Garmin fēnix 6 vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 and Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire. 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

Garmin fēnix 6 vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 47 mm
Height - 47 mm
Depth - 14.7 mm
Weight - 60 g
Body Details Case only: 57 g -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 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, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.3"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type Touch buttons Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Case Size 47 mm 47 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal Metal
Case Details Silver Carbon grey DLC | Titanium
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | Ember orange | Titanium
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Storage Capacity 64 MB 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 48 day(s) 48 day(s)
Battery Life Details 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
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
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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