Garmin fēnix 6S Solar vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Solar and Garmin Approach S42. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6S Solar vs. Garmin Approach S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Garmin Approach S42
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 43.4 mm
Height 42 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 60 g 43 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Garmin Approach S42
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Garmin Approach S42
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Garmin Approach S42
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Power Glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Garmin Approach S42
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Garmin Approach S42
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Metal
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Garmin Approach S42
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 108-182 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | White | Light sand
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Garmin Approach S42
Storage Capacity 64 MB 64 MB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Garmin Approach S42
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 59 day(s) 10 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
Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Garmin Approach S42
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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