Garmin fēnix 6S Solar vs. Google Pixel Watch

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Solar and Google Pixel Watch. 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. Google Pixel Watch Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Google Pixel Watch
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 14.2 mm -
Weight 60 g -
Body Details - Case only: 36 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer 80% recycled stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Scratch-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Google Pixel Watch
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, floors climbed, stress level, ECG, sleep quality score, mindfulness
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 Call handling, find phone function, Find my Device, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, instant message reply, International Emergency Calling, 3-month YouTube Music Premium subscription
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Google Pixel Watch
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Google Pixel Watch
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Screen Protection Power Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Google Pixel Watch
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Google Pixel Watch
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal Stainless steel
Case Details Silver Polished silver | Champagne gold | Matte black
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Google Pixel Watch
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 108-182 mm 165-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Charcoal | Chalk | Hazel | Obsidian
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Google Pixel Watch
Storage Capacity 64 MB 32 GB
RAM Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Google Pixel Watch
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Google Pixel Watch
CPU Type - Exynos 9110
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Google Pixel Watch
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity - 294 mAh
Battery Life 59 day(s) 24 hours
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
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Google Pixel Watch
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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