In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Garmin fēnix 6S Solar. 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 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S 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 | Multisport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Depth | 15.4 mm | 14.2 mm |
| Weight | 65 g | 60 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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| 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | 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 6S Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S 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 | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Power Glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | 42 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | White | Rose gold | Silver | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 145-217 mm | 108-182 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Sea foam | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 64 MB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 59 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 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data 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 | Garmin Pay |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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