Polar Grit X vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar Grit X and Garmin Forerunner 55. 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

Polar Grit X vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Grit X Garmin Forerunner 55
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth - 11.6 mm
Weight - 37 g
Body Details With band: 64 g
Case only: 44 g
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Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Monterra grey
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Grit X Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, sleep stages, cadence, running power, swimming metrics, running index Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
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 Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications SMS, Email, incoming calls Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Polar Grit X Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar Grit X Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.04"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Polar Grit X Garmin Forerunner 55
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Polar Grit X Garmin Forerunner 55
Crystal Type Laminated Corning Gorilla Glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White/silver | Black DLC | Silver Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Polar Grit X Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-190 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Green Black | White | Aqua green
BATTERY Polar Grit X Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 346 mAh -
Battery Life 7 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 7 days
Training mode - up to 40 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Grit X Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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