The new Grit X just like other smartwatches from Polar is a fitness-focused smartwatch equipped with some newer activity tracking features. It’s also a sturdily built device with long battery life. This makes it a nice alternative to the Fenix 6 or the Suunto 9 Baro. In this comparison post of the Polar Grit X vs Garmin Fenix 6 vs Suunto 9 Baro specs and features, we take a look at the differences that set each of these multisport GPS smartwatches apart.
Polar Grit X vs Garmin Fenix 6 vs Suunto 9 Baro Specifications Compared
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The Differences
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- Design
- Fitness Tracking
- Battery Life
Going by the design, each of these three has got a sophisticated design, sturdily built with some of the most durable materials. Slight differences can be seen in display sizes, bezel materials, and screen protection. The 1.4 inches wide 9 Baro has the largest display size that allows you to see a little more at a glance, it also has a superior sapphire glass material covering its display and a more durable titanium grade 5 bezel. However, the Fenix 6 Pro which is a more equipped model of Fenix 6 also has a sapphire glass material protecting its display.
It’s also pertinent to note the slight differences in weight, the Grit X weighs the least which makes it a more comfortable to wear. Moreover, at 13.7mm, it’s quite thick, but slimmer than the other two.
As mentioned earlier, each of these three is fitness-focused and these are some of the most equipped GPS smartwatches that certainly will make a great choice for the great outdoor. Each of these three is equipped to track your active life comprehensively with a heart rate sensor, GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope, and altimeter all onboard.
However, Fenix 6 which features blood oxygen monitoring, menstrual cycle tracking, and incidental fall detection alongside many other interesting fitness tracking features has more activity tracking features than you ever get with the Grit X or 9 Baro.
It is good to note that each of these three has got a long battery life which makes any of these a great choice for tracking long hours of activities. With any of these three, You get over 30 hours with continuous GPS tracking and about a week on mixed usage. However, Fenix 6 will keep you going longer, especially with its battery saver features.
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Polar Grit X vs Garmin Fenix 6 vs Suunto 9 Baro – Summary
No doubt, each of these three is an outstanding smartwatch that can take your fitness goals to a whole new level. Each of these three is sturdily built, well equipped to track your active life with a long battery life that lets you go long from a single charge.
VERDICTHowever, in my opinion, I think the Fenix 6 is a more sophisticated GPS smartwatch having more features such as NFC that enables Garmin Pay that the other two lack. It also has more activity tracking features and a more impressive battery life that keeps you going longer.