Polar Grit X2 Pro vs Suunto Vertical

Polar Grit X2 Pro (43 h GPS, 64 g) vs Suunto Vertical (60 h GPS, 86 g). Side-by-side spec comparison: battery, weight, maps, multi-band GPS and price. Which GPS watch should you buy?

Polar Grit X2 ProPolarPolar Grit X2 Pro

Polar's adventure multisport watch: 1.39" AMOLED display with sapphire, dual-frequency GPS and full-colour offline topo maps. 43 h of battery in training mode and MIL-STD-810H military standard. Top-tier recovery and training metrics for demanding trail and outdoor use.

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Suunto VerticalSuuntoSuunto Vertical

Adventure watch with free offline topo maps and enormous battery life: 60 h in dual-band and up to 60 days in daily use, with a 500 h Tour mode. Large display, dual-band GPS and five satellite systems. Built for big mountain crossings and multi-day ultras.

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Spec-by-spec comparison

SpecPolar Grit X2 ProSuunto Vertical
GPS battery43 h60 h
Multi-band batteryYesYes
Smartwatch10 days60 days
Weight64 g86 g
Maps
Multi-band
Music
DisplayAMOLEDMIP
PriceHigh-endHigh-end

GPS battery = each manufacturer's standard GPS mode; multi-band = dual-frequency (maximum accuracy). On Suunto, Polar Grit and Amazfit T-Rex the GPS figure already corresponds to dual-band mode. Figures verified against the manufacturer.

Verdict

For maximum autonomy on long ultras, Suunto Vertical lasts longer in GPS mode. If you want the lightest watch on your wrist, go for Polar Grit X2 Pro. Both sit in the same price segment, so let battery, weight and the feature you value most decide.

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Frequently asked questions

Which lasts longer, Polar Grit X2 Pro or Suunto Vertical?
Polar Grit X2 Pro offers 43 h of GPS battery and Suunto Vertical offers 60 h, so Suunto Vertical lasts longer for long efforts.
Which one is lighter?
Polar Grit X2 Pro weighs 64 g and Suunto Vertical weighs 86 g; Polar Grit X2 Pro is the lighter of the two.
Do both have onboard maps?
Yes, both Polar Grit X2 Pro and Suunto Vertical include onboard topo maps.
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