Polar Grit X vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar Grit X and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. 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 Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight - 53 g
Body Details With band: 64 g
Case only: 44 g
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Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Sensors Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, 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, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, 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, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications SMS, Email, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Power Glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size - 45 mm
Crystal Type Laminated Corning Gorilla Glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White/silver | Black DLC | Silver Mist grey | Graphite
BAND Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-190 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Green -
STORAGE Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 346 mAh -
Battery Life 7 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 7 days
Training mode - up to 40 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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