activity monitoring and a superb companion app. In fact, its specs are almost identical to those of the Polar Ignite, but without the GPS. The problem is...

Clear, bright color touch screen ; Supports more than 100 sports ; Offers personalized workouts with animated instructions ; Tracks sleep ; Displays smartphone notifications

No integrated GPS ; Lacks music controls and mobile payments ; Touch display and screen wake could be more responsive

The Polar Unite is an accessible fitness and sleep tracker that offers personalized workout recommendations and training guidance, but lacks some functionality found in similarly priced competitors.

Slim and light design ; Polar Flow offers activity tracking at a glance ; Smartphone notifications ; Reasonable battery life ; Good sleep tracking and recovery features

No GPS ; Heart rate sometimes inaccurate ; Can't edit sleep data ; 'Flat tyre' display design (isn't totally round) ; Delays in at-a-glance data

If you're looking for an affordable fitness tracking watch then the Polar has plenty to offer. It covers the basics for a range of sports, provides guidance and feedback, will track your sleep and your daily activity. But its lack of GPS means it's...

Good stuff ; Thin, light design ; Comfortable ; Accessible price

Laggy screen ; No GPS

A decent attempt at an entry-level fitness tracker that sadly falls short on performance