Garmin Fenix 6X Pro, Premium Multisport GPS Watch, Features Mapping, Music, Grade-Adjusted Pace Monitoring and Pulse Ox Sensors, Black with Black Band
| Dimensions: | 5.1 x 5.1 x 1.49 cm; 93.55 Grams |
| Model: | 010-02157-01 |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacture: | Garmin |
| Department: | Unisex |
| Dimensions: | 5.1 x 5.1 x 1.49 cm; 93.55 Grams |
| Origin: | United Kingdom |
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
Although the watch is big, it is not heavy to wear.
The the brightness of the screen is excellent and I like how easy it switch on when turning the wrist.
My first impression is that this watch offers much for the price but it is less suitable for those who like to have a simple menu and usage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 😉
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….
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
+ 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
Simply the best watch available. Not worth the change up from a 5 plus, however it’s the best you’ll get at this point in time.
Build quality is superb, and the aesthetics of the watch are excellent. Feels like a proper watch and performs like the best running watch available. Screen seems clearer than the 5, and the battery is on a par. Sensors seem very accurate as expected, and the watch sits well on the wrist. Strap could be a little bit longer for some, perhaps another cm or two but it’s perfectly fine for me.
Previous watches include suunto 5, Garmin 735XT, 645, 245, and Fenix 5. The Fenix 6S is easily the best among them.
One small negative is my bank (Nationwide) doesn’t work with Garmin pay yet. Indications are they won’t sign up for it either.
Love the new features on it.
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