Garmin fēnix 6S Solar vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Solar and Polar Unite. 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 Solar vs. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Polar Unite
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 43.4 mm
Height 42 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 60 g 32 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Polar Unite
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, 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
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Polar Unite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Polar Unite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective IPS - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Power Glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Polar Unite
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Polar Unite
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver -
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Polar Unite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 108-182 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Snap & slip
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | Blue | Pink | White
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Polar Unite
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Polar Unite
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
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
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Polar Unite
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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