Polar Grit X2 Pro launched in March 2024 as Polar’s flagship outdoor watch, sharing the Vantage V3’s software feature set in a ruggedised, MIL-STD-rated case.
| Manufacturer | Polar |
|---|---|
| Type | Premium outdoor multisport GPS watch |
| Series | Grit X |
| Released | 20 March 2024 |
| Price at launch | GBP 650.00 (standard), GBP 750.00 (Titan). USD/EUR 750.00 (standard), 870.00 (Titan). |
| Predecessor | Polar Grit X Pro |
| Successor | Not yet announced. |
| Sizes | 48.6mm (single size) |
| Colours | Night Black, Night Stone Grey (standard). Titan ships with Autumn Leather and Black Silicone bands. |
Specifications and features as at launch, updated where the current official specification differs.
Jump to: Expert opinion | What’s new | Specifications | Battery life | Features | Activity profiles | Further reading
Expert opinion
Grit X2 Pro runs identical software to the Vantage V3, in a ruggedised stainless steel or titanium case with sapphire glass and MIL-STD accreditation. The Titan edition weighs 64g against the standard model’s 79g, and both share the same 488mAh battery, 275MHz processor and Elixir Gen 4 sensor suite.
Offline TOPO maps are pre-installed for Europe and North America, with additional detailed maps available manually via flow.polar.com/maps. Route guidance works with imported GPX files or routes synced from Komoot or Strava, with turn-by-turn cues added automatically when a route is loaded through Polar Flow. Polar has not built on-device map intelligence: if the wearer strays off route, Grit X2 Pro can only point back to it as a straight-line bearing or offer a full retrace, unlike Garmin’s re-routable maps at a comparable price.
What’s new versus the Grit X Pro
Hardware
- 1.39-inch AMOLED display with sapphire glass, 15% larger than the Grit X Pro’s screen
- Elixir Gen 4 sensor: ECG, SpO2, skin temperature and PAT
- Dual-frequency, multi-constellation GNSS chipset with a redesigned antenna
- Faster processor at 275MHz, with 37MB memory and 32GB storage for offline maps
- Water resistance increased to WR100
- USB-C charging
Software
- Offline TOPO maps, with additional detailed maps addable manually via flow.polar.com/maps
- Komoot turn-by-turn navigation and improved route sync
- Combined planned route and breadcrumb trail view, with on/off-route detection
- VAM (ascent speed) and 3D Speed, with 11 supporting metrics
- Voice Guidance, Walking Test and Work-Rest Guide
- Heart rate, speed and power graphs extended to the last ten minutes
- New watch face styles and widgets
Specifications
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Size | 1.39 inch |
| Type | AMOLED, optional always-on |
| Resolution | 454 x 454 pixels |
| Lens | Sapphire glass |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | No, per Polar’s official specification |
| Physical | |
| Case size | 48.6mm (single size) |
| Thickness | 13.4mm |
| Weight | 79g with strap, 57g without (standard). Titan: 64g total. |
| Case material | Stainless steel (standard), titanium (Titan edition) |
| Bezel material | Stainless steel |
| Water rating | WR100 |
| Military standard | MIL-STD-810H |
| Sensors and positioning | |
| GPS | Dual-frequency, multi-constellation: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Heart rate | Elixir Gen 4 optical |
| Other sensors | ECG, SpO2, skin temperature, barometer, magnetic compass, accelerometer |
| Connectivity and storage | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.1. No ANT+. |
| Charging | Proprietary / USB-C |
| Storage | 32GB |
| Music storage | No. Controls phone-connected music only. |
| Onboard maps | Yes. Offline TOPO maps, Europe and North America, with additional detailed maps addable manually. |
Battery life
| Mode | Battery life |
|---|---|
| Smartwatch | Up to 10 days |
| Performance training mode (excludes navigation) | Up to 43 hours |
| Eco training mode | Up to 5.8 days (approximately 139 hours) |
Features
Training and recovery
- Training Load Pro (cardio, muscle and perceived load)
- Recovery Pro and Orthostatic Test
- Nightly Recharge, Sleep Plus Stages and SleepWise
- Free structured running plans and Season Planner
- Wrist-based running power and Running Index
- FuelWise and Energy Sources
- Work-Rest Guide, Voice Guidance and Walking Test
- Strava Live Segments
- Swimming metrics, second-generation
Navigation
- Offline TOPO maps, Europe and North America, with manually addable detailed maps
- Komoot turn-by-turn navigation, requiring a Komoot subscription for full route creation
- Combined planned route and breadcrumb trail, with on/off-route detection
- VAM (ascent speed) and 3D Speed
- Barometer and compass
- Back-to-start as a straight-line bearing, or full route retrace. No intelligent re-routing.
Connectivity and smart features
- Polar Flow app
- Heart rate broadcast to gym equipment and bike computers
- Music playback control from the wrist, phone-connected only
- Screen-based flashlight, quick access from the pull-down menu. No hardware LED.
- No streaming music, no FTMS or FE-C smart trainer control
- Bluetooth only, no ANT+
Activity profiles
Polar lists over 170 sport profiles for Grit X2 Pro, including triathlon. The full list, drawn from Polar’s own sport profile categories, is below.
| Category | Profiles |
|---|---|
| Running | Running, Jogging, Road running, Track&field running, Trail running, Ultra running, Cross-country running, Treadmill running, Stair workout |
| Cycling | Cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel cycling, Indoor cycling, Electric biking, Kickbiking |
| Swimming | Swimming, Pool swimming, Open water swimming |
| Multisport | Triathlon, Off-road triathlon, Duathlon, Off-road duathlon |
| Urban and street sports | Skateboarding, Inline skating, Roller skating, Ice skating, Calisthenics, Rope skipping, Street (dancing), Obstacle course racing, Esports |
| Gym and fitness | Strength training, Functional training, Circuit training, Bootcamp, Kettlebell, High-intensity interval training, Cross-trainer, Group exercise, Spinning, Aerobics, Aqua fitness, the full LES MILLS class range (BARRE, BODYATTACK, BODYBALANCE, BODYCOMBAT, BODYJAM, BODYPUMP, BODYSTEP, CORE, GRIT Athletic, GRIT Cardio, GRIT Strength, RPM, SH’BAM, SPRINT, THE TRIP, TONE) |
| Yoga and mobility | Yoga, Pilates, Stretching, Body&Mind, Core, Mobility (static), Mobility (dynamic) |
| Outdoor and walking | Hiking, Nordic walking, Rucking, Walking, Snowshoe trekking, Climbing (indoor), Climbing (outdoor), Golf, Disc golf, Riding, Dog agility, Orienteering |
| Winter sports | Downhill skiing, Backcountry skiing, Telemark skiing, Snowboarding, Classic XC skiing, Freestyle XC skiing, Biathlon, Ski machine |
| Water sports | SUP, Water running, Kayaking, Canoeing, Sailing, Surfing, Kitesurfing, Wakeboarding, Water skiing, Windsurfing |
| Team and racket sports | Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Beach volley, Handball, Ice hockey, Field hockey, Floorball, Rugby, Cricket, Baseball, Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash, Table tennis, Badminton, Beach tennis |
| Other | Boxing, Kickboxing, Fitness boxing, Martial arts, Judo, Taekwondo, Golf, Motor sports, Enduro, Motocross, Car racing, Curling, Shooting (indoor), Shooting (outdoor) |
Further reading
Related watches
- Predecessor: Polar Grit X Pro.
- Also consider: Polar Grit X2, the same feature set in a smaller, lighter case at WR50 and a substantially lower price.
- Within the Polar range: Polar Vantage V3 runs identical software in a sports-focused rather than ruggedised case.
