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    00:00 - Intro / Overview
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Komentáře • 149

  • @AdamRykala
    @AdamRykala Před 2 měsíci +52

    What is good is that Garmin will have people snapping at their heels - I’m a definite Garmin fan but having Suunto and Polar up their game like this is good for the whole market and the consumer

    • @AdamRykala
      @AdamRykala Před 2 měsíci +7

      Its odd how somehow very niche features can become deal breakers. For my trail running, I find Garmin’s Up Ahead feature during routes to be almost essential. If Suunto,Coros and Polar can improve the mapping and navigation a bit for labels etc, and do something similar, it’ll be good for all of us

    • @r3gulat0r
      @r3gulat0r Před 2 měsíci +3

      Had the Suunto 9. Everything (Soft+Hardware) complete crap compared to Garmin. would never Switch away from Garmin. Only if Apple brings a watch comparable to Fenix or Enduro.

    • @josefkasal5994
      @josefkasal5994 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@r3gulat0r Exactly! I am looking forward to Garmin's Tactix/Descent/Fenix 8 line ...

  • @Seanonyoutube
    @Seanonyoutube Před 2 měsíci +31

    Lol I love that i’m subscribed to all the CZcams channels that review sports watches so the moment the embargo is lifted I suddenly have a feed full of the same watch reviews 😂

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci +1

      The nature of the beast! I hope mine was in some way unique!

    • @Seanonyoutube
      @Seanonyoutube Před 2 měsíci

      @@ChaseTheSummit tbh I love all the different perspectives, and yours are always insightful 🤙🏽

  • @KTOMbI
    @KTOMbI Před 2 měsíci +10

    recently upgraded from v2 to v3 and i absolutely love this watch

  • @lonewolf2639
    @lonewolf2639 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Polar secretly got wild, they got finally maps, amoled, more and more customization this is awesomee

  • @chrisgore77
    @chrisgore77 Před 2 měsíci +12

    Darn - I was excited about this one, until I saw the price. I would consider $599.....maybe. Thanks for the content and timely review!

  • @nostalgicambitions
    @nostalgicambitions Před 2 měsíci +10

    Happy that they are updating Vantage V3.

  • @BernHardRock
    @BernHardRock Před 2 měsíci +6

    I bought my Grit X after watching your review back then and I'm still happy with it :)

  • @chrisar2252
    @chrisar2252 Před 2 měsíci +5

    The heart rate problem is interesting, I've had that once with the V3 on a run when I didn't tighten it up up a bit before starting, it was pretty obvious when you looked at the chart though. Maybe it's switched momentarily other times and I've not noticed. The V3 is a simple choice for me for the 5 button interface and the app features I use for training, so if I wanted the same things from a tougher watch this would be an easy call. If I was less sport orientated I'd probably get a Garmin for the better mapping, or coros apex or suunto race for the price. Having said that I'm on my third Polar and haven't paid full price for any of them, even the pre-ordered V3 was on 15% discount (shop around!).

  • @ActiveIdeas
    @ActiveIdeas Před 2 měsíci +4

    Awesome video Dave! 🔥 Can’t wait to test this one out, very much been enjoying Polar recently, the price is a rather wild one though 🤣

  • @pavement422
    @pavement422 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Looks awesome. Just ordered mine. Polar are back!

  • @arthurzavras4155
    @arthurzavras4155 Před 6 dny

    Thanks for the review! The current price is holding me back. If it comes in at a decent discount, I'll definitely grab it.

  • @cm99cox
    @cm99cox Před 2 měsíci +8

    Definitely feel like they are pricing themselves out of the market with this one. It truly is a beautiful watch but with it being so much it isn't going to pull polar from their current market share. It offers way less features than Garmin, if you can't compete on features you have to compete on price

  • @michaellanger5671
    @michaellanger5671 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Nice looking watch. Looks like Epic and Marq had a baby. Well, can’t wait for your in-depth review

  • @RajivRai-jk4ve
    @RajivRai-jk4ve Před 2 měsíci +3

    Vantage V 3 and FR 965 baby 🤘

  • @PERFECTWORKOUT
    @PERFECTWORKOUT Před 2 měsíci +7

    I've always been a huge Polar fan ❤and I like the app's interface by far the best! But for everyday use, I say if you have an iPhone you can't go back to any other watch without an Apple Ultra watch with an eSIM card. Nevertheless, my M430 is preferred for competitions, it is half as heavy and doesn't surprise me with intelligent messages that distract me at the wrong moment😅

    • @jeffreytillack4709
      @jeffreytillack4709 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I also have the Apple Ultra. It’s been a huge disappointment. The health metrics are rubbish for athletes and very amateurish for “normal” people. With the exception of Apple Pay I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.

    • @PERFECTWORKOUT
      @PERFECTWORKOUT Před 2 měsíci +1

      According to my research, the Apple Ultra offers the most accurate heart rate, GPS and sleep data of any provider...

    • @jeffreytillack4709
      @jeffreytillack4709 Před 2 měsíci

      Nope. My Ultra gets it wrong every single day. Yet my 4 year old Suunto 9 Baro nails it. GPS is pretty good and heart rate is accurate most of the time although it does bounce around on occasion. As a smartwatch though for every day it can’t be beaten .

  • @uhuhuhuhuhuh91
    @uhuhuhuhuhuh91 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great review as always brother. As a Vantage V3 owner (and enjoyer!) myself I cant wait for the update. :) The only sad thing is I scratched my gorilla glass display on the curved edge and its a pain in the ass. :D Keep up the good work

  • @MichelMayerle
    @MichelMayerle Před 2 měsíci

    Gread video, thank you very much. Keep up your great work.

  • @laurippt
    @laurippt Před 2 měsíci +1

    I just love my Polar Pacer Pro

  • @Gabrielerf
    @Gabrielerf Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great review, thanks Dave.

  • @user-su5er6do8h
    @user-su5er6do8h Před měsícem

    Looking forward to your in depth review. I got hooked into the Polar eco-system and didn't really want to start again with competition like Garmin - even though until now they offer better functionality. I would love to see Grit x pro 2 vs MARQ gen 2

  • @sbuz8386
    @sbuz8386 Před 2 měsíci

    Informative video as always. Looking forward to seeing how this watch performs when the production models come out. Curious about how the accuracy of HR, GPS and sleep - but also recovery metrics - will compare with the competition.

  • @Ado_Bielo
    @Ado_Bielo Před měsícem

    Thank you for your review & thoughts. I'm a long-term Polar user, but I've bought an Epix Gen 2 Titanium instead of Grit X2. White Epix Gen 2 was on sale for $699 AUD, I bought two bands from ebay for another $50AUD. That total purchase price is well below the Polar Grit X2 release prices.

  • @anthonyolivieri413
    @anthonyolivieri413 Před 2 měsíci +3

    W by Polar to go back and fix some of the issues on the V3 and shows they are listening

  • @brunopistelli_
    @brunopistelli_ Před měsícem

    Hello. Would you go for Polar Grit X2 pro or Garmin Epix 2 Pro 47mm? Which is better with smartphone interaction?

  • @TriMMA-ux2ug
    @TriMMA-ux2ug Před 2 měsíci +3

    I was hoping they would bring out a new Grit X, and that they would give it a MIP screen. Keep the Oled for the Vantage. That makes sense in a way
    since it is an outdoor watch, MIP has much better battery life which is perfect for outdoors
    The price is insane, worried this is set by the banks, since people are saying Polar is doing bad financially
    There is NO WAY on earth paying these prices. I can own a Fenix 7, AND a Forerunner 955 for that money, think about that, how bonkers that price is. Even the Vantage V3 is much cheaper (already on sale for $500 about), that is $300 less than their own other product, that does the same thing.
    Have owned many a Polar but Vantage V2 might be my last for a while
    Back to Garmin probably, and Suunto looks interesting too
    Polar is just lost in the woods, sadly, would have liked them do better
    But the new Vantage and Grid X are utter flops , when they needed to make a clutch move like the Suunto Race
    Hope you are reading Polar, because I, and iiuc others care about you as company, but you need to shape up or ship out
    IMHO
    😢

    • @astasuleo
      @astasuleo Před 2 měsíci +1

      i will agree with you on the MIP display. They would have think about keeping the MIP for the GritX 2Pro. Now they have 2 watches at the same almost area. If Garmin Fenix will do the same on the Fenix 8 and instead of the MIP goes for an Amoled i think they will definately loose lots of customers.

  • @chrisgore77
    @chrisgore77 Před měsícem

    Dave - quick question on this one. In the past, it only allowed one alarm to be set. Has that changed with the newer models? I know - odd question, but kind of a deal breaker for me. Thanks for your hard work!

  • @Marcus007
    @Marcus007 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great review! I replaced my Suunto T6 (from 2006) with a Garmin 965 over the Suunto Race bc the Suunto's 2nd class heart rate monitor is a deal breaker IMO given so much of the fitness related metrics are based on HR data. I did like the Suunto Race better aesthetically and it's sapphire crystal tho many inexpensive/great looking covers are available for the 965 on Amazon. My biggest disappointment is that my T6 pc app from 2006 will graph out EPOC with HR & time making it far more useful when honing cardio workouts given a desired schedule frequency - so Garmin needs to add that capability ASAP. This Polor looks nice, tho expensive, and I look forward to yr in depth review. Please focus on the companion Polor PC/Phone app functionality and HR monitor accuracy given it's the foundation of most of the smart watch apps. In fact, I'd love a vid comparing the PC apps from different manufacturers and any notable 3rd party apps as I mostly engage the data over PC or phone rather than on the watch. Thanks!

  • @srinivasss4369
    @srinivasss4369 Před 28 dny

    Hi can you include water resistance and swim analysis in your next videos? The 10atm water resistance was the main reason I had got the gritxpro, and there are fewer watches that cater to that section. Nice video 👍

  • @assman7170
    @assman7170 Před 2 měsíci

    you make the best smart watch reviews, can you please review the kospet t3 ultra.

  • @mrnicbst
    @mrnicbst Před 2 měsíci

    I was looking forward to this watch, because I like to check out new watches that try to compete with my Epix, but so far nothing comes close.

  • @adamcurpier
    @adamcurpier Před 2 měsíci

    Great video! The price is the hard part to swallow given that most of it's competitors offer the same or more features and music support (either streaming or load on) ... I do like polars sleep presentation tho. The UI seems a bit dated as well. Unless the watch performs a miracle in your testing (accuracy) ... it's hard to not look at the Suunto Race or Epix at this price range.

  • @alancampbell6236
    @alancampbell6236 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for the great review! Obviously they are still years behind, but I admit that I dislike Polar since they changed 50 German Marks for just replacing a battery in a heart rate monitor in the 90s....

  • @grimkur
    @grimkur Před 2 měsíci +6

    Still no gym mode support with rep/set counters or even the possibility to create GPS routes from the app... Classic from POLAR, nice looking watches, with good hardawre, but super late on features 🙄
    The only way the price would be really justified, is if POLAR sarted implementing features and firmware updates more frequently along the way, instead of going on with the 6 month watch releases like they still do today...

    • @Ajajambo
      @Ajajambo Před 2 měsíci +2

      Polar is extremely slow at sending firmware updates. For me personally, I wouldn't touch this watch, no altitude acclimation, no jetlag advisor, no Barometer / Storm alarm widget! Lacking features

    • @evanfortune-cabrera8887
      @evanfortune-cabrera8887 Před měsícem +1

      @@Ajajamboagreed. It’s a real outdoor watch. Even a Suunto from a few years ago is more fully featured than this.

  • @imirish4702
    @imirish4702 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Will Spotify be included on the final product? How can you have a sports watch without music storage?

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Unlikely, Polar has not implimented music on any of their watches.

  • @mlegrand
    @mlegrand Před 2 měsíci +1

    Dude, the brown leather strap looks sharp ♯

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci +1

      It does! Unfortunately not too great for activities though lol.

  • @paoloperani5182
    @paoloperani5182 Před 2 měsíci

    Video molto bello. Complimenti sei bravissimo. io ho un Epix gen 2 ma voglio prendermi anche il Polar Grit X2 Pro.. non ho mai avuto un Polar ma mi attrae molto.👍🙋‍♂️

  • @RathOX
    @RathOX Před 2 měsíci

    v3 or x2 pro titan hmm, mainly for a daily watch & the gym (strength and cardio) i will also wear and apple watch ultra. i do have a H10 chest strap.
    or look at a garmin like 7x prp/ epix 2 pro

  • @OrigWJ
    @OrigWJ Před 2 měsíci +1

    It’s a beautiful watch, but tough to stomach the price unless it’s packed with features. Many people looking to spend $850 (titanium) on a fitness watch most likely have a different “going out” watch (IMO).

  • @MarlK93
    @MarlK93 Před 2 měsíci

    How are you finding the cielo x1’s on your runs? Are you planning on doing a shoe in the near future or shoe reviews at all in general?

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I'll have a video on the Ceilo X1's soon. Really like them so far but they do have a few quirks.

    • @MarlK93
      @MarlK93 Před 2 měsíci

      @@ChaseTheSummit Deadly I only go them a few weeks ago only out on a 5k so far though and just got my first Garmin today after watching your videos trying to compare everything hahaha

  • @KC-UT4rmAZ
    @KC-UT4rmAZ Před 2 měsíci +2

    Polar seems to be already struggling. Not to mention no one here in Utah sells Polar anymore. No one. Polar website or Amazon now. And you can’t even get the V3 on Amazon, and you can get anything on Amazon. So I’m really struggling to why they set such a high price point. Especially when Suunto said screw it, and set the Race at such a low price. I have the V3 and love it but I still don’t know it’s worth the 600$ price I paid. Maybe if it came with a sapphire glass screen? 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @Sasa19731973
    @Sasa19731973 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Huge bummer after 12 years with Polar...
    Recently bought a used Polar Grit X Pro Titanium (6 months ago), but it keeps crashing, losing data (heart rate, activities), and many times it won't sync (tried Bluetooth & cable), so I have to make Factory reset once a week.
    Went to send it for repair, but found out Polar's warranty doesn't cover used watches. Garmin, on the other hand, warranties even pre-owned ones (got Garmin's confirmation by e-mail)! Plus, they have SpO2, Garmin Pay...
    It seems like Polar is falling behind and is slowly dying...
    Think I'll switch to Garmin...

    • @mindFaceContinuum
      @mindFaceContinuum Před 28 dny +1

      Interesting. After having two Garmin watchbands fail, four years apart, with abysmal customer support response, is why I'll never buy Garmin again. However, for 11 years and 5 models, Polar's customer service has been stellar and on point.

  • @zoltanl8056
    @zoltanl8056 Před 2 měsíci +2

    was excited...until 2 min mark, where the price came out....at this pricing it is a pass for me. i am between the FR965 or the S Race. both seem to be considerable cheaper with all the same features.

  • @carterlatham1371
    @carterlatham1371 Před 2 měsíci

    does this watch also have true smartwatch connectivity? ie Email, texts , incoming call notification?

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci

      Yes but you can’t respond to messages. Only view them.

  • @Asthbendriel
    @Asthbendriel Před 2 měsíci

    4:50 wow, I was not dimensioning how much ruggedly ruggeder (is that a word? anyway) the new G2XP is until I saw it side by side with the previous Grit X Pro. The looks are awesome, but I am affraid it may be too big for my wrist, I guess I would need to take a look at it personally.
    It is a good step forward, batterly life sounds promising, but the price is going to make it a really hard sell. I use the old Grit X Pro up to this day and I really like the aesthetics of it and has not bothered me with many weird bugs, nowadays it is pretty stable and reliable. I guess I'll stick to it for some time yet, and I hope Polar can get afloat with these new watches, which is find also a real hard sell, which is sad.

