Polar Grit X vs. Garmin Instinct Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar Grit X and Garmin Instinct 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 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 15.3 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
Colours - Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct Solar
Sensors Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis 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
Modes - Stealth mode
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, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing
Notifications SMS, Email, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct Solar
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 128 x 128 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 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct Solar
Crystal Type Laminated Corning Gorilla Glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White/silver | Black DLC | Silver Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo
BAND Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-190 mm 132-224 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Green Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo
BATTERY Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 346 mAh -
Battery Life 7 day(s) 56 day(s)
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 7 days
Training mode - up to 40 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Grit X Garmin Instinct Solar
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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