In depth comparison and review of Polar Grit X and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular). 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.
GENERAL | Polar Grit X | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 16 or later |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Body Details | With band: 64 g Case only: 44 g |
Case only: 32 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Polar Grit X | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Sensors | Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
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Tracking Data | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, sleep stages, cadence, running power, swimming metrics, running index | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM) |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | 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 | Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display |
Notifications | SMS, Email, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CELLULAR | Polar Grit X | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
CONNECTIVITY | Polar Grit X | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
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4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 |
Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) |
DISPLAY | Polar Grit X | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | Colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Polar Grit X | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Polar Grit X | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Crystal Type | Laminated Corning Gorilla Glass | - |
Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | White/silver | Black DLC | Silver | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Polar Grit X | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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Band Size | S | Regular |
Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-190 mm | 130-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | White | Black | Green | Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite |
STORAGE | Polar Grit X | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Polar Grit X | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
BATTERY | Polar Grit X | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 346 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | Watch mode - up to 7 days Training mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
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Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Polar Grit X | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | IP6X |
SAR Value | - | 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2773 |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |