In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Garmin fēnix 6 Pro. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Depth | 15.8 mm | 14.7 mm |
| Weight | 86 g | 60 g |
| Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro |
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| Sensors | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits | Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro |
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| Type | Push buttons | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 47 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Silver | Black |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 163-249 mm | 125-208 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | - |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 12 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s) GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
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