Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire vs. Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire and Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar. 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 6X Sapphire vs. Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 51 mm -
Height 51 mm -
Depth 14.9 mm -
Weight 66 g -
Body Details - With band: 89 g
Case only: 61 g
Body Material Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance 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, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.4"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Case Size - 51 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Carbon grey DLC Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC
BAND Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-210 mm 127-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | Whitestone | Chestnut | Titanium carbon grey DLC
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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 28 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 37 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 90 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 1 year
GPS mode - up to 89 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 122 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 63 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 16 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 213 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 578 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 62 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 139 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.75 W/kg (body), 0.27 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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