Adventure Watches Head to head
Polar Grit X2 vs Garmin Forerunner 970
The Polar Grit X2 leads on GPS battery, most accurate mode. The Garmin Forerunner 970 leads on battery, smartwatch use (rated). They are level on dual-frequency GPS, offline maps on the watch, flashlight, sapphire lens, water resistance, ECG and cellular version available. At list price the Garmin Forerunner 970 is $50 cheaper.
Polar Grit X2
$799.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model 900115134
Leads on 1 of 9 specs
Garmin Forerunner 970
$749.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model 010-02969-00
Leads on 1 of 9 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 9 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Polar Grit X2 if
GPS battery, most accurate mode matters more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Garmin Forerunner 970 if
Battery, smartwatch use (rated) matters most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Polar Grit X2 | Garmin Forerunner 970 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $799.99 | $749.99 | Garmin Forerunner 970 |
| Battery, smartwatch use (rated) | 168 hr | 360 hr | Garmin Forerunner 970 |
| GPS battery, most accurate mode | 30 hr | 21 hr | Polar Grit X2 |
| Case weight (no band) | 39.7 g | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Dual-frequency GPS | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Offline maps on the watch | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Sapphire lens | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Water resistance | 50 m | 50 m | Level |
| ECG | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Cellular version available | No | No | Level |
| Case size | 45.7 mm | 47 mm | For information |
