Garmin MARQ Athlete (Gen 2) vs Polar Grit X2 Pro
Garmin MARQ Athlete (Gen 2)
2022 · $1,500 today
7462
Polar Grit X2 Pro
2023 · $499 today
8072
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Why Garmin MARQ Athlete (Gen 2) is better
- Weight: 65 g vs 79g(22% less)
Why Polar Grit X2 Pro is better
- Screen Size: 49mm vs 1.2 in(40.8× more)
Verdict
Polar Grit X2 Pro leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Garmin MARQ Athlete (Gen 2) | Polar Grit X2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 1.2 in | 49mm● |
| Resolution | AMOLED, sapphire crystal | — |
| Always-On Display | Yes | — |
| Display Type | — | AMOLED |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1000 nits |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery Life (Smartwatch Mode) | 8 days | — |
| Battery Life (GPS Mode) | 30 hours | — |
| Charging | Proprietary cable | — |
| Battery Life (Typical) | — | 120 hours |
| Battery Life (GPS) | — | 40 hours |
| Charging Time | — | 0-100% in 100 min |
| Health & Fitness | ||
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | — |
| GPS | Multi-band | — |
| Water Resistance | 100 m | 100m |
| Design & Durability | ||
| Weight | 65 g● | 79g |
| Case Material | Titanium with sapphire crystal | Titanium / Fiberglass Polymer |
| Durability Rating | Premium sapphire-grade | — |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| Heart Rate Sensor | — | Polar Precision Prime |
| SpO2 Sensor | — | Yes |
| ECG | — | No |
| Build & Durability | ||
| Case Material | Titanium with sapphire crystal | Titanium / Fiberglass Polymer |
| Water Resistance | 100 m | 100m |
| Weight | 65 g● | 79g |