Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 45 mm | 47 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 47 mm |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | 14.7 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | 60 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp | Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Sapphire glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Case Size | - | 47 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Carbon grey DLC | Titanium |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 125-208 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | - |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Black | Ember orange | Titanium |
| STORAGE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 48 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | Garmin Pay |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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