Garmin is amongst the undisputed leaders of the smartwatch industry, especially when it comes to high-tech tool watches. With implementing ever-evolving technologies, the brand has secured its place at the forefront of the smartwatch revolution. The 6X model was launched in the late summer of 2019 as part of the Fenix range. The series is targeted towards athletes and anyone aspiring to reach new levels of greatness and self-improvement. Garmin creates its watches with a purpose, but are they fit for purpose? To help you decide for yourself, we are presenting you with a review of the Garmin 6X Sapphire. We think battery life is going to be a big pull over whether to go for the Fenix 7 over the Fenix 6. Sapphire Titanium – The Sapphire Titanium model is almost identical to the Sapphire model. The only difference is that the crown is made in titanium, making the watch a bit lighter.

If you want to know which one offers the best smartwatch experience, well, you can't separate them on that front outside of having that added touchscreen display on the 7. The watches in the Garmin Fenix 6 collection are ultradurable and have been tested in regard to military standards (MIL-STD-810G). Garmin believe that the watches can be certified at the highest standard when it comes to Height (Low Pressure), Rain, Humidity, Drop and Freeze/Thaw. (At this time, the test has yet to be finished). Here is the complete list of watches in the Garmin Fenix 6 collection that Garmin expects to release. Notice that not all models will be available from day one. In short, if you're looking for improved GPS accuracy the Fenix 7 is the right choice – but the Sapphire versions offer the most tangible benefit, at a higher price. Garmin’s decision not to include that data in the watch is bizarre: we’d have loved to know how much extra time we’d gained, even if it was only a few hours. Without that information, spending extra for solar charging feels like a waste of money. VerdictIt enables your watch to access multiple bands of satellite systems, improving the reliability of your connection and thus improving accuracy. If you want a bigger battery, Garmin says the Fenix 6X will last you 21 days in smartwatch mode, or 60 hours hours in GPS mode. Compared to the Garmin Fenix 5 Plus, the Garmin Fenix 6 is updated with the newest training function that were released with the Garmin Forerunner 945.

All watches in the Fenix 6 and Fenix 7 lines have color memory-in-pixel (MIP) displays. These aren't as bright as the AMOLED screens used by devices like the Garmin Venu 2 and Garmin Epix, but they use significantly less power. This results in longer battery life, which is a big advantage for watches built with extensive GPS use in mind.What that means is that you can custom-build the features you want to use and turn off anything you don’t need. The result means that your overall battery life is largely dependent upon your preferences. The watch will update you on the effect your preferences will have on the overall battery life as you switch things on and off in the settings. Garmin Fenix 6 is equipped with the newest wrist-based heart rate monitor. The monitor can register your heart rate during activities and everything else, 24/7. Pro Solar – The Pro Solar model has the same functions and the Pro and Sapphire models. But the Pro Solar is the only model equipped with Solar Power Glass, which can extend its battery life by the use of solar energy. In the most recent upgrades, you can actually see those well-trodden routes on the map, which is not only a very easy way to see where the best route is, but also has enormous safety implications if you’re lost in the middle of nowhere. The Garmin Fenix 6 comes in three sizes, from 42mm to 52mm in diameter (Image credit: TechRadar) Garmin Fenix 6 price and release date