Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Full details →| Polar Grit X | Samsung Galaxy Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $999 | $379★ |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ✓ None |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 57g | 32g★ |
| Water resistance | 100m★ | 5ATM |
| Battery | 40 days★ | 1.5 days |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ✅★ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ✅★ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | Android only |
| Tier | Sports GPS | Smartwatch |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Apr 11, 2024 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Cycle advice | bad | good★ |
| Deals advice | great★ | good |
| Next model | — | — |
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.
ECG, blood pressure, body composition, SpO2, and advanced sleep coaching — all processed on-device with Galaxy AI.
Answer calls, control SmartThings, and use Galaxy AI features seamlessly across Galaxy phones and tablets.
Access Google Play, Google Maps, Google Wallet, and Samsung's One UI Watch interface.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$379 vs $999 over 3 years.
40 days vs 1.5 days battery.
10 sensors.
32g.
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.
Full details →Android users — especially those in the Samsung ecosystem — who want a premium smartwatch with comprehensive health tracking, Wear OS flexibility, and strong software support. The Ultra suits outdoor-active users who need longer battery life.
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