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Xpro v2 review6/22/2023 ![]() ![]() Spending more might be worth it to some people, however, if they want the fastest wireless connectivity and simultaneous connectivity to several devices. ![]() That’s especially with the wired Roccat Vulcan Pro only setting you back $159 (£179, AU$329) and the Logitech G915 Lightspeed now discounted at $229 / £209. Where can you get it? Available in the US, UK, and AustraliaĪvailable for purchase now in the US, the UK, and Australia for $249 (£249, AU$359), the Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro might not be for the budget-minded and those feeling the effects of the rising inflation rates.Where is it available? Linear optical switch version available now.Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro (Black) at Amazon for $248.79.When you’re using it for 24/7 activity tracking and taking advantage of continuous heart rate monitoring, you can expect the battery to be hit around the seven-day mark. You can also switch to a power saving mode, which lets you adjust the GPS recording rate to one or two minutes, turn off heart rate monitoring and bring the screen saver to play. The Grit X Pro promises a pretty impressive 40 hours of tracking time when putting the onboard GPS and heart rate monitoring to good use. It’s still a more scaled back smartwatch experience compared to what you get on Garmin’s Fenix, but does still offer more than what you’ll find on the Coros Vertix 2 outdoor watch. The Grit X Pro brings richer watch faces to show off data like sunrise and sunset times and location coordinates, too. You can use music controls in and outside of tracking a workout and it retains features like viewing detailed weather forecasts. Polar offers some smartwatch extras here too, so you can view notifications from Android phones and iPhones but can’t act on them. It’s a sensor that’s a solid performer for most workouts, though increasing the intensity saw more inaccuracies creep in with both average and maximum heart rate readings. The performance of that heart rate sensor is similar to what Polar delivered with the Grit X. The Grit X Pro uses the same Precision Prime heart rate sensor technology as the first Grit X to continuously track heart rate, and power features like working in heart rate zones, determining energy sources used during workouts, and features like Training Load and Recovery Pro insights. We had no problems pairing up Polar’s own H10 chest strap monitor or Garmin’s HRM-Pro to get that more accurate heart rate data. There's a barometric altimeter and a magnetometer-based compass for that extra hit of outdoor data, and you have the ability to pair up Bluetooth Low Energy heart rate monitors and cycling sensors. More niche pursuits and indoor activities are covered too, but you’ll just get the basic metrics of duration and heart rate for those. Core activities like running, cycling and swimming (pool and open water) are covered here, with staple metrics and extras like power for runners without the need for an additional sensor. You can store up to 20 sports profiles at one time on the watch, but there are 130 profiles in total to choose from in the Polar app, so you can pick the ones you expect to use most frequently. It’s still a watch that’s waterproof up to 100 meters, and has been tested to MIL-STD810G military standards to ensure it’s built for rugged use and now Polar has added in a sapphire glass lens to better protect the screen from scratches. The key changes here from the original Grit X is the new-look bezel, which Polar says includes deco detailing, and adds numbers and compass icons to make things feel a bit more outdoorsy in appearance. You can grab that case in black, gold and copper colorways, and the whole watch weighs 79g when you factor in the band. The Grit X Pro packs a 47mm stainless steel case that's 13mm thick, and is matched up with a 22mm fluoroelastomer strap that comes in small and large sizes to make sure you get a good, snug fit. There’s also a Polar Grit X Pro Titan edition that comes in more at £599.95/£519 (about AU$830). The Polar Grit X Pro launched in October 2021 and is available to buy now directly from Polar and third-party retailers priced at $499/£439 (about AU$700). ![]()
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