Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Solar and Garmin fenix 5X. 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 Solar | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 42 mm | - |
| Height | 42 mm | - |
| Depth | 14.2 mm | - |
| Weight | 60 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 98 mm |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature |
| 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, 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 | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email |
| Vibrating Alert | - | 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 Solar | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin fenix 5X |
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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 | Power Glass | Sapphire glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Case Size | 42 mm | 51 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Domed sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Silver | Slate grey |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 20 mm | 26 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Storage Capacity | 64 MB | 12 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| 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 |
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 Solar | Garmin fenix 5X |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
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