Garmin fēnix 6 Solar vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Solar and Polar Unite. 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. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Polar Unite
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 43.4 mm
Height 47 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 15.1 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 85 g 32 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Polar Unite
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, 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
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 Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Polar Unite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Polar Unite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective IPS - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Power Glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Polar Unite
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Polar Unite
Case Size 47 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver -
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Polar Unite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Snap & slip
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | Blue | Pink | White
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Polar Unite
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Polar Unite
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
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)
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Polar Unite
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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