In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition and Garmin fenix 5X. 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 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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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, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 47 mm | - |
| Height | 47 mm | - |
| Depth | 15.1 mm | - |
| Weight | 62 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 98 mm |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, 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, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format | Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | Sapphire glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 51 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Domed sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Black | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Slate grey |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | 26 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Slate grey | Whitestone | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 12 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 80 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
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