Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Pro and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42 mm | 45 mm |
Height | 42 mm | 45 mm |
Depth | 13.8 mm | 14.5 mm |
Weight | 44 g | 53 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Type | - | Push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Case Size | - | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Rose gold-tone | Black | Mist grey | Graphite |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 135-230 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | White | Black | - |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |