Polar’s most recent Grit X2 adopts a different strategy, even though the Garmin Fenix 8 is still the preferred gadget for serious mountaineers and ultra-endurance athletes.
Polar’s most recent Grit X2 adopts a different strategy
The new outdoor watch is made for everyday usage in the real world and for impromptu excursions that don’t call for a week off work or a base camp. More significantly, it is long-lasting.
In addition to being lighter and smaller (weighing 62 g with a bracelet and 39 g without), the Grit X2 also features a removable battery, which has the potential to fundamentally alter our perception of long-term wearables.
Although it seems straightforward, it could lead the smartwatch market in the correct way. After a few years of use, the internal batteries in the majority of high-end GPS watches start to degrade, making them practically useless.
One of the main complaints in the category is solved by Polar’s decision to allow customers to change the battery on their own. Over time, this provides much greater value and extends the device’s lifespan.
According to the brand, changing the battery would cost €39.90. In addition, there are applicable shipping charges and an extra service fee of about €15. far less expensive than purchasing a brand-new gear.
Advanced biosensing and a brilliant display
Thanks to a GNSS module that supports dual-band GPS, the Grit X can track workouts, including the distance traveled. In addition, the watch may be used for an ECG and detects blood oxygen saturation and heart rate. There is also a temperature sensor integrated. It provides some advanced measures for swimming and can measure the so-called running power during running exercises. There are additional training and fitness plans accessible.
The new Polar smartwatch can also manage music playback and show smartphone notifications. A 1.28-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 416 × 416 pixel resolution is included with the wearable. This screen uses an ambient light sensor and supports always-on. In contrast, the 1.39-inch LCD on the Grit X2 Pro is larger.
Nevertheless, offline maps with points of interest can be stored on the 32GB internal storage. Komoot allows turn-by-turn navigation, and traditional paper maps can be used with the aid of a compass and barometer. More significantly, the Grit X is water-resistant up to 50 meters and is said to last almost a week on a full charge.
Navigation, durability, and smarter outdoor tools
The Grit X2 satisfies MIL-STD-810H requirements for immersion, shock resistance, and extreme temperatures quite common for tough watches these days, though still outstanding.
Along with standard features like route guidance and Back-to-Start navigation for those impromptu detours that transform a local run into a mini-adventure, it’s also packed with training tools tailored to the outdoors, such as Vertical Speed, VAM, and Hill Splitter.
All of this is in line with Polar Flow, the brand’s ecosystem for route planning, workout analysis, and recuperation monitoring.
The Polar Grit X2, which comes in Night Black and Brown Copper, will be available everywhere (except from the US) starting today, June 4, at the suggested retail price of £399/€479.90. A US launch is scheduled for a later date.
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