Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition vs. Garmin fenix 5X

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Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition and Garmin fenix 5X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition vs. Garmin fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin fenix 5X
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, indoor climbing, mountain biking -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Body Details Case only: 44 g
With band: 60 g
With band: 98 mm
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, 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, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, voice announcements, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin fenix 5X
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Power Glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin fenix 5X
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size 42 mm 51 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Amethyst steel | Light gold Slate grey
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 108-182 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Shale grey | Light sand Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity 32 GB 12 GB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin fenix 5X
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 59 day(s) -
Battery Life Details 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
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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