In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Pro and Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition. 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 6S Pro | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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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 |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 42 mm | 47 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 47 mm |
| Depth | 13.8 mm | 15.1 mm |
| Weight | 44 g | 62 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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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 | 260 x 260 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Type | - | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Case Size | - | 47 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Rose gold-tone | Black | Black | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium carbon grey DLC |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 125-208 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | White | Black | Slate grey | Whitestone |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | - | 80 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
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) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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