Garmin Fenix 6 Sapphire - Carbon Gray DLC With Black Band
(1,213 reviews)
Pace yourself to higher performance. These rugged fēnix multisport GPS watches let you add mapping, music, intelligent pace planning and more to your workouts, so you can take any challenge in stride. Wrist-based heart rate and Pulse Ox2 sensors add insight to your fitness activities Dynamic PacePro feature helps you run smarter over various types of terrain Preloaded ski maps for more than 2,000 resorts around the world Measure running and cycling performance in ways you didn’t know were possible Sync your favourite streaming services and listen to music without your phone Don’t be limited by battery life. Go up to 14 days between charges in smartwatch mode Use topographical maps to navigate your adventures. View run names and difficulty ratings for 2,000 worldwide ski resorts. Enter a distance you want to travel and get suggested routes that will bring you back to your starting point. Trendline popularity routing helps you find the best local paths. Follow a route or course with help from turn-by-turn directions which let you know ahead of time when the next turn is coming.
Pace yourself to higher performance. These rugged fēnix multisport GPS watches let you add mapping, music, intelligent pace planning and more to your workouts, so you can take any challenge in stride. Wrist-based heart rate and Pulse Ox2 sensors add insight to your fitness activities Dynamic PacePro feature helps you run smarter over various types of terrain Preloaded ski maps for more than 2,000 resorts around the world Measure running and cycling performance in ways you didn’t know were possible Sync your favourite streaming services and listen to music without your phone Don’t be limited by battery life. Go up to 14 days between charges in smartwatch mode Use topographical maps to navigate your adventures. View run names and difficulty ratings for 2,000 worldwide ski resorts. Enter a distance you want to travel and get suggested routes that will bring you back to your starting point. Trendline popularity routing helps you find the best local paths. Follow a route or course with help from turn-by-turn directions which let you know ahead of time when the next turn is coming.
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Garmin Fenix 6 Sapphire - Carbon Gray DLC With Black Band
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(1,213 reviews)
Pace yourself to higher performance. These rugged fēnix multisport GPS watches let you add mapping, music, intelligent pace planning and more to your workouts, so you can take any challenge in stride. Wrist-based heart rate and Pulse Ox2 sensors add insight to your fitness activities Dynamic PacePro feature helps you run smarter over various types of terrain Preloaded ski maps for more than 2,000 resorts around the world Measure running and cycling performance in ways you didn’t know were possible Sync your favourite streaming services and listen to music without your phone Don’t be limited by battery life. Go up to 14 days between charges in smartwatch mode Use topographical maps to navigate your adventures. View run names and difficulty ratings for 2,000 worldwide ski resorts. Enter a distance you want to travel and get suggested routes that will bring you back to your starting point. Trendline popularity routing helps you find the best local paths. Follow a route or course with help from turn-by-turn directions which let you know ahead of time when the next turn is coming.
Pace yourself to higher performance. These rugged fēnix multisport GPS watches let you add mapping, music, intelligent pace planning and more to your workouts, so you can take any challenge in stride. Wrist-based heart rate and Pulse Ox2 sensors add insight to your fitness activities Dynamic PacePro feature helps you run smarter over various types of terrain Preloaded ski maps for more than 2,000 resorts around the world Measure running and cycling performance in ways you didn’t know were possible Sync your favourite streaming services and listen to music without your phone Don’t be limited by battery life. Go up to 14 days between charges in smartwatch mode Use topographical maps to navigate your adventures. View run names and difficulty ratings for 2,000 worldwide ski resorts. Enter a distance you want to travel and get suggested routes that will bring you back to your starting point. Trendline popularity routing helps you find the best local paths. Follow a route or course with help from turn-by-turn directions which let you know ahead of time when the next turn is coming.
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Best Smart Watch I’ve used.
31 July 2022
Craiggos
originally posted on jbhifi.com.au
Love my new Fenix 6 Sapphire Edition smart watch so easy to use and the 14 day battery life is excellent (not like Apple’s watches one to two days!!!)There’s plenty, I mean
plenty of features and does everything plus more than I need.I don’t need to use it as a phone so I’m glad it’s not cellular.Heart monitoring and alerts are great and love the
Garmin apps Connect & Connect IQ giving you plenty more options to download widgets, apps and free watch faces to upload to your watch.Wife and i have had Apple, FitBit
and a couple of other not so well known brands over the years and our Garmin’s ( Fenix 5S & Fenix 6 Sapphire Edition) have turned out to be the best of the lot....
plenty of features and does everything plus more than I need.I don’t need to use it as a phone so I’m glad it’s not cellular.Heart monitoring and alerts are great and love the
Garmin apps Connect & Connect IQ giving you plenty more options to download widgets, apps and free watch faces to upload to your watch.Wife and i have had Apple, FitBit
and a couple of other not so well known brands over the years and our Garmin’s ( Fenix 5S & Fenix 6 Sapphire Edition) have turned out to be the best of the lot....
Excellent rugged multisport watch
16 November 2020
Active Athlete Sportsman
originally posted on REI
This is an excellent multisport watch for the serious athlete and outdoorsman. There are some basic smartwatch features that are useful for day-to-day use, but make no
mistake, this is and athlete's watch. Don't expect it to compare to an Apple watch in terms of smartwatch capabilities. But DO expect it to hold up in any condition, have a
sport mode for anything you're interested in doing, and a nice sleek yet rugged design that's equally at home on a trail, in the ocean, or under a dress shirt and blazer. The
Fenix 6 Sapphire titanium with titanium bracelet come with both a titanium bracelet and the "ember orange" silicone band that the model below comes with. I us...
mistake, this is and athlete's watch. Don't expect it to compare to an Apple watch in terms of smartwatch capabilities. But DO expect it to hold up in any condition, have a
sport mode for anything you're interested in doing, and a nice sleek yet rugged design that's equally at home on a trail, in the ocean, or under a dress shirt and blazer. The
Fenix 6 Sapphire titanium with titanium bracelet come with both a titanium bracelet and the "ember orange" silicone band that the model below comes with. I us...
Excellent watch for physically active person!
22 November 2021
Curt
originally posted on bestbuy.com
If you're a Garmin product user you'll love this watch! It's probably overkill for most people, even if you're an active person, it's overkill for me, but I love the watch anyway!It
does everything my VivoActive 3 did/does (my VivoActive 3 watch is 3 years old and still works perfectly, including charging and lasting for 2 or 3 days) and then a whole
bunch more! I'm a data guy and I love Garmin Connect, how it tracks, presents and keeps data over time. This watch will track a ton of data that you decide what to collect
and upload it to Garmin Connect. I had bought the Apple Watch Series 7 and returned because the battery wouldn't last much beyond 11 hours for me. I wear thi...
does everything my VivoActive 3 did/does (my VivoActive 3 watch is 3 years old and still works perfectly, including charging and lasting for 2 or 3 days) and then a whole
bunch more! I'm a data guy and I love Garmin Connect, how it tracks, presents and keeps data over time. This watch will track a ton of data that you decide what to collect
and upload it to Garmin Connect. I had bought the Apple Watch Series 7 and returned because the battery wouldn't last much beyond 11 hours for me. I wear thi...
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| Manufacturer's Warranty | 12 Months |
| Colour | Carbon Gray with Black Band |
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Best Smart Watch I’ve used.
31 July 2022
Love my new Fenix 6 Sapphire Edition smart watch so easy to use and the 14 day battery life is excellent (not like Apple’s watches one to two days!!!)There’s plenty, I mean plenty of features and does everything plus more than I need.I don’t need to use it as a phone so I’m glad it’s not cellular.Heart monitoring and alerts are great and love the Garmin apps Connect & Connect IQ giving you plenty more options to download widgets, apps and free watch faces to upload to your watch.Wife and i have had Apple, FitBit and a couple of other not so well known brands over the years and our Garmin’s ( Fenix 5S & Fenix 6 Sapphire Edition) have turned out to be the best of the lot.When we’re due for an upgrade will definitely buy another Garmin.
Craiggos
originally posted on jbhifi.com.auExcellent rugged multisport watch
16 November 2020
This is an excellent multisport watch for the serious athlete and outdoorsman. There are some basic smartwatch features that are useful for day-to-day use, but make no mistake, this is and athlete's watch. Don't expect it to compare to an Apple watch in terms of smartwatch capabilities. But DO expect it to hold up in any condition, have a sport mode for anything you're interested in doing, and a nice sleek yet rugged design that's equally at home on a trail, in the ocean, or under a dress shirt and blazer. The Fenix 6 Sapphire titanium with titanium bracelet come with both a titanium bracelet and the "ember orange" silicone band that the model below comes with. I use both since the quick fit straps are easy to change - 90% of the time I use the orange sport strap, ... MoreThis is an excellent multisport watch for the serious athlete and outdoorsman. There are some basic smartwatch features that are useful for day-to-day use, but make no mistake, this is and athlete's watch. Don't expect it to compare to an Apple watch in terms of smartwatch capabilities. But DO expect it to hold up in any condition, have a sport mode for anything you're interested in doing, and a nice sleek yet rugged design that's equally at home on a trail, in the ocean, or under a dress shirt and blazer. The Fenix 6 Sapphire titanium with titanium bracelet come with both a titanium bracelet and the "ember orange" silicone band that the model below comes with. I use both since the quick fit straps are easy to change - 90% of the time I use the orange sport strap, but I'll swap in the titanium one if I'm wearing it more casually or with dress clothes. This comes in handy since I travel for business weekly, so having the flexibility to have just one watch for business and exercise is nice.GPS tracks are great, HR with the OHR monitor is as good as you'd expect for a wrist-based HRM - if you're very particular, get a chest strap. The wrist OHR worst better if you have the watch snug against your wrist - most of the time I tighten it one notch on the band before I workout, otherwise I wear it slightly looser for comfort for daily wear, and don't mind sacrificing a little accuracy of HR. I'm more recreational and less competitive these days (3:04 marathoner), so these things don't bother me too much. Much of the other features are somewhat gimicky (VO2max, "body battery", "training status" etc), as some of these are just black box numbers the watch seems to conjur out of nowhere - with no peer-reviewed literature to back it up (I'm a PhD trained exercise physiologist). So take that as you will. Fun to look at, wouldn't base any training or health metrics off of it.All in all, I love this watch. The battery life is awesome (I wear it 24/7, run 5-6x week, bike 1-3x week, surf 1x week, also use it to track hikes and walks with my family, yoga a few times a weeks, etc) and I usually only need to charge it about once a week. The extra water resistance vs the FR 945 and battery saver features are nice, especially since I use it at least weekly for surfing and on occasion open-water swimming in the Pacific Ocean.The Maps feature is great for navigating, and also when I'm traveling to explore new areas. I like both the TracBack feature (going back to start following the same route you went out) and the Back to Start feature (the shortest route back to your starting point), and use them both when trying new courses or traveling.Some of the other reviews made it sound like the screen brightness could be problematic, but I haven't found this to be the case. The screen is bright and easy to read, and if it's dark, the backlight is easy to use with the push of a button. When you're running in the dark if you turn your wrist to look at it, the backlight automatically comes on so you can read the screen. The sapphire face is really durable and looks great - this is the same type of crystal I have on my dress watch, and this one looks just as good. I've scraped this up against metal tables, tile countertops, concrete, brick, and cinder block walls, and other sundry surfaces just in day-to-day use, and so far haven't had any scratches yet, so it's definitely a solid, quality build.If you're looking for a rugged, do-it-all sport watch that's sleek, durable, and functional; and you don't mind the price tag, this is an awesome watch. If you don't need all the bells and whistles and just want a really solid sport watch at a reasonable price, on of the Forerunner watches is probably a better pick. Given how I use this watch, it's easily a 5/5 for me, and I highly recommend it.
Active Athlete Sportsman
originally posted on REIExcellent watch for physically active person!
22 November 2021
If you're a Garmin product user you'll love this watch! It's probably overkill for most people, even if you're an active person, it's overkill for me, but I love the watch anyway!It does everything my VivoActive 3 did/does (my VivoActive 3 watch is 3 years old and still works perfectly, including charging and lasting for 2 or 3 days) and then a whole bunch more! I'm a data guy and I love Garmin Connect, how it tracks, presents and keeps data over time. This watch will track a ton of data that you decide what to collect and upload it to Garmin Connect. I had bought the Apple Watch Series 7 and returned because the battery wouldn't last much beyond 11 hours for me. I wear this watch 24/7 for 5 days (with all standard the sensors ON, i.e. oxygen, sleep, heart rate, ... MoreIf you're a Garmin product user you'll love this watch! It's probably overkill for most people, even if you're an active person, it's overkill for me, but I love the watch anyway!It does everything my VivoActive 3 did/does (my VivoActive 3 watch is 3 years old and still works perfectly, including charging and lasting for 2 or 3 days) and then a whole bunch more! I'm a data guy and I love Garmin Connect, how it tracks, presents and keeps data over time. This watch will track a ton of data that you decide what to collect and upload it to Garmin Connect. I had bought the Apple Watch Series 7 and returned because the battery wouldn't last much beyond 11 hours for me. I wear this watch 24/7 for 5 days (with all standard the sensors ON, i.e. oxygen, sleep, heart rate, breathing etc, not GPS, no need for that sleeping and or most of the time) on a single charge, easily get probably 5 more if I turned some tracking off. The screen is NOT bright in an indoor setting like the Apple watch, but coming from the VivoActive 3 (and a Garmin bike computer) I couldn't give up the data tracking, and with a custom watch face I see everything in a glance. It pairs with my iPhone Pro 13, and gives me messages, emails and other notifications. It does NOT have a touch screen but consider that a benefit. I like the way the watch intuitively works with its 5 buttons.There are many professional reviews on youtube, if you're thinking about switching from an Apple watch and love that, I would not recommend switching to this watch, and vice versa. If you're a Garmin user buy this watch. It's pricey, but awesome.
Curt
originally posted on bestbuy.comFabulous features, face could be much brighter
25 February 2022
Had the watch for approximately one week. It took that long to set it up. The manual is 58 pages long. The watch has so many fantastic options, it takes a lot to fine-tuning get what you want. The various menus and how do you get to them is somewhat complicated, but once you get used to it, works really well. It takes quite a bit of ingenuity and time to get everything functioning the way you want it. The number of of available faces alone and the ability to customize each face from Garmin IQ is almost mindnumbing. I took it out on a bike ride today and everything worked flawlessly with multiple data points and easy to read phone notifications. Synced with my iPhone without any problem. The only objection is that the face is not bright enough unless you're in bright ... MoreHad the watch for approximately one week. It took that long to set it up. The manual is 58 pages long. The watch has so many fantastic options, it takes a lot to fine-tuning get what you want. The various menus and how do you get to them is somewhat complicated, but once you get used to it, works really well. It takes quite a bit of ingenuity and time to get everything functioning the way you want it. The number of of available faces alone and the ability to customize each face from Garmin IQ is almost mindnumbing. I took it out on a bike ride today and everything worked flawlessly with multiple data points and easy to read phone notifications. Synced with my iPhone without any problem. The only objection is that the face is not bright enough unless you're in bright sunlight. You can increase the brightness of the back light, but you need to turn on the back light to really see the watch face if the watch is in any type of low light/shadow conditions. My old Garmin Fenix was much easier to see in lower lighting. Also, the watch tends to drift over towards the outside of the wrist once strapped on, which makes it more difficult to see while riding a bike without turning the wrist over quite a bit. Also, battery management adjustments will disconnect your phone without telling you and when that happens your customers faces disappear as well. Took me quite a while to figure that out, since it was not mentioned in the manual. All in all, I am quite happy.
JBMIIIMD
originally posted on garmin.comFailure <1.5 years, poor Garmin customer service
28 November 2021
I originally bought the Fenix 6 Sapphire for the health performance metrics while recovering from COVID pneumonia. I am a firefighter and wear this watch to work, and the sapphire screen looks as good as the day I bought it despite daily wear. I take good care of it, but it sees everything from mud and water to heat and abrasion. Although I've worn through a few straps (which are proprietary and EXPENSIVE), the physical performance has been sturdy and reliable.The variety of customization and activities is pretty awesome, and I love using the Garmin Connect App as a companion to track my workouts. I used it to track all of my weight and cardio training as well as different sports, and liked the app options so much I later bought a Garmin smart scale. The map ... MoreI originally bought the Fenix 6 Sapphire for the health performance metrics while recovering from COVID pneumonia. I am a firefighter and wear this watch to work, and the sapphire screen looks as good as the day I bought it despite daily wear. I take good care of it, but it sees everything from mud and water to heat and abrasion. Although I've worn through a few straps (which are