Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Garmin fēnix 6X Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Garmin fēnix 6X Pro. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fēnix 6X Pro
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
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 51 mm
Height 47 mm 51 mm
Depth 15.8 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 86 g 66 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 6X Pro
Sensors Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
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 6X Pro
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fēnix 6X Pro
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.4"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fēnix 6X Pro
Type Push buttons -
CASE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fēnix 6X Pro
Case Size 47 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Silver Black
BAND Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fēnix 6X Pro
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 163-249 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fēnix 6X Pro
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fēnix 6X Pro
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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 60 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fēnix 6X Pro
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
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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