Product Comparison: Garmin Fenix 5S vs Garmin Fenix 6S

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Garmin Fenix 5S Multisport GPS Watch

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General Specifications

Brand

Garmin

Model

Fenix 5S

Fenix 6S

Origin

Taiwan

About the Product

With the multisport watch that fits. Meet Garmin Fenix 5S – sleek, smaller-sized multisport GPS watch that’s ready for any outdoor or sport challenge. Fenix 5S is packed with advanced features such as wrist-based heart rate with fully integrated sensor, built-in activity profiles.

Styled for a trim, comfortable fit on smaller wrists, our 1.2" fenix 6S is the multisport GPS watch for athletes and adventurers who want to do more, not wear more. For durability in any environment, fenix 6S is tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.

Key Specs

Operating System

Garmin wear

Display Size

1.1 in.

1.2 in.

Internal Memory

0.064 GB

32 GB

Band Material

Silicone

GPS Enabled

Yes

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Garmin Fenix 5S Multisport GPS Watch

Just the right size, clear screen not too small, perfect for activities and for wearing for work too.
The screen resolution is quite basic. Great screen.
Fantastic watch, easy to use, comfortable to wear constantly, easy to change straps.
The included strap is comfy and ideal for sports activity.
The only slight downside is the silicone strap.

Garmin Fenix 6S Ultimate Multisport GPS Watch

Very comfortable to wear and looks slick.
I absolutely love this watch! It is big enough to see the dial clearly, but very lightweight!
The strap for the watch is soft and comfortable.
GPS, Glonass, HR tracking work well.
Watch band strap loop broke after a year.

Size & Weight

Height

1.65 in.

Width

1.65 in.

Depth

0.59 in.

Weight

2.36 oz.

Height
Width

Display

Display Type

Transflective Memory-In-Pixel

Screen Resolution

218 x 218

240 x 240

Display Type

What customers say about "Display"

Garmin Fenix 5S Multisport GPS Watch

Battery performance is excellent and the always on display works well in bright sunlight.
Excellent display and battery life.
The display on this watch is clear and shows up better in bright sun than in the dark.
The screen is clear in both daylight and night.
The screen is nice and big and is very customisable.

Garmin Fenix 6S Ultimate Multisport GPS Watch

Display is bright in direct light.
The screen is crisp and clear in all lighting situations I have encountered.
1.2" screen which is easily seen in the light.
Works well as smart watch, screen easy to read without backlight.
The colors are all washed out, and all the ads make it look like they are bright and colorful.

Features

Color

Black

Design

Sport

Protection Class

10ATM

Customizable Watch Faces

Yes

Built-In Microphone

Vibration Alert

Yes

Sensors

Barometric Altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer

Barometric Altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor

What customers say about "Features"

Garmin Fenix 5S Multisport GPS Watch

The Fenix 5S is a beautifully crafted and constructed device with a lot of features and the capability to store information for activity and health tracking.
Nice appearance. Nice choice of displays.
Great activity tracking, just enough smart features, all-round fantastic watch.
It’s robust and smart looking.
Great watch! Best smart watch/fitness tracker I have owned!

Garmin Fenix 6S Ultimate Multisport GPS Watch

Lots of cool stats and analytics for the geek.
Lots of watch faces to choose from. A ridiculous amount.
Incredibly accurate heart rate monitor, even when working out.
Garmin Connect app is very good.
It's comfortable to wear and the tracking features are the best in the industry.

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version

4.0

Wi-Fi Compatibility

NFC Technology

Yes

Power

Charging Interface

Magnetic Connector

Battery Life

14 hours

What customers say about "Power"

Garmin Fenix 5S Multisport GPS Watch

The battery life is good considering I use it daily during the day and training at night.
Brilliant smart watch, excellent battery life.
Battery is impressive, I only charge it every 3 weeks.
Fantastic build quality. Always syncs. Amazing battery life.
Battery will last about 2 weeks of not being used for sport etc.

Garmin Fenix 6S Ultimate Multisport GPS Watch