Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Polar Grit X Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar 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 Instinct Solar vs. Polar Grit X Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar Polar Grit X Pro
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 15.3 mm -
Weight 53 g -
Body Details - With leather band: 53 g
With FKM band: 73 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Solar Polar Grit X Pro
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, barometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Modes Stealth mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing 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 Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/A-GPS/Galileo/GLONASS/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Solar Polar Grit X Pro
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar 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 - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Power Glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Solar Polar Grit X Pro
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar Polar Grit X Pro
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back - Glass fibre reinforced polymer
Case Details Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo Titan | Black DLC
BAND Garmin Instinct Solar Polar Grit X Pro
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - M/L
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm 145-215 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Perforated leather
Band Colour Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo Grey | Black
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Solar Polar Grit X Pro
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 346 mAh
Battery Life 56 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
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 Instinct Solar Polar Grit X Pro
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB charging cable, FKM wristband
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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