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Comparing the fenix 6S Standard Edition With Other fenix 6 Editions
For information on the fenix 7 series, see Comparing the fenix 7S With Other fenix 7 Editions.
Below are some FAQs to help you learn what's new with the fenix 6S Standard Edition and help you decide which one is right for you.
- Which fenix 6 Size Is Right for Me?
- Why Should I Select the Pro or Sapphire Edition?
- What Is the Difference Between Corning® Gorilla® Glass and Sapphire Crystal Lens?
- What Mapping Is Preloaded on the fenix 6S Standard Edition Smartwatch?
- What Is Pulse Ox?
- What New Settings Are Available in the Power Manager?
- What Is the PacePro™ Feature?
- How Do These New Features Compare?
- Comparison Charts
Which fenix 6 Size Is Right for Me?
Our fenix 6 line allows you to choose the right sized watch based on your preference or your wrist size. Below is a comparison between the three different fenix 6 sizes.
fenix 6 Size Comparison
| Band Width | Wrist Circumference1 | Case Diameter | Screen Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fenix 6S | 20 mm | 108–182 mm (4.25-7.16”) | 42 mm | 1.2" |
| fenix 6 | 22 mm | 125–208 mm (4.96-8.18”) | 47 mm | 1.3" |
| fenix 6X | 26 mm | 127–210 mm (5-8.26”) | 51 mm | 1.4" |
For an overview of the feature differences across the fenix 6 series, see the new features comparison below.
1Note: Wrist circumference sizes are based on the silicone band.
Why Should I Select the Pro or Sapphire Edition?
Our fenix 6S Pro and Sapphire editions add features to improve your activity experience, such as onboard music storage, preloaded TopoActive mapping and Wi-Fi® connectivity.
What Is the Difference Between Corning® Gorilla® Glass and Sapphire Crystal Lens?
Corning Gorilla Glass 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.
What Mapping Is Preloaded on the fenix 6S Standard Edition Smartwatch?
Mapping is not supported on fenix 6S Standard Edition, but you are able to download up to 5 golf courses near you by using the Garmin Connect app
If you want to view maps on your watch, check out our fenix 6 Pro or fenix 6 Sapphire editions, which come preloaded with mapping that includes routable street and off-road networks, popular ski resort maps and more than 41,000 golf courses.
What Is Pulse Ox?
Pulse oximetry, or Pulse Ox1 for short, is a noninvasive method used to measure the saturation of oxygen in the bloodstream. Compatible watches use a combination of red and infrared lights with sensors on the back of the device to determine the percentage of oxygenated blood, or SpO2%, available in your blood. Typical readings can vary from 85 to 100%, but this can vary widely based on many factors.
1Pulse Ox data is intended for recreational use only. Pulse Ox data should not be treated as any type of medical diagnosis or treatment of disease. This is not a medical device; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy.
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.
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.
How Do These New Features Compare?
Below is an overview comparison of available features across the fenix 6 series. For a complete comparison, see comparison charts below.
Feature Comparison
| fenix 5S Sapphire | fenix 6S | fenix 6S Pro | fenix 6S Sapphire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 1.1" (218 x 218 pixels) | 1.2" (240 x 240 pixels) | 1.2" (240 x 240 pixels) | 1.2" (240 x 240 pixels) |
| Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Listen to music without your phone | Store up to 2,000 songs | Store up to 2,000 songs | ||
| Music apps | • | • | ||
| Control music on your phone | • | • | • | • |
| Battery life - smartwatch mode | Up to 9 days | Up to 9 days | Up to 9 days | Up to 9 days |
| Battery life - GPS activity | Up to 14 hours | Up to 25 hours | Up to 25 hours | Up to 25 hours |
| Battery life - music & GPS activity | N/A | N/A | Up to 6 hours | Up to 6 hours |
| Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 lens | • | • | ||
| Scratch-resistant sapphire lens | • | • | ||
| Pulse Ox acclimation sensor1 | • | • | • | |
| Garmin PayTM contactless Payments2 | • | • | • | |
| Power manager | • | • | • | |
| Heat & altitude-adjusted VO2 max | • | • | • | |
| Body Battery™ energy monitor | • | • | • | |
| Preloaded topographical maps | • | • | ||
| Preloaded ski maps | • | • | ||
| Preloaded golf courses | • Download from Garmin Connect only | • Download from Garmin Connect only | • | • |
| ClimbPro feature | • Download from Garmin Connect only | • | • | |
| Trendline™ popularity routing | • | • | ||
| PacePro™ feature | • Download from Garmin Connect only | • | • |
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.
2View current supported country, payment network and issuing bank information
Comparison Charts
The following comparison charts have been created for you to review differences in product features and specifications.
- fenix 5S – fenix 5S Plus – fenix 6S – fenix 6S Pro and Sapphire Edition
- fenix 6S – fenix 6S Pro and Sapphire Edition – fenix 6 – fenix 6 Pro and Sapphire