85Excellent

Do Polar waterproof fitness trackers & cases have PFAS?

The verdict
Polar waterproof fitness trackers & cases average 85 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 4 Polar waterproof fitness trackers & cases graded as of October 2026, level with the 85 out of 100 median for the 24 other waterproof fitness trackers & cases brands graded alongside it.
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Polar waterproof fitness trackers & cases average Excellent on our four-band scale. 4 of the 4 we graded are worth buying. That is above 60% of the waterproof fitness trackers & cases brands we grade.

PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.

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100ExcellentPFAS grade
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Polar Ignite 3 Titanium Smartwatch

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Ignite 3 Titanium Smartwatch

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Titanium case, silicone/polymer bands
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Polar Unite Waterproof Fitness Sports Watch

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Unite Waterproof Fitness Sports Watch

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Mixed polymers, elastomers, stainless steel
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Elastomer degradation and skin contact. Silicone and rubber bands degrade over time with sweat exposure and…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Polar Verity Sense Optical Heart Rate Sensor

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Verity Sense Optical Heart Rate Sensor

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Optical sensor, proprietary polymers
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

The same question, asked of the other waterproof fitness trackers & cases brands

Best average grade first. Polar averages 85.

See every Polar product we grade on the Polar brand page, or the full waterproof fitness trackers & cases ranking.