In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Pro and Garmin Instinct 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 Instinct Solar |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 47 mm | 45 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 45 mm |
| Depth | 14.7 mm | 15.3 mm |
| Weight | 60 g | 53 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Colours | - | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Modes | - | Stealth mode |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | - |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Black | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | 132-224 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | - | 56 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 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD-810 |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
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