Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition vs. Garmin Approach G12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition and Garmin Approach G12. 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

Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition vs. Garmin Approach G12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach G12
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Clothing
Width 47 mm 45.8 mm
Height 47 mm 51.3 mm
Depth 15.1 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 62 g 25.1 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant -
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach G12
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Odometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, golf shot distance, stroke data
Goal Setting Yes -
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach G12
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach G12
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Monochrome
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 175 x 175 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Power Glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach G12
Type Touch buttons Push buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach G12
Case Size 47 mm -
Case Shape Round Circular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Black | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium carbon grey DLC -
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach G12
Band Type Band -
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Slate grey | Whitestone -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach G12
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach G12
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 80 day(s) 30 hours
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)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Garmin Approach G12
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay -
Compliant Standards - IEC 60529 IPX7
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m -
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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