In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Solar and Garmin Instinct 2. 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 Solar | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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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 | 15.1 mm | 14.5 mm |
| Weight | 85 g | 52 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, 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 | 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | - | 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 Solar | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 45 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Silver | Graphite | Electric lime |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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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 | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 64 MB | 32 MB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 80 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 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
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