Adventure Watches Head to head
Polar Grit X2 vs Suunto Vertical 2
The Polar Grit X2 leads on ECG. The Suunto Vertical 2 leads on battery, smartwatch use (rated), GPS battery, most accurate mode and water resistance. They are level on dual-frequency GPS, offline maps on the watch, flashlight, sapphire lens and cellular version available. At list price the Suunto Vertical 2 is $201 cheaper.
Polar Grit X2
$799.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model 900115134
Leads on 1 of 9 specs
Suunto Vertical 2 All Black
$599
Maker's list price, checked Oct 7, 2026
Model SS051204000
Leads on 3 of 9 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 9 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Suunto Vertical 2 if
Battery, smartwatch use (rated), GPS battery, most accurate mode and water resistance matter 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 | Suunto Vertical 2 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $799.99 | $599 | Suunto Vertical 2 |
| Battery, smartwatch use (rated) | 168 hr | 480 hr | Suunto Vertical 2 |
| GPS battery, most accurate mode | 30 hr | 65 hr | Suunto Vertical 2 |
| 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 | 100 m | Suunto Vertical 2 |
| ECG | Yes | No | Polar Grit X2 |
| Cellular version available | No | No | Level |
| Case size | 45.7 mm | 49 mm | For information |
