Garmin fēnix 6 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 and Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire. 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 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth - 13.8 mm
Weight - 44 g
Body Details Case only: 57 g -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6S 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation
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 Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.2"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Type Touch buttons -
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Case Size 47 mm 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Powder grey | Black | Heathered black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Storage Capacity 64 MB 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 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 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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