Xplora 3S vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Xplora 3S and Garmin fēnix 6S Solar. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Xplora 3S vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System RTOS -
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 42 mm 42 mm
Height 56.5 mm 42 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 50 g 60 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Sky blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, G-sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms 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 SMS Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Technology GSM -
Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type IPS - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.33" 1.2"
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Silver
BAND Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 108-182 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black
CAMERA Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Storage Capacity 160 MB 64 MB
CPU Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
CPU Type MT2503A/E -
BATTERY Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Capacity 520 mAh -
Battery Life - 59 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 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
Standby Time 72 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Camera, Photo Gallery Garmin Pay
Compliant Standards IP67 -
SAR Value 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 100 m
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