Garmin vívoactive vs. Polar Grit X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 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 vs. Polar Grit X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive Polar Grit X
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Body Details Main unit: 18 g
Wrist strap: 20 g
With band: 64 g
Case only: 44 g
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours White -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Bundled with Heart rate monitor -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive Polar Grit X
Sensors Accelerometer Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), activity, sleep activity, steps taken, pace Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, sleep stages, cadence, running power, swimming metrics, running index
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function 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 Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email SMS, Email, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive Polar Grit X
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Polar Grit X
Type LCD - colour Colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 28.6 mm x 20.7 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive Polar Grit X
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive Polar Grit X
Crystal Type - Laminated Corning Gorilla Glass
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black White/silver | Black DLC | Silver
BAND Garmin vívoactive Polar Grit X
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black White | Black | Green
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Polar Grit X
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 346 mAh
Battery Life 504 hours 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 10 hour(s) Watch mode - up to 7 days
Training mode - up to 40 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive Polar Grit X
Included Accessories White wrist strap, charging cradle USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Alarm -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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