No notifications when training, sounds bloody fantastic to me!

This is a great review. Really glad you mentioned the differences between flow & connect because these were not well covered in other reviews. Really interesting comparison esp for the heartrate accuracy.

Thank you Dave! Phenomenal review. I will bookmark this video and study it- your diligence to your craft is evident and inspiring.

I found the Garmin to be more reliable while changing some really bad diapers. It was more accurate at measuring stress and heart rates while doing the diaper “Duty.”

Really great comparison video. Detailed and yet easy to understand. I own a Grit X and thought of upgrading. After seeing this, I realise that may not be needed. Thank you.

Excellent review! Just purchased the Grit X for basically half price of MSRP and I’m even more excited now after watching your review!

Awesome review and comparison man! Keep it up!

Very comprehensive review. Thank you. I've got the Fenix 6S and as a triathlete and adventure racer, I never even knew it had so much features. The lack of music for the Polar is a big one for me though. Cheers!

Great comparison thx!

Great review! Very informative. Thank you.

I'm a user of Polar V800 and love it for size weight and GPS accuracy when swimming. Looking for new watches and close to choosing Grit X for price/value, weight, GPS accuracy, and sleep analyzer. Polar's "PolarFlow" very convenient and eco works smoothly. I'm sure Polar will add new software features later as they did with V800. Thanks for vid it's awesome!

I’ve had the grit x for about a week now and I feel your review is pretty dead on! Especially my god the weight of the watch I take my Fenix off all the time but the grit x I don’t even notice it it’s comfortable ! And has helped with actually getting sleep data ! Great review

Great video breakdown, thanks!

Been using my Polar V800 since 2015 and now I want continuous HRM and Sleep Tracking. This, Grit X, looks like what I will get now - Those buttons are similar to the V800 and I believe has Gorilla Glass too.

Only useful and critical comparison I have come across. Very useful. Great job.

I like your final statement between them!

Excellent vid!!!! Your timing is so perfect... I need a watch badly and this gives me the recommendation I'll give my wife for my birthday coming up this month!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!

Great comparison, just got the grit x (had fenix 5 plus) there is one more thing I live about polar (that garmin could have) and it is that you can see and have automatic laps and manual laps as different data in the same workout. For me and my training it is super handy. The other thing that I love is that Polar does not care how much steps you make in a day, it is all about activity. If you go for a 100 miles bike ride you will certainly get to 100% activity, with garmin your watch still tells you the steps you need to do to complete the day.

Thank you Dave! Great review! Interesting info about new Polar smart GPS watch!

Great content, keep up more regular posting! have been on the fence about the Fenix 6 pro for a while.

Excellent review - thank you very much!

Would love to see you comparing the platforms PolarFlow vs GarminConnect! That’d help a lot!! Thanks for your work!

Subscribed. Keep up the good work!

Been on Fenix Series from first gen, do use the X from the day that was out tho. :) And so far it´s hard to beat the Fenix series, even if polar and even Coros wit hthe Vertix come close they are still behind. And this days when 5+ is on good price most of times it´s hard one to pass on. :) My 6x or even Delta works like a King, but for most i think the 5+ shoiuld do a solid work for less money.

Great as always! Next video comparison should be Coros Apex Pro vs Polar Grit x 😎

the most well done report on a product I have seen. THX

Good comparison, structured, to the point. Thanks!

Great Review!!!! Thank You.

New intro, I'm loving it!

Hey Dave! Great review and well made video. Liked the clear articulation and detail. I have the AWS4 and a Fenix 5. Planning to train a bit seriously with HIIT, Running and some tennis (When we can in the future). Will it help to add a Scosche Rhythm24 / Polar OH1 to my Fenix or look at devices like the GritX? Im looking for accurate HR data to feed my Firstbeat algorithms on the Fenix to get the best approximation of ATL, Recovery time, VO2Max etc. I like the Intensity minutes on Garmin way better than the AW 3 ring system.

Detailed, well placed comments and observations. Interesting comparison!

I´m thinking of upgrading to the Garmin Fenix 6 from my Garmin Forerunner 235 WHR which I´m using since January 2016! BUT: Although the Fenix 6 has been out on the market for a while now its price tag is still pretty damn high & that holds me back from buying one (thought of buying a 2nd hand Fenix 6 though).

Thanks for video, great vid.

I got to say, Coros has Titanium bezel, also the Sapphire screen! I hit my Apex over a steel stand post, it scratched the bezel :C. But I am able to buff out the scratch using just wet clothe, and it looks brand new again :D.

Thanks for the great review, very thorough.

Subscribed.Good luck with your channel.

Great review, thanks

That new watch is so good at changing diapers!!! 👌 Loving your videos! Good topic, I think that Polar Grit X probably the best watch Polar has ever made.

Thanks for your review, I have also both watches and I like some functions on the Garmin Fenix 6 pro and I like some other functions more on the Polar grid X. I share your opinion. I miss the music and the maps on the polar, but I like the accurately of the heart rate sensor from the polar grit x.

Great review. I have never realized how good garmin app is. When you told about polar that can’t start navigating (route) during activity - that’s really terrible.

Touch screen OUTCH if You really sweat or it’s raining try to adjust something 🤪 I got my new FENIX6XSAPHIRE now for a little over a week and dawn happy with it...it replaces my Apple Watch series 4, the Suunto Ambit3 Peak and FENIX3HR because of my latissimus muscle chest straps don’t work for me. Will try a arm strap do for running and biking and maybe swimming with my FENIX6XSAPHIRE. Another great video thanks 😊

Thank you for the great review! I still have a question and I'm curious after your perspective. The Power Grit X does give refuelling advice. I believe the Garmin doesn't have this option. What is your take on that?

Thanks for the review! I really like the design of this watch but it's overkill for what I *need* and a bit on the chunky side compared to what I'm used to. I'm hoping the Vantage series gets a refresh soon.

Thank you for your comprehensive review, the best ive seen. I hope you or your subscribers can help me make my mind up between these 2 watches, i've stewed on a decision for a week now & still can't pick one - it's between the Grit X & the STANDARD Fenix 6 (non map) - these are both about the same price here at the minute so money doesn't come into it........ i know for me these will both be overkill so if there are other suggestions my ears are open. Background - just getting back into things after being off too long so i'd like a watch that helps me get off my ass a bit more. I do some mountain biking, hill climbing/walking/hiking & general exercise, I DO NOT run & i will not be running except for maybe jogging around a local park. I'd like to be able to set a calorie goal per day if possible & see what i've burned off & where i need to get my heart to so things can improve, the Polar showing what fat/protein etc i've used seems good but is it a bit gimmiky?. I do not need maps, i live in Ireland so i will not get lost, for that reason also it needs to be waterproof!, An Altimeter would be nice to see what elevation i've climbed on the bike & GPS is a must though doesn't have to be silly accurate, I'll not be using a chest strap so an accurate HRM would be good & i've watched reviews of both which were mixed, some reported the Garmin bad, some said Polar Fitspark seems to be good, i think!?, i like the way it suggests some training in relation to recovery, maybe Garmin does this too? I'm also interested in the Polar sleep tracking & nightly recharge function, but is the Garmin body battery better? I'm also not interested in music on my watch or notifications in general, nor to i want to pay for stuff with it. Battery life isn't silly important but it's nice not to have to charge things so often. Is sleep tracking important? Polar seems to win that, or is it better for me to have the pulse ox function on the Garmin & the stress monitoring as well? Weather would be nice to have but do both watches only display that correctly after sync with phone?, I'll not be going into in depth reviewing of my training/sleep so it'd be nice to have decent, meaningful info on the watch face. I don't like the way the Polar can't be turned off but i seem to be being drawn that way because of Fitspark, is there a Garmin equal to it? - though i think ideally a Fenix 6 with fitspark & good sleep measurement would be ideal Please help!! My head's fried!!

Great video, I have just subscribed to your channel. I'm still a bit on a fence. I really like the POLAR HR accuracy, but I'm worried that the display screen will play up when it's wet and raining with the touch display. I don't need most of the Fenix 6 functions but to be able to be notified of the message content when I run is important. Also polar has that power output. Damn I think I'll go for Feniks and when Polar upgrade their software sell it and go for Polar. Thanks mate for helping me decide!

Thank you for the quick and dirty review but very fair and right on the subject to bring in front the strengths of each watch! I prefer having accurate physiological data in order to do a better analysis to rest or train harder, to do more strength or endurance focused training. Looks like Polar clinched that department and price. And Garmin 6 excelled in most other departments. So, this is a matter of individual preference of features. Both watches are excellent.

Great review!

Hei, and thanks for the video. I have recently gave up polar vantage V. I had some issues during the racing, that when I started on the route without the watch finding the start point, it has never found the route. It was just pointing towards the selected points, like middle or end, but never ended on the preplanned route. Have you noticed smth like this?

Wow best review for the two devices; so many small details in the review that no one else is picking. i am debating whether to buy Polar Grit X or Garmin Fenix 6 Pro (this one is on good discount now). and thinking to buy Polar H9 separately for accurate heart rate monitoring. However if i choose Garmin Fenix 6 Pro - would it be better to buy their chest strap too? Thanks!

Thank you. Great review and now I can make a decision and Polar grit x wins because being female/smaller build the weight is a thing too

Great video. Thank you. You've helped me to decide on my next watch. I've been using a Polar M400 for about 6 years now and have been waiting for a suitable watch. I wasn't expecting it to be another Polar but after watchiing I've now placed my order for the Grit X.

Sweet! I am looking to buy a sportswatch mostly for mtb. Great review it helped me alot. Thanks!

Cool ,,, I got a fenix 5x sapphire last year and I’m happy with it ,,, I was thinking of upgrading to the 6 but I think I’ll wait ,,the 5x works good for my backpacking needs

Can you create your own running workouts and send it to the watch on the polar? I know you can with garmin.

Thanks and appreciate ! Have you compare the heart rate accuracy between the polar vantage v or m with the grit x? Thanks!

Fair & honest review!!!

Awesome review 👍

Great review!! I'm thinking to replace my loved SUUNTO Ambit3 Peak, only due to Suunto closing movescount and losing functionalities. I use a lot the "workouts" for my training main set. Now I can start the workouts on the middle of my run/cycle/swim. Can you do this on the polar or Garmin? (I can't find this anywhere)

Great video again Dave!

Thank you Dave!! Amazing review as usual. In my country the Grit X retails for 350€ now. Do you think I should consider it over a Garmin 945 or 745?

excelente review !!!

Love This Video :)

Very helpful!

Garmin can give you Running power if you download from Connect IQ “Running Power” by Garmin Labs. It requests HRM Run strap. As polar watches, the running power is quite close to Stryd. Running power data field takes into account the wind from weather database.

Great vid!

hey Dave, been searching on this topic but can't really pick that up. Can I import the gpx file through Polar mobile app instead of computer?

The light button is the power button (hold for 3 seconds). Thanks for excellent review

My Grit X should be delivered in a couple days. It will hold me UNTIL Fenix 7X Saphfire arrives and the Tacx Neo 3T is out. With Garmin owning Tacx... the Fenix 7X may do some awesome magic mounted on a Bike( Road or MTB). But doing some things I wanna use the Grit X. I would like watts indication on a climb. I would want Hill Incline grade %. Seems not hard for Polar to do with firmware.

Like you said they don't really compete against each other. It's a $270+ price differential to get a Fenix 6 with Music etc. But much of what you reviewed here was that higher level model. Even the lowest Fenix 6 is $170 more than the Grit X. That's a huge premium. I just ordered my Grit X. Been wanting to upgrade for my Polar M400 (which is over 5 years old and still rolling fine). Wanted to get into Coros Apex, but Polar Flow is too good to leave behind.

Is there any way to go from say biking to running on the same work out or would you also need to stop the bike route and then start a new run route if you were trying to have a tri training day?

Is it possible to upload a bike route from your computer to the polar grit x and follow it with your watch on the bike? Thanks and very good review!

Great video!!!

Hey, awesome comparison! Is the current pace on the Fenix 6 accurate? I struggled a lot with Fenix 5 because it didn't show the pace accurately.

There are in fact a number of tweaks you can do on the Grit X to make the battery last longer. Change the backlight and frequency of the GPS tracking. You can get up to 100 hours tracking.

Awesome review video. Very professional & organized. Well done. I'm looking to buy a Running GPS watch. I'm stuck between Polar Grit X & Garmin Instinct Solar. My price point is $300-$400. Which one do you recommend?

Nice video, thank you, I’m looking for Sleep, swim and golf. Best choice?

Johnny grew hair. Now he's watch reviewer. He indeed can do anything.

Cool video. That is that thing on your shoe (sensor) is called?

Hello, sir thank you for amazing videos I've learned a lot from them I have one question I used to wear my watch Fenix 6 pro on my right wrist now I am wearing it on my left wrist, but I can't find anywhere to change it in strength section is there anything I can do I have no idea??? Many thanks, Farzad

Fantastic video, I think that once the Fenix 7 comes, the Fenix 6 Pro will be more comparable price wise with the Grit X

Great comparison

Hi, could you please help to verify? It seems that polar grit x’s heart rate monitoring light always stay on when I take the grit x off my arm and place it in light up position. The vantage V will turn the light off. Often Grit x give high number when it is taken off my arm and rest . Thanks!

Have you found a way to turn the screen/watch off when not in use? Was there an update to take care of this issue?

so, the polar grit x is like a Fenix 3 HR, but much more precise and acurate in everything basically? what I didn't get from this review, and the true deal breaker for me is the screen on the polar grit is trans-reflective like the fenix or is it LCD like regular smartwatches ?

Hello! Really nice Review! I have a question. Now I have Polar Vantage V and I thinking of replacing with Garmin Fenix 5x! I like MTB, running and hiking! Inpotrtant to me is map on garmin and GPS. I like my own route on Strava and upload on my watch! Fenix 5x have map and polar doesnt! Is Worth replacing my Vantage V for Fenix 5x? Thank you for answer and nice day

Very good review. Could you compare Polar Grit X vs Coros Apex Pro?

Hi. Great review. The Fenix series and the Grit is a bit above my needs. But as a gadget freak, I really like them. I have also been looking at Instinct Tactical solar. But, when it comes to GPS signal. What watch would you recommend? Is there any watch that gets close to any cellphone? Tend to use my cellphone for training registration. When connecting a pulse belt to a phone. It beats the most watches.

Thanks for the amazing review! I'm on the fence of swapping out my Galaxy Watch Active2 because I think it kinda sucks for my use, which is mtb. Batterylife is bad; I have to charge it every 2 days(even if it is on standby). I guess the features making it a "smart watch" rather than a "sports watch" such as a higher resolution screen, more "smartphone like apps" are some factors for a lower battery life. As far as the touchscreen goes, I've really been having a though time with it. During summer, it is fine as i can use t-shirts. During winter and autumn, it is much more problematic. Often the sleeves of my jacket register touches, which in worst case cancels ongoing activities, or alter them, which is extremely frustrating. The touchscreen is also unpredictable during wet weather conditions. So for that reason; I'm not hyped to get a new watch with touch. How is your experience with Garmin/Polar that has touch screens, have you been having similar issues? Also, by any chance... Have you tested watches like the Galaxy watch, Huawei, or similar?

Hey. Could you tell me if you could interact with the notifications on the Polar. I have the Fenix 6 and I can read, reply or delete. Can the Polar do the same?

Are you going to compare Polar Grit X with the Coros Apex Pro it Vertix?

Thank you

Sorry for the multiple questions but is the extra accuracy on the light sensors of the polar watches enough to sway you to purchase that instead of the fenix? If one were to look for accurate fitness tracking as a priority would the fenix not hold up to the polar?

Did you have the "normal" F6 oder was it plus - x or what? thx

I’ve just rid of my Polar Vantage M. I like Polar but have also had Garmin as well. I do triathlon and a fair amount of running. I like the polar for the sleep modes. I can’t decide if it’s worth returning to Garmin or simply upgrade to the Polar Grit X. Is the expense worth it. Any advice would be good.

As a mountain biker I am really interested in the Grit X, seems like the sweet spot. Do you think the Komoot integration is enough to ride on MTB? I don't really need the back to start feature, but I'd appreciate a reliable way to guide me through a route I'm not that familiar. I saw they sell a handlebar mount, so there's that, but need to know if navigation is good enough for MTB.

I think this is one of the most demanded comparisons in the sport department. Falling in the choice between Grit X and Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Sapphire. I’m not so sporty but this COVID crisis pushing me out that I need more activity and would like to have some sporting motivating device. I’m used to be a mounting biker and willing to have more activities such as running and swimming. Would it be great to know any sort of thoughts on how devices are comparable in MTB discipline? I feeling like Grit X is a bit better in metrics and training programs but lack for smartwatch functions (notifications, alerts, receive messes during the training), and navigation during the activity. Garmin looks average but definitely better in navigation where Komoot/GritX sounds to me not enough. Would it be Garmin in your opinion? Grit X is new for now and some features might be improved or even new added but I don’t have such experience. Shall I care about the features out of the box or might dream for future software upgrades with improvements to garmin navigation level.

Hi there, does Polar GX or any Coros watches have a virtual partner feature like Garmin's PacePro? Cheers

Garmin has a running power app (Garmin Labs), and I'd be interested in seeing how this compares with the Polar. Also would like to know how you like the new sleep tracking calculations on device... You also didn't cover the recommended workouts, recovery features, and FuelWise that the Polar has. I've been confirmed in my purchase of my Garmin Tactix Delta Solar so far, but I'd be curious to see how this (all of the above) affects your review...

Thx

Great Video ❤️❤️❤️