  • @TheHutchRuns
    @TheHutchRuns Před 2 měsíci

    How would you compare this to the Garmin Enduro 2?

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci

      They're pretty different. The enduro 2 has much longer battery life, and an MIP display along with the benefits of being a Garmin (music, apps, nfc payments, etc...). The Grit X2 Pro has the AMOLED display which you might prefer over the MIP on Enduro.

    • @clitaiulian4497
      @clitaiulian4497 Před 2 měsíci

      Aside from the display, there’s really no competition here. The Enduro 2 is way ahead in almost every aspect (although waiting for the final review). But I still believe this claim will hold true even after the final review. Also, I much prefer MIP over AMOLED. But that’s me.
      But I must admit, it’s a very beautiful watch. Much more beautiful than the Enduro 2 imho.

  • @adamcurpier
    @adamcurpier Před 2 měsíci

    Also, it would be awesome if Garmin/Polar/Suunto/Coros ...etc. would offer a version of their latest watch with LTE support!!!

  • @oli9039
    @oli9039 Před měsícem

    Hello, is it good to recharge the polar at 100%?
    Or did I have to charge it to 80%?
    Please someone answer me

  • @testaccsolutions6784
    @testaccsolutions6784 Před 2 měsíci

    fun fact, both polar and suunto are from finland - having said it, both these two companies produce tremendous and glorious watch, well, I do have to agree with you on the price and the competition out there, especially when suunto launch the race model and garmin up-ed the ante by bringing in the epix gen 2 pro, with not only loads of software feature, but hardware too. its going to be a tough choice for consumers out there.
    im happy with my original epix gen 2 that is already feature packed, could be something to look at now, since garmin slash the price by nearly half.

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yup! Finland companies represent! Honestly, I feel like it would be kind of interesting if they joined forces in some way. 🤔

  • @wandatowellable
    @wandatowellable Před 2 měsíci

    That price. Premium spec and features but it's a spicy price.

  • @user-ex5ol2xg1l
    @user-ex5ol2xg1l Před 2 měsíci

    Well, I came from the AppleUltra, cause it is definitely not a sport watch. My 965 is. Having said that the UI is crap and not really intuitive. Especially the App.
    !!! -- Thus please, could you make a (subjective) comparison review between the polar (vantage or grid) and the 965 !.? Not in the perspective of a smartwatch but more of an Athlet ((ultra-) runner.)) Which information are better in perspective of training, recovering, planing and like a actual competition (I.e. marathon). Please also compare the Apps and the Browser-Software. Does Polar delivers everything I need as an Athlet? I honestly think most of the gadget of the Garmin are not relevant. That might be great

  • @WhisperII
    @WhisperII Před 2 měsíci +2

    the price is surprisingly high

  • @teeramate
    @teeramate Před 2 měsíci +3

    I'll wait for your garmin instinct 3 review , thanks for vid .

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci

      Ha, aren't we getting ahead of ourselves?!

    • @chadoneil3283
      @chadoneil3283 Před 2 měsíci

      2 completely different watch types. Helpful comment that you added the the Grit discussion though

  • @Matt-iy2cf
    @Matt-iy2cf Před 2 měsíci

    You’ve not said anything about gps antena, ifvthey are the same multiband or not

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci

      If I didn't mention it it's the same as the Vantage V3. Both watches have the same GPS Chipset with multi band. The Grit X2 Pro has a redesigned antenna which Polar says will improve accuracy but as mentioned I won't be fully testing that until I have final firmware.

  • @vinchun609
    @vinchun609 Před 2 měsíci +1

    look great. I think titanium is better than Garmin

    • @kuzia1984
      @kuzia1984 Před 25 dny

      Do you own them both? I'd wager not. In this case, keep the thoughts for yourself. Polar is out of their minds with this pricing. The Epix equivalent is much, much, much better (from music to NFC payments, stuff that's missing on the polar). I'd rather get a G-Shock move than this.

  • @UsernameUsername666
    @UsernameUsername666 Před 2 měsíci

    Suunto race is similar? Why don't you tell about laggy user interface in Suunto?

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci

      I do mention that in my Suunto Race review. In my opinion it’s something most people can get used to but if you’re sensitive to it then it’s a show stopper. When I say similar I mean in terms of features. On paper the Grit x2 and Race are nearly identical except one is half the price.

    • @jeffreytillack4709
      @jeffreytillack4709 Před 2 měsíci

      No longer any lag. Suunto have updated the watches extremely well. No need to buy anything else.

    • @RumbleBack-iz3tl
      @RumbleBack-iz3tl Před 2 měsíci

      There is no lag in Suunto race or vertical after the last march update. In fact garmin is more laggy than my Suunto now

    • @kuzia1984
      @kuzia1984 Před 25 dny

      @@RumbleBack-iz3tl Yeah, you're full of shit, no offense. I recently returned a Race Titanium and it's laggy as all hell. Compared to my 7x Pro SS, it's not even a contest. Heck, even my G-Shocks move are better in this regard than the Vertical (GBD-H200 and GW-H5600). Suunto is crazy with their pricing and their carbon offset scheme. They need to remember than Finland's economy is different than the rest of the worlds (and i should know, my wife works there). As far as this watch goes, Polar have drank the same cool-aid as Suunto have. More expensive than the AWU2 and even more expensive then the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 while severely lacking in everything when compared to them. Again, even the G-Shocks have better OHR accuracy and this baffles me since it's their algorithms but i guess a fool and his money...

  • @EntertainingRunner-vd3bn
    @EntertainingRunner-vd3bn Před měsícem

    Dude, Poler's turning to the Apple of Running watches.

  • @chriski9391
    @chriski9391 Před 2 měsíci

    I would consider buying it for 599€. You can easily get an Epix 2 SS for 620€ and an Epix 2 pro for 699€ on sale (Europe). With Wifi, Body Battery, Stress, way better Maps, NFC, 3rd Party Apps etc. So 749€ for the Grit X 2 Pro is way too much money. Polar Flow will need a overhaul too.

  • @robsilv148
    @robsilv148 Před 2 měsíci

    Can you save locations

  • @scriptosaurusrex
    @scriptosaurusrex Před 2 měsíci

    Looks like a really nice watch. Except the Amoled. That alone is enough for me to not buy one. I don't feel it adds any value, but it does reduce battery life.
    It's a watch. Especially given the low customisability of the faces, I don't see what it really brings. Never had issues with maps on MIP screens.

  • @rfordka
    @rfordka Před 2 měsíci +1

    Wow, this watch is very beautiful. But I don't understand, nowadays, only Garmin can listen to music via streaming and payment method. Which is a shame for Polar, Suunto and Coros. Which makes a lot of difference to me.

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Indeed, Garmin still has an advantage in a lot of the "smart" areas.

    • @mindFaceContinuum
      @mindFaceContinuum Před 28 dny

      I understand the appeal for popular features, but I wouldn't want my sports watch to get boggled down with features. If it were streaming music you're net connected, and possibly might get spammed with superfluous notifications.

  • @knutekjc93
    @knutekjc93 Před 2 měsíci

    Are the software crashes common during activity on all Polar devices?? I’m a Garmin guy right now, but have been mulling over Polar and Suunto devices for my next update

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Not historically. Polar's always been pretty reliable. The Vantage V3 initially had some issues I think because it was something very new for them. New CPU, AMOLED, first time having maps, etc... so there were some bumps in the road. I'm hopeful that those bumps are resolved in this latest firmware update but time will tell.

  • @TheSchubi74
    @TheSchubi74 Před 2 měsíci +2

    The Grit X2 Pro sure is a nice looking watch, but designwise it's just a copy of the Fenix/Epix-Series, which also hast become a little boring over the past years. I preferred the design of the previous Grit X an the Grit X Pro. Even with the good built quality, the price ist way too high in my opinion. For this price I would go for the Epix Pro or even wait for the next Fenix/Epix Generation - or save a lot of money and buy a Suunto Race like I just did, switching from my trusted Fenix 6 Pro after 8 Years with Garmin.

    • @jeffreytillack4709
      @jeffreytillack4709 Před 2 měsíci +1

      The Race is a beautiful looking watch. My next purchase!

  • @kevinmahoney9205
    @kevinmahoney9205 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Wow, approaching $1,000 and doesn't even support music? I'll be keeping my Forerunner 255 Music until it dies, which I'm hoping is a few more years.

  • @Kemenyan73
    @Kemenyan73 Před měsícem

    Now the design is less minimalistic , looks kind of messy to me . I prefer the Suunto Race/Vertical's and previous Polar X 's

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před měsícem +1

      IDK, I'm a big fan of the design personally. It's a beautiful watch. But, that's just my opinion!

    • @Kemenyan73
      @Kemenyan73 Před měsícem

      @@ChaseTheSummit Now used Polar Grit X PRo Titaniium watches are going for USD 250 in my country . Im getting one , just to supp;ement my Suunto Vertical Titanium

  • @RA-gk5zg
    @RA-gk5zg Před 2 měsíci +4

    At that price, no way, I’ll stick with my Garmin.

    • @vong4518
      @vong4518 Před 2 měsíci

      Me too… with a Garmin thats double the price 😅

  • @stryker120ski4
    @stryker120ski4 Před 2 měsíci

    for the price point of the polar watch it should have some sort of fall detection,

  • @olibolli13
    @olibolli13 Před 2 měsíci

    No spotify no deal.

  • @danieloakland5416
    @danieloakland5416 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Yea I’ll take an Apple Watch Ultra 2 for the same price

  • @wojtekkos341
    @wojtekkos341 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This may just be the most badass price we’ve ever made...

  • @edutoro11
    @edutoro11 Před 2 měsíci

    Why would anyone pay the huge price tag if you could get a high end Garmin????. Even at half that price I would have to really analyze if it is worth walking away from Garmin

  • @EFSpartan
    @EFSpartan Před 2 měsíci

    Man...miss the rose gold colour they had on grit X pro...maybe Ill skip this generation...

  • @josejr.8671
    @josejr.8671 Před 2 měsíci

    Suunto seems to be off on my step count other features. Garmin is still king but Fitbit is the best for metrics. I hope Garmin and Fitbit merge.

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci

      I really hope that doesn't happen lol. Unlikely since FitBit is now a google brand!

    • @chadoneil3283
      @chadoneil3283 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Fitbit best for metrics? What? I’ve never heard anybody (literally no one) say that when it comes to fitness trackers.

  • @ZotmundSzele
    @ZotmundSzele Před 2 měsíci +5

    A Garmin Fenix - without the maps... and many more. Sorry Polar.

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci +1

      It’s got maps. Just not routeable maps like Garmin.

    • @ZotmundSzele
      @ZotmundSzele Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@ChaseTheSummit Yeah, I've seen it. They are a bit iffy to me. Not what we're used to.

  • @RunningPhotographer
    @RunningPhotographer Před 2 měsíci +1

    Not so premium battery life though...

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci

      It's not too shabby in a GPS activity with over 40 hours in it's highest accuracy. Polar watches always have slightly lower "smartwatch" battery specs due to the way they utilize their heart rate sensor and sample more data thoughout the day.

  • @dnice362
    @dnice362 Před 2 měsíci

    Stay far away from the Fenix price. They can’t even shift that watch

  • @brianrosenberger9485
    @brianrosenberger9485 Před 2 měsíci

    Why is the price soo bad? A 51mm Epix pro 2 is $1100 at best buy.. a 47mm is 999…. this is $250 cheaper

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci +1

      The Epix Pro starts at $899 for the Standard model and has a lot more "smart" features like music support, NFC payments, the Connect IQ app store, and much more. The Suunto Race is $449 and has almost the same feature set and build quality. I guess in my opinion the Grit X2 Pro is positioned in a tough spot at it's price even though it's a great looking and built watch!

    • @yonecki
      @yonecki Před 2 měsíci +1

      The are bunch of people (men) who will pay a lot for a good looking/rugged "sporty smartwatch". It has everething for them: sapphire glass, amoled display, steel, eye catching bezel and it can record some "activities". I know too many people who has epix/Fenix and barely using GPS activities (not even using also Garmin pay, music etc.). This might be the target.

    • @brianrosenberger9485
      @brianrosenberger9485 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I think Epix is overpriced. I can’t wait to see what Coros does with AMOLED

    • @highseastrader4190
      @highseastrader4190 Před 2 měsíci

      The Epix non-Pro is at 750$ on Garmin's website (non-Sapphire, though). No-brainer.

    • @brianrosenberger9485
      @brianrosenberger9485 Před 2 měsíci

      @@highseastrader4190 not a no brainer to me though.. that’s the older epix although it’s not that old and no sapphire

  • @ginovanbelleghem8548
    @ginovanbelleghem8548 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Amoled for outdoor? No thanks! Suunto Vertical or Garmin Instinct 3X for me!

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci +3

      AMOLED has come a long way. In most situations I prefer it over MIP displays. Of course, that's just my preference. Thanks for watching!

    • @danieloakland5416
      @danieloakland5416 Před 2 měsíci

      Boomer comment

  • @KonstantinosDouros
    @KonstantinosDouros Před 2 měsíci

    Is it just my opinion or all companies in 2024 are trying to catch with what Garmin did in 2022 with their Epix Gen 2 and Fenix 7?

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci

      I tend to agree that Garmin has set the standard but I do think these other brands to offer unique advantages in some areas. For example Polar has excellent sleep metrics!

  • @Jay-sd9ye
    @Jay-sd9ye Před 2 měsíci

    Too expensive. I believe a watch of 600 is already too expensive. So anything over that is over kill.

  • @BilloBob1231
    @BilloBob1231 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Not even on the same playing field as garmin, big pass

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci +2

      The hardware is there but it would be nice to see a bit more on the software front.

  • @Ajajambo
    @Ajajambo Před 2 měsíci +1

    How can Polar still forget to add a Barometer widget and Storm alarm!!! An adventure watch? Really! No altitude acclimation, no Storm Alarm, no jetlag advisor. GARMIN lead the way when it comes to features

    • @ChaseTheSummit
      @ChaseTheSummit  Před 2 měsíci +1

      There is an Altimeter and Compass widget but yeah, no raw barometer data or storm alarm which is odd for a watch like this.

    • @Ajajambo
      @Ajajambo Před 2 měsíci

      @@ChaseTheSummit I am glad you agree Dave! Nearly all competitors have proper ABC, even Chinese smart watches have abc properly implemented

  • @TriMMA-ux2ug
    @TriMMA-ux2ug Před 2 měsíci

    As a big Polar fan
    No, not interested in this watch at all.
    Liked the video

  • @Aldinequeen
    @Aldinequeen Před 2 měsíci

    No thank you Polar! Too expensive.

  • @hanamichi-sakuragi
    @hanamichi-sakuragi Před 2 měsíci

    Will be a failure. No music without phone and no LTE. C’mon it is 2024

  • @TheZlantan1926
    @TheZlantan1926 Před 2 měsíci +1

    One advice to everyone, STAY AWAY FROM POLAR!!! one more time STAY AWAY FROM POLAR!!!!

    • @vg3222
      @vg3222 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Why

    • @HarryKuloh
      @HarryKuloh Před 2 měsíci +5

      Why?
      Just because you said that, I'm buying 20 of them.

    • @chadoneil3283
      @chadoneil3283 Před 2 měsíci

      Very insightful comment

  • @astasuleo
    @astasuleo Před měsícem +1

    It support to have an updated video, Release date and updated Software