Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition and Garmin fenix 5X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering, indoor climbing, mountain biking | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Body Details | Case only: 44 g With band: 60 g |
With band: 98 mm |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, voice announcements, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format | Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT |
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DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Power Glass | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Case Size | 42 mm | 51 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Domed sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Case Back | Metal | - |
Case Details | Amethyst steel | Light gold | Slate grey |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 26 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Shale grey | Light sand | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 12 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 59 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |