In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Solar and Garmin epix Gen 2. 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 Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| 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 | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 42 mm | - |
| Height | 42 mm | - |
| Depth | 14.2 mm | - |
| Weight | 60 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 76 g Case only: 53 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance |
| 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
| Screen Protection | Power Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Passivated stainless steel |
| Case Back | Metal | Steel |
| Case Details | Silver | Slate steel |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | 125-208 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 64 MB | 16 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 59 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 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | - |
| SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
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