Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire and Garmin fenix 5X. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire vs. Garmin fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
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 -
Height 47 mm -
Depth 14.7 mm -
Weight 60 g -
Body Details - With band: 98 mm
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
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 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 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, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes 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 Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size 47 mm 51 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Carbon grey DLC | Titanium Slate grey
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Ember orange | Titanium Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity 32 GB 12 GB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 48 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)
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 Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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