Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar. 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 6X Pro Solar |
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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 | 51 mm |
Height | 47 mm | 51 mm |
Depth | 15.8 mm | 14.9 mm |
Weight | 86 g | 54 g |
Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar |
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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, solar charging |
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 Solar |
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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 6X Pro Solar |
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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 | 280 x 280 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.4" |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar |
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Type | Push buttons | - |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar |
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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 | Carbon grey DLC | Titanium |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 163-249 mm | 127-210 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Black | Titanium |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Solar |
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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 21 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 Solar |
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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 |