In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Pro 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 6 Pro | 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 | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 47 mm | 42 mm |
Height | 47 mm | 42 mm |
Depth | 14.7 mm | 14.2 mm |
Weight | 60 g | 60 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music | 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 | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | 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 | 260 x 260 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Case Size | 47 mm | 42 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Back | Metal | Metal |
Case Details | Black | Silver |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | 108-182 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Battery Life | - | 59 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | 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) |
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 6 Pro | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |