Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire and Garmin fēnix 6S Solar. 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 6S Sapphire vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
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 42 mm 42 mm
Height 42 mm 42 mm
Depth 13.8 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 44 g 60 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance 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, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
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 Sapphire glass Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Case Size 42 mm 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC Silver
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 108-182 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Powder grey | Black | Heathered black Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Storage Capacity 32 GB 64 MB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life - 59 day(s)
Battery Life Details 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)
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
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
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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