The Garmin Fenix 6S is one of the units in the Fenix 6 series and it’s available in four models. It’s a sturdily built and well-equipped smartwatch that can help you stay fit and reach more fitness goals. The Fenix 6s succeeds the Fenix 5s Plus which succeeds the Fenix 5s, and in this comparison chart, we compare the Garmin Fenix 5S vs 5S Plus vs 6S Pro specs and features, so you know the differences.
The Fenix 6s is available in four models; Fenix 6s, Fenix 6s Pro, Fenix 6s Pro Sapphire, and Fenix 6s Pro Solar. The difference between the different models is that the Fenix 6s lacks music storage, maps, PacePro, and onscreen-animated workouts which are all available in the other three. Meanwhile, the Sapphire edition has a sapphire glass and diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated bezel, while the Solar edition has a power glass that enables solar charging and a titanium bezel. The solar edition is the most expensive.
The Fenix 5s Plus comes in two models; a Standard edition with domed chemically strengthened glass and stainless steel bezel, and a Sapphire edition that comes with sapphire glass and DLC titanium bezel. Both editions have 16GB storage capacity, wifi, and preloaded TOPO U.S. mapping and routable cycling maps.
The Fenix 5s also comes in two models; Fenix 5 Standard and Sapphire editions. The difference between these two is that the Sapphire edition has a sapphire screen and wifi connectivity, while the Standard edition has a chemically strengthened glass. Both models lack onboard music storage.
Garmin Fenix 5S vs 5S Plus vs 6S Pro: Specifications Compared
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Garmin Fenix 5S vs 5S Plus vs 6S Pro: Fitness Tracking Features
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Garmin Fenix 5S vs 5S Plus vs 6S Pro: Battery Life
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| Fenix 5S | Fenix 5S Plus | Fenix 6S Pro |
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Smartwatch mode: Up to 9 days GPS/HR mode: Up to 14 hours UltraTrac™ mode: Up to 35 hours without wrist heart rate |
Smartwatch: Up to 7 days GPS: Up to 11 hours GPS and Music: Up to 4.5 hours UltraTrac™ mode: Up to 25 hours |
Smartwatch: Up to 9 days GPS: Up to 25 hours GPS and Music: Up to 6 hours Max Battery GPS Mode: 50 hours Expedition GPS Activity: 20 days Battery Saver Watch Mode: 34 days |
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What’s the Difference?
- Although same case size, the Fenix 6S Pro is slimmer and weighs a little less than the Fenix 5s and 5s Plus.
- The Fenix 6S Pro with 32GB onboard storage has a higher storage capacity than Fenix 5s. This supports music storage and preloaded maps. The Fenix 5s lacks music storage and maps.
- The Fenix 6s and 6s Pro have a slightly longer battery life than the other two.
- As a result of the onboard storage, the Fenix 5s Plus and 6s Pro are preloaded with TOPO U.S. mapping and routable cycling maps with trendline popularity routing.
- The Fenix 6s Pro is also preloaded with road and trail maps and ski resort maps.
- Both Fenix 6s and 6s Pro feature blood oxygen measurement not available in Fenix 5s and 5s Plus.
- Incidental fall detection is present in Fenix 5 Plus, Fenix 6s and 6s Pro but not in Fenix 5s.
- The Fenix 6s and 6s Pro have the most gym, run, and recreational profiles. The Fenix 6s also has more golfing features than Fenix 5s and 5s Plus.
- The Fenix 6s and 6s Pro also feature under-water heart rate tracking which is not present in the Fenix 5s and 5s Plus.
- There is an NFC in the Fenix 5s Plus, Fenix 6 and 6 Pro that enables Garmin Pay – a non-contactless payment system that allows you to make payments directly from the watch.
The bottom line, the Fenix 6s Pro is the best choice. It’s a more equipped smartwatch than Fenix 6s, Fenix 5s Plus and Fenix 5s.
Meanwhile, the Fenix 5s Plus with onboard music storage capability and preloaded maps is a more productive smartwatch than the Fenix 6s.
Although, the base edition, Fenix 6s is equipped with more activity profiles and features underwater heart rate tracking.