Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire and Garmin fēnix 6S Solar. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
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
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 51 mm 42 mm
Height 51 mm 42 mm
Depth 14.9 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 66 g 60 g
Body Material Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance 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
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Carbon grey DLC Silver
BAND Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-210 mm 108-182 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Storage Capacity 32 GB 64 MB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life - 59 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
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
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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