Garmin Instinct vs. Polar Grit X Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Polar Grit X Pro. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct vs. Polar Grit X Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 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, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking 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
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Polar Grit X Pro
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, 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, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp 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 Polar Grit X Pro
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 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 Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Polar Grit X Pro
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Polar Grit X Pro
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium
Case Back - Glass fibre reinforced polymer
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red Titan | Black DLC
BAND Garmin Instinct Polar Grit X Pro
Band Type Strap 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 Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam Grey | Black
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Polar Grit X Pro
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 346 mAh
Battery Life 14 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 40 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 Polar Grit X Pro
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB charging cable, FKM wristband
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 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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