Microsoft Band vs. Polar Grit X Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Polar Grit X Pro. 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

Microsoft Band vs. Polar Grit X Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Polar Grit X Pro
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 19 mm -
Depth 8.7 mm -
Weight 60 g -
Body Details - With leather band: 53 g
With FKM band: 73 g
Body Material TPE Aerospace titanium
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Polar Grit X Pro
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, barometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - 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/A-GPS/Galileo/GLONASS/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Polar Grit X Pro
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Polar Grit X Pro
Type TFT - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Polar Grit X Pro
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Microsoft Band Polar Grit X Pro
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back - Glass fibre reinforced polymer
Case Details - Titan | Black DLC
BAND Microsoft Band Polar Grit X Pro
Band Type - Band
Band Size - M/L
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 145-215 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Perforated leather
Band Colour - Grey | Black
STORAGE Microsoft Band Polar Grit X Pro
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
CPU Microsoft Band Polar Grit X Pro
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Microsoft Band Polar Grit X Pro
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity 100 mAh 346 mAh
Battery Life 48 hours 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - 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
Recharge Time 90 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Polar Grit X Pro
Included Accessories USB charging cable USB charging cable, FKM wristband
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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