Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire and Garmin fenix 5X. 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 6S Sapphire vs. Garmin fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 13.8 mm -
Weight 44 g -
Body Details - With band: 98 mm
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance 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 SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size 42 mm 51 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC Slate grey
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 26 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Powder grey | Black | Heathered black Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity 32 GB 12 GB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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)
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 Sapphire Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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