Polar Street X – new sports watch incoming
A few weeks ago, the first clues about the Polar Street X started circulating online. The colleagues at Gadgets & Wearables appear to have been the first to spot them, supported by only partially “redacted” documents from the FCC. I then did a bit of digging myself — and sure enough, a few more pieces of information can already be found online.
Important: As long as the watch has not been officially unveiled by Polar, every detail should be treated with the necessary skepticism. In the best case, many of these points will be confirmed in the official press release — in the worst case, this could all just be wild speculation. That said, the latter would surprise me…
Polar Street X – New product line with familiar features
The Polar Street X is, in all likelihood, a sports watch that visually takes cues from the Polar Grit X2. That’s not exactly a stretch — the relationship is already in the name. As a result, the Street X also features the classic 5-button design that Polar uses across its full-fledged sports watches.
Let’s take a look at some key specs:
- Dimensions: 45 x 45 x 13.8 mm
Despite the visual similarity, the Street X is noticeably smaller at 45 x 45 x 13.8 mm, though surprisingly almost just as thick. There are apparently differences in the material mix: while the Grit X2 uses stainless steel for both bezel and case, Polar seems to rely primarily on plastic for the new model. This also shows in the weight — the Street X is said to come in at 48 grams, making it significantly lighter.
- 1.28″ AMOLED display
The case size suggests a 1.28-inch AMOLED display. There’s a good chance it’s the same display used in the Vantage M3, which would mean a resolution of 416 x 416 pixels. MIP displays at Polar also appear to be a thing of the past. For protection, Polar uses Gorilla Glass 3.
- Integrated LED flashlight
One of the biggest new features is the integrated LED flashlight, located along the top edge of the case — similar to competitors — and designed to improve visibility in dark environments with both red and white light. The brightness of the white LED can be adjusted across four levels.
- Colorful watch faces
Polar hasn’t traditionally been known for large, colorful watch faces, and the selection has been rather limited — partly because the company has prioritized functionality over visual flair. That’s set to change somewhat with the Street X, as the new model promises a wider range of more vibrant watch faces. The customization concept with up to five widgets remains in place.
So far, there don’t appear to be many additional innovations. As expected, the Street X will likely draw from the existing feature set of current models. The Polar Pacer Pro serves as a good point of reference, meaning the Street X should offer numerous training features alongside tools for tracking daily activity, sleep, and recovery.
Unlike the current Vantage M3, V3, and Grit X2 models, the Street X will reportedly not include the Elixir platform. For optical heart rate measurement, it instead relies on the older Precision Prime sensor. Despite its age, the PPG sensor still delivers solid results.
Based on current information, the Street X will also lack SpO2 (blood oxygen saturation) measurement and ECG functionality. However, it does include a barometer, compass, and sensors for measuring core temperature.
Offline map support is also unlikely to be included. While this means no colored maps, the Street X still provides GPS-based features such as turn-by-turn navigation and route tracking, including back-to-start functionality.
Pricing and availability
An initial price indication of around €220 came from an Italian online retailer. According to my latest information, the Street X is expected to launch with an MSRP of approximately €250. In either case, this would represent a relatively affordable entry into Polar’s ecosystem.
Given the competitive pressure — especially from Coros, Huawei, and Amazfit — the move toward a more streamlined product in terms of materials and features seems understandable. The broader selection of watch faces could also help attract new buyers.
The Street X is expected to be available in black, white, and olive green.
If nothing stands in the way of the release, the official announcement should come by the end of March — possibly as early as this week.
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