Polar M600 vs. Garmin fēnix 6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Polar M600 and Garmin fēnix 6. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Polar M600 vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Polar M600 Garmin fēnix 6
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 36 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 13 mm -
Weight 63 g -
Body Details - Case only: 57 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Bundled with Heart rate sensor -
FEATURES Polar M600 Garmin fēnix 6
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, voice control, idle alert Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, music playback control, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications SMS, Email, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Polar M600 Garmin fēnix 6
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Polar M600 Garmin fēnix 6
Type TFT - colour - transmissive Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.3"
Pixel Density 260 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Polar M600 Garmin fēnix 6
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Polar M600 Garmin fēnix 6
Case Size - 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Silver
BAND Polar M600 Garmin fēnix 6
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White Black
STORAGE Polar M600 Garmin fēnix 6
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 MB
RAM Polar M600 Garmin fēnix 6
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Polar M600 Garmin fēnix 6
Manufacturer MediaTek -
CPU Type MT2601 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY Polar M600 Garmin fēnix 6
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 500 mAh -
Battery Life - 48 day(s)
Battery Life Details Training mode (with Android phone) - up to 2 days
Training mode (with iPhone) - up to 1 day
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
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Polar M600 Garmin fēnix 6
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Time, Alarm Garmin Pay
Compliant Standards IPX8 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 10 m 100 m
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