Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Garmin fēnix 6S. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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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 | 42 mm |
Height | 47 mm | 42 mm |
Depth | 15.8 mm | 13.8 mm |
Weight | 86 g | 44 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 6S |
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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 6S |
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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 6S |
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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 | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Type | Push buttons | - |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Case Size | 47 mm | - |
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Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Details | Silver | Silver |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 163-249 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | White | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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RAM | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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RAM Size | - | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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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 9 days GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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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 |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |