Garmin Instinct 2 vs. Polar Grit X Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2 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

Garmin Instinct 2 vs. Polar Grit X Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2 Polar Grit X Pro
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 52 g -
Body Details - With leather band: 53 g
With FKM band: 73 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct 2 Polar Grit X Pro
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, barometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection 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 Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/A-GPS/Galileo/GLONASS/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct 2 Polar Grit X Pro
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 2 Polar Grit X Pro
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct 2 Polar Grit X Pro
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct 2 Polar Grit X Pro
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back - Glass fibre reinforced polymer
Case Details Graphite | Electric lime Titan | Black DLC
BAND Garmin Instinct 2 Polar Grit X Pro
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - M/L
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-230 mm 145-215 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Perforated leather
Band Colour - Grey | Black
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2 Polar Grit X Pro
Storage Capacity 32 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2 Polar Grit X Pro
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 346 mAh
Battery Life - 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
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 Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct 2 Polar Grit X Pro
Included Accessories Charging/data cable USB charging cable, FKM wristband
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
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