In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire and Garmin fēnix 6S 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 Sapphire | Garmin fēnix 6S 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, indoor climbing, mountain biking |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42 mm | - |
Height | 42 mm | - |
Depth | 13.8 mm | - |
Weight | 44 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 44 g With band: 60 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 Sapphire | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox 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, PacePro pace guidance | 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 |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming 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 Sapphire | Garmin fēnix 6S 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 Sapphire | Garmin fēnix 6S 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 | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Type | - | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Case Size | 42 mm | 42 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC | Amethyst steel | Light gold |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 108-182 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Powder grey | Black | Heathered black | Shale grey | Light sand |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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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 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 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 |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire | Garmin fēnix 6S 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 |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |