Garmin MARQ Athlete vs. Polar Grit X Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete 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 MARQ Athlete vs. Polar Grit X Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Athlete Polar Grit X Pro
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm -
Height 46 mm -
Depth 14.1 mm -
Weight 94 g -
Body Details - With leather band: 53 g
With FKM band: 73 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone Aerospace titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Athlete Polar Grit X Pro
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, digital compass, barometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto pause, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TracBack, TruSwing, UltraTrac 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, SMS, Email -
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
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Athlete Polar Grit X Pro
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Athlete 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 Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Athlete Polar Grit X Pro
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin MARQ Athlete Polar Grit X Pro
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Titanium
Case Back - Glass fibre reinforced polymer
Case Details - Titan | Black DLC
BAND Garmin MARQ Athlete Polar Grit X Pro
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - M/L
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 145-215 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Perforated leather
Band Colour - Grey | Black
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Athlete Polar Grit X Pro
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Athlete Polar Grit X Pro
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity - 346 mAh
Battery Life 12 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 28 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 9 hour(s)
Training mode - up to 48 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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Athlete Polar Grit X Pro
Included Accessories Charging cable USB charging cable, FKM wristband
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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