Polar Grit X vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar Grit X and Garmin epix Gen 2. 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 epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar Grit X Garmin epix Gen 2
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Body Details With band: 64 g
Case only: 44 g
With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
Body Material Stainless steel Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Polar Grit X Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, sleep stages, cadence, running power, swimming metrics, running index Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
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, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications SMS, Email, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
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 receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar Grit X Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar Grit X Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Polar Grit X Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Polar Grit X Garmin epix Gen 2
Crystal Type Laminated Corning Gorilla Glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details White/silver | Black DLC | Silver Slate steel
BAND Polar Grit X Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-190 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Green -
STORAGE Polar Grit X Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Polar Grit X Garmin epix Gen 2
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 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar Grit X Garmin epix Gen 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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