Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Polar Grit X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Polar Grit X. 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 vívoactive 3 vs. Polar Grit X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Grit X
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport 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 band: 64 g
Case only: 44 g
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Grit X
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, sleep stages, cadence, running power, swimming metrics, running index
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 Fitness test, VO2 max, inactivity alert, alarm, Serene (breathing exercise), weather information, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide, FuelWise smart fueling assistant, Hill Splitter, Route guidance, Route planning with Komoot, Energy sources
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, Email, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Grit X
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Grit X
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Grit X
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Grit X
Crystal Type - Laminated Corning Gorilla Glass
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer -
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal White/silver | Black DLC | Silver
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Grit X
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 130-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White White | Black | Green
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Grit X
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 346 mAh
Battery Life 8 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Watch mode - up to 7 days
Training mode - up to 40 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Grit X
Included Accessories Charging cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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