Garmin fēnix 6 Solar vs. Garmin Approach S12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Solar and Garmin Approach S12. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6 Solar vs. Garmin Approach S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Garmin Approach S12
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 Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 43.7 mm
Height 47 mm 43.7 mm
Depth 15.1 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 85 g 34.1 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Garmin Approach S12
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance
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, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Garmin Approach S12
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Garmin Approach S12
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Power Glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Garmin Approach S12
Type Touch buttons -
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Garmin Approach S12
Case Size 47 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Garmin Approach S12
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Slate grey
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Garmin Approach S12
Storage Capacity 64 MB 125 MB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Garmin Approach S12
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 80 day(s) 70 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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Garmin Approach S12
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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