Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Garmin Instinct 2 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, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 47 mm | 45 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 45 mm |
| Depth | 14.7 mm | 14.5 mm |
| Weight | 60 g | 53 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, 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, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | 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 6 Sapphire | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Power Glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 45 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Carbon grey DLC | Titanium | Mist grey | Graphite |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | 135-230 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Ember orange | Titanium | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 MB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| 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) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire | Garmin Instinct 2 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 |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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