Garmin Instinct vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Garmin fēnix 6S Pro. 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 Instinct vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
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 -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 42 mm
Height 45 mm 42 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 13.8 mm
Weight 53 g 44 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation
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 Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Type Touch buttons -
CASE Garmin Instinct Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red Rose gold-tone | Black
BAND Garmin Instinct Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam White | Black
STORAGE Garmin Instinct Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 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 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 Instinct Garmin fēnix 6S Pro
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! -
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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