Garmin fēnix 6S vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S and Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6S vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 42 mm
Height 42 mm 42 mm
Depth 13.8 mm 13.8 mm
Weight 44 g 44 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Silver Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black Powder grey | Black | Heathered black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
RAM Size 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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
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)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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