Dimensions
Size comparison
Fenix 6Fenix 6S
| Fenix 6 | Fenix 6S | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 47 mm | 42 mm | +5 mm |
| Width | 47 mm | 42 mm | +5 mm |
| Thickness | 14.7 mm | 13.8 mm | +0.9 mm |
| Weight | 80 g | 58 g | +22 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Fenix 6 better than Fenix 6S?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)14 days vs 9 days+56%
- GPS battery life36 h vs 25 h+44%
- Screen size1.3″ vs 1.2″+8%
- Battery saver mode48 days vs 34 days+41%
- Resolution (width)260 px vs 240 px+8%
Why is Fenix 6S better than Fenix 6?
- Weight80 g vs 58 g+38%
- Thickness14.7 mm vs 13.8 mm+7%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 47 mm | 42 mm |
| Weight | 80 g | 58 g |
| Thickness | 14.7 mm | 13.8 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 42 mm |
| Width | 47 mm | 42 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Sapphire crystal | No | No |
| Lens / cover glass | Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX | Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX |
| Strap material | silicone | silicone |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.3″ | 1.2″ |
| Resolution (width) | 260 px | 240 px |
| Resolution (height) | 260 px | 240 px |
| Pixel density | 200 ppi | 200 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 14 days | 9 days |
| Battery saver mode | 48 days | 34 days |
| GPS battery life | 36 h | 25 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 39 | 39 |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 0.06 GB | 0.06 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
