Polar Grit X Pro Review // New Navigation, Elevation, and Routing Features + Sapphire Glass!
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- In-depth review of the new Polar Grit X GPS Sportswatch with new routing and navigation features, elevation profiles, and brand new hardware. You can get the Grit X Pro here: geni.us/PolarGritXPro (Amazon affiliate link that helps support the channel - Thanks!)
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// Sections
0:00 Intro
0:34 New Hardware
1:44 New Watch Face Dashboards
2:31 Navigation and Routing
3:52 New Elevation Data Page
4:43 Feature Updates from Vantage V2 & M2
5:24 GPS and Heart Rate Accuracy
6:15 More Feature Updates & Battery Life
6:43 What’s Missing?
7:55 Price and Wrap Up
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Great vid. Polar really stepping up here.
Thanks Arcadia!
Great job. You cover so much so succinctly. Well done.
Thanks so much, Hunter!
Great video Des! I'm enjoying seeing the always on altimeter widget and this sunrise/sunset one. Maybe it'll help us get those golden hour shots. 🎥
I'm sure those golden hour shots were exactly what Polar had in mind 😄 Those were some nice additions to the interface. Great video as well, Matt!
Thanks for the review! Nice and informative as always. The outdoors watch segment is starting to get interesting! I won't be replacing my fenix 6X sapphire anytime soon, but it'll be interesting to see how long polar and coros take to match the level of 3rd party app/watch face support. Also polar continues to cripple their appeal by not offering offline music.
Great review, Des!
Thanks Wayne!
Great review. good job!
Thanks!
Great review. Thanks.
Thanks Matthew!
Amazing Review!
Thanks Jonny!
Thank you Des, Physically nothing changed, I wish they take note from the Suunto design. Thank you again.
Sure thing 👍 Thanks! I tend to like the update with the bezel and the sapphire glass is nice although not a complete redesign.
Thanks for the review, does it support stryd and power based workouts? And have the put last lap back on the data fields? It looks like the band is stretchier than the Grit X is that right? Thanks for the review.
Great review. On the edge about getting the vertex 2, this, or waiting for the Fenix 7. Too many options 🤪
There are lots of good options out there for sure. Thanks!
So we’re finally getting the Vantage V titan V2. Which is the what everybody wanted to begin with.
Great review! Will GritX add new features like GritX Pro with updates?
Hi Des Great Review, im a hobby runner and have had a Fitbit Ionic and now a Sense. I just want something a bot more advabnced for running that will also have smart aspects incl sleep, steps etc.. Would you go for this or Garmin 945, Fenix 6,745 ?
wow! before official release even took place
As always, great review!
Thanks Kenny!
thanks !!!
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Nice review. The screen still looks dim and I do not understand why Polar does not offer an option to change the screen background to white, rather than the standard dark. Good to hear you have more reviews in the pipeline, Des!
I think it’s because the bezels are absolutely huge, but not as noticeable on a dim, black display
@@vessela7484 You're probably right. It would be nice to have as an option though.
Des, i've a question, Polar Grit X Pro or Garmin Enduro? What's the coolest, best fitured watch? Along with all the great functions.
Is the new Polar Grit X Pro able to close the three rings in the Activity App on the iPhone?
Thank you for the review, sounds good. The full map, music and payment function will be great, but its Garmin. What is your favourite top 3watches across the players? Garmin Fenix 7, Coros or / and polar? It will be great to have a watch, that could connect to multiple applications, maps ets, like Komot, Trails,marine for kayaking, MTB and more, with full map scale and battery durability. The music function is not very needed, and the pay function is at the end of the list, as for the expedition and outdoor use, you always back up your money and music is a tunes on your phone or player... Will be great to hear your choices. Cheers
Thanks for the review. Do you know if the sensor can read through heavy tattooing?
I have only ever had one watch that can read through my wrist tattoo and that’s the Polar Titan V and I love it.
But the fact the grit now comes in a Titan version I want it.
Some seniors needs powerfull glasses to read. But humans in general need x-ray to read thru tattoes.
On the other hand, i don't know if the sensors can read thru tatts.
It is new watch with old specs like old Suunto 9. New for Polar, but old if you compere Polar to competitors. Thanks for review.
Yup, sure thing 👍
How does this compare to the Vantage V2? Not sure if to go with this one or the V2.
3:46 straight line to the starting point was available earlier watches like Vantage M ;) but the reverse route is the territory of Fenix, I believe ;)
Correct "trackback" 👍
I can confirm, that my Fenix2 had both ;-)
Heck, it was available on my M400
I love the way it looks and the feature set, but the lack of full mapping is somewhat disappointing for some outdoor sports like MTB. Maybe the zoom in/out that's now included makes it more usable, but I'll wait for your review to confirm that in case you can check MTB like you've done in the past 😁
It's weird the Grit lineup always had that kind of problem with the HRM, I have a Vantage M2 and I find it quite accurate (for being a wrist-based HRM) sometimes when the watch was new and I was testing the HR and I found sometimes the HR too high for the moment I literally stopped, measured manually (had a bike computer with a timer at first hand) and turned out to be around 3-5 bpm difference, which can actually be a missed beat from my manual reading.
It could be due to the additional weight of the Grit models which can lead to the watch moving on the wrist (and this is the case with all watches, not just Polar where a heavier watch tends to not get as accurate results). I tend to get better results with their Vantage V/M/Ignite models than the Grits.
@@DesFit thank you for the input and it makes a whole lot of sense, the Vantage M2 is around 40% lighter so once held snug it barely moves, guess it's not a good idea for bouncy sports without a chest strap.
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Great review again 🙂
I've gotten the watch myself for reviewing. Can't understand why Polar still doesn't make the widgets/dashboards accessible during an activity. It's often when you're out on the trails, recording a track, that you want to check the weather and the sunset.
Definitely would be useful with that functionality. This is a good to know, @Polar! 👍 Thanks Torbjørn!
Good afternoon,which one is beather for navigation,maps,hike Polar grit x or Garmin instinct solar first model?
I think I will go for the Garmin Fenix 7 if launched soon.
😭 I’m waiting for it but my patience is running out!!!
IF🤣🤣
Don’t think you’ll get Fenix 7 this year .. I think next year March we will see Fenix 7 or May be Fenix 8 altogether…
This compared to the Garmin epix 2 what is the better option for an all-around watch
First like than watching:-) Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Thanks! Greetings!
This is how I call it fast!
Zoom!
hi when do u think polar will release a new watch? i want a v2 but feels like its gonna come a v3 or something really soon. what do u think?
Still looking for a colour screen upgrade from garmin instinct solar. Considering between coros vertix vs polar grit x pro vs garmin fenix. Budget is really an issue.
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.
Planned obsolescence should be forbidden by law as it is damaging the environment. It's crazy how manufacturers just want consumers to ditch their 'old' products, that are equally as good hardware wise, just to make a buck.
@@mrjellow Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to separate the marketing improvements from the real ones. At least, it is impossible to create a legislative framework.
@@JH-gh7gl modern economy sucks..short term thinking only.
@@mrjellow, not even sure we can call it thinking at all. We are eating through the available resources at the speeds that not even renewable resources can renew themselves. We have turned into a locust swarm and are not thinking at all, just devouring everything without any logical sense.
@@Flamdring that's a bit too doomsday for my taste, besides change starts with one person.
Did I miss read it. I thought the titan weighted 53 g vs 79g for the base pro
Can you do a video comparing the voltage v2 vs the polar grit x pro please? great video btw :D
vantage*
Ha il contapassi e ha la misurazione dell'ossigeno nel sangue?
Are polar planning to release a solar version of the Grit x pro,?
Would you choose a V2 or a GritX Pro? Especially given the new dashboards views and additional features on the GxPro. I’m a cyclist and have a long history of using Polar watches back with the S710 and now the VantageM 1. I more recently started using Garmin Edge 530, when that was introduced. I use the Polar H9 and Garmin cadence sensor for cycling, then keep the watch on for health fitness tracking plus other training where the wrist sensor is sufficient. One reason I haven’t gone full Garmin with their fitness watches is I think Polar Flow and software analysis is superior. Garmin seems to just be an upgraded Strava system.
The dashboards should also be coming via firmware update to the Vantage V2 👍
@@DesFit so essentially the same watch but more rugged case and look to the GxPro. Vantage V2 a more refined look. Does the V2 have the upgraded glass?
Correct, once the firmware update is out they should share the same feature set but the hardware is different between the two.
How many millimeters is the bezel? Thanks.
Great Review, im a hobby runner 5km-10k and have had a Fitbit Ionic and now a Sense. I just want something a bot more advanced for running looks well that will also have smart aspects incl sleep, steps etc.. Would you go for this or Garmin 945, Fenix 6,745 ?
