The Polar Grit X is a sports smartwatch for everyone looking for a great adventure in outdoor sports and traveling. Tested according to US military standards, the sports watch is a robust companion for mountaineering, hiking and cycling. But the wearable can also score in everyday life and at home: over 130 sports programs such as running and swimming keep the wearer busy. We have the sport smartwatch in our Polar Grit Take a close look at the test.

For all those who love to travel and are active - and who are looking for adventure every day anew and new ones Destinations If you want to explore, a high-quality outdoor watch is an absolute must these days. The manufacturer Polar is one of the pioneers in the field of sports watches - and brought heart rate monitors onto the market when most other providers were not yet in the watch business. With the Polar Grit

Climbing mountains, hiking, cycling and mountain biking or swimming in a mountain lake - the new sports smartwatch is the ideal companion for this. In addition to these outdoor features, there are also numerous sports watch functions on the fitness watch, which make this model a pleasant assistant in everyday life Running lap or do it in the fitness center. The Polar Grit

Durability according to military standards

The highlight: The watch was tested for durability according to US military standard 810G (extreme temperature, shock and moisture resistance). And it's not just the inner values ​​that count, the hardware is also impressive: the manufacturer opted for fine fabrics when selecting the materials. Lots of stainless steel, a sturdy, scratch-resistant cover glass and a strap made of soft silicone give the smartwatch a pleasant look and feel.

After all, you don't just want numerous things with your daily companion Adventures experience and manage activities, but also wear a beautiful wristwatch with a suit in your free time and in the office. We took a detailed look at the new Polar Grit X in the test.

Overview - the most important features of the Polar Grit X

• Robust outdoor smartwatch for a variety of uses
• The manufacturer Polar traditionally attaches great importance to the precise measurement of the heart rate
• the properties and functions of the new multisport watch are impressive:
  • robust stainless steel housing (with DLC coating for the black version) and a glass fiber reinforced polymer back cover
  • Cover glass made of Gorilla laminated glass with anti-fingerprint coating
  • Forged stainless steel bezel
  • Always-on touchscreen with color display and 240x240 resolution
  • Waterproof up to 100 meters
  • Durability tested to US 810G military standards (extreme temperature, shock and moisture resistance)
  • (Continuous) optical pulse measurement on the wrist
  • Estimation of your VO2max value (blood oxygen content)
  • intelligent measurement of calorie consumption
  • over 130 sports programs in training mode such as running, cycling and swimming

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Polar Grit X review – my first impression

With the Polar Grit X, the Finnish manufacturer has broken new ground. Although there are already two very solid models on the market with the Vantage M and Vantage V, the Grit X as a multisport outdoor smartwatch should go one step further and is a rock in the surf both internally and externally. So my first impression is very positive: the bezel made of forged stainless steel, which shines enthroned on top of the smartwatch, immediately catches my eye.

I also find the five textured ones visually appealing, which I have only seen on this model so far. Also successful: the included silicone wristband, which is neither too hard nor too soft - al dente, you could say. In addition, the bracelet has a structure and looks very valuable for a silicone version.

The anticipation of using the Uhr remains even after switching on: The sports smartwatch has a pleasant display that is easy to read even when it is bright, but unfortunately it is not yet an AMOLED or OLED. The contact between mine iPhone 11 Pro Max (test) and the sports watch succeeds right away. However, the following setup takes a few minutes - definitely longer than with many other models. In addition, you have to create an account in the Polar Flow app - as with almost all other smartwatch manufacturers - which also takes a few minutes.

I don't like the look of the Polar Flow app, but it works flawlessly Apple iOS 13. After everything is done, the Polar Grit X first performed a firmware update. I see that as very positive: the manufacturer brings regular updates for the sports watch so that the wearer is always up to date. The first impression in my Polar Grit X test is definitely positive and I look forward to testing the sports smartwatch extensively in practice.

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Who is the Polar Grit X for?

The manufacturer Polar describes the Grit X as Outdoor multisport watch. And that is exactly where the timepiece should be classified. The watch is ideal for those who spend a lot of time outdoors, exercise regularly and travel and in the outdoors Vacation with pleasure Adventures experience - or have made it. As far as the individual sports are concerned, the Polar Grit X can be used for all common training sessions - regardless of whether during Run, at the Jogging on the beach, on the treadmill, while cycling, swimming, climbing and mountaineering or Hiking am Destination the sports smartwatch cuts an excellent figure. This makes the Polar Grit X versatile worth a look for anyone looking for a sports watch - whether indoor or outdoor.

Strengths and weaknesses of the Polar Grit X

In my Polar Grit X test, the sports smartwatch showed many strengths, but also a few weaknesses. I find it very pleasant that the sports watch is so intuitive to use. With a little trial and error, I saw through the menus through the touch display and the five buttons in three minutes.

The strengths of the smartwatch are on the one hand in the exterior. The case makes a high-quality and solid impression. The sports watch is very well made and also looks good due to the relatively large 47 millimeter case. It can therefore not only be worn for sports, but also looks very chic with a suit in the office. The design is supported by the stainless steel bezel. In addition, the silicone bracelet is very comfortable on the wrist and also makes a very valuable impression - which you can see with the supplied bracelets cannot always be said with many manufacturers.

I was pleasantly struck by the good readability of the screen in high light exposure outdoors and the pleasant layout of the information when recording training sessions. You have all the important data at a glance on your wrist. The always-on display, which only dims a little but does not switch off, is particularly noticeable during training. The downside is that you have to press the button on the top left to brighten the display. A twist of the wrist is not enough.

It is also exciting that the heart rate can be recorded continuously and also shown permanently on the display without the wearer having to initiate the measurement. The battery life is excellent and even offers 40 hours in training mode. If you only use the Polar Grit X as a watch, the battery lasts up to seven days.

The quite considerable advantages of the smartwatch are also offset by a few disadvantages. For one thing, the Polar Grit X does not yet offer an OLED display or even an AMOLED screen. It is becoming more and more Outdoor smartwatches currently the standard. Overall, the menu navigation could be a bit clearer and more colorful, currently you have to scroll a lot. The sports watch does not yet have a pulse oximeter with which the oxygen saturation in the blood can be measured. It is only estimated. She also tells me optics the Polar Flow app is not particularly good - but that's a matter of taste. In terms of functionality, the program works perfectly. Another disadvantage is that you also have to create an account with Polar in order to use the smartwatch. However, account management has its advantages and is common with most other manufacturers.

Power

• high-quality, robust exterior with stainless steel bezel and five perforated metal buttons
• comfortable bracelet in medium hardness with a roughened surface
• good readability of the display and pleasant layout of the information when recording the training
• Always-on display that only dims but does not switch off
• Heart rate measurement is very precise
• the heart rate measurement can be permanent and is constantly updated on the home screen
• long battery life up to 40 hours

weaknesses

• no OLED or AMOLED display
• the menu navigation could be a bit clearer
• no pulse oximeter - blood oxygen saturation is only estimated
• the Polar Flow app could use an optical update
• you have to create a Polar account to set up the clock (this is also the case with many other manufacturers)

Rating – Polar Grit X in the test

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Display and operation

Features

Precision of the measurement results

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overall impression

Average rating 7,7

The evaluation is purely subjective and only reflects my own experience with the smartwatch.

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Specifications - Polar Grit X Silver

Polar Grit	Technology used
Main material	robust stainless steel housing (with DLC coating for the black version) and a glass fiber reinforced polymer back cover
Cover glass material	Cover glass made of Gorilla laminated glass with anti-fingerprint coating
Bezel material	Forged stainless steel bezel
Bracelet material	Silicone, optional: textile and leather
Display	Always-on touchscreen with 1,2 inch color display and 240x240 resolution
Touchscreen	Ja
Color variants of the smartwatch	Black, silver-gray, silver-white
Clock functions	Time and date. Alarm clock with snooze function, time synchronized with app and smartphone
Fitness tracking	Recovery analysis, training, FuelWise ™ (food and drink reminder) and sleep analysis
Activity features	Pedometer, calorie consumption, floors, distance, intensity minutes
Focus	Multisport with over 130 sports programs - running, swimming, cycling, hiking, mountaineering
Indoor tracking functions	All common indoor training such as strength training, cardio training and cross-training, steppers, climbing stairs, rowing machine, yoga, Pilates and breathing exercises
Heart rate measurement on the wrist	Optical heart sensor
Pulse oximeter	No
water resistance	WR100 - suitable for showering, swimming and snorkeling
Battery Life	up to 40 hours in training mode and up to seven days in watch mode
Position tracking	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
Sensors	Optical heart rate sensor, barometric altimeter, magnetometer compass
SmartWatch features	Notifications, SMS reply, calendar, weather, music functions, phone search, Garmin Pay payment function
Compatibility	iPhone, Android
Connections	Bluetooth Low Energy
Weight	64 grams
Features	Durability tested to US 810G military standards (extreme temperature, shock and moisture resistance)

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Conclusion - Polar Grit X test: outdoor multisport smartwatch with a lot of heart

The manufacturer Polar is a veteran in the sports watch market. My first heart rate monitor while running was a Polar model with a chest strap two decades ago. Even if the Polar Grit X is a quantum leap compared to previous ones Wearables is, you still notice the focus on the heart rate measurement - and that's very pleasing. In my Polar Grit X test, the measurement turned out to be very precise. In addition, a permanent measurement takes place without ruining the battery life.

As a rule, the measurement consumes a lot of energy - unless it is not precise. Polar obviously has decades of history here Experience used and plays at the forefront. Otherwise, the watch is literally a solid affair: it not only looks as if it is robust enough to withstand any situation - it is also tested and standardized according to military standards. The Polar Grit X is therefore an ideal outdoor smartwatch.

Nevertheless, the sports watch can easily be worn with a suit in everyday life and especially in the office - the design is robust and timeless and immediately catches the eye due to the large 47 millimeter case. Overall, the sports smartwatch is a very solid investment that, by and large, you can't go wrong with. The points of criticism can also be found with other manufacturers.

Depending on the manufacturer and model, the functions are distributed differently - for an electronic one watch, which really includes all functions, you usually have to spend significantly more money. In this respect, this watch is an excellent choice for all adventurers, explorers and active people who are looking for a rock-solid smartwatch at home, during training, in the office and on trips and holidays.

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