Between the epix Pro (Gen 2) and Grit X2 Pro, the epix Pro (Gen 2) comes out ahead in gps mode and smartwatch mode, while the Grit X2 Pro wins on several specs. Overall, the epix Pro (Gen 2) scores 49.8 and the Grit X2 Pro scores 42.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The epix Pro (Gen 2) edges ahead on the Mars Score (49.8 vs 42.6), but the 7.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the epix Pro (Gen 2) if you care most about gps mode and smartwatch mode. The biggest gaps in its favor are gps mode, smartwatch mode.
The Grit X2 Pro similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable multi-band gps, solar charging, ecg, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the epix Pro (Gen 2) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Garmin - epix Pro (Gen 2) wins
- ▲GPS mode — 90.70% more. 82 h vs 43 h.
- ▲Smartwatch mode — 60.00% more. 16 days vs 10 days.
Why Polar - Grit X2 Pro wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
GPS & Sensors
| Spec | Garmin - epix Pro (Gen 2) | Polar - Grit X2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-band GPS | true | true |
| Barometric altimeter | true | true |
| Heart rate | true | true |
| ECG | true | true |
| Pulse Ox | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Garmin - epix Pro (Gen 2) | Polar - Grit X2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch mode | 16 dayslead | 10 days |
| GPS mode | 82 hlead | 43 h |
| Solar charging | false | false |
Design
| Spec | Garmin - epix Pro (Gen 2) | Polar - Grit X2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 47 mm | 47.5 mmlead |
| Weight | 76 glead | 79 g |
| Water resistanceⓘ | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
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