Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch Reviews

Review score: 8.8/10 – Updated November, 2024

Latest Price: £379 (RRP: £379)

Take a look now to discover what makes Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch worthy of a review score of 8.8 out of 10.

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• Quality
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• Brand – Polar
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Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch features

Quality

Quality is without doubt one of the most important factors that we consider when buying bikes, parts, accessories or clothing. As you’d imagine it’s especially important when buying GPS. Let’s take at a look at the sort of things you can look at when trying to ascertain the quality of Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch.

The first thing is material. Looking at what Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch is made of will give you a really good idea of the quality overall. Take a look at the specs above and you should be able to see the material. It’s then up to you to decide if it meets your expectation.

Similarly you’ll also want to spend some time looking at the features too. Again the table above, listing the features will give you a really good overview. However you should think about the sort of features that you’d expect when buying new GPS. It’s worth writing a list of the “must-have” features so that you don’t end up compromising and missing some important features, or alternatively end up buying an unnecessarily high specced product.

There’s also a lot of merit in checking out the brand of the product and looking at the various brands that are selling GPS. Brands like Polar are of courses extremely well respected in the cycling community so you know you’re getting a fantastic product with them. But if you’re undecided on your product you should write up a list of brands that you’d be happy to buy. It’s a great way of filtering and narrowing down the number of products when you’re searching.

Next up you’ll want to think about the price and use that as a guide to set your expectations of the quality. If you’re buying the cheapest of the options in the GPS category you should probably expect it to not be of as good quality as the most expensive. It sounds obvious of course. But this is where you can get a bit clever and use your combination of features, specs, materials and other factors to work together to get a really good quality product at the best price. We often draw up a list of “must-haves” and use these as filters when shopping online so that you’re only seeing products that meet your criteria. You can then sort by Price>Low to get the best deals.

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Comparing Prices

Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for GPS.

It’s at this stage of the buying process, when you’re looking at different options, that you should set a budget. Do some research to understand how much roughly you can expect to pay for the sort of level of product that you’re looking for. Then match that to your own personal circumstance and how much you can afford to spend. This will really help you in narrowing down the right product for you.

Price of Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch

So the first aspect of price that we’re going to look at is the price of Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch.

We run regular scans across the web to find the best prices for the products that we review, from a range of cycling retailers. The best price we managed to find Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch was over at Chain Reaction Cycles where the price was £379 in our latest search.

Based on this price we’ve scored it 8.9 out of 10 for price.

Average price of GPS

Next we wanted to look at how much you can expect to pay, on average, for GPS.

We found 137 in the GPS category over at Chain Reaction Cycles. We looked at the average price of the products within this category and found the average is £204.89, making it above average at £379.

It’s sometimes helpful to look at how much the prices can vary. Especially when setting yourself a budget, or when trying to understand just how much you could spend on GPS. We found that the most expensive product currently available was £849.99, whilst the cheapest we managed to find was £2.99.

With 137 products available we worked out that 23 cost more than Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch and 112 were cheaper.

Cost of Polar products

At Chain Reaction Cycles we found 28 products from Polar, of which 16 were in the GPS category.

For now though we’re looking at Polar branded products in all categories. The average price of these products was £148.66 making this product above average.

You’ll also be interested to know that the cheapest Polar product we found was £15.50 and the highest price we could find from them was £425.99.

Of the 28 from Polar, 3 were more expensive than Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch and 24 were cheaper.

How much are Polar GPS?

We then wanted to get a bit more specific and only look at Polar products that are listed in the GPS category.

The average price of the 16 products that match this search was £214.82, with the cheapest coming in at £16.90 and highest price was £425.99. With the average being £214.82, Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch comes in above average.

3 products that meet this search were more expensive than Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch and 12 were cheaper.

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Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch Reviews

Reading reviews is an amazing way of getting a good feel for a product without actually being able to try it or see it first.

There are two different types of reviews, and we also recommend reading both.

1. Expert reviews – In the cycle industry there are loads of really reliable trusted resources for expert reviews. For example if you’re looking to buy a new bike, BikeRadar Bike Reviews are great.

2. Customer reviews – these are probably your best resource for information. There’s no finances or influence involved, they’re purely just honest reviews from customers that have bought and used the product. The reason we love customer reviews so much is because no matter if their view is good or bad, there’s a very good chance that it will be honest and unbiased.

Our best advice is to head over to Chain Reaction Cycles and read the Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch reviews there.

Based on what we’ve seen in terms of reviews for Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch, it really does look like a great buy. So for the review score, we’ve scored it 9.2 out of 10. The average review score for all products in the GPS category at Chain Reaction Cycles is 4.1 out of 5.

Owner reviews, as we say, are one of the most important pieces of research that we can do before we buy. So, with that in mind, if you do go on to buy Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch or another similar product, like Polar A370 Fitness Watch reviews or Polar OH1 Armband reviews we’d love you to leave a review in the comments below. It will really help future buyers just like you, when they’re looking to buy GPS.

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Brand

As we said in the pricing part of the review, brand is a really important consideration, but especially so when looking to buy GPS. But as you’re probably already aware, you’re on to a great choice if you do go with Polar, as they’re a fantastic brand, making amazing products.

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YouTube Video of Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch

Below we’ve embedded a video from YouTube where we’ve searched for Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch reviews.

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Summary

Overall, we’ve been hugely impressed by the quality, price, reviews and features of Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch. We’d say that as long as it fits your budget and meets your expectations in terms of features/spec…it’s a really strong contender. That’s why we’ve scored it a massive 8.8/10 overall.

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Further product details

• Product ID 1: 26765010271
• Product ID 2: 802755UK
• Brand: Polar
• Model number: 90081737
• RRP: £379
• EAN: 725882054230
• Description: Polar Grit X Multisport GPS WatchAn advanced outdoor watch, the Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch is ultra-rugged, lightweight, comfortable and delivers the top training features.SereneThe Serene breathing system helps you relax your body and calm down your mind in moments of stress, throughout your day, with guided breathing exercises.Smart CaloriesThe watch provides highly accurate calorie counting based on your weight, height, age, gender, your individual maximum heart rate (HRmax) and how hard you’re training.Running IndexThe Running Index shows clearly how your running performance is developing with the use of your estimated running VO2max.Fitness TestSee how fit you are in just 5 minutes without having to break a sweat with the Fitness Test option.Sleep Plus StageSleep is a core part of the recovery process; therefore, it is integral that you get the best sleep you possibly can so you can properly rest and restore. The Polar Grit X watch follows and tracks your sleep stages to provide key insights into your overall sleep quality.Training BenefitKeeping going with the Training Benefit system that provides motivating feedback immediately after training describing the effect of the session.Running ProgramA great feature for runners, the Running Program provides personal and adaptive training plans that fit you and your goals.Strava Live SegmentsMake your runs and rides more exciting with Strava Live Segments. Receive alerts about nearby segments, see real-time performance data during a segment and check your results right after you finish.Energy SourcesYou can see how your body uses different energy sources during a training session with the Grit X’s Energy Sources features. The watch divides your energy usage into carbs, proteins and fats.Running PowerSee how intense your running session is with Running Power which provides comprehensive insight into the intensity of your running sessions.Nightly RechargeSee how well you recover from your day during the night.WeatherKeep up to date with weather updates – the watch allows you to check current weather info and a 2-day forecast.Route Planning with KomootPlan your route on Komoot and import it to your Polar Grit X to receive turn-by-turn guidance to take care of navigation for you.FuelWiseThe FuelWise smart fuelling assistant, helps you learn to refuel and maintain adequate energy levels during your long endurance sessions.Phone NotificationsSync your compatible smartphone to the watch to stay connected with notifications. You can receive alerts for incoming calls, messages, emails, calendar events and more.Swimming MetricsWater resistant and ready for action the Grit X automatically detects your heart rate, swimming style, distance, pace, strokes and rest times. Distance and strokes get tracked also in open water swimming.Sport ProfilesThe watch comes with a huge host of sport profile and it supports over 130 different sports. You can add your favourite sports to your sports watch in Polar Flow.FitSpark Training GuideThe FitSpark training guide helps you prepare for your pursuit to conquer the trails with ready-made daily workouts that match your recovery, readiness and training history.Heart Rate MonitorThe watch comes with an advanced wrist-based heart rate with Precision Prime sensor fusion technology.Route GuidanceUpload your route to the Polar Grit X and stay on the right path with real-time guidance.Hill SplitterThe Hill Splitter feature delivers detailed data about your performance on the uphill and downhill sections of your session.SpecificationsDimensions: 47mm x 47mm x 13mmWeight: 64g (with wristband), 44g (without wristband)Materials: Extreme high strength stainless steel case (with DLC coating on black colour version), glass fibre reinforced back coverDisplay Type: Always-on colour touch displayDisplay Materials: Laminated Gorilla glass lens with anti-fingerprint coating, protected with forged stainless-steel bezel with lugsDisplay Size: 1.2’’Display Resolution: 240 x 240 pixelsBattery Type: 346mAh lithium-polymerBattery Life: 40 hours in training mode (GPS and wrist-based heart rate), or up to 7 days in watch mode with continuous heart rate tracking, multiple power save options availableGPS and Barometer: Integrated GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, assisted GPS for fast fix times, barometric altitude, incline, ascent and descentConnectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy, custom USB cable for charging and data synchronisationWatch: Time and date, alarm with snoozeUI Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Indonesian, Czech, Japanese, Chinese (simplified)Sensors: Compatible with all standard BLE heart rate sensors and running cadence and power sensors as well as cycling speed, cadence and power sensorsWristband Material: Durable and comfortable siliconeWrist Size: 130-190mm (small), 145-215mm (medium/large)Operating Temperature: from – 20° to 50°C, temperatures below -10°C may affect battery life and performanceDurability: Tested against military standards (MIL-STD-810G)Water Resistance: Waterproof (WR100)Compass: Magnetometer-based compass available in training mode (no GPS needed)FeaturesHill SplitterRoute guidanceAdvanced wrist-based heart rateFitSpark training guideSport profilesSwimming metricsPhone notificationsFuelWise smart fuelling assistantRoute planning with KomootWeatherNightly rechargeRunning powerEnergy sourcesStrava Live SegmentsTraining Load ProRunning ProgramTraining BenefitSleep Plus StagesFitness TestRunning IndexSmart CaloriesContinuous Heart RateSerene breathing exerciseBuy Polar Run GPS from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
• Full Category: Nutrition & Training > GPS
• Unisex
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• Adult

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Other options for GPS

As you’d imagine there are so many options out there when buying GPS. 137 in fact.

A few of our other favourites that we spotted when researching Polar Grit X Multisport GPS Watch included,
Polar H10 N Heart Rate Sensor reviews, Polar OH1 + Optical Heart Rate Sensor reviews, or we really liked the look of Polar Ignite GPS Watch Replacement Wrist Band 2019 reviews as another alternative.