marktie - Smartphone, Smartwatch Tests und Tipps · 27/06/2025
Hands-on review · hardware, app and feature test
Polar Grit X2 Pro has impressive hardware and GPS, but the outdated app and missing smart features rule out daily use.
Likes- Precise build with a smooth bezel
- Heart rate accuracy improved greatly after the firmware rewrite
- Detailed sleep, recovery and readiness data in the app
- Hardware quality is strong for its price range
Dislikes- App interface looks outdated and hard to use
- No open SDK, so no third-party apps
- No music, payment or messenger functions
- Widgets do not show readiness and recovery at a glance
Sport Technik · 07/05/2024
Long-term test · sport, outdoor and heart rate checks
Polar Grit X2 Pro is a very good watch overall, but it is essentially a Vantage V3 in a tougher case and too expensive.
Likes- Robust, high-quality case and sapphire display
- Wide range of sport and training functions
- Good heart rate accuracy during running
- Strong battery life
Dislikes- Price clearly higher than its predecessor
- No new functions compared with the Vantage V3
- No route navigation, a real gap for an outdoor watch
- Outdoor navigation is clearly behind the Garmin Epix Pro at a similar price
Bautsch Sportstec · 21/04/2024
Hands-on review · build, software, sensors and battery tests
Polar Grit X2 Pro looks great, is well built and reliable, but its price is hard to justify.
Likes- Premium look and solid build quality
- Smooth software and reliable sensors
- Good battery life for everyday use
- Solid GPS tracking even in difficult terrain
Dislikes- Price too high, should cost noticeably less
- Optical heart rate less accurate during strength training
- Heart rate lagged on the first trail run
DNA - DailyNerdAlert · 20/04/2024
Navigation test · run with offline maps and breadcrumbs
Polar Grit X2 Pro has very good navigation, with accurate tracks, direction arrows and breadcrumbs, though its maps lack street names.
Likes- Direction arrows make junctions and overlapping routes easy to read
- Breadcrumb navigation shows the way back
- Recorded track matches the actual run closely
- Offline maps help with orientation
Dislikes- Some paths are missing from the map
- Maps show no street names
Sportwatch-Stats · 16/04/2024
Hands-on review · GPS, battery and sport feature tests
Polar Grit X2 Pro is a strong outdoor sports watch and one of the top options in its segment, despite room for improvement.
Likes- Dual-frequency GPS with good accuracy
- Offline maps and navigation directly on the watch
- Fast processor with smooth map scrolling
- Sturdy, high-quality design and a wide range of sport profiles
Dislikes- No app store for third-party apps
- No Wi-Fi, ANT+ or payment function
- Some areas still need work
beFinisher · 14/05/2024
Hands-on review · several weeks of sports use
Polar Grit X2 Pro has well-finished hardware and smooth performance, but its software needs work and the price feels high.
Likes- Well-finished build and attractive design for everyday wear
- Smooth, responsive interface and widget navigation
- Useful health tools, including ECG with PDF export
- Solid hardware quality overall
Dislikes- Software still lacking, and the Polar Flow app needs major improvements
- Heart-rate sensor needs refinement
- Price feels slightly high compared with sports rivals
Sprint Running · 15/02/2025
Full test · GPS, battery, interface and software
Polar Grit X2 Pro is a well-built outdoor watch for demanding athletes, if you accept software glitches and a weaker ecosystem.
Likes- Premium build with strong, lightweight materials
- Bright AMOLED display
- Long battery life for multisport use
- Good fit for trail running, cycling and adventure use
Dislikes- Recurring software glitches, such as Bluetooth disconnections
- Interface feels dated with limited data pages
- Notifications pile up and reappear after sync
- High price, and connected features trail rivals
Serge Fortini · 15/10/2024
Hands-on review · running, app and navigation
Polar Grit X2 Pro is a light, discreet watch that ranks among the best, ideal for anyone who values lightness and discretion.
Likes- Light, discreet design
- Strong sensors and performance for the price
- Polar Flow app is detailed and smooth to use
- Clear, fluid display during runs
Dislikes- Routes cannot be sent to the watch via Nolio
- Multisport transitions must be set up by hand
- Navigation vibration is very faint and easy to miss
- Mid-range price sits between cheaper and pricier rivals
Riccardo Brotto · 13/06/2024
Hands-on review · two months of daily use
Polar Grit X2 Pro offers strong performance and build quality, but its app lags behind competitors and the price is high.
Likes- Very light and compact for its screen size
- Comfortable to wear day and night
- Long battery life with all sensors active
- Good sleep and daily monitoring data
Dislikes- Heart rate sensor tends to slightly overestimate
- App feels dated, with limited data processing
- High price for what it offers