Garmin fēnix 6 Solar vs. Xplora XGO2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Solar and Xplora XGO2. 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. Xplora XGO2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Xplora XGO2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 47 mm 42 mm
Height 47 mm 52.5 mm
Depth 15.1 mm 15.6 mm
Weight 85 g 60 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Xplora XGO2
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, 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 Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, voice message, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls -
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CELLULAR Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Xplora XGO2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Nano SIM
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Xplora XGO2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Xplora XGO2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.4"
Screen Protection Power Glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Xplora XGO2
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Xplora XGO2
Case Size 47 mm -
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver -
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Xplora XGO2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black Black | Blue | Green | Pink
CAMERA Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Xplora XGO2
Sensor Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Xplora XGO2
Storage Capacity 64 MB 4 GB
RAM Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Xplora XGO2
RAM Size - 512 MB
CPU Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Xplora XGO2
Manufacturer - Spreadtrum
CPU Type - SC9820E
Clock Speed - 1.2 GHz
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Xplora XGO2
Capacity - 700 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)
Standby time - up to 72 hours
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Xplora XGO2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay -
Compliant Standards - IP67
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 1.5 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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