In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire. 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 Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6S 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 | - |
| 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 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, 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, PacePro pace guidance |
| 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 Sapphire |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6S 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 | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Sapphire glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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| Type | Touch buttons | - |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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| Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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| 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 | Carbon grey DLC |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
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| 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 | Powder grey | Black | Heathered black |
| STORAGE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| 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 Sapphire |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| 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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