Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Full details →| Fitbit Edge | Polar Grit X | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $179★ | $999 |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $99/yr | ✓ None |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 18g★ | 57g |
| Water resistance | 50m | 100m★ |
| Battery | 7 days | 40 days★ |
| Always-on display | ✅★ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Fitness Tracker | Sports GPS |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Oct 27, 2026 | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Cycle advice | good★ | bad |
| Deals advice | neutral | great★ |
| Next model | — | — |
A 1.34" AMOLED screen, 46% larger than the Charge 6's, with an optional always-on mode and a physical button.
Multi-system GPS for phone-free runs, an ECG app for AFib checks, SpO2 and skin temperature sensing, and an altimeter for elevation.
Up to 7 days per charge, a 5-minute top-up for about a day of use, and a battery you can replace yourself when it wears out.
Five times the battery of the Vantage V3 — enough for week-long mountain stages or ultramarathons without charging access.
Automatically segments your run by uphill and downhill sections, calculating pace and power for each — essential for mountain race training.
Running power without a chest strap or foot pod, built into the watch.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$476 vs $999 over 3 years.
40 days vs 7 days battery.
5 sensors · 0.5 Hz HR sampling.
18g.
Anyone who wants a slim tracker with a screen, built-in GPS, and ECG rather than a full smartwatch. It suits Charge owners ready to upgrade, as long as they don't rely on Google Wallet payments or EDA stress scans. Works with both Android and iPhone via the Google Health app.
Full details →Trail runners, hikers, and outdoor athletes who want Polar's analytics with significantly longer battery life than the Vantage V3. The titanium case and sapphire glass make it suitable for technical terrain where watch durability matters.
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