I find the sleep tracking on Polar devices to be quite good but you’ll get full mapping capabilities with the 945 and Fenix 6 pro models.
@@DesFit Hi Des what watch would you go for now
Can change faces like other watches
How does it compare to Fenix 6x pro in terms of strength training? Are Polar devices overall better for strength training in comparison to Garmin?
About the same in terms of HR accuracy for weight training but the Fenix has the Strength Training workout profile if you want to track your reps.
Great review ... So how does it compare the the Garmin Fenix6? Love the looks, but maps doesn't seem very strong.
Thanks! The standard (non-pro) Fenix 6 which is closer in pricepoint to the Grit X Pro also doesn't have maps but you'll get sapphire on the Grit X Pro. But then the Fenix will have support for ANT+ sensors and a larger display. Of course, there's always the options of spending a little more with the Pro or Sapphire models which have maps and music.
@@DesFit Awesome thanks. Maps is the only reason for me to upgrade from my Fenix5. Thanks for helping me make a decision. Still doubting if I should wait for the fenix7 :-)
Sure thing!
Question: Any plans to do a year in review video?
Yup, definitely!
hi..i have the old polarf55, when i finish the fitnes test he gives me a cardio program witch say the time, the heart rate i must running and the calories. for example(heart rate 130 to 171, 35minutes and calories 300) this watch can do the same? or else polar watch?.
thank tou very mutch.
Garmin needs to hurry up with the fenix, the competition is looking tempting, especially the new Chronos.
I'm stuck between this or the garmin fenix 6
I’m looking to buy a new watch. Was looking at the V2 but wasn’t sure if I should wait for a V3??
Based on the fact that they’re pushing a bunch of software updates to the Vantage V2 I’m just guessing that it could be a while before we see a V3
Is there a phone app to take a closer look at what you did. How is it for cycling.
Yes, it uses the Polar Flow app 👍
I've been searching like mad to find the dimensions of the smaller model. They sell it but they don't specify the dimensions.
will the old grit X get those new features in an update as well as the V2? I don't see a reason why not, but you haven't mentioned it
Why does Polar always leave such a large bezel on all their watches?
So would you go with the Coros Apex Pro or new Grit X? @desfit
The Apex Pro is slightly dated right now but even so, it has sapphire glass and it gets a lot of software updates and continues to do so. The crown dial isn't ideal for me though and prefer all physical buttons. Thanks!
Can I leave my phone at home while I go outside for a jog, connect my airpords to the watch, and be able to play songs from Spotify?
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Taugt nichts. Spotify auf der Uhr fehlt. Ich warte auf die Garmin Fenix 7
Darn it Polar!! No ANT+ again. Basically, you're better off buying an old Garmin FR945. Got the ant+ and maps and onboard music. Not sure what Polar is thinking. Love the look of their watches. Especially that new copper looking grit x pro. Too bad they keep letting me down because they really make some awesome looking watches.
They really do make some great looking watches with some interesting choices in other areas. Happy riding, TrailzRock 🤙
Hey! Just wondering if theres a watch that could make phone calls even without the phone near you, thanks for the response!
There are cellular models of the Apple Watch and the Samsung Galaxy Watches that have call functionality without a phone.
@@DesFit Thanks!
Sure thing!
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please release the Korean version!
I really don't get why any new watch does not include on-board audio at least. It should be a given these days.
It would have been nice to see. Hopefully with their next release.
Brother, can you give one Garmin 6 X pro solar watch for me..I love Garmin, but too much money
You may want to consider something like a Garmin Instinct or a T-Rex Pro until you can save up for something more expensive.
Garmin Fenix is still the gold standard!
Put directions in garmin to go in texas and they bring you in california😂Very accurate
@@dimi-88 LOLOLOL
Too bad that the screen remains tiny ... when compared to Garmin and now Coros with 1.3 & 1.4 screen sizes which pack a lot more data! Anyone else with the same opinions ? i don't know why produce such a bulky watch and restrict the screen size !?
Apart from Sapphire crystal and a fancy looking bezel, most of the features seem like a software addition.
It is hilarious how polar adds some software features and launches a new watch altogether, ofcourse with a slight increase in the cost. The fact that they are porting these features to V2 proves that the additions are software based (Don't need a special h/w).
I mean, most companies (garmin and coros) do launch a new watch every few years, but none of them are as outrageous as Polar (even Suunto). Does polar honestly expect people to go around for an upgrade with these? I mean, coros packs way more features with each new watch and port most of code to their other watches.
Preach! I was so excited for the Grit X Pro to make me want to upgrade my Grit X. Instead it sent me right over to Garmin to look into swapping to an ecosystem that actually rolls out software features to slightly older (
Huge bezels..
Yes but is this reason to not buy?
For the price these should have maps.
I'm gonna call this watch the Fenix 6 lite
Massive bezel. Pass
Another Polar model that will receive updates for 18 months before being dumped for the next new product, yes I’m a bitter ex Vantage V & V650 owner… best thing I ever did was move over to Garmin who continually refine their product and push out updates.
Is this really true? I am thinking about getting the Grit X Pro.
The huge empty black space around the screen seems excessive. What are they thinking. Let’s make a man sized watch and use our tiny little screen. Outstanding…. I will say the $500 price tag with the Sapphire glass definitely helps it’s case. Hopefully it’s a little brighter of a screen indoors. This is why Garmin charges their crazy prices bc no one makes a solid competitor to me. The tactix delta although expensive is better looking. Bring me the garmin 7 tactix. That’s what I want.
Those bezel in 2021......
It's beyond my understanding why they have such a low display/body ratio. Why should I buy a watch with 1.6 inch diametre but with the screen of only 1.1 inch. Learn from Garmin, want a smaller watch choose fenix S, extra large choose fenix X series
Maybe I'm wrong, but didn't You, Ray, and Dave used to compare products across the field (not just in the same brand) in the last section when talking about the price point? Or it is just my bad memory? As many comments state below these reviews, this watch is more-or-less a Fenix3 equivalent in the Fenix6 price range. It is not about Garmin, I'm sure a similar could be said with Coros models as well. Obviously, all three of you knows this (much better than any of us), but none of you mentioned it. (Ray briefly mentions this on the blog.)
It almost feels as if Polar forbid you guys to compare the product (pricepoint-wise) with other watches. I'm not "angry" about this or anything, it is just surprising. And if Polar really did ask something like this, it is kind of a bad rep for them in my eye. If this is not a secret (I completely understand if it is) could you tell me, if companies (and which) do usually ask for this kind of things? I'm just simply curious :-)
Nope, no restrictions on what I can say or cannot say. In fact, I won't work with any company who places any sort of editorial guidelines on content, other than actual embargoed information like upcoming features or products of course. I sometimes make comparisons during product launch videos but I generally leave those for later with in-depth comparison videos. Thanks for asking, Mate. 👍
@@DesFit Tbh, I would have been really surprised if this is not how you and the others do things. I would have placed a huuge bet on this blindly :-) It was just so surprising (for me) that 3 of 3 didn't mention explicitly, that this watch competes with the F6. It is not criticism by any means, love and respect your (and the others) content. I was just surprised. Anyhow, too much talk wasted on this. I forgot to thank for the review, looking forward to upcoming stuff :-)
Sure thing, Mate and thanks!
I just purchased a grit x pro and returned it because the display is just awful! Soo dim and hard to read I just can't justify the cost if the display is so crappy
Screen size and resolution is a huge disappointment.
ANT+ that's all i can say. Can't buy it....
You talk very fast 🤪
Copy paste design of Suunto
'Military grade durability' so it will be broken in a month and the only person who got the training on how to fix it is in the process of discharging....
Garmin copy
Yet another smart watch designed for fitness obsessed normies who never leave their local area. Is there a smart watch for people like me who travel the world into far-flung, and extremely isolated locations like deserts and alpine regions hundreds and sometimes thousands of kilometres from civilization? Been looking for a smart watch that will load offline topo and satellite maps the same way my handheld Garmin GPS device does...
If Training Peaks and/or Garmin Connect weren't so awful, I would have gone for a Garmin. But Polar Flow beats those hands down. A watch is nice, but at the end of the day it's just a data collection tool. The real analysis comes on the platform.
Polar says that give most of the features of the new watch to regular grit X ( not pro) at the end of the year with firmware upgrade. music controls or running test and much more)
So, whats the reasons to change old model to pro? it is the same watch )
only new besel with taximeter scale )) or maybe saphire glass. or maybe one day more battery life ? ) its all not serious to change to a new model ))
If you already have a Grit X there may not be compelling reasons to upgrade other than the sapphire glass, additionally, I don't believe the navigation features as well as the elevation data page are coming to the original Grit X, unless I am mistaken.