Garmin fēnix 6, Ultimate Multisport GPS Watch, Heat and Altitude Adjusted V02 Max, Pulse Ox Sensors and Training Load Focus, Silver with Black Band
| Dimensions: | 4.7 x 4.7 x 1.47 cm; 79.38 Grams |
| Model: | 010-02158-00 |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacture: | Garmin |
| Department: | Unisex |
| Dimensions: | 4.7 x 4.7 x 1.47 cm; 79.38 Grams |
| Origin: | Taiwan |
This is a great sports watch which i use mainly for hiking. Took a little while to familiarise myself with all the functions, etc. but after watching a couple of youtube videos it’s actually straight forward.
App work brilliantly to plan custom routes and GPS tracking works flawlessly up to now.
Battery life is excellent, screen and overall quality is very high.
Well worth the investment at 425ish when i bought mine.
Just quite rubbish in the open water swims
Can’t really fault this watch as a whole. Great features and most fucntions are easy to use. There are some areas where better explanations on how to use the apps/widgets would really help…
Having had it for a few months now, the only real negative i have is that with hindsight i should have paid the extra money for the latest model as some new, key features aren’t available with this version.
Was using it for last 20days to track cycling, walking, paddle boarding. User friendly UI, battery holds easily over a week, when in battery saver mode apparently it can hold up to 60days. Paddle boarding tracker app is as good as it gets, the distance/speed measured compared to STRAVA app is the same (Garmin is more accurate). Its 1.4-inch display features tough, scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass DX which also enhances display readability through a 75% improvement in front surface reflection, so no need for aftermarket screen protectors.
It takes a while to get used to some of the functions but once you get the gist of it it’s really a great watch.
Hi. This is a great watch,it looks good and functions well. Nice features very accurate gps, steps counter ok. Sleep tracking good. Compass feature good for geo tagging
Battery life ok when no gps used like 1 month but once its switched on its reduced to days or hrs. Solar charging I’m not sure if it makes a lot of difference yet as its not been that sunny.
Garmin connect app is well polished and easy to navigate.
The battery life is because of the GPS chipset change and although its marginally less accurate its not noticeable.
Screen is great, nice and clear. You can show a lot of metrics, it’s a chunky big watch with it the screen is comfortable to read when moving and it makes maps easier to follow.
Since buying this watch it’s motivated me to do more exercise. After each exercise session the watch and the app gives you great feed back on the workout you’ve just done so you can improve on future workouts.
Would definitely recommend this watch at a great price as well.
This watch can be used to not just “track”, but also “plan” your fitness. I wear it everytime, and based on my heartrate and the day’s activity, it suggests me a workout regeme that helps me keep fit. The smartwatch features are pretty limited, you’ll get all the notifications that your phone receives, you can also reply messages with custom pre synced messages..honestly, im not too concerned about not being able to “type” messages. The garmin App gives out tons of data, from the different sensors it has, about your wellbeing..I just love this watch.
I’ve bought a number of trackers which disappointed for various reasons, either the battery was poor or the functionality was lacking.
This however does exactly what it says on the tin, accurate enough for a watch and the battery life is exemplary.
I was worried slightly that the buttons would be confusing, but its so easy to navigate and set up the important functions and cut away the bits that aren’t necessary to the user that its a breeze.
Also it looks stylish on the wrist with a host of accessories to personalise it to your own personal taste.
Highly recommend this product Utg
This is a great watch for sports tracking and basic notifications from your phone. I’ve been an Apple Watch user for some years now but got fed up with charging it every night. This watch has a great battery life and I charge it every 2/3 weeks depending on my sports activity. If your not a Garmin user , You can also change the watch face to what suits you.
Excellent watch don’t have any complaints.
I have had my share of smartwatches, Samsung Gear, Apple 4, 5, and 6, and even a Fenix 3 HR. However, this watch blows them all away. Tough build, great screen, amazing battery life, and all-around easy navigation. If you want a smartwatch with more functions, a better battery, and can withstand the apocalypse, this is the watch for you.
Coming from the 735XT, on which the HR broke, the build quality of the Fenix is fantastic.
Activity tracking is super, and I really wanted the additional features of maps, navigation, Garmin pay, and music, all of which I’m loving.
Maps are superb, so much better than breadcrumb of the 735.
Highly recommend this. I didn’t seem to get me for 385 then it went up another 70 the following day, so watch the prices.
I love this watch, moved from forerunner 935, and quality of fenix 6 pro os amazing comparing to my previous one. However I would by saphire version as my have already some scratches on screen ( I am very active and felt from bike couple of times). I think that screen and bezel should be easy to replace as now you have to ask garmin for assistance which cost almost 200
I decided to go for the genie 6 pro as opposed to the 7 initially was price, but am I glad I did. Simply put, I like information on the exercise, activity, rest and sleep. This watch gives me all that and more. Once I got my head round the buttons, which is easily manageable and less accident prone that a swipe watch, it is awesomely informative. Battery life is extraordinary, which you can easily extend switching off gps mode. The mobile app is just as informative with the data easily at hand.
I run, hike and kayak but and this watch is awesome..the gps is accurate and the mapping is comprehensive it can be set up to anyones liking.
I purchased the large 6pro and while only being of medium build I don’t find it overly bulky
I have had suunto fit bits but nothing comes close to this plus the battery life is brilliant
Even better I can plan a route on my phone and send it to my watch unlike suunto where your p/c was needed
Thank you Garmin for a wonderfully thought out and comprehensive produc
He’s delighted with the product and can’t wait to get back to his workouts to get the proper tracking and calorie counts etc.
The watch has functions such as Co ordinates of where you are incase your ever lost!
Really does seem to do it all.
Wanted a decent smartwatch that I could also use for golf – this fits the bill! Great battery life that lasts for at least a week and includes 3 rounds of golf gps. Too many apps to list, but sleep monitoring, body charge, pulse ox and distance covered when out hiking seem to be pretty accurate. Great choice of front screen faces that are easy to read and it looks good on the wrist.
Use it to track my Type 1 Diabetes as it is compatible with the Dexcom G6. Tracks my Steps, Sleep, Heart Rate, any sports activity you want to pursue, sets targets and has 20+ Ski Resort maps. I bought the one you put on charge and you can get up to 9 day charge depending on what you use it for. Links to your emails and you can also use it to pay for purchases in shops if your bank allows it.
For what I need it for, getting out on the hills by foot, MTB, and general fitness, this is brilliant. The only fault I have is that it sometimes loses heart rate. This is probably because of my tattoos, however, I haven’t had this with my instinct tactical or forerunner watches previously. This isn’t anything to stop enjoying the watch though as I use an external HRM.
It’s an amazing watch plus I got a good deal. Good battery and easy to navigate. Get one.
My initial impressions: the Fenix 6 Pro is chunky, and sits taller than a fitbit – initially I was wary, but it sits very comfortably and looks well – it just took a few days to get used to it. Now I would find it weird to go back. Likewise physical buttons were a change from touch screen – but these work in all weather, rain, or with running or cycling gloves on – they just work. The lack of touch screen means a clear always-on display, with a light button for use at night. If you are running, holding it to view it will auto light it for you.
There are so many options and features on this watch that initially it seems too much – likewise the many options for data fields when running etc. But you just search for what you need up front, then over time keep learning and customising it, and it can give you whatever views and data you want.
The tracking on exercise is superb, with good recommendations, and planning for rest times or variations. Likewise HR monitoring, sleep tracking, stress, and the Garmin “body battery” concept.
Battery life is incredible. If I just used it as a watch, I could get 12 days+ off a charge, although it’s more like a week with a few long runs/cycles, and I also sync podcasts to it and play straight from my watch while I run. I can leave my phone if needs be without issue.
The always-on screen works, and while I did not opt for a top line model with Sapphire screen shielding, the regular one has taken knocks without any visible marking. While locking my bike, I dragged the glass hard along a sharp metal edge on the fork of the bike, and thought I had ****ed it, but there;s only a very faint ghost line that I have to tilt and look for to see it. The glass is very scratch resistant.
It’s not a cheap watch – I bought mine on Black Friday – but it’s really impressed me and a yea ron I’m still very happy with it. Rock solid construction, best in class battery with an always on screen, a wide range of different fitness tracking options with far more depth than casual trackers like Fitbit. I highly recommend it for someone looking to take their fitness tracking to the next level.
My initial impressions: the Fenix 6 Pro is chunky, and sits taller than a fitbit – initially I was wary, but it sits very comfortably and looks well – it just took a few days to get used to it. Now I would find it weird to go back. Likewise physical buttons were a change from touch screen – but these work in all weather, rain, or with running or cycling gloves on – they just work. The lack of touch screen means a clear always-on display, with a light button for use at night. If you are running, holding it to view it will auto light it for you.
There are so many options and features on this watch that initially it seems too much – likewise the many options for data fields when running etc. But you just search for what you need up front, then over time keep learning and customising it, and it can give you whatever views and data you want.
The tracking on exercise is superb, with good recommendations, and planning for rest times or variations. Likewise HR monitoring, sleep tracking, stress, and the Garmin “body battery” concept.
Battery life is incredible. If I just used it as a watch, I could get 12 days+ off a charge, although it’s more like a week with a few long runs/cycles, and I also sync podcasts to it and play straight from my watch while I run. I can leave my phone if needs be without issue.
The always-on screen works, and while I did not opt for a top line model with Sapphire screen shielding, the regular one has taken knocks without any visible marking. While locking my bike, I dragged the glass hard along a sharp metal edge on the fork of the bike, and thought I had ****ed it, but there;s only a very faint ghost line that I have to tilt and look for to see it. The glass is very scratch resistant.
It’s not a cheap watch – I bought mine on Black Friday – but it’s really impressed me and a yea ron I’m still very happy with it. Rock solid construction, best in class battery with an always on screen, a wide range of different fitness tracking options with far more depth than casual trackers like Fitbit. I highly recommend it for someone looking to take their fitness tracking to the next level.
The device itself is amazing, battery life is around a couple of weeks and you have the ability to tailor your battery mode to requirements i.e turn off various battery hungry features for example to extend life if needed. In contrast my older Apple watch needed charging every day!
Activity tracking is as good as ever with the 6 Pro, running and swimming are my main interests, I use a different device for cycling. Step counting on my older 3 was a little erratic it wouldn’t for example always record steps if you were pushing a bike but would record steps occasionally when changing gear in the car. The 6 by contrast seems to be able to overcome these issues and “seems” more accurate.
The display is bright and clear, at first I was not sure about the new interface however after a few days I have come to love it. Watch faces can be installed as per other Garmin devices so you can have the face you want with the features you want. The device connects to your phone so you can get notifications, you can even apparently setup Garmin Pay should you want to make small purchases with it, not actually something I need.
I haven’t used the navigation feature yet either but have looked at the maps and like the ability to view popularity overlays. I don’t play music on it but understand you can use Spotify or another music provider to save carrying a portable player although expect this would drain your battery quicker. The device has Wifi so you can upload your music easily.
Overall I’m really pleased with my Garmin Fenix 6 Pro and would recommend it to anyone who wants a watch that encompasses pretty much everything, is highly customiseable and with a battery that last a week or two between charges.
The device itself is amazing, battery life is around a couple of weeks and you have the ability to tailor your battery mode to requirements i.e turn off various battery hungry features for example to extend life if needed. In contrast my older Apple watch needed charging every day!
Activity tracking is as good as ever with the 6 Pro, running and swimming are my main interests, I use a different device for cycling. Step counting on my older 3 was a little erratic it wouldn’t for example always record steps if you were pushing a bike but would record steps occasionally when changing gear in the car. The 6 by contrast seems to be able to overcome these issues and “seems” more accurate.
The display is bright and clear, at first I was not sure about the new interface however after a few days I have come to love it. Watch faces can be installed as per other Garmin devices so you can have the face you want with the features you want. The device connects to your phone so you can get notifications, you can even apparently setup Garmin Pay should you want to make small purchases with it, not actually something I need.
I haven’t used the navigation feature yet either but have looked at the maps and like the ability to view popularity overlays. I don’t play music on it but understand you can use Spotify or another music provider to save carrying a portable player although expect this would drain your battery quicker. The device has Wifi so you can upload your music easily.
Overall I’m really pleased with my Garmin Fenix 6 Pro and would recommend it to anyone who wants a watch that encompasses pretty much everything, is highly customiseable and with a battery that last a week or two between charges.
The device itself is amazing, battery life is around a couple of weeks and you have the ability to tailor your battery mode to requirements i.e turn off various battery hungry features for example to extend life if needed. In contrast my older Apple watch needed charging every day!
Activity tracking is as good as ever with the 6 Pro, running and swimming are my main interests, I use a different device for cycling. Step counting on my older 3 was a little erratic it wouldn’t for example always record steps if you were pushing a bike but would record steps occasionally when changing gear in the car. The 6 by contrast seems to be able to overcome these issues and “seems” more accurate.
The display is bright and clear, at first I was not sure about the new interface however after a few days I have come to love it. Watch faces can be installed as per other Garmin devices so you can have the face you want with the features you want. The device connects to your phone so you can get notifications, you can even apparently setup Garmin Pay should you want to make small purchases with it, not actually something I need.
I haven’t used the navigation feature yet either but have looked at the maps and like the ability to view popularity overlays. I don’t play music on it but understand you can use Spotify or another music provider to save carrying a portable player although expect this would drain your battery quicker. The device has Wifi so you can upload your music easily.
Overall I’m really pleased with my Garmin Fenix 6 Pro and would recommend it to anyone who wants a watch that encompasses pretty much everything, is highly customiseable and with a battery that last a week or two between charges.
The device itself is amazing, battery life is around a couple of weeks and you have the ability to tailor your battery mode to requirements i.e turn off various battery hungry features for example to extend life if needed. In contrast my older Apple watch needed charging every day!
Activity tracking is as good as ever with the 6 Pro, running and swimming are my main interests, I use a different device for cycling. Step counting on my older 3 was a little erratic it wouldn’t for example always record steps if you were pushing a bike but would record steps occasionally when changing gear in the car. The 6 by contrast seems to be able to overcome these issues and “seems” more accurate.
The display is bright and clear, at first I was not sure about the new interface however after a few days I have come to love it. Watch faces can be installed as per other Garmin devices so you can have the face you want with the features you want. The device connects to your phone so you can get notifications, you can even apparently setup Garmin Pay should you want to make small purchases with it, not actually something I need.
I haven’t used the navigation feature yet either but have looked at the maps and like the ability to view popularity overlays. I don’t play music on it but understand you can use Spotify or another music provider to save carrying a portable player although expect this would drain your battery quicker. The device has Wifi so you can upload your music easily.
Overall I’m really pleased with my Garmin Fenix 6 Pro and would recommend it to anyone who wants a watch that encompasses pretty much everything, is highly customiseable and with a battery that last a week or two between charges.
Update on the watch. My partner has now used this for over 12months and absolutely loves it and is so impressed with what it does.
I am jealous on the watches charge as my Apple I have to charge daily but this is around 19 days till he needs to charge.
I have skinny wrists, was worried this watch may be too big. Its not. I upgraded from a Vivoactive 3 music and the bigger screen is so much better. Watch is significantly heavier, but I soon got used to it.
The only gripe I have is that when paired with my Jabra Elite 65t headphones the audio can cut out when I wear the watch on my left wrist while running, (it’s fine on the right wrist). The right bud is the master, maybe it’s too far/obstructed from the watch. Otherwise, brilliant.
The only draw back I would say is I use the watch fully (HR,steps oxy etc etc) and train around 1 or 2 hours a day so battery life is around 4 days.
HR tracking as with all watches is a bit iffy but I have always used heart straps. I would say on average about 5 or 10 BPM difference
I can’t complain at all about the quality of this watch. It is used mainly for tracking long runs and sleep tracking.
1 – The sleep tracking seems pretty decent. Obviously this is going to be subjective to the code in the software for the tracker. As it will give you different results compared to other brands sleep trackers. But the app seems pretty spot on to be honest. Everyday I’m told I have a great sleep I can honestly say it feels like I have. The same can be said when it tells me my sleep was off or not good at all.
2 – The battery life is great, after a full charge it states it is good for 8 days. And based on my usage I can say this is an acurate time frame. There is nothing worse that having to always chage a smart watch, but this device seems to last a lot longer that any I’ve had in the past. I would say it is a little on the slow side to charge. But seeing as I have to do it less than my past watches, I can’t really complain too much about that.
3 – At the Prime price I got this for this watch was a steal. It was great value for money to be honest. If I have to pay the price it is showing now, having not seem the Prime price, I think I would still be happy with my purchase.
4 – The garmin app is great, full of useful features and you can spend a lon time going through all the stats the watch collates from your day. It is regularly being updated as well, with new features and tweaks being added. So far I’ve not been disappointed with the app at all.
Highly recommended.
I can’t complain at all about the quality of this watch. It is used mainly for tracking long runs and sleep tracking.
1 – The sleep tracking seems pretty decent. Obviously this is going to be subjective to the code in the software for the tracker. As it will give you different results compared to other brands sleep trackers. But the app seems pretty spot on to be honest. Everyday I’m told I have a great sleep I can honestly say it feels like I have. The same can be said when it tells me my sleep was off or not good at all.
2 – The battery life is great, after a full charge it states it is good for 8 days. And based on my usage I can say this is an acurate time frame. There is nothing worse that having to always chage a smart watch, but this device seems to last a lot longer that any I’ve had in the past. I would say it is a little on the slow side to charge. But seeing as I have to do it less than my past watches, I can’t really complain too much about that.
3 – At the Prime price I got this for this watch was a steal. It was great value for money to be honest. If I have to pay the price it is showing now, having not seem the Prime price, I think I would still be happy with my purchase.
4 – The garmin app is great, full of useful features and you can spend a lon time going through all the stats the watch collates from your day. It is regularly being updated as well, with new features and tweaks being added. So far I’ve not been disappointed with the app at all.
Highly recommended.
For some time now my wife has had a Fitbit but I couldn’t find something which had all the functions I wanted in their offerings.
Initially I was going to go for the Garmin Forerunner 745 as I had read and watched decent reviews about the watch, that it wasn’t as good as the fenix 6 or Forerunner 945 but was a decent smart/health/activity tracking watch.
Went with this because it was over 200 cheaper than on the Garmin site, so far I’ve been very impressed, it’s really helped me keep track of my fitness and activities, the only slight issue I have is that although it gives a good break down of your sleep pattern, having reviewed my data against my wife’s Fitbit, hers was more representative of her sleep.
However that function is an added bonus to me so I’m not too bothered and truth be told if your main concern is sleep tracking then you can probably find something with the same/better results at a lower price point.
As for build quality I can’t fault it, isn’t too heavy for me, but feels reliably robust. There is a nice tactile feel to using the buttons and unlike touch screens I haven’t accidentally pressed them like I do with other devices.
Also there is a lot of articles and videos on how to get the most out of this watch.
I’m a driver and driving all day I can make 10000 steps only changing the gear ridiculous. My previous Apple Watch was far better and more accurate.
But if go in to sport function. Very good nice hiking function with maps, good running programs works very well with hrm run strap.
Overall it’s a very good watch and need some software updates to sort the step step counting
Due to movement on the wrist, for totally accurate HR data without any intermittance, get a telemetry strap (chest worn HR strap).
In all other ways this is great and does WAY more than I expected. The software is really good and I’ve found seamless interface with stuff like my indoor trainer, and other apps I’ve tried.
It’s a lot of money (for most) but totally see the benefit. It’s not just a funky smart watch, it’s a heavily customisable sport tool
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 😉
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 😉
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….
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It looks amazing and despite being a little bit heavy, the rubber strap held it comfortably in position and I barely noticed it on my wrist.
The GPS accuracy was spot on, as was the HR and ox sensors but as I have discovered with other Garmin watches, the altimeter was not so accurate, putting me at -100ft below sea level when I was up a mountain and could see the sea 450ft below.
I am told there are different settings to correct this but for a 500+ watch, this should be a straight out of the box working feature IMO.
The battery life was impressive, compared with my old Garmin Instinct, I could get a week of use, including 10+hrs of GPS tracking and still have more than 20% left.
If you’re thinking of buying this as a fitness watch and this is at the top end of your budget, I would recommend choosing something lighter and with less features and saving the rest of your money for something that will make your sport more enjoyable.
This watch is for an extreme minimalist outdoorsman who wants the luxury of GPS, music, fitness tracking (and a wallet, where you can use Garmin pay) without having to carry a phone.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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