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Comparing the fēnix 6X Pro & Sapphire Editions With Other fēnix 6 Editions

For information on the fēnix® 7 series watches, see Comparing the fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar With Other fēnix 7 Editions.

Below are some FAQs to help you learn what's new with the fēnix 6X Pro & Sapphire edition watches and help you decide which one is right for you.



Which fēnix 6 Watch Size Is Right for Me?

Our fēnix 6 watch line allows you to choose the right-sized watch based on your preference or your wrist size. Below is a comparison between the 3 different fēnix 6 watch sizes.


fēnix 6 Watch Size Comparison


Band WidthWrist Circumference1Case DiameterScreen Size
fēnix 6S20 mm108–182 mm (4.25-7.16”)42 mm1.2"
fēnix 622 mm125–208 mm (4.96-8.18”)47 mm1.3"
fēnix 6X26 mm127–210 mm (5-8.26”)51 mm1.4"

For an overview of the feature differences across the fēnix 6 series watches, see the new features comparison below.

1Note: Wrist circumference sizes are based on the silicone band.


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What Is the Difference Between Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX, Power Glass™ and Sapphire Crystal Lens?

Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX, which is also used for the Power Glass™ lens, is designed to be scratch-resistant, but it is not as durable as the sapphire crystal lens. The sapphire crystal lens is incredibly durable and is the third hardest mineral, right behind diamond. As a result, the lens is much harder to scratch than glass. Please note that while the sapphire crystal lens can be very difficult to scratch, it is still not scratchproof.

Why Would I Select a fēnix 6X Pro Solar Watches

The fēnix 6X Pro Solar smartwatch uses our Power Glass watch lens to convert sunlight into battery power, extending your time between charges. To learn more, check out our fēnix 6X Pro Solar Edition.


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What Mapping Is Preloaded on the fēnix 6X Pro and fēnix 6X Sapphire Edition Watches?

Our fēnix 6X Pro and fēnix 6X Sapphire edition watches come preloaded with mapping that includes routable street and off-road networks, popular ski resort maps and more than 41,000 golf courses.


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What New Settings Are Available in the Power Manager?

Power manager offers various settings to manage battery use. Some of these features include battery saver and power mode. Battery saver controls your everyday settings so you can adjust features — such as backlight, smartphone connection or optical heart rate — that are on or off. Power modes allow you to set these features to use for your activity profile.


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What Is the PacePro™ Feature?

PacePro is a new addition to our running features, where you can create a pace plan from a Garmin Connect™ course or by selecting a distance. Once selected, you can customize the guidance based on personal racing strategies, and we provide dynamic grade-adjusted pace guidance based on the elevation profile and distance of your activity.


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How Do These New Features Compare?

Below is an overview comparison of available features across the fēnix 6 series watches. For a complete comparison, see comparison charts below.


Feature Comparison


fēnix 5X Plus Sapphirefēnix 6X Profēnix 6X Sapphirefēnix 6X Pro Solar
Display Size1.2" (240 x 240 pixels)1.4" (280 x 280 pixels)1.4" (280 x 280 pixels)1.4" (280 x 280 pixels)
Memory16 GB32 GB32 GB32 GB
Listen to music without your phoneStore up to 1,000 songsStore up to 2,000 songsStore up to 2,000 songsStore up to 2,000 songs
Control music on your phone
Battery life - smartwatch modeUp to 20 daysUp to 21 daysUp to 21 daysUp to 21 days indoors / 24 days with solar2
Battery life - music & GPS activityUp to 8 hoursN/AUp to 10 hoursUp to 15 hours  / 16 hours with solar3 

Power GlassTM solar charging lens made with Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX




Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX lens


Scratch-resistant sapphire lens

Pulse Ox acclimation sensor1
Power manager
Heat & altitude-adjusted VO2 max
Body Battery™ energy monitor
Preloaded topographical maps
Preloaded ski maps
Preloaded golf courses

ClimbPro feature

Trendline™ popularity routing

PacePro™ feature

1This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.
2Assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions

3Assumes use in 50,000 lux conditions


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