Garmin Fenix 6S Pro and Sapphire Editions vs Garmin Fenix 6X Pro and Sapphire Editions
What Fenix 6S Pro and Sapphire Editions does better (2) and where Fenix 6X Pro and Sapphire Editions wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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3.3Battery life8.3
4.9Health tracking4.9
4.3Sports & outdoor4.3
6.5Smart features6.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Fenix 6S Pro and Sapphire EditionsFenix 6X Pro and Sapphire Editions
| Fenix 6S Pro and Sapphire Editions | Fenix 6X Pro and Sapphire Editions | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 42 mm | 51 mm | −9 mm |
| Width | 42 mm | 51 mm | −9 mm |
| Thickness | 13.8 mm | 14.9 mm | −1.1 mm |
| Weight | 61 g | 93 g | −32 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Fenix 6S Pro and Sapphire Editions better than Fenix 6X Pro and Sapphire Editions?
- Weight61 g vs 93 g+52%
- Thickness13.8 mm vs 14.9 mm+8%
Why is Fenix 6X Pro and Sapphire Editions better than Fenix 6S Pro and Sapphire Editions?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)9 days vs 21 days2.3×
- GPS battery life25 h vs 60 h2.4×
- Battery saver mode34 days vs 80 days2.4×
- Screen size1.2″ vs 1.4″+17%
- Resolution (width)240 px vs 280 px+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 42 mm | 51 mm |
| Weight | 61 g | 93 g |
| Thickness | 13.8 mm | 14.9 mm |
| Height | 42 mm | 51 mm |
| Width | 42 mm | 51 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX or Sapphire Crystal | Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX or Sapphire Crystal |
| Strap material | silicone, suede or nylon | silicone, leather, titanium or nylon |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.2″ | 1.4″ |
| Resolution (width) | 240 px | 280 px |
| Resolution (height) | 240 px | 280 px |
| Pixel density | 200 ppi | 200 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 9 days | 21 days |
| Battery saver mode | 34 days | 80 days |
| GPS battery life | 25 h | 60 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 |
| Offline maps | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 39 | 39 |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
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