POLAR GRIT X PRO: a full review of Polar’s newest and best multi-sport watch!

POLAR GRIT X PRO: a full review of Polar’s newest and best multi-sport watch!
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[@Halv_Turken]

you shouldent encourage ppl to bash it on a rock, theres always someone who actually does that if you say it. and even if it does not break, it will scratch the casing..

[@its_Matt_B_]

I thought that was a good example as I’ve fallen while trail running and done exactly that. Still, you bring up a good point about not encouraging the morons!

[@RunnersCorner2024]

Great video Matt, you can soon stay your own watch shop! But again no magnets? Lol run well

[@its_Matt_B_]

Cheers, Ryan, and yeah, I don’t know what’s going on with these big companies. Don’t they know that magnets sell everything? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@RunnersCorner2024]

@@its_Matt_B_ really I mean how hard is it to put a magnet on a watch ? Oh well can’t win them all lol

[@blueandwhiteeighttwo]

Have you been using this watch still as your daily driver?

[@its_Matt_B_]

Not in the last few months. I probably used it daily until early this year.

[@blueandwhiteeighttwo]

@@its_Matt_B_ Did you change to a Garmin?

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@blueandwhiteeighttwo No. I started testing the Coros Apex 2 Pro and have been using it for the last few months. I also picked up and Apple Watch Ultra, so i've been wearing that as my daily driver!

[@blueandwhiteeighttwo]

@@its_Matt_B_ I might try the apex as well as replacement for my Grit X Pro. Thanks

[@gavinbraiden5985]

You must have more watches than Switzerland by now 🤣Great review, I’ve been looking to upgrade from my Apple Watch to something more durable and have been torn between polar vantage v2 and garmin fenix 6 pro. Decisions decisions

[@its_Matt_B_]

I’d go with the Grit X Pro over the Vantage V2; almost all the same features but the Grit X Pro will stand up to whatever you throw at it. The Fenix 6 is a brilliant watch. Happy shopping!

[@josejr.8671]

thank you for actually doing a nice review of the watch instead of bashing it . but showing what it can do. 🎉🎉

[@its_Matt_B_]

Thanks, Jose! It's a very solid watch!

[@i.p2088]

Great review. I have the GARMIN Venue SQ and it has a mind of it's own so I need a new watch. I only do road running. I have a 170 mm wrist so I am considering the GARMIN 745 or Polar Vantage V2 or Coros pace 2 because of the recovery information. Black Friday sale is on so I need to decide.. Help 🙏🏻

[@its_Matt_B_]

I also have a 170mm wrist. I’d go with the Grit X Pro over the Vantage V2, mainly because of the sapphire lens. 👊🏼

[@lucalampis1772]

Thank you for your brillant review. I’m waiting for the sale after christmas time to buy it 😂 salute from italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@its_Matt_B_]

Grazie, Luca! This really is a great watch! I know you’ll enjoy using it! 👊🏼

[@christopherwilliams2]

Matt , seeing as your white polar vantage is lonely in a drawer somewhere in your home , it could find a new home in the Caribbean 🥲 😉

[@anthonytorgerson4175]

Great review. Would you recommend this over a Garmin fenix 6?

[@its_Matt_B_]

I can’t recommend it over the F6 because the differences are what makes the difference to each buyer. GXP is lighter than F6 GXP is wrist based power F6 has onboard music storage F6 has better smart watch features, including contactless payments. GXP has 130 sport profiles. F6 has 30. F6 has turn-by-turn navigation. If you’ll be using the watch for cycling, the F6 has ANT+ connectivity.

[@gaoosed]

Love the titan would ask for a brighter light option than the current settings

[@its_Matt_B_]

Oh yes! The Titan is fantastic! Agreed, however the downside of a brighter light is decreased battery life!

[@diamondmeeple]

I wonder if The new Garmin Forrunner 955 measurement of watt (w/the cheststrap) is the same or better than the Grit pro X?

[@its_Matt_B_]

This is a strange thing because it's not a metric that can be better or worse because no company measures power the same way. As long as you're getting your power data from one device consistently, you'll get good data you can work with.

[@Ordinary-Hendrik]

@@its_Matt_B_ I always have off or dip heart rate in daily ware of vantage v2. Is grit x pro better?

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@Ordinary-Hendrik I can't say if it's better because I didn't get the dips with the V2.

[@Ordinary-Hendrik]

@@its_Matt_B_ Thanks！

[@carlbode666]

I heard the lag is terrible on this watch ?

[@its_Matt_B_]

I haven’t noticed any significant lag that doesn’t occur on other GPS watches! The only way to avoid lag is to track with a footpod.

[@maximaleffort]

Great video! Thx man.

[@its_Matt_B_]

Thanks for watching. 👊🏼 It’s a solid watch that I use everyday!

[@richardanthony3267]

Really great review, I’ve watched it twice, convinced me to purchase it, Ben using Suunto 9baro and Garmin Instinct for the last couple of years, Garmin has let me down so many times, but the Suunto is still good , but it’s time for a new platform as well as a new watch, Polar looks to be the one, I have a question though, can I create my own workout? I know that the data screens can be adjusted , but can I create my own cardio workout?

[@its_Matt_B_]

Yes! You create your workouts on the app or the website and just sync your watch. 👊🏼 Thanks for watching!

[@richardanthony3267]

@@its_Matt_B_ how has the watch been holding up with use since you posted this video?

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@richardanthony3267 I’ve had no issues and I use it everyday.

[@richardanthony3267]

Maybe a “after 90 days” review 😊 like how it’s tracked your progress and how, if you’ve found it beneficial at all, some hints from your experience to new users, something like that,

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@richardanthony3267 The 90 day review won’t provide anymore information. I had it for at least 60 days before I even thought about reviewing it. I would make another video if there was something to add, but it’s worked as intended.