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Garmin Approach J1 vs Polar Street X

What Approach J1 does better (2) and where Street X wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Garmin Approach J1
Garmin · 2026Approach J1
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ $300
vs
Polar Street X
Polar · 2026Street X
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $270
Higher score
6.3Display6.4
2.7Battery life5.0
2.5Sports & outdoor2.4
3.9Build & durability4.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Approach J1Street X
43 × 4311.445 × 4513.8
Approach J1Street XDifference
Height43 mm45 mm−2 mm
Width43 mm45 mm−2 mm
Thickness11.4 mm13.8 mm−2.4 mm
Weight29 g48 g−19 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Approach J1 better than Street X?

  1. Weight29 g vs 48 g+66%
  2. Thickness11.4 mm vs 13.8 mm+21%

Why is Street X better than Approach J1?

  1. GPS battery life15 h vs 42 h2.8×
  2. Resolution (width)390 px vs 416 px+7%
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