Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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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 | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering, indoor climbing, mountain biking |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 45 mm | - |
| Height | 45 mm | - |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | - |
| Weight | 53 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 44 g With band: 60 g |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, voice announcements, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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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 | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Power Glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Amethyst steel | Light gold |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 108-182 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Shale grey | Light sand |
| STORAGE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 59 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 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 Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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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 | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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