In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 2 and Garmin fēnix 6 Solar. 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 | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
Wearing Style | - | Watch style |
Width | 42 mm | 47 mm |
Height | 41 mm | 47 mm |
Depth | 9 mm | 15.1 mm |
Weight | 48.4 g | 85 g |
Body Details | Main unit: 23.5 g Wrist strap: 99 g |
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Body Material | Aluminium | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | Black metal | Silver | Green/yellow | - |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
Designed For | Sony XPERIA acro S, C, E, E dual, E1, E1 Dual, go, Ion, J, L, M, M dual, M2, mini, mini pro, miro, P, SL, Sola, SP, T2 Ultra, tipo, tipo dual, U, V, Z, Z Ultra, Z Ultra Google Play edition, Z1, Z1 Compact, Z1S, Z2, ZL, ZR | - |
FEATURES | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Sensors | Digital compass | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | - | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Call handling, music remote handling | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format |
Notifications | Missed calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CELLULAR | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
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Supported Mobile Messaging Services | MMS, SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 3.0, NFC | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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Connectors | Micro-USB | - |
DISPLAY | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Type | LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 220 x 176 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.6" | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Case Size | - | 47 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | - | Silver |
BAND | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Band Type | - | Band |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 125-208 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | Black |
STORAGE | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
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Battery Life | - | 80 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
Standby Time | 168 h | - |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Sony SmartWatch 2 | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Clock, Stopwatch, Calendar, Contacts, ViewFinder, Slideshow, RSS reader, Gmail, Weather, Timer | Garmin Pay |
Compliant Standards | IP57 | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |