Name: Fenix 6S
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 506344
Rating: 3.8 (45 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.3 / 5

for a quick glance and much more easy to navigate
The navigation features are also top-notch
Acquiring satellites is reasonably quick

as GPS tracking went slightly off-track
have to shell out a pretty penny to get your hands on it
is pretty inaccurate with many others

Screen resolution: 240, 240 px
Display type: MIP
Heart rate monitor: Built-in
Bluetooth: yes
Gps: yes

Garmin Fenix 6S - Pros & Cons

for a quick glance and much more easy to navigate
The navigation features are also top-notch
Acquiring satellites is reasonably quick
Ease of Use This watch is pretty intuitive
very accurate and detailed onboard maps and excellent navigational capabilities
Navigate and enjoy full features with ample battery life
Accuracy is excellent
well-featured watch offers excellent functionality for all kinds of sports
backcountry and can track all our laps all day long with
the very accurate and detailed onboard maps and excellent navigational capabilities
great accuracy
immense storage and excellent selection of features
trimmer
a scratch-resistant sapphire lens
wireless bluetooth headphones is easy and the connection reliable
paired easily
and the sound quality was good
They are both pretty spot on when conditions are good
Fenix 6 GPS tracking has been remarkably accurate
the GPS has been solid for me
Garmin Instinct is a great (and affordable) alternative
Small
light
attractive
and wearable
the interface is much better and the transfer is easy from the Garmin app
quality and quantity of trails is better
The map feature is helpful for on the fly navigation
build quality and sleek frame of
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
Real outdoors people are competent and resourceful
It is really easy to live with and looks the part
It is comfortable to wear with plenty of adjustment
it worked perfectly
Cycling through menus and functions is easy and intuitive
lighter weight and slimmer profile of the small version
rugged
yet classy look
very easy to read
clarity and legibility are improved
full-color interface and easy navigation
The body battery and recovery time widgets are also useful
Full-color maps are easy to navigate and read
It also works well in extreme cold
the Sapphire is more durable than the Standard
wide range and detail of information
Activity range is great and again very customisable
Great set of features for day-to-day life
excellent connectivity to cycling sensors
Garmin is very efficient with their power usage on the watch
sturdy and stylish construction
long battery life and good navigational abilities
sturdy stainless steel casing and sapphire glass
Garmin Connect app is very simple
screen's resolution is more than adequate and stats can be read easily
comfortable
sleek
and has more capabilities
most practical and consistent
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
battery life is pretty good
The effort you put in is amazing
pace stable and consistent
Fenix 5 plus OHR was quite good
GPS track is astoundingly good
the track is smoother when you're going faster
gradual improvement would help with recovery and motivation
The watch is fairly consistent with Garmin s claims
Everything we tested worked exceptionally well
slick user interface
monumental battery life
Fenix 6 was very comfortable to wear
The on-screen map has fantastic levels of detail
impressively comfortable to wear on the bike
the onboard maps are detailed
and easy to see and use

as GPS tracking went slightly off-track
have to shell out a pretty penny to get your hands on it
is pretty inaccurate with many others
lose music and maps
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
buttons are a little smaller than most
lost connection with this sensor
The buttons are a little smaller than most
the design is bulky and heavy
no phone required
not all Pro models have Sapphire glass
battery draining features on or off for a power mode
minimize GPS drift and nesting
The pulse oximeter is not great
ability is impeded by the conditions
the track will suffer
solar charging capability is not worth the extra cost
Water can heavily impact the use of touch screen sports watches
slightly gimmicky with a beeping countdown alarm alerting
Garmin Fenix 6S touch screen
Garmin Fenix 6S is not touch screen
The watch is noticeably larger and heavier on your wrist
It is not supported by many banks in the UK
requires bright sunlight to meaningfully top up the battery
doesn t have is ECG for tracking heart arrhythmia
feel excessively bulky on my tiny wrist
mid size looks too big and large is almost comical
New study on running injuries
It takes a little practice
blue dull contract in 6s when backlit in on
the solar charging is not worth the extra 140
ride data geeks
do have a few missing features
The default watch face is pretty stylized and hard to read
it s turned off to save battery life
Watchband may be difficult to size to your wrist
It s a little challenging to navigate while running
it s on the pricey side
not noticeably heavy on the wrist
lost most of the paint on the sides
only to find the wrist band is too small
it doesn t have a touch screen
thicker and heavier
The map is also incredibly chaotic with information and colors
stress level indicator
fenix 6 has a whopping 32 GB of space
intentionally makes the fenix line of watches heavily built for rugged environments
price
which is bound to put most people off
have music and a more stylish-looking watch on your wrist
sound ideal
second-hand and uncertified lithium-ion batteries
Garmin Fenix 6 Solar is small change
sun intensity graph only went up close to 100%
breathing rate increasing on the hills and dropping on the flat and descents
no touchscreen
panning and zooming is a bit fiddly
The watch never struggled to read my HR
it might feel a little over-the-top
Garmin Fenix series so expensive
it losing signal during my runs and cycles
Pro will not only find a GPS signal faster
The Garmin Fenix 6s is expensive
Garmin F nix 6 Pro Solar doesn t offer
It s incredibly boring running around the park next to my house every day
there is not a better option which is a shame
Lost it in Thailand while jumping off of a boat
Garmin algorithms are really pretty dumb and easily confused
it s a bit hard to see in this photo
Garmin still only sell watches with standard length straps
it is also slow to measure changes in altitude
glass didn t crack or become damaged
smaller size means focusing on the details takes a little more time
scratches to the top of the watch s face are visible here
but only works with a smartphone connection
it s obviously not entirely a replacement
purposely no touch compatibility
doesn't look as sleek as the Apple Watch

Garmin Fenix 6S - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Waterproof depth	10 m Best: Timex Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap T5K429 Waterproof depth: 200 m
Weight	61 g Best: ART Multimedia SZNART ASZ01 Weight: 10 g

Garmin - Video Reviews (9)

Garmin Fenix 6S Watch Review - 8 Months Use

Garmin Fenix 6S Sapphire Smartwatch Review // Becky Stern

Garmin Fenix 6S Pro White Rose Gold Review

Garmin Fenix 6S - Full Specifications

Screen resolution	240 x 240 px
Display type	MIP

Colour of product	Black Carbon Gold Rose Gold Black Rose Gold Grey Rose Gold White
Band material	Nylon
Protection features	Waterproof
Waterproof depth	10

Bluetooth	yes
GLONASS	yes
GPS	yes

Width	1.65 in
Depth	1.65 in
Weight	2.15 oz

Heart Rate Monitor	Built-in
Distance meter	yes
Calorie counter	yes
Alarm	yes
Altimeter	yes
Barometer	yes
Compass	yes
Stopwatch	yes
Temperature sensor	yes
Timer	yes

Battery type	Built-in
Battery life (standby mode)	20.0 day

Garmin Fenix 6S - Q&A (13)

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oswaldo
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Fenix 6S have maps?
rosendo_mertz
about 2 years ago
Your Garmin Fenix 6S comes preloaded with maps.
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jc
about 2 years ago
Can Garmin Fenix 6S play Spotify?
bryon_schultz
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Fenix 6S connect to your Wi-Fi network to download content from Spotify.
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malissa.hartmann
over 2 years ago
How long should the Garmin Fenix 6S battery last?
ailene
about 2 years ago
Garmin Fenix 6S battery life is around 7-8 days.
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jc
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Fenix 6S have Wi-Fi?
tommy
about 2 years ago
You can't add a Wi-Fi network directly on the Garmin Fenix 6S.
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karina
over 2 years ago
How long does The Garmin Fenix 6S take to charge?
evan.johnston
about 2 years ago
Garmin Fenix 6S charges from 10% to 100% in roughly 3 hours or little less.
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olinda
over 2 years ago
Can I answer calls on The Garmin Fenix 6S?
leslie
about 2 years ago
Garmin Fenix 6S don't have microphones that allow you to answer direct calls from your wrist.
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davis
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Fenix 6S play music?
tommy
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Fenix 6S has a built-in music function, it possible to play music on Garmin Fenix 6S.
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hong
over 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Fenix 6S waterproof?
karolyn_herzog
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Fenix 6S is waterproof to 10ATM and it can accurately track your position.
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herbert.langosh
over 2 years ago
Can I wear Garmin Fenix 6S in the shower?
deloise
about 2 years ago
Garmin Fenix 6S is waterproof, you can wear it in the shower.
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dario.yost
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Fenix 6S have a touch screen?
jacqueline
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Fenix 6S is controlled using buttons instead of a touchscreen.
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shane
over 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Fenix 6S good?
ena_jerde
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Fenix 6S is a powerful fitness watch with step and activity tracking feature.
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terese
over 2 years ago
Does my Garmin Fenix 6S watch track my sleep?
kyla
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Fenix 6S automatically detects your sleep normal sleep hours.
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kyla
about 2 years ago
Does the Garmin Fenix 6S have a microphone?
arlean_braun
about 2 years ago
Garmin Fenix 6S does not come with a microphone nor a speaker.
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4.3

Based on 8 reviews

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Published: 16.11.2021

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Published: 14.09.2021

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Published: 17.08.2020

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Published: 29.08.2019

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Published: 21.09.2019

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4.0

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4.5

The Garmin Fenix range features nearly 20 versions – and the Fenix 6S is the smallest of the lot. While a chunky build is synonymous with the Garmin Fenix,...