Garmin Fenix 6 Pro/6 Pro Solar Full Specifications and Features

Last Updated on August 29, 2020 by Jude Simeone

Update Garmin has updated the Fenix 6 Series with the addition of the Fenix 6 Pro Solar and 6S Pro Solar. Remember, the Fenix Series was released last year with only the Fenix 6X Pro Solar having solar feature. Now, this feature has come to other members of the Fenix 6 Series; Fenix 6 Pro and 6S Pro. With a solar feature on these models, battery life is extended significantly. Moreover, Garmin has also added the following features to the Fenix 6 Series;

1. Surfline Sessions which creates a video of every wave you ride in front of a Surfline camera, so you can watch them later and see how you did
2. Climb activity profile that tracks indoor climbing metrics.
3. Bouldering activity profile which is similar to indoor climb profile but for bouldering.

The much talked about successor to the Fenix 5 series has been released. It’s the Fenix 6 series – the latest multisport GPS smartwatches from Garmin. Six members make up the Fenix 6 lineup which are; 6, 6s, 6 pro, 6s pro, 6x pro, and 6x Pro solar – that’s six outstanding GPS smartwatches.

These six are further divided into two; the Basic (6 and 6s) and Pro (6 Pro, 6s Pro, 6x Pro, 6x pro solar) editions. The Basic editions lack onboard music storage, Wi-Fi, and map, all of which are available on the Pro editions.

Below are new features added to the Fenix 6 series,

• Garmin reduced the thickness size of the 42mm- 6s and 6s pro, 47mm-6 and 6 pro, and 51mm- 6x pro and 6x pro solar. The display size have also been increased except for the 42mm version which retained same display size as it predecessor.
• Added a new widget feature that’s similar to the Apple watch Infographic watch face. The widget feature allow you add up to 6 of your favorite features to the Fenix 6s and 6s pro, while the 6, 6 pro, 6x pro, and 6x pro solar get up to 8 data fields. New map display themes have been added, but are only available on the Pro editions.
• The Fenix 6 sets are more durable as they’ve been tested accordingly to the US military grade test standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.
• Each Pro edition of the Fenix 6 has 32GB storage capacity which is twice that of the Fenix 5 Plus ( the Basic editions don’t have onboard music storage).
• Pulse ox sensor is available on each member of the Fenix 6.
• Map with trendline popularity routing, ski resorts and PacePro have been added to the Pro editions.
• Incident detection introduced to the latest Forerunner series have also been added to all members of the Fenix 6.
• Underwater wrist based heart rate tracking have been added to each member of the Fenix 6.
• New battery management features that include the expedition mode seen on the MARQ series have also been added to the Fenix 6, including the battery saver mode that will see each member of the Fenix 6 last for weeks.Also new is solar charging supported on the 6x pro solar which uses solar energy to last a little longer.

Prices starts at $600 for the Fenix 6 and 6s, $700 for the 6 pro and 6s pro, goes up to$800 for the sapphire editions, $750 for the 6x pro and even higher for the 6x pro solar at $1000 and $1150 for the titanium edition.

Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Full Specifications

	Garmin Fenix 6 Pro
EDITOR'S RATING	Design: (4.5 / 5) Battery: (4.3 / 5) Fitness tracking: (4.8 / 5) Features: (4.3 / 5) Price: (3.0 / 5) Average: (4.2 / 5)
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ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Garmin Fenix 6 Pro
Device type	Fitness/GPS smartwatch
Predessesor	Garmin Fenix 5 Plus
Successor	--
Released date	August, 2019
Ideal for	Men
DISPLAY
Display type	Transflective MIP LCD
Display size	1.3 inch
Display resolution	260 x 260 pixels
Pixel density	--
Input type	5 buttons, Not touchscreen
Always-on	Yes
Customizable watch face	Yes
BODY
Shape	Circular
Dimension	47 x 47 x 14.7 mm
Weight	Stainless steel:83g Titanium: 72g
Casing material	Fiber-reinforced polymer with polymer rear cover
Strap/band material	Silicone Titanium Nylon Leather
Bezel Material	Stainless steel Titanium DLC
Strap size	22mm
Interchangeable band	Yes, 22mm
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Sapphire Crystal
Water resistant/Protection	Yes, 10ATM
Swim-proof	Yes, recommended
Color(s)	Black
MEMORY
RAM	--
Internal storage	32GB
Memory card slot	No
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Yes, and ANT+
Bluetooth calling	No
Wi-Fi	Yes
NFC	Yes
GPS	GPS/GLONASS/Galileo
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY
Technology	No
SIM	No
Band	No
NOTIFICATIONS
Email alert	Yes
SMS alert	Yes
Calls alert	Yes
Event reminder	Yes
Weather	Yes
Third-party apps	Yes
FITNESS TRACKING
Sleep apnea	No
Sleep tracking	Yes
Steps	Yes
Floors climbed	Yes
Heart rate monitoring	Yes
Calories	Yes
Distance	Yes
Stress	Yes
VO2 Max.	Yes
Blood oxygen	Yes
Blood pressure	No
Menstrual cycle tracking	Yes
Swim tracking	Yes
Under-water heart rate tracking	Yes
Preloaded maps	Yes
On-screen workout modes	Yes
Triathlon mode	Yes
ECG Tracking	No
Preloaded sport modes	Yes
Safety tracking	Yes
MEDIA
Audio	mp3/mp4
Music streaming	Yes
Bluetooth music	Yes
Radio	No
Loudspeaker	No
Microphone	No
Camera	No
SENSORS
Accelerometer	Yes
Barometer/Altimeter	Yes
Heart rate monitor (HRM)	Yes
Compass	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Ambient light	Yes
Pulse Oximeter	Yes
ECG	No
Thermometer	Yes
Other sensors	__
PLATFORM
Operating system (OS)	Proprietary OS
Chipset	--
CPU	--
GPU	--
BATTERY
Type of battery	Non-removable Li-ion battery
Battery capacity	--
Battery life	Smartwatch: Up to 14 days GPS: Up to 36 hours GPS and Music: Up to 10 hours Max Battery GPS Mode: 72 hours Expedition GPS Activity: 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode: 48 days
Charging type	USB charging cable
Charging time	About 1-2 hours
Battery saver mode	Yes
Solar power	No
Rapid charging	No
CLOCK FEATURES
Time/Date	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes
Alarm	Yes
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Control camera	Yes
Music control	Yes
Find phone	Yes
Text response	Yes, (Android Only)
MISC
Payment system	Garmin pay
Compatibility	Android 4.4+ IOS 10.0+ Bluetooth 4.0+ Check if your device is compatible
Companion app	Garmin connect IQ store
Voice command	No
BOX CONTENTS
	Garmin Fenix 6 Pro
	Straps
	USB charging cable
	Quick start guide
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Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Features

• Premium Design

Garmin has overhauled the design of the Fenix 6 with each member being slimmer than its predecessor plus a wider display that lets you see more at a glance. The 51mm version- 6x pro and 6x pro solar have the biggest 1.4 inches display, 1.3 inches for the 47mm version, and 1.2 inches for the 42mm version which includes the 6s and 6s pro.

Transflective memory-in-display (MIP) still powers the display of the various members of the Fenix 6 which is very bright and easy to read outdoors. Also, Fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover has been used for the casing, while the bezel is stainless with the option of DLC coated steel for the Pro editions.

Garmin still stick to non-touchscreen support as each of the Fenix 6 lacks touchscreen support, you’ll have to rely on the 5 buttons that still makes these lots very easy to navigate. And the new widget that allows you to add up to 6 or 8 data fields makes it even easier to find your favorite features.

The Fenix 6 is now more durable with Corning Gorilla glass 3 manning the display on each member, and a more premium sapphire crystal glass for the Pro editions.

Straps come in different sizes, 20mm for the 42mm version, 22mm for the 47mm and 26mm for the 51mm. Straps are interchangeable and are available in different materials.

There are lots of watch face to choose from, you can as well create custom watch faces using the Garmin connect store.

• Storage/Media

Garmin has increased the storage capacity of Fenix 6 with the Pro editions having twice the storage capacity of Fenix 5 Plus which means you can now take more music with you on the go. The Basic editions lack any significant storage capacity and as such don’t support onboard music storage.

• Water Resistance Rating

Each member of the Fenix 6 is rated 10ATM which means water resistance up to 100 meters. Thus, it’s safe to wear the Fenix 6 under the rain, to the shower, pool or the ocean without worrying about the device getting damaged.

Also, Fenix 6 has been tested accordingly to the US military grade standards for thermal, shock and water resistance which makes each member of the Fenix 6 a more durable device.

• Impressive and Manageable Battery Life

The Fenix 6 series have longer battery life than the Fenix 5 series thanks to the new battery management features that include power manager, power modes, expedition mode, and ultra-low battery saver mode.

The power manager feature will allow you to adjust features based on your preference, while the power mode feature allows you to create custom battery mode. The expedition mode introduced in the MARQ series will see the Fenix 6 last for weeks. It’s a low power GPS reference mode that ensures you can go longer.

The ultra-low battery saver mode will deactivate heart rate tracking as well as other power-consuming features but will keep the Fenix 6 going for weeks.

• Activity/Fitness Tracking

Like every other GPS multisport smartwatches from Garmin, each member of the Fenix 6 series is fitness-focused and well equipped to track your active life.

Activity tracking features include;

• Steps, calories, fitness age, sleep monitoring, and all day stress tracking.
• Available indoor gym activities include; indoor rowing, strength training and cardio training.
• Training and planning features include training load, training effect, and activity history on the watch.
• Running features include running, treadmill running, and trail running.
• Heart rate sensor tracks your heart rate variability to give you insight on your heart rate zones, max heart rate and recovery time to help you manage the intensity of your training so that you can achieve more fitness goals without breaking down.
• Outdoor recreational features include hiking, climbing, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, xc skiing, stand up paddleboarding, rowing, and jumpmaster. And cycling features such as biking, indoor biking, mountain biking, triathlon.
• Loads of golfing features are also available.
• In-depth swim tracking features including the newly added wrist-based heart rate tracking that enable the Fenix 6 sets to track your heart rate while swimming resulting in better insight into your swimming activities.
• Also available is TOPO map with trendline popularity that can help you navigate the most difficult terrains with the option to choose from thousands of routes with the addition of trendline popularity routing visibility pro that adds more analytic features to help you find the best routes. (These features aren’t present on the Basic editions)
• Also featured, is the body battery energy monitor that uses data from heart rate variability, stress, sleep, and other data to gauge when you’re ready to be active or when you may need to rest so that you train and achieve more without breaking down.
• Garmin added PacePro – a feature that enables grade-guidance that can improve your running experience. (Basic editions lack these feature)
• Also added ski resort maps with over 2000 ski resorts worldwide to choose from ( the Basic editions lack these feature).
• The incident detection feature introduced to the Forerunner 945 is also available on the Fenix 6 series which can help you get help when there’s a sudden fall. It sends your location to preset emergency contacts.
• Pulse ox sensor introduced on the Fenix 5x plus is also available and serves two functions; A. for altitude acclimation, where it can help you know when it’s not safe to continue climbing and B. sleep monitoring to help you see your quality of sleep. The Pulse ox sensor achieves these functions by monitoring how well your body absorbs oxygen.
• Added ClimbPro ascent planner that allows you to choose from downloaded courses to see real-time information on your current and upcoming climbs, including gradient, distance and elevation gain.
• Also added ABC sensor that can help you navigate your next trail run with an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor the weather and three-axis electronic compass.
• Notifications

Each member of the Fenix 6 is equipped with Bluetooth and ANT+ to keep you connected to all that matters to you. Fenix 6 is compatible with both android and iOS devices which upon successful connection will keep you updated when there’s a new notification on your phone.

You can respond with texts or reject phone calls with texts, but these features are only supported on Android devices. You can also control music on your phone.

The Pro editions come with Wi-Fi which the Basic editions lack. NFC chip which supports Garmin Pay is available on each member of the Fenix 6 which allows you to make payment on the go directly from the watch.

Pros

• Premium and rugged design.
• Sturdily built.
• Manageable and very impressive long battery life.
• 32GB storage.
• Comprehensive activity trackers.
• Swim-proof.

Cons

• Quiet expensive.
• Lacks microphone.

Reviews

Garmin Fenix 6 review

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