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Polar Grit X Pro review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£280Screen size:1.20 inchBattery life:7 daysDisplay type:MIP LCD

Polar Grit X Pro Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 55 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Polar Grit X Pro
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.5

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.2

Reviews score

10%

6.5

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 58% of smartwatches
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 51%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

24%

5.9

Health

21%

9.7

Fitness

16%

7.2

Battery

14%

3.9

Smart features

12%

5.6

Connectivity

9%

7.0

Display & Design

4%

1.0

Hardware

â–²Better than 53%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

9.1

Popularity

Grades by review (55)
35 reviews + 20 videos, average 8.0/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 66%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £280
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Polar Grit X Pro

Based on 8 · 10

Reviewers praise the training features, strong battery and toughness, but find the controls awkward and split on navigation.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Polar Grit X Pro

Based on 45 owners sharing their experience in online comments

33%positive16%mixed51%negative

Owners value its training features and Polar app, but poor screen readability, unreliable controls, and inconsistent activity data stand out.

What owners dislike

  • Activity data is inaccurate or missing6
  • The screen is dim even at maximum brightness and hard to read, which made some buyers return the watch.4
  • The touchscreen often stops responding to swipes, and some owners report the buttons jamming after about three years of use.4
  • Live widgets such as weather and sunset cannot be opened during an outdoor activity, and there is no separate climbing mode for switching between hiking and climbing.4
  • During a hike, live coordinates can't be shown without ending the activity, and navigation only starts when standing exactly on the route's start point.3
  • Owners report the frame picks up scratches despite the scratch-proof claims, and buttons can jam after heavy use.3
  • Turning the watch off is hard to find in the settings, and new wearers say the controls take time to learn.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Polar Grit X Pro

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

24%

5.9

Health

21%

9.7

Fitness

16%

7.2

Battery

14%

3.9

Smart features

12%

5.6

Connectivity

9%

7.0

Display & Design

4%

1.0

Hardware

6.5
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.8
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 69.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
HRV tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports HRV tracking. 54.9% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 67.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
7 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 7 days on a charge, which is longer than 36.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 15.9% of Smartwatches.
Up to 40 hours in training mode.
Battery life in training mode
140 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 140 h on a charge, which is longer than 100% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
35 h
Market range: <6 h – >46 h
This smartwatch lasts 35 h with GPS on, which is longer than 77.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.4% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
286 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 286 mAh battery, which is smaller than 60.7% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Proprietary OS
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS, which is less advanced than the system in 54.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 42% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
occasional
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 54% of smartwatches and equal to that of 40.2% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
no
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
no
This smartwatch does not support voice assistants. 69.3% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.7% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 56.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support dual-frequency GPS. 15.1% of Smartwatches offer this.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.2 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.2 inch screen, which is smaller than 84.6% of Smartwatches and the same as 8.1% of Smartwatches.
Display type
MIP LCD
This smartwatch uses MIP LCD, which is less advanced than the screen in 62.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 5.7% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
240x 240
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x240 which is lower than that of 75.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 14.1% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
283 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 283 ppi, which is lower than 67.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 4.5% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
0.12 GHz
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 0.12 GHz which is slower than that in 85.3% of smartwatches and equal to that in 1.9% of smartwatches.
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
0.032 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 0.032 GB of internal storage, which is less than 73.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 1.8% of Smartwatches.
32 MB internal memory for training data.
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Polar Grit X Pro vs the average smartwatch

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  • 120 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (140 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    140 h vs 20 h
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • Readiness score
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 19.8% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • 14 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (35 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    35 h vs 21 h
  • More frequent updates
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • 17.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 66% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    9.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (55)
    35 reviews + 20 videos, average 8.0/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.0
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • Readiness score
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 19.8% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Cadence tracking
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
  • 40 more exercise types
    This smartwatch includes more exercise types than the average smartwatch (130 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    130 vs 90
  • 120 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (140 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    140 h vs 20 h
  • 14 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (35 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    35 h vs 21 h
  • Supports ANT+
    This smartwatch supports ANT+, the average smartwatch does not. 13% of smartwatches support ANT+.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • More current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a more current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.2% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel, titanium, fiber-reinforced polymer for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel, titanium, fiber-reinforced polymer vs polycarbonate
  • Better band material
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather, nylon for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather, nylon vs silicone
  • More frequent updates
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No third-party apps
    This smartwatch does not support third-party apps, the average smartwatch does. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No music playback
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • No voice assistant
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 69.2% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • 2.55x more expensive
    Polar Grit X Pro is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£280 vs £110).
    £280 vs £110
  • 13.3% lower sentiment score
    6.5 vs 7.5
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • No smart scale support
    This smartwatch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
  • No live tracking
    This smartwatch does not support live tracking, the average smartwatch does. 89.5% of smartwatches support live tracking.
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 19 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery than the average smartwatch (286 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    286 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (MIP LCD vs AMOLED).
    MIP LCD vs AMOLED
  • 34 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (79 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    79 g vs 45 g
  • No ambient light sensor
    This smartwatch does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
  • 0.2 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (1.2 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.2 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 20 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (30 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    30 m vs 50 m
  • 1.3 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    13 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • Lower resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 240x240, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    240x240 vs 360x360
  • 43 ppi less sharp screen
    This smartwatch has a less sharp screen than the average smartwatch (283 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 4.5 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (47 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    47 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 2 mm taller case
    This smartwatch has a taller case than the average smartwatch (47 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    47 mm vs 45 mm
  • No third-party apps
    This smartwatch does not support third-party apps, the average smartwatch does. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • No music playback
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No voice assistant
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 69.2% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No voice command support
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 68.1% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • No phone finder
    This smartwatch does not include phone finder, the average smartwatch does. 96.4% of smartwatches include phone finder.
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No camera remote
    This smartwatch does not include built-in camera remote control, the average smartwatch does. 85.5% of smartwatches that are equipped with a camera include built-in camera remote control.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This smartwatch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch has 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 99.2% less internal storage
    This smartwatch has less internal storage than the average smartwatch (0 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage.
    32 MB internal memory for training data.
    0.032 GB vs 4 GB
  • Slower CPU speed
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 0.12 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    0.12 GHz vs 1 GHz

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Active Ideas
≈ estimated
28/03/2024
Hands-on review · durability, battery and sync notes
Verdict
Polar Grit X Pro is durable and accurate with useful features, but weaker battery life and phone sync keep it from a full recommendation.
8.0
Connect The Watts
≈ estimated
10/04/2023
Long-term test · six weeks of training and recovery use
Verdict
Polar Grit X Pro has dated GPS and a high price, but its durable build, long battery life and recovery tracking keep it a solid sports watch.
4.0
Pascal Marquis Unbox
≈ estimated
31/03/2022
Full review · several weeks of walking, hiking and running
Verdict
Polar Grit X Pro has a solid build, but its weak interface and short battery life mean it is not recommended over rivals.
9.0
Yiannis Christodoulou
≈ estimated
04/12/2021
Hands-on review · comparison with previous model and features
Verdict
Polar Grit X Pro is a sturdy, feature-rich watch and a good buy, though it is bulkier than its predecessor.
9.0
It's Matt B
≈ estimated
19/11/2021
Full review · month of use · sleep and fitness tests
Verdict
Polar Grit X Pro is impressive, with strong sleep tracking, a detailed app and useful fitness tests.
4.0
The Wolf of Williamsburg
≈ estimated
17/11/2021
Hands-on review · daily use and interface walkthrough
Verdict
Polar Grit X Pro looks great, but the slow interface and clumsy timers make it hard to recommend.
9.0
Athletics Weekly
≈ estimated
16/11/2021
Hands-on review · one week of daily wear
Verdict
Polar Grit X Pro is a strong choice for multisport tracking and everyday use, especially if you want training guidance.
6.0
SMART Bike Trainers
≈ estimated
08/10/2021
Hands-on review · features, navigation and price
Verdict
Polar Grit X Pro is feature-wise nearly identical to the Grit X, so the Pro line mainly costs more for looks.
8.0
DesFit
≈ estimated
06/10/2021
Hands-on review · navigation, sensors and battery
Verdict
Polar Grit X Pro is attractive for outdoor adventurers, though heart rate accuracy and ANT+ gaps hold it back.
8.0
DC Rainmaker
≈ estimated
06/10/2021
Hands-on review · new features, accuracy tests
Verdict
Polar Grit X Pro matches its top Polar sibling's feature set, with good but not the sharpest GPS and heart rate accuracy.
9.0
Lionel Odelana
≈ estimated
10/01/2023
Long-term review · a year of training use
Verdict
Polar Grit X Pro is built for athletes and is a strong choice for combat sports training.
6.0
Andy Clark
≈ estimated
06/06/2022
Long-term review · several months of use
Verdict
Polar Grit X Pro is packed with features and well built, but overwhelming and hard to read on the bike.
More graded video reviews (1)
creator’s own scoreestimated by us

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
03/12/2021
Hands-on review · Outdoor sports watch
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro is a rugged outdoor watch with detailed training analysis and better navigation, though it lacks maps and has a laggy touchscreen.
9.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
07/12/2021
Week-long test · Fitness tracker
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro is a sturdy fitness tracker with a week-long battery that suits serious trainers, though it is not a smartwatch and can overwhelm beginners.
8.0
coachweb.com
✓ explicit
09/11/2021
Multisport review · Training analysis
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro is Polar's best watch yet, with strong training and sleep insights for athletes, but it trails Garmin and COROS on maps and battery.
8.0
triathlete.com
≈ estimated
20/10/2021
Triathlete review · Multisport training
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro is a capable triathlon watch whose tests and wrist-based running power suit structured training, though it differs little from the Vantage V2.
9.0
hoylesfitness.com
≈ estimated
10/08/2025
Long-term use · Multisport watch
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro is a tough, long-lasting watch that suits everyday training well, but its swim tracking is unreliable for frequent swimmers.
7.0
livefortheoutdoors.com
✓ explicit
04/09/2025
Six-month test · Trail running watch
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro is a tough trail running watch with long battery life and clear training feedback, though route planning happens outside the watch.
7.9
220triathlon.com
✓ explicit
26/06/2025
Month-long test · Triathlon watch
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro is a reliable triathlon watch with good GPS and new training tests, but it adds little over the original Grit X.
9.0
zdnet.com
✓ explicit
27/02/2026
Daily-use review · Training analysis
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro Titan is a light, well-made watch with accurate tracking and useful training tools, though its Polar Flow app is weaker than rivals.
7.0
wareable.com
≈ estimated
27/02/2026
Hands-on review · Outdoor multisport watch
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro improves on the Grit X with better navigation and recovery tests, but its mapping is less detailed than Garmin's Fenix.
9.0
harlerunner.de
✓ explicit
20/11/2021
Long-term test · Running watch
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro is a tough running watch with the Vantage V2's training tests, suiting runners who want a sturdier case, though GPS struggles at forest edges.
6.2
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
25/09/2022
Field test · Outdoor training watch
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro is a rugged outdoor training computer with detailed sleep analysis and a week-long battery, but it's clunky, heavy and weak on messaging.
8.0
runnersworld.de
≈ estimated
11/11/2021
Hands-on test · Multisport running watch
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro is a tough multisport watch whose route guidance and week-long battery suit trail runners, but it wobbles on narrow wrists.
8.0
montre-cardio-gps.fr
≈ estimated
04/12/2021
Hands-on test · Outdoor GPS
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro is a sturdy outdoor watch whose always-on altitude view and climb warnings suit hikers, though its battery fell short of the claimed 40 hours.
6.0
runmag.fr
✓ explicit
01/10/2021
Detailed test · Rugged outdoor GPS
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro is a sturdy outdoor watch with sapphire glass and handy always-on altitude screens, though it is mostly an update of the Grit X.
8.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
09/08/2022
Full test · Outdoor sport watch
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro is a rugged outdoor watch with a sun-readable always-on screen and strong performance tests, but its heavy strap and sluggish touch hold it back.
8.5
journaldutrail.com
✓ explicit
12/10/2021
Hands-on test · Trail watch
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro is a trail watch whose always-on altitude, compass and track-back navigation suit mountains, though its 40-hour GPS battery is the weak point.
9.0
gymstreet.fr
≈ estimated
26/06/2025
Hands-on test · Rugged multisport watch
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro suits hikers and trail runners who want a tough watch with long battery life, though its slow touchscreen and limited smart features are drawbacks.
8.0
carrerasdemontana.com
≈ estimated
27/12/2021
Mountain running test · Trail GPS
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro is a sturdy mountain watch whose always-on elevation profile and reliable GPS suit trail runners, though it has no maps.
8.3
correrunamaraton.com
✓ explicit
15/11/2021
Full review · Premium design
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro is Polar's most premium watch, with a sapphire-glass case and useful new route tools, though menus are slow and wrist-turn response is erratic.
9.0
trailrunningreview.com
≈ estimated
14/12/2021
Trail running review · Outdoor GPS
Verdict
The Polar Grit X Pro is a tough trail companion whose route elevation profile and improved heart rate readings suit mountain runners, though it lacks a color map.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Polar Grit X Pro

  • Military-grade durability with a rugged design and scratch-resistant sapphire glass.
  • Comprehensive training and recovery analytics, including Training Load Pro and Nightly Recharge.
  • Highly reliable GPS performance and accurate heart rate monitoring for most outdoor activities.
  • Clean and data-rich Polar Flow companion app that outshines many competitors' ecosystems.
  • Long battery life, especially in standard smartwatch mode and power-saving GPS modes.
  • Lightweight and comfortable build despite its bulky, professional appearance.

What customers don't like about Polar Grit X Pro

  • Sluggish and unresponsive touchscreen that frequently fails to register gestures.
  • Lack of essential modern smartwatch features such as contactless payments, offline music storage, or a robust app store.
  • Dated display quality with low resolution and relatively dim brightness compared to AMOLED competitors.
  • Limited navigation capabilities, offering only basic breadcrumb trails without full topographic maps.
  • Inconsistent sleep tracking that occasionally misidentifies periods of being awake as light sleep.
  • Significant price jump over previous models without substantial hardware innovation.

Verdict

The Polar Grit X Pro is a premium outdoor multisport watch engineered for extreme durability, featuring a 47mm stainless steel case, scratch-resistant sapphire glass, and MIL-STD-810G military-grade testing with 100m water resistance. Key specifications include a 1.2-inch always-on transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) display (240x240 resolution), a 346 mAh battery providing up to 40 hours of full GPS/HR tracking or 7 days in watch mode, and advanced sensors for barometric altitude and Polar Precision Prime heart rate monitoring. Main pros include its rugged build, reliable turn-by-turn navigation via Komoot, and comprehensive recovery tools like Nightly Recharge and Leg Recovery tests. However, notable cons include a sometimes laggy touchscreen interface, the lack of internal music storage or contactless payments, and a display that can appear dim indoors compared to modern AMOLED competitors.

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