Affordable but Not All‑That‑Great: The Polar Street X Review

Price & Availability

• U.S.: ~$249
• U.K.: £219

It’s Polar’s cheapest GPS model, but it packs more than just a stopwatch.

Design & Build

• Appearance: Rugged, G‑Shock‑inspired look.
• Case: Plastic, 45 mm wide, 48 g heavy.
• Water Resistance: Up to 50 m.

Unique Features

• Flashlight: Small button on the top left toggles a white or red light—useful for night runs.

Display

• Screen: 1.28‑inch AMOLED touch display.
• Bright enough for sunny days; menu can feel sluggish when starting a workout.

Sensors & Tracking

• Heart‑Rate: Polar’s Precision Prime sensor.
• Barometer: Included.
• Sports: Records over 170 different activities.

Performance

• GPS: Single‑band; accuracy lower than dual‑band models—pace and distance may be off by a few meters.
• Heart‑Rate: Generally accurate; occasional high readings at run start.

Battery Life

• Normal Mode: Up to 10 days.
• GPS Tracking: ~43 hours.
• Always‑On Screen: Drops to 4–5 days with daily runs.

Health & Wellness

• Activity Tracking: Steps, active minutes, calories.
• Goals: Set via app; daily progress displayed.
• Sedentary Alert: Warns after 55 minutes of sitting.
• Sleep Tracking: Total time, interruptions, deep sleep; occasional half‑night recordings may skew scores.

Smart Features

• Music Control & Notifications: Available.
• No onboard storage, NFC payments, or offline maps—navigation relies on breadcrumb directions.

Comparison

• Coros Pace 4: Better accuracy, lighter design at similar price.
• Garmin Forerunner 165: Slightly pricier but smoother experience and music storage.
• Higher‑End Alternatives: Coros Nomad, Garmin Instinct 3 for superior performance.