Polar Grit X Pro Review
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When I saw this pop up I was thinking... Ok Garmin, looks like it's time to answer with the Fenix 7... I don't think this watch forces that. The exclusion of ANT+ is just dumb, they continue to double down on that decision and in doing so, they are definitely just turning off a good portion of potential customers. No dynamic metrics from run and bike sensors is a dealbreaker, and those users are the ones who are an easy sell for a $600 watch.
It was cute in 2018 people were saying BLE would "kill" ANT+. Not hearing that anymore, they figured out how brilliant ANT+ was for fitness data and quietly hid behind the bushes. Polar doesn't want to let that due... It's a shame, because I do think they make great watches, but I will never buy one.
That kind of behavior only earns them an old ripped wrapper from the melted stick of butter Garmin earned last week. 😅
"Old ripped wrapper from the melted stick of butter" Slow. golf. clap. Today you have won the internet.
@@mlegrand 🤣
"That kind of behavior only earns them an old ripped wrapper from the melted stick of butter Garmin earned last week."
*joins Matt in the slow. golf. clap*
the only on who supports ANT is Garmin as they owned it, no Suunto, no Polar, no TomTom, no Coros, no Apple, no Fitbit, no Samsung using ANT in their watches so yes ANT is a properitery niche , that Garmin supports now BTLE sensor on their watches shows they heard the shots...
@@tfa8 Wait Garmin owns the Ant+ radio transmission protocol? Almost all cycling companies use it. It’s an excellent option for one to many data transmission.
Very informative video made even slicker with that intro. Killing it man!
Thank you so much Chris!
Great video Matt, looking for the full review.
Yeah, I've had a very short amount of time with this watch. I'm looking forward to testing some of these new navigation features. Thanks for watching!
Great review Matt!
Thank you!
Nice review, Matt!
Thank you so much! Looking forward to seeing you in Boston!
Geez, that intro…so clean!!! I had to watch it twice 🔥🔥🔥
An extra view for my metric obsession. 😂 Thank you so much Jeremy!
@@mlegrand lolol my pleasure!! 😆
Thanks for the review. I think I'm gravitating towards the red Vantage V2 myself - even though the Grit X pro is undeniably beautiful.
That red V2 looks really cool. You'll have to let me know what you think if you pick one up. The Grit X pro is going to be a bigger watch so you might enjoy this slimmer lighter option. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Appreciate this Matt! My feelings are well documented (and shared by others in your comments..) so I'll save it. Maybe Wahoo or somebody else can design a version of Polar Flow - that's about all I'll miss when I completely break up with Polar
I know right? That Polar Flow app is good. I still think it needs a facelift but it's got some great data and displays it all really well. I think there are things you'll miss when you break up. 💔
Great video Matt, as always ! I have a vantage V2 and share with you the fact that this sleeping status and recovery tools are great. I am wondering when they will integrate a drill mode to the swimming profile. It's a great watch to swim, but I don't understand why they don't propose a drill mode. Do you have some information about that ?
I don’t have any insight on that. Seems so small but it’s something I use 3-4 times per week. Hopefully it’ll eventually happen. Thanks for watching this one.
Awesome job. Love all of the shots of the watch. Did not get one yet. So fired up for the backlight controls! And was running power always on the watch? Thanks again for your quality work.
I think running power has been on a lot of the Polar watches for a bit now. It's a super nice feature. I'm surprised Garmin hasn't done it or maybe done something similar and called it power estimation or something. 🤷🏻♂️ Thanks for watching this one!
@@mlegrand don’t tell the others but I watched yours first because I wanted as many quality shots of the watch up close as I can get! :-) Question, does the new adjustable backlight feature mean that if you set it to high and then just do a generic wrist raise will it give full backlight? That has been my major problem all along.
@@fitgearhunter - Ha! I won't tell anyone. Yes, it'll do the raise to wake backlight thing.
@@mlegrand great! At first read I thought you said you were going to check and then never got back haha. That’s huge for me. The dim wrist raise backlight has kept me from even considering it for daily use.
@@fitgearhunter - it’s just the backlight. It’s still readable when it’s not on. I’d need to double check on if it’s off at certain times of days. (Like nighttime)
Nice overview Matt.. what's this like in comparison to the Fenix 6?
Nicked Harry P's intro music I see 😉
I didn't even think about Harry's intro music. Hope he doesn't mind if I borrow it. I feel like I hear all the same Epidemic sound music surfing around TH-cam. 😬
I think this series of watches is going to fall into that same Fenix series category of outdoor watches. This doesn't have onboard music, mapping or a few other features that the Garmin has but it has pretty much all of Polar's top of the line features.
How are you making the watch float and spin? Fishing line?
I use a stick and then AfterEffects to remove it all. It’s not perfect. I might need to refine my process a bit. Oh. . . I mean magic 🪄 I use magic.
Thanks for the review. I don’t see info on the Vantage V2 shift anywhere.
I don't think it's quite out just yet.
Thanks for the review. After watching your video and knowing Kofuzi uses the non-Pro version, I'm really thinking about this, but now I think the problem for me is not which watch/fitness electronics has more features but the eco-system. It appears to me that most big brands' watches (Polar, Wahoo, Garmin, COROS...) can't go wrong, but the nature of multisport make purchasing a harder choice. E.g, if I have a Wahoo trainer and bike computer, should I continue to invest in Wahoo brand? Would Polar have any problems working with my setup? If I have a mixed-brand inventory, how's the data sharing among them so that the data would actually work together to make sense of my training/recovery? Of course I can pay for Strava/Today's Plan, etc to have a central data hub, but more monthly payment on my budget T_T. Maybe the fundamental problem is just I need to make more money...
This is a valid concern but the good news is most of these devices play well together. I know Ko loves Polar and the Flow app for tracking data. It’s a solid option. But because you do more triathlon style workouts, you might miss the Ant+ options on Polar.
There are some very small things that are unique to wahoo’s rival watch and their computers. They have a hand off feature but I wouldn’t worry about that one feature. I’d look at all the brands and see what might work best. I’m always around for more help if you need anything.
And Yes, make more money. 😂
This is a great video. Super well done and informative. Thank you for that. The one comment I have is consistent with many other Polar Grit X reviews I've seen. I don't understand why everyone is comparing the Polar wrist HR monitor to chest straps or optical arm straps. I want to know how it compares to other optical wrist HR monitors. How does the Polar Grit X Pro optical HR monitor compare the the Garmin Fenix 6 wrist optical HR monitor or the Suunto or the Apple Watch. Comparing apples to oranges doesn't give me any indication as to how that monitor actually works because they are completely different. So, this isn't a complaint. It's just a suggestion. It would be so much more useful to see one optical wrist HR monitor compared to another, even though we all know they won't do as well as the chest straps. I subscribed because of this video, so thank you so much!
Thank you Kris! I think the reason people compare these to chest straps is because they are a known good value. So we're seeing how much this deviates from a 'correct' value. But I can see value in comparing it to other wrist optical heart rate monitors to see how it fares against similar competition. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand Thanks Matt! Keep making great videos! I appreciate it! 😃
That opener makes me wish there were some place like that near me. Amazing videography!
I'm loving that you've resorted to wearing watches on both arms!
I have to admit that I feel @'d by the core/mobility comment!
I have to be honest... I'm not feeling particularly excited about this watch. The awesome sleep and recovery metrics you get from this can be had with any Polar watch. I'm just not seeing why I'd want to jump on this vs. a less pricey Polar model. Perhaps I'm being too brutal, here, but I feel like you've made a great video about a lackluster watch.
Actually you probably do significantly more core than I do. I think I’ve only done yoga once since we chatted about it last.
Polar does make some more affordable options that do sleep, fitspark ect. But the build quality is so much better on the V2, and this Grit x series. And for the stuff you do, you’d probably prefer something more outdoorsy.
Hope all is well! 👍
I take, now, two yoga classes a week, plus a few sel-guided flows a week.
I would prefer, need really, something with a good build quality (for when my 920XT finally decided it has had enough). All of the steel and (as cool as it is) titanium bodied watches annoys me. Metal plus electricity isn't good, sometimes.
Great video! Would love to hear your opinion on Coros Apex pro vs Polar grit X pro! quite an interesting comparison as both have near equal price point
Apex pro is 499$ and since it is titanium you'd have to compare it to the titanium version of the grit x pro. Haven't tested Polar yet. But one advantage for the Apex pro is topographic maps that will be coming soon
I haven't tested the Apex Pro but that watch looks nice. I wonder if Coros is going to update that watch in the near future. 🤷🏻♂️ Maybe next year?
I Love the video. Talking about aesthetics is really beautiful.
Any news about garmin fénix 7?
I haven't heard anything yet. I would love to get the chance to review it. Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it.
Since the feature sets are now so similar, it would be great if you could compare the grit x pro with an updated vantage v2, how much bulkier is it, brighter, better looks/quality, etc.
That would be a great video. I'll try to make that happen at some point in the near future. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
too bad no ant+, looking forward to your longer term review and see how it is compared to the V800 i am going to replace for a family memeber
I know right? It does feel like a very nice device. Maybe not as ideal without Ant+. Too bad Polar refuses to consider including it. I actually think the chip in the watch is capable if the programming was there.
When we will see review after 100 days? We are looking forward to
Yeah, good point! Thanks need to get working on that! Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
@@mlegrand any news about this video? Would be cool!
Damn that was a good intro
Thank you!
Having a lot of trouble deciding between the Vertix 2 Garmin 6 pro and this watch.
I’m military, I hike, run and lift and need something that can monitor my stress levels, training, sleep, dietary intake, etc and log my training in all three areas in a UI that’s user friendly and simple to use.
What would you recommend out of these three for someone that wants to use it for my particular lifestyle/training method.
There was a super big discount on the Garmin Fenix 6 pro last week. If you can still get that deal, that'd be a pretty great option. Obviously it could mean that they are going to replace that series of devices soon but what a deal. Also, check out the video where I ask a big group of sports tech youtubers what watch they would pick if they could have only one: th-cam.com/video/WrgppoPO4uc/w-d-xo.html
Looks like a nicer looking VV2 only.
I agree that it looks a bit nicer. I think the style is a bit more geared towards outdoorsy athletes where the v2 is intended for triathletes looking for something slim and light. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Great video
Thank you Paul!
waiting for an grit x pro with the same features as a garmin fenix 7
Yeah, I would think the next grit x pro would have the muli frequency GPS. 🤷🏻♂️ Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Commenting just for the algorithm. 😊
Dude, I really appreciate that. Thanks so much! 👍🏻
Merci pour la vidéo 👍 entre la suunto 9 peak et la polar grit x pro, laquelle me conseillerez vous ?
I really like the Grit X Pro but I haven't tested the Suunto 9 Peak. Thanks so much for watching the videos Nicolas!
Thank you for great review! But Polar disappoints me more and more. Since introduction of Vantage M and V all Polar watches have almost identical hardware and slightly improved software. The appearance of backlight adjustment in 2021 is a great achievement. No maps, no music and old low resolution display. All new features can be easily added as a software update to Vantage V and M. But Polar refused to continue updating these models for at least year and a half.
That's fair. I agree that Polar needs to work on supporting older devices with hardware update. When the original Grit X didn't get some of the Vantage V2 updates it was very confusing. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Hi, nice video. Is better GPS+GLONASS or GPS+GALILEO on this watch? Thanks
I typically stick with what is on the default of the watch. GLONASS is generally more precise in mountainous regions, while Galileo offers better accuracy in urban environments
@@mlegrand Thanks for the reply, I also use the GPS + GLONASS set up.
I do a lot of treadmill running, indoor rowing and biking and I would like to get me a watch that tracks all of these exercises accurately. Which one would you recommend? I do not care about the price.
I should also mention that I own the Polar H10
I’d consider the Garmin forerunner 55. The connect iq apps should prove helpful for some additional rowing metrics. The Polar h10 would also work just fine with this device. From Polar, the new Polar Unite 2 would also be a nice affordable option but I tend to prefer always on displays and that one is raise to wake. Hope this helps. Let me know what you end up going with and thanks so much for watching.
@@mlegrand I actually ended up ordering the Grit X Pro Titan Edition. I will test it and see if it works for me. If not, I will definitely try the Garmin Forerunner 55 you suggested.
Thank you Matt. I really appreciate your insight on this!
@@eliongaro6798 hi elion, how has the grit x Pro been?
Say 'flourarastomer' ten times fast!
What witchcraft shows the calories and location of those calories? That is an incredible feature!!! (do other companies have that? I want that!)
Fascinating that it felt like the watch was going to get better and better, then the things that aren't as polished came out...a super far assessment of everything, you teach me so much.
‘Calories witchcraft’ 🙌 I *think* it’s more of looking at your heart rate zone and estimating the kind of energy sources used at that time during the activity.
If only polar would give us more ownership of the product, let us choose the notifications, several personal alarms. And more support for longer, and fix that slow software. I would be such a fan. I much prefer their view of the workouts. So much better then Garmin for me. Oh well I will have to continue waiting and run with.my Fenix 3hr.
Yeah, I have to imagine that Polar has had some good feedback on expanding their settings. Seems like some of their notification choices are ridiculous. I’ll be very curious to see what they do next. Thanks Hugo!
@@mlegrand I they will give as a proper upgrade to the polar v2. More screen less bezel and a powerful chip inside for the operating system to work proper
This sounds like a Fenix in the polar universe, would you say that's the case!? Great video as always!!
Yes, I would agree. 💯 Polar is going to that direction for sure. It's a growing market area and these high-end watches are probably pretty profitable. Thanks for watching this one.
funny how every reviewer has different opinions of heart rate and gps accuracy. you did not mention the good aspects of the watch.
I'm a huge fan of Polar but I try talk about likes and dislikes in each video. Do you have this one or are you thinking about picking it up? Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Over 10g heavier than Grit X non-pro. That is a dealbreaker for me. Could as well pick up a Fenix 6 with richer feature set if the weight would be a non-issue.
Yeah, I do think that this watch series is starting to line up to try to be more competitive with the Fenix series of watches. Weight is getting up there. 😬. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
I received Polar Verity Sense for Christmas. As this is unwanted gift (it's really crappy) I am trying to reurn it since then. Customer service either does not bother to reply or they do everything they can to not give you instructions how to return products. Then after 3 weeks they demand packing slip in order to accept the return. What an anti-consumer greedy corporation. Guys, check trustpilot, don't buy their products.
Sorry you didn’t like the Verity Sense. I actually like it a good bit. But it’s also good to hear about Polar’s customer service or lack of service. Hopefully the feedback helps other with their buying decisions.
The watch does look pretty handsome but the internals and features don't seem that revolutionary.
Yeah, I like the way this one looks and feels. Very nice watch. I was hoping for more bug that just means there's room to do more things in the future. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Grit X should have this features from the beginning...Not from PRO
Yeah, I’ve been repeatedly asking if some of those V2 features will get moved over. It’s an issue. Thank you for watching and taking the extra time to comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Watching this video I think its review of Matt leGrand himself ;). Only couple shots of new watch. More watch less "talking head".
And I'm not even that big of a fan of seeing myself on camera. I'll try to add more product shots in future videos. Thanks for the support and suggestion. 👍🏻