In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire. 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 6S Sapphire |
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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 Sapphire |
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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, PacePro pace guidance |
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 Sapphire |
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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 Sapphire |
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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 | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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Type | Push buttons | - |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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Case Size | 47 mm | 42 mm |
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Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Details | Silver | Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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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 | Powder grey | Black | Heathered black |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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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 Sapphire |
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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 |