Garmin fēnix 6 Pro, Ultimate Multisport GPS Watch, Features Mapping, Music, Grade-Adjusted Pace Monitoring and Pulse Ox Sensors, Black with Black Band
Garmin fēnix 6 Pro
Think Better, Not Bigger
- Fit for performance with rugged, sophisticated design that features an always-on 1.3” (18% larger than previous fēnix models) sunlight-readable display with stainless steel bezel
- Enhanced estimated wrist heart rate and Pulse Ox to support advanced sleep monitoring and altitude acclimation at high elevations (this is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition)
- Advanced training features include PacePro for grade-adjusted pace guidance throughout your activity plus environmentally adjusted VO2 max and training status estimates
- Navigate the outdoors with preloaded TopoActive Europe maps, ski maps for over 2,000 worldwide ski resorts, multiple global navigation satellite system (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) support and built-in sensors for 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter
- Support for Garmin Pay contactless payments (not all countries and payment networks are eligible)
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Quality By DesignThe rugged yet sophisticated design features an always-on 1.2” display, stainless steel or DLC coated bezel and construction tested to U.S. military standards. | PacePro TechnologyA first-of-its-kind PacePro feature helps keep you on pace with grade-adjusted guidance as you run a course. | Performance MetricsView advanced training metrics that include estimated running dynamics, heat- and altitude-adjusted VO2 max, recovery advisor and more. | TOPO and Ski MapsUse topographical maps to navigate your adventures and view run names and difficulty ratings for 2,000 worldwide ski resorts. |
| Dimensions: | 4.7 x 4.7 x 1.47 cm; 80 Grams |
| Model: | 010-02158-02 |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacture: | Garmin |
| Department: | Unisex |
| Department: | Unisex |
| Origin: | Taiwan |
Works perfectly for me as a tool in rehabilitation from some serious health issues. I am able to chart my progress and tweak my activity for maximum progress. Well worth the price.
I am 5″4 size 6-8 and have the Fenix 6 Pro and it fits my wrist so well, doesnt move about and doesnt weigh much, in case any other ladies were interested in the difference. The battery life is better than the Fenix 6S which was designed for women, not sure why they didn’t get the same battery life across the models but compared to my Apple watch which sometimes didn’t last a whole day before dying this is amazing! I can even go away to a festival for a weekend and not have to worry about having my watch charger with me.
LONG LIVE GARMIN WATCHES…well Fenix anyway 😉
I am 5″4 size 6-8 and have the Fenix 6 Pro and it fits my wrist so well, doesnt move about and doesnt weigh much, in case any other ladies were interested in the difference. The battery life is better than the Fenix 6S which was designed for women, not sure why they didn’t get the same battery life across the models but compared to my Apple watch which sometimes didn’t last a whole day before dying this is amazing! I can even go away to a festival for a weekend and not have to worry about having my watch charger with me.
LONG LIVE GARMIN WATCHES…well Fenix anyway 😉
Bought this Garmin Fenix 6 as a replacement for a Fenix 5 that failed (and subsequently recovered leaving me with two watches!!!). The Fenix 6 screen is definitely an improvement over that used on the 5 and the software is also laid out better than the earlier iterations. While I didn’t want to have to buy a new watch I am actually pleased with the newer design.
Having a been an avid Garmin user for years this watch truly knocks it out of the park when it comes to battery life. It has a strong and sturdy design, fits well and the map feature is great when it comes to exploring new routes.
It also comes with bespoke training plans, which you can adjust and tailor for your needs, and the watch tells you what you need to do (slow down/speed up etc) whilst running so it’s like having a personal trainer with you all the time!
as a fairly serous amateur runner I have yet to find a drawback….
It also comes with bespoke training plans, which you can adjust and tailor for your needs, and the watch tells you what you need to do (slow down/speed up etc) whilst running so it’s like having a personal trainer with you all the time!
as a fairly serous amateur runner I have yet to find a drawback….
Excellent watch and bought at a good price.Does all I needed of it.Heart rate monitor not the most accurate at times.
The only thing that I would prefer is if bezel was higher to protect screen as when I use glass screen protector it sits slightly higher than bezel.Afraid to use without protector for this reason
Had a Suunto core and it bezel is higher and never used a screen protector and glass scratch free after many years use .
A brilliant device for tracking all that you do and helps you navigate and follow pre-loaded routes in the outdoors. Note that whilst it has all UK topo maps installed these do not have contours on which is a shame and caused me to purchase a third party map set.
She loves it, but would have preferred the grey one. It is a great little watch.
Battery life is amazing even when you use the gps
As I use it for kayaking cycling running and it lasts for days. The only thing is I liked the old charger likely old fenix 3 hr but that’s my preference great watch all round would recommend it to anyone who does multi sports
Bought this to help motivate me to get out and so some exercise.
The 6x Pro on Amazon was cheaper than the Fenix 6 on a number of other sites, so going large was a no brainer.
Good easy to read screen, that seems to be infinitely configurable to meet your needs (or what you are wearing).
A lot of smart watches come with a few days battery life and this has consistently given me 14 days between charges.
For a lot of people this is going to be overkill for your needs but the positive is that you are unlikely to outgrow it. The number of exercises it can record is a lot larger than most I looked at, and if it doesn’t include your exercise of choice simply add it yourself via the app.
The large screen sits quite nicely on the average wrist and doesn’t feel heavy or uncomfortable, the strap is a nice fit and I like that the retainer has a safety feature to slip into the last hole to help prevent loss.
I bought this to replace my Polar m400. I wanted it as I’m getting more in to trail running and want to use the route mapping functions. It’s great after linking your Strava and Garmin accounts you go on Strava and find a route and save it then it’ll be on the watch once updated. Just select the route and follow the trail. I haven’t created my own route yet but have followed other people’s who run locally to me.
Excellent battery life even when not on battery saver. Build quality is brilliant, feels as if carved out of one block of metal yet it’s not heavy.
I had a Garmin watch before so I was comfortable with the very comprehensive app, though the Fenix is a much more capable watch in terms of information.
It’s not cheap for a sports watch, and unless you’re using it for it’s proper purpose may not be worth the extra expense over the many option in the market.
But if you are using it for health and fitness measurement it is absolutely stonking at what it does and well worth the cost.
It’s a very nice watch to look at finding your way around it takes a bit of getting use to.
Great piece of kit. Took a while to pair with phone but Hauweii phone – that seems to be the problem. Sorted now however. So pleased I made the investment.
Really great product
Tracks exercises effortlessly
Completely customisable
Very easy to add promenade or custom routes which is absolutely fantastic for hiking especially
Zero regrets in spending the extra to get this (9 months on)
his watch is the best watch I have ever used, the maps are second to none and all the functions are super. highly recommend to anyone that likes being our doors. one thing I will say is there are a lot of functions/activities that I will not do but for what I use it for is absolute quality . my advice is to watch a few tutorials online first and be patient. once you understand how it works it awesome.
This really is some piece of kit, does everything and more that I expected from a garmin … the best fitness accessory on the marke
Bought to replace old Garmin. However readings are totally different so confused if they are that accurate?
Feature rich, nearly all types of activity supported. WiFi, Bluetooth connectivity
. Clear and large display, great outdoors.
battery life easy 2 weeks even with regular training (average 5 days a week for approx 1 hour). you can wear and forget (like i do) or delve into the detailed features to optimise and track everything. its comfortable too, its the first watch i wear at night without bother. would highly recommend over cheaper options as its an investment in your health in the long run and you can grow with it as you increase your fitness tracking and activity
Absolute hero bit of kit, can’t fault it. I’m sure I won’t scratch the surface on what it can do. But really happy with it. Highly recommend.
So simple in operation, also software links to just about everything, just press one button three times and you are off, save after the exercise and all done, finding the settings can be a faf for the older use
This is an amazing product for anyone wanting to monitor or improve fitness and is a stats geek (like me).
Had a few niggles to start with, but called Garmin support (UK based experts- answered within a minute, put straight through to the tech support who were not reading from a script) who knew exactly what I was doing wrong and sorted the issue out in minutes.
Love it.
This review is for the 6 not the 6x.
Great watch, loads of features, rugged build. Too much to list here but if you’re into sport or anything where you might want GPS without lugging a bigger device, this is great.
It’s a little bulky, part of its charm, but it takes some getting used to to wear at night and sometimes I take it off. My previous vivoactive 3 never caused me any bother. But the upside is several weeks battery life even when doing a few activities a week.
I’d read reviews saying the 6x was then to go for as it has a bigger screen and can have more fields. My eyesight at 48 isn’t great so I hold the watch at arms length to view while running. Even so the 6 is fine, I just have less fields shown at once so they’re bigger. The 6x just looked ridiculous on my male relatively skinny wrist. The 6x also has longer battery, but I get 3 weeks on the 6 – how much are can you need unless you’re an extreme athlete/adventurer!
The display is lower res than something like an Apple Watch, but who cares. My wife’s Apple Watch needs charging every night, and wouldn’t last even one long cycle ride. It does have cooler watch faces and looks so crisp, but as a sports/adventure watch, the Fenix really hits the mark.And I’m an Apple guy for several decades. But I have a Fenix and an Edge on my bike.
Absolutely love it.
There is a new model coming out imminently though, which is a bit annoying as you know your device wont be supported for long even though you’re only just bought it – Garmin do update the Fenix brand quite well, but never with new features so bear that in mind……
I bought this for my husband who is taking part in the Hardmoors 110 and was looking for a fitness tracker that would last the whole race and that he could load the race route on to. So far he’s been very impressed and it’s really helping with his training!
Good points:
– Good battery life (5 days)
– charges quickly
– heart monitor seems to work well (compared to old gamin vivo active)
– new features like body battery interesting
– seemless connection to phone
– like the sleep monitor
Not so good
– Not very comfortable initially. Had to buy a new strap (the original strap was more designed for women and as a 6’5” 100kg man, needed something a bit bulkier!) Now it’s very comfortable.
Much better screen than my old 3 model. And the wrist heartrate seems very robust! No need for the strap unless you want to go nuts with running dynamics. And even then, it’s worth to check your stats once in a while to verify the progress, so need to torture yourself with the strap every time. 🙂
Great watch. Moved over from the Vivoactiv 4 so miss the touchscreen a bit. Screen same size but a lot more going on in the background on this. Probably more suited to much more frequent “athlete” than me. A lot more feedback and much quicker GPS linkup. Highly recommended but only at the right price.
My friend loves her Garmin, said it was the best gift ever!
For me there isn’t anything that combines the Fenix 6 Pro’s ability to track runs and walks, have offline Spotify playlists, be incredibly easy to read in the sunlight and have a battery that lasts from 10-40 days depending on usage and sensors. Only flaw is the screen resolution which doesn’t look as nice up close as an OLED display on the venu, apple or galaxy watches, but the battery life trade off is well worth it. The Garmin app is also great if you’re just getting into running and if you want a lot of performance metrics.
Traded in my Garmin Vivoactive 3 for the 6S and I just love it! The golf features are way beyond that of the Vivoactive. There is no hassle to download courses and sync the watch before playing as it picks it up automatically. I’ve been measuring my Pulse Ox levels as well which has give valuable insight into my blood oxygen levels.
I’ve been doing some cardio as well and love the recommendations the watch provides after a good/bad night’s sleep regarding how many hours I should rest between training sessions.
Still to try the maps and additional features.
So much data to obtain and analysise and very easy to work… my only negative is coming from a vivoactive music that this does not have a touch screen, but this is just personal preference
The coaching and different widgets you can get for it really is great and as I said the data it collects really helps you take your training to the next level
Great watch from Garmin as always,I opted for the Pro as it has wireless payment which I would use whilst out running or riding,easy to use mobile app and battery life around 3 week’s when used as a watch only
Since march last year I’ve been getting fit and by excersizing and dieting and lost 8 stone so far, brought this watch as a treat for myself to replace my original Fitbit versa and I love it. Planning on getting in to mountain biking again as it’s something I used to do and really enjoy and plus keeping up my fitness at the same time so the added GPS stuff will come in handy. Battery life is excellent at 12-14 days on a full change. Screen is very readable in even the slightest of day or moonlight and the face illuminates for darker times when you press a button (buttons by the way is another bonus to this smartwatch/fitness tracker if you have large hands like mine). Steps seem accurate enough as well as heart rate. Sleep tracking also seems pretty accurate. Looks and wears like a G-Shock and if like me that’s your thing and your looking for a smart fitness tracker then maybe this is for you.
This does everything and more, the battery is amazing and the display is large and clear, didn’t see much of an improvement on the new heart rate monitor still finding a chest strap to be bette
Amazing watch so impressed. I have been used Suunto Ambit Peak 3 for ultra running, but this watch is way better. Love everything about it.
Excellent watch!! Took some getting used to, but the information provided is great. It’s helping support me through my running, and other exercise.
If your military reading this its a must have, the maps are great for training areas etc
The watch feels so much more robust than my previous one and the step is much better. Really like the size of the display also. The only downsize is that the Garmin pay is not supported by many UK banks. Would definitely recommend this item
hese are topend watches. well made, quite a thick watch but that give u a good battery life. on the app I wish garmin would create a marathon plan for coach app.
I came from Galaxy watch 2 and have to say this was worth it. The watch is of very high quality. Battery life beyond anything you can find on the market smartwatch wise. I have been running for 4 days for over an hour each time with GPS and music and still had over 60% of battery left after that. Everything just works. And I don’t mind compromising on display quality and touch screen. Well worth the money.
I wanted a forerunner 945 but there was no reduction for black friday. The finix 6 was reduced considerably & has the same feature set so the decision was made. Overall it has surpassed expectations. I was not sure about wearing a monitor all the time, but this has changed my mind.
Physically it is much nicer in person than in pictures. I wanted the 945 as i thought the fenix would be too big but its nicely proportioned. Its not in any way heavy, sits well on my wrist, and does not get in the way.
It looks good, kind of like a refined G-Shock.
Ive cycled, ran and done some strength workouts with it and its comfortable for all, although care is needed during strength workouts not to forget about it and bump it aginst kettlebells/barbells/dumbbells etc. It feels like it would take abuse but i still dont want to test it.
GPS is fantastically accurate, it tracks the road perfectly on the bike and during a run.
Heart rate monitoring seems accurate. ive been comparing it to my Samsung health heart tracker and it usually matches perfectly, it is inaccurate however if the strap is too tight, but its easy to find the right point, as its exactly where the watch feels comfortable.
I’ve worn it for sleep and have not found it awkward or annoying at all. I cannot comment on its sleep accuracy, but the amount of deep sleep/rem time it registers does coincide with when i wake up refreshed and rested vs groggy.
Battery life is excellent. Out of the box it had just under 50% and after 8 days it was at 18%, at which point i charged it just because i was heading out for a cycle. in that time it had two cycles and a run using the GPS.
The “MOVE!” notifications are great, and made me realize that I dont move much from one end of the day to the other when working, so now i get up every hour for a quick stroll and stretch.
It does notifications well too, letting me know if the phone is ringing, if i have a meeting or if i got a message. I expected nothing in this area as i read it was poor as a smart watch, but it does everything that i need and more.
Nothing is perfect, and the biggest negative is its tracking of strength workouts. the rep counter is poor, and its a bit of a chore overall to create workouts & then use the watch correctly while doing workouts, often while gassed and not in the best shape for concentration. Ive found it best to enter workouts in via the app, track the rounds with the watch as im working out and correct the reps and times afterwards. not ideal but it suffices and allows me to keep all workouts in garmin connect.
I would dock only half a star for this, but unfortunately thats not possible on Amazon.
Will give an update after a few months to notify future potential buyers if everything is still living up to expectations.
Update after 7 months:
Still a fantastic piece of kit, one of the very very few items that has lived up to expectations.
I wanted a forerunner 945 but there was no reduction for black friday. The finix 6 was reduced considerably & has the same feature set so the decision was made. Overall it has surpassed expectations. I was not sure about wearing a monitor all the time, but this has changed my mind.
Physically it is much nicer in person than in pictures. I wanted the 945 as i thought the fenix would be too big but its nicely proportioned. Its not in any way heavy, sits well on my wrist, and does not get in the way.
It looks good, kind of like a refined G-Shock.
Ive cycled, ran and done some strength workouts with it and its comfortable for all, although care is needed during strength workouts not to forget about it and bump it aginst kettlebells/barbells/dumbbells etc. It feels like it would take abuse but i still dont want to test it.
GPS is fantastically accurate, it tracks the road perfectly on the bike and during a run.
Heart rate monitoring seems accurate. ive been comparing it to my Samsung health heart tracker and it usually matches perfectly, it is inaccurate however if the strap is too tight, but its easy to find the right point, as its exactly where the watch feels comfortable.
I’ve worn it for sleep and have not found it awkward or annoying at all. I cannot comment on its sleep accuracy, but the amount of deep sleep/rem time it registers does coincide with when i wake up refreshed and rested vs groggy.
Battery life is excellent. Out of the box it had just under 50% and after 8 days it was at 18%, at which point i charged it just because i was heading out for a cycle. in that time it had two cycles and a run using the GPS.
The “MOVE!” notifications are great, and made me realize that I dont move much from one end of the day to the other when working, so now i get up every hour for a quick stroll and stretch.
It does notifications well too, letting me know if the phone is ringing, if i have a meeting or if i got a message. I expected nothing in this area as i read it was poor as a smart watch, but it does everything that i need and more.
Nothing is perfect, and the biggest negative is its tracking of strength workouts. the rep counter is poor, and its a bit of a chore overall to create workouts & then use the watch correctly while doing workouts, often while gassed and not in the best shape for concentration. Ive found it best to enter workouts in via the app, track the rounds with the watch as im working out and correct the reps and times afterwards. not ideal but it suffices and allows me to keep all workouts in garmin connect.
I would dock only half a star for this, but unfortunately thats not possible on Amazon.
Will give an update after a few months to notify future potential buyers if everything is still living up to expectations.
Update after 7 months:
Still a fantastic piece of kit, one of the very very few items that has lived up to expectations.
Cons Garmin Pay not as good as Apple pay, size and price.
Ok, I’m an apple fan boy and love my Apple watch, however I also run 25 miles a week and cycle about 30 miles a week and I have to say the Garmin is amazing..
The battery life is said to be 21 days, well like anything use it hard and you wont get 21 days but you will get over a week using it daily which compared to an Apple watch that im used to charging daily is a massive improvement.
I like to do a different run each Sunday and the maps are just well “Amazing”, “outstanding”, I use strava heatmaps to pick popular routes and plan them myself or more often than not I just copy somebodies’ else route from Strava and hit the download GPX file, I upload this into the watch using Garmin connect on my PC.
The Garmin pay is not in the same league as Apple pay and only works with a handful of banks in the UK so this is disappointing, however I got myself a Revolut pre-paid card that cost me 5 and I do have to pre load it with some funds but this works fine and overcomes that issue on not working with Uk banks. I guess buying a coffee with you phone when out for a run its worth this slight hassle, But Garmin pay not being as good as Apple pay is my only gripe with the watch.
Everything else is better than Apple. You are paying for top of the range with this item and it’s a good allrounders watch, its great for skiing, cycling, swimming and running. well almost any sport really. However, if you don’t go on the beaten track and don’t need the mapping you can save money with a cheaper version. However even if you only use the map function a couple of times a year its great to have.
Its big, this I got the larger 51mm version and it wont suit small wrists and without meaning to seem sexist I think its more a Man size watch, not everybody will like the size but I have poor eyesight and the larger screen is great for me.
So amazing watch, 100% recommend with Garmin pay being my only gripe, well and the price. Its expensive.. last years model the Fenix 5x pro is 100 cheaper and can pick up used on other marketplaces from 300 so only real decision for me was go new or save 200 and get a Fenix 5x pro. Not sure that the 6x was worth the extra 200 over the 5x model but due to my more eye sight and loved the larger screen.
Beware if looking at cheaper models that not all garmin Fenix models have maps and it’s the mapping that is the jewel in the crown for me. Really easy to follow all running routes, easy to plan routes.
For cycling the Fenix is not as good as top of the range cycle computers, something like a Wahoo bolt computers tell you about strava segments so this Fexnix wont replace at decent cycle computer but will do most Mid-level cycling features.
As others have said Heart rate monitor not as good as chest strap but Ill be honest its pretty close and for daily use it works fine. It’s the best on a watch ive ever seen and much better than an apple watch.
For me I could just use strava on my iwatch or iphone, both have music and did I really need a garmin watch? No I could have mad do with my iphone and my iwatch, but honeslty I don’t regret buying it the battery life and the maps are class leading. The test message notifications are really good, the music is really good. If money is no object or your thinking do I get the new iwatch model or a Garmin Fenix.. Go for the Fenix. It will take you a couple of weeks to get used to it but once you do you wont look back.
The garmin watchs are NOT touch screen and this is one of the biggest differences to an iwatch. I found the buttons fiddly and I didn’t like it at first, I had to learn what each button did. I even had to read the instruction manual which is not something you ever need to do with a iwatch. Even after owning it for 3 months I asked another garmin user how to record lap times on a track and sure enough simple click of a button but if you don’t know which button to press.. So it does so much its worth reading the instructions to get the most out of this watch.
Also its not a stand along watch for me, I have to sync to my PC once a week to load running routes, it uploads to strava daily via Bluetooth to my phone do you don’t need to sync do your PC but if you are looking to make routes and programme running routes you will need a PC or laptop at home.
Garmin connect links to mapmyride and mayuprun and strava as well as many other running apps.
Love my Fenix 6s. I upgraded to it after spending 9 months with a vivoactive 4s, and the upgrade is worth every penny.
I love how much more data and insights this watch gives you over every aspect of running and cycling, I love the screen, I love the interface and how easy it is to navigate with the 5 buttons, I love the battery life, and I really think the watch looks lovely, too.
I couldn’t recommend this watch enough!
Great product, robust, works consistently well. East to set up and app works well giving all your daily levels . Great purchase!!
So first up it does what I wanted, its expensive but it does all that I needed, used successfully as a bike computer (using the additional bike mount), syncs with speed cadence and polar H10 heart monitor. Also used to record daily exercise in the gym and on the treadmill using the H10 HRM. I would recommend the watch but also list here the things i found out that i would have liked to know before i made the purchase.
The bluetooth from the watch for listening to music etc will not work with all headphones – do your research. Works with my Sony WH-1000XM3 but they arent my usual choice when exercising. Did not work with my Soundpeats TruEngine SE. Have bought another pair (MPOW M30 Uprated) to try which have dual earpiece BT receivers to see if that helps.
The charging cable is proprietry and you need to take the watch off to charge.
The sleep tracking (one of the reasons i bought it….is horrendous. I am back to using my phone to track sleep and updating manually into the app.
The phone will not connect to my work WiFi network (only network i have access to) which needs a password and user name so I have to tether via my phone or laptop and this has caused issues with syncing spotify playlists or podcasts.
Updating music or podcasts via a tethered spotify connection is a pain – i still carry my phone when walking….its just the easier option right now until i can try with a direct wifi connection. 4 attempts to upload a 90 min podcast, no success. Shorter podcasts worked and spotify playlists worked but took around 15 minuts to upload a 100 track playlist.
The Garmin apps for tracking meditation or yoga arent very flexible so I just track the basic metrics.
Overall the watch is helping me with tracking water intake, daily step and exercise etc, the web app then helps by being able to trend for the month and increase your awareness of areas to improve.
Excellent watch does what you want it to, shame they haven’t put maps on the watch, considering the price
So first up it does what I wanted, its expensive but it does all that I needed, used successfully as a bike computer (using the additional bike mount), syncs with speed cadence and polar H10 heart monitor. Also used to record daily exercise in the gym and on the treadmill using the H10 HRM. I would recommend the watch but also list here the things i found out that i would have liked to know before i made the purchase.
The bluetooth from the watch for listening to music etc will not work with all headphones – do your research. Works with my Sony WH-1000XM3 but they arent my usual choice when exercising. Did not work with my Soundpeats TruEngine SE. Have bought another pair (MPOW M30 Uprated) to try which have dual earpiece BT receivers to see if that helps.
The charging cable is proprietry and you need to take the watch off to charge.
The sleep tracking (one of the reasons i bought it….is horrendous. I am back to using my phone to track sleep and updating manually into the app.
The phone will not connect to my work WiFi network (only network i have access to) which needs a password and user name so I have to tether via my phone or laptop and this has caused issues with syncing spotify playlists or podcasts.
Updating music or podcasts via a tethered spotify connection is a pain – i still carry my phone when walking….its just the easier option right now until i can try with a direct wifi connection. 4 attempts to upload a 90 min podcast, no success. Shorter podcasts worked and spotify playlists worked but took around 15 minuts to upload a 100 track playlist.
The Garmin apps for tracking meditation or yoga arent very flexible so I just track the basic metrics.
Overall the watch is helping me with tracking water intake, daily step and exercise etc, the web app then helps by being able to trend for the month and increase your awareness of areas to improve.
The watch itself is great. Battery life is really good. Visibility in sunlight is amazing. The sports features are plenty. The software however is a bit buggy and I hope Garmin will continue to improve it (you can do a Google search on this before you buy it).
If buying do get some screen protectors. They work really well and not noticeable on the watch. Too expensive a watch to scratch which can happen..
Love the watch small and nice does everything you need outstanding very happy with the watch
Great looking watch and versatile, lots of accessories to buy and personalize it… Many functions and will never be able to use all 😀
Replaced an aging 910XT with the fenix 6x. Very happy so far, GPS track during open water swimming seems a lot more accurate, no random detours to the shore!
It’s a little erratic connecting to Garmin IQ but no issues with Garmin Connect App.
Amazing bit of kit, really what you need if you’re running crazy long distances in the mountains. If you’re not… perhaps it’s a bit overkill. All the features are great, the battery doesn’t last quite as long as estimated in some of the power modes, but it’s pretty close. I can reliably get 24 to 30 hours from it and you can charge on the go if you have to.
This is one of the top watches for fitness.
To get the full benefits of health and fitness, I also purchased the Garmin Running Pod, which gives you real-time stats on running dynamics.
Map also big help for me when out on trails and, the “bread crumb” feature helps you get “UNLOST” by helping you track back to where you started.
The Felix 6 series watch is also much lighter than the previous (5) series, therefore much more comfortable to wear.
If you’re not bothered about OS maps or music then this watch ticks all the boxes. You can create a route in the Garmin app and download it to the watch which works fine for road running. It then works like a basic sat nav. But the garmin app is. It great a creating off road routes which is a shame.
Great battery life. Used it for swimming the other day and that’s got some great features (drill times, rest times etc).
It also looks great with the silver bezel.
Would recommend to anyone that wants a decent garmin watch upgrade.
Previously had a 735xt, and this is some step up! Does exactly what it says on the tin, from golf to swimming. Battery life is quite good as well. No actual activity would see the watch lasting 9 days easily and that’s constant wear day and night. Very happy!
Best watch I currently own, makes the Apple Watch seem old fashioned.
Had it for four weeks and had 23 days battery life from one charge.
Excellent tracker. The GPS is very accurate, showing switching lanes. Heart rate monitor (all tracking) is second to none. I’m no professional, just use it for general fitness but I’m very happy with i
Simple amazing, battery life and battery saving mode are just amazing. I have to get used to the weight, I recommend to close it extra tight when running, but a part that is an amazing piece of technology.
For those who think it might be too big on your wrist like I thought (I’m 5’7 and weigh approx. 175) and am used to watches that are about 42mm by 12-13mm…so the Fenix 6 coming it at circa. 47mm, I thought would be a bit much. But I was pleasantly surprised that it doesn’t look too chunky and the added display size and battery duration is 100% worth it.
Some reviews speak about the HRM not being accurate…to be honest, I found that if you don’t put it in a particular activity mode, it is not going to monitor your HR accurately – I tested this by cycling with a chest HRM strap on and whilst I was at 160+ on the chest strap the Fenix wasn’t going above 100 bpm whilst not in a particular activity mode. However, once you switch it into cycling or indoor cycling, the HRM was much more accurate and was often 1 or 2 beats within range of the chest strap – this might have to do with battery saving when you are not in an activity mode, but I’m not sure. That being said…I’m happy with the accuracy and can’t complain as I plan to set it to the activity I plan to workout on when using it anyway. So far I have also done runs with it and the activity monitoring was bang on. (please remember to update the software as well when you get your watch, as it could have been sat in the warehouse for a while…)
As expected, I love how it gives you all the metrics you may wish to track/use..VO2, cadences, elevation, recommended recovery times, Loads, pace, speed, heart rate, aerobic training effect, hydration, respiration etc…and that’s just a few from running.
There’s a lot more you can do using the Garmin app on your phone and I haven’t tested it all out yet, but look forward to in the future.
Finally, the build quality is excellent and is all out of metal…including the buttons, which feel great and have good feedback when you press them. It also looks great.
For anyone getting the non-sapphire crystal like I did, I’d recommend you get a screen protector (I got the ones by VGUARD) as well as a dust plug for the charging port (got KIMILAR) just to add some extra durability to your watch.
100% recommend and if you get one, enjoy it!
Moved from FR235 to Fenix6S and have no regrets. Functionality and data on the Fenix6 line is brilliant. The smaller size is perfectly wearable for all occasions and not just as a running/sports watch.
For those who think it might be too big on your wrist like I thought (I’m 5’7 and weigh approx. 175) and am used to watches that are about 42mm by 12-13mm…so the Fenix 6 coming it at circa. 47mm, I thought would be a bit much. But I was pleasantly surprised that it doesn’t look too chunky and the added display size and battery duration is 100% worth it.
Some reviews speak about the HRM not being accurate…to be honest, I found that if you don’t put it in a particular activity mode, it is not going to monitor your HR accurately – I tested this by cycling with a chest HRM strap on and whilst I was at 160+ on the chest strap the Fenix wasn’t going above 100 bpm whilst not in a particular activity mode. However, once you switch it into cycling or indoor cycling, the HRM was much more accurate and was often 1 or 2 beats within range of the chest strap – this might have to do with battery saving when you are not in an activity mode, but I’m not sure. That being said…I’m happy with the accuracy and can’t complain as I plan to set it to the activity I plan to workout on when using it anyway. So far I have also done runs with it and the activity monitoring was bang on. (please remember to update the software as well when you get your watch, as it could have been sat in the warehouse for a while…)
As expected, I love how it gives you all the metrics you may wish to track/use..VO2, cadences, elevation, recommended recovery times, Loads, pace, speed, heart rate, aerobic training effect, hydration, respiration etc…and that’s just a few from running.
There’s a lot more you can do using the Garmin app on your phone and I haven’t tested it all out yet, but look forward to in the future.
Finally, the build quality is excellent and is all out of metal…including the buttons, which feel great and have good feedback when you press them. It also looks great.
For anyone getting the non-sapphire crystal like I did, I’d recommend you get a screen protector (I got the ones by VGUARD) as well as a dust plug for the charging port (got KIMILAR) just to add some extra durability to your watch.
100% recommend and if you get one, enjoy it!
Been waiting to get my hands on the 6 for a while as I have the 5 plus, the 6 is a awesome bit of ki
Great watch nut why i the strap so small ?? 200mm strap on the 6S is way too small. Does Garmin assume only girls will ware the watch ?
My husband purchased this for me as an anniversary gift and it’s overall really fantastic!
My favourite things:
1) I have managed to download free GPX maps of of all my planned long runs, including the ultra trail. This watch allows you to also do the course in reverse to mix things up! I am doing more trail & fell runs now and don’t need to keep a physical map for navigation.
2) The battery life is 9days!! Ok this is a lot lower with GPS on but still covers my 4hr to 10hr races. It’s such a relief to know your watch isn’t going to die on you half-way through a race and you can revel in the data afterwards.
3) The 6S Pro is a lot smaller on my wrist than my current Polar watch. I can’t tell I’m even wearing it on runs it’s so comfortable.
4) I love the fact you can customise the watch face. It’s a small detail but I have: battery, full date, time and hr visible.
5) Great watch if your clumsy…this is one tough but if kit! I’ve only had it a couple of weeks but have already dropped it on tiled flooring glass down AND tripped up on very rough terrain during a run But no damage done- not even a scratch!
There are so many things to like but those are my top ones.
Things that could be improved:
1) Ok so many have reviewed that the HR is inaccurate. I can confirm this. I wore both my hr watches at the same time and the farming is 10bpm higher than Polar. Polar have great reliability one of the best and most accurate on the market. Therefore, I am inclined to take Polar reading as more accurate. Consequently, I have purchased a chest hr monitor to gain more accuracy. Haven’t tried this yet so unable to comment.
2) Pricey! Come on Garmin reduce the price so mere mortals can enjoy your amazing products! (I can’t believe my husband actually got this for me. He’s just the best ever.)
3) Garmin Pay does NOT work! NatWest and First Direct have NOT yet agreed to use this method of payment, so I currently am unable to use. I even tried a credit card and they have also refused. I can only conclude this has something to do with the lack of security offered whilst using the payment system.
4) Charge port has exposed pins for charging cable connection. I really hope this does not corrode with sweat (!)
I had this problem with two previous Polar models which I washed every time (and dried) after use but this failed to prevent damage. Polar did kindly replace my watch free of charge very quickly no quibble, and clearly learned a lesson, as all newer models were sealed.
All in all, it’s an amazing watch and if it stays problem free it will certainly be the best I’ve had.
Much better all round. Still thinks the 5 looks better.
Vast improvement everywhere else.
Great smartwatch, but the battery only last for 5 days, not the 21 days it says on the display!!!
Very feminine
Battery life is amazing !
The best Garmin I have had so far !
I owned a Forerunner 735XT before and really liked Garmin customer service and products so when 735XT died after few years I still wanted a Garmin.
Always like the look of Fenix but felt they were huge so this series with different sizes suited my needs.
Ordered 6 Pro for the inbuilt music player. Really happy with it. Perfect size, great watch, long battery life
Battery life when charged says 21 days. With no activities, it would do it.
If you use GPS tracking, heartbeat broadcasting, navigating using the map it would still easily last you a good week and that is with HR running in the background.
It is not heavy, straps start showing wear after time but definitely not asking for a change.
This is my second watch from Garmin, the fenix 6 is a quality product. It’s easy to use and provides excellent information about training statistics.
I had a fault with the watch and I was really impressed with how Garmin responded to the issue. They sent me a replacement without any quibbles. It is genuinely refreshing to see a company, in this day and age, who have supported the customer in such a positive way.
I was expecting the watch itself to be quite big on my wrist but I was pleasantly surprised to wrong, it fits my average sized wrist without looking oversized.
Set up wasn’t difficult, usual stuff like account and wifi setup. The personalisation parts are great, giving options for screen display, functions you use and even colour preferences for some bits.
Battery is mega, I have charged once in 2.5 weeks and used for an activity at least once a day every day.
The app is good to use and gives accurate info.
The gps is usually very accurate although before the update I did have some problems
The heart sensor gives almost identical readings to my chest strap.
It’s a great watch for swimming ,running,cycling and general readings like stress and sleep.
One small accessory feature which was really valuable to me is called “breathwork” it’s like a meditation app in the watch that helps you control your breath. I feel the watch is fairly light . I’m a small guy . I have gone on 20 km runs and I didn’t really feel the watch on my wrist. It is expensive but for me it has been worth every penny and it has definitely helped me in my trainings . It will take time to find where all the settings are and adapt to all the hundreds of features but once you do it becomes a very natural process.
+ Strong battery life, even for the 6s. It lasts around 4 days while using GPS for shorter runs (>10 km) and checking stuff every now and then. I aim to use it for a 24 hour walk in Wales and can be confident it will last with navigation.
+ GPS and music without carrying my phone, cheaper wearOS devices would need the phone with one all the time
+ Advanced running and fitness stats, including a decent Garmin Coach program. Great for race planning and preparation.
+ Very light weight compared to other watches, esp. compared with the Fenix 6 Pro
+ The body battery, sleep analysis and pulse oxygen measurements are very useful for general physiology
Cons:
– 300 GBP more expensive than other watches that can navigate, pace runs and play music
– no control for music on the phone, only for tracks directly on the watch
– Street navigation more cumbersome than Google Maps (Nevertheless, Sendpoints is a great help in putting in new locations from the phone)
– The weather app is not the most accurate data provider, way overestimates probability of rain
– The strap is quite thin and the watch small. Great for running but a sophisticated urbanist with bigger forearms than mine might find this watch too small and unaesthetic
+ Strong battery life, even for the 6s. It lasts around 4 days while using GPS for shorter runs (>10 km) and checking stuff every now and then. I aim to use it for a 24 hour walk in Wales and can be confident it will last with navigation.
+ GPS and music without carrying my phone, cheaper wearOS devices would need the phone with one all the time
+ Advanced running and fitness stats, including a decent Garmin Coach program. Great for race planning and preparation.
+ Very light weight compared to other watches, esp. compared with the Fenix 6 Pro
+ The body battery, sleep analysis and pulse oxygen measurements are very useful for general physiology
Cons:
– 300 GBP more expensive than other watches that can navigate, pace runs and play music
– no control for music on the phone, only for tracks directly on the watch
– Street navigation more cumbersome than Google Maps (Nevertheless, Sendpoints is a great help in putting in new locations from the phone)
– The weather app is not the most accurate data provider, way overestimates probability of rain
– The strap is quite thin and the watch small. Great for running but a sophisticated urbanist with bigger forearms than mine might find this watch too small and unaesthetic
Gps spot on slightly better that my old fenix 5
Battery I get between 19 to 27 days with using the gps ever other day for running and cycling also use it fb or cross training every other day. I keep the pulse ox off as don’t use or need it and if you use it for sleep only you will lose minimum 7 days and for 24/7 pulse ox you lose a minimum of 12 day.
Love the music especially now it has Amazon link in
It’s the best gps watch on the market at the moment I tested the suunto 9 baro and the polar vantage v as comparison
Expensive but if you are a serious all rounder the worth the money
Best sports watch I have owned. Only small gripe, it has a steep learning curve.
Really happy with this watch. I had the 920XT but was fed up wearing a chest strap for heart rate monitoring. This gives heart rate monitoring from the wrist and adds loads more stats about workouts and maps and music
I don’t think I’ll ever use all the features that the watch has! I’ve paired it with a brown leather strap which makes it look even more classy. Love the watch and recommend it 100%.
Great watch all been working with no issues. I bought a glass watch face protector as well to help stop any scratches and you can hardly notice it!
After years with polar, I went the Apple Watch route and got frustrated. This is a great watch and glad I made the leap and got the’X’. Felt large for a day or so and still catch’s on some jackets but so worth it with the data. Make the move you wasn’t look back.
This is an amazing watch. It’s certainly better than previous models and feels more like a premium product.
The increased screen size makes it easier to read and the screen itself has an increased resolution. The display is much clearer and looks smart. The animations are good when changing screen modes or syncing via WiFi etc.
The DLC protected bezel is a massive improvement. I’ve not managed to scratch it so far – both my 3 & 5 were scratched in days.
The mini widgets display is a massive improvement over the old single widgets display and I love how the activities can be edited from within by simply pressing the up button during an activity.
The oxygen sensor works well as does the HR sensor. It’s more accurate than previous versions.
The extra metrics are also welcome. They tend to motivate me and I love how in-depth the data gets about workout load.
As always the maps are good. GPS is very quickly locked on and accurate. The gorilla glass version seems more accurate with gps than the sapphire models. And the gorilla glass is clearer and brighter too.
This is a great Garmin watch and it feels like they’ve put more effort in to making a product that feels nice to use as well as having useful feature.
I use mine for,
Cycling
Running
Gym / weights
Swimming