Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Garmin fēnix 6 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 47 mm
Height 42 mm 47 mm
Depth 15.4 mm 14.7 mm
Weight 65 g 60 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, 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 Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Case Size 42 mm 47 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Metal
Case Details White | Rose gold | Silver Carbon grey DLC | Titanium
BAND Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 145-217 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Sea foam Black | Ember orange | Titanium
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 48 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
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 Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging/data 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 Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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