In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire and Google Pixel Watch 2. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | Wear OS 4.0 by Google |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 9.0 or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 51 mm | - |
| Height | 51 mm | - |
| Depth | 14.9 mm | - |
| Weight | 66 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 31 g |
| Body Material | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer | 100% recycled aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation | Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance | Call handling, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | 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 |
| CELLULAR | Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 280 x 280 pixels | - |
| Screen Size | 1.4" | - |
| Pixel Density | - | 320 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, side button |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
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| Case Back | - | Aluminium |
| Case Details | Carbon grey DLC | Polished silver aluminum |
| Crown Type | - | Haptic |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Band Type | Band | Active band |
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| Band Size | - | S/L |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-210 mm | 130-210 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | - |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Black | Porcelain | Bay |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| RAM | Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Manufacturer | - | Qualcomm |
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| CPU Type | - | 5100 |
| Features | - | Cortex M33 co-processor |
| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | - | 294 mAh |
| Battery Life | - | 24 hours |
| 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) |
Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Recharge Time | - | 75 hour(s) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet |
| Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.12 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (limb) 0.203 W/kg (body) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | GC3G8 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |
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