Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Polar Grit X Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Polar Grit X Pro. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Polar Grit X Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Polar Grit X Pro
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 35.5 mm -
Height 40.7 mm -
Depth 13.4 mm -
Weight 37.3 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 Forerunner 30 Polar Grit X Pro
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, digital compass, barometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap 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
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 Forerunner 30 Polar Grit X Pro
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Polar Grit X Pro
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Polar Grit X Pro
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Polar Grit X Pro
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Rounded square Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back - Glass fibre reinforced polymer
Case Details Black Titan | Black DLC
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Polar Grit X Pro
Band Type Strap Band
Band Size - M/L
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm 145-215 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Perforated leather
Band Colour Slate grey Grey | Black
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Polar Grit X Pro
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity - 346 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
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 Forerunner 30 Polar Grit X Pro
Included Accessories Charging cable USB charging cable, FKM wristband
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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