Garmin Approach S42 vs. Polar Grit X Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach S42 and Polar Grit X Pro. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Approach S42 vs. Polar Grit X Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S42 Polar Grit X Pro
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm -
Height 43.4 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 43 g -
Body Details - With leather band: 53 g
With FKM band: 73 g
Body Material - Aerospace titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S42 Polar Grit X Pro
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, barometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses SMS notification, Email notification, mobile notifications, social apps notification, inactivity alert, incoming calls notification, sunrise/sunset times, Serene (breathing exercise), music playback control, weather information, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide, FuelWise smart fueling assistant, Hill Splitter, Route guidance, Route planning with Komoot
Notifications Calendar, incoming calls, applications -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/A-GPS/Galileo/GLONASS/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S42 Polar Grit X Pro
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S42 Polar Grit X Pro
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S42 Polar Grit X Pro
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Approach S42 Polar Grit X Pro
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Metal Titanium
Case Back - Glass fibre reinforced polymer
Case Details Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold Titan | Black DLC
BAND Garmin Approach S42 Polar Grit X Pro
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - M/L
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 145-215 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Perforated leather
Band Colour Black | White | Light sand Grey | Black
STORAGE Garmin Approach S42 Polar Grit X Pro
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Approach S42 Polar Grit X Pro
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 346 mAh
Battery Life 10 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Training mode (GPS and wrist-based heart rate) - up to 40 hour(s)
Watch mode - up to 7 days
Training mode (with power save options)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S42 Polar Grit X Pro
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB charging cable, FKM wristband
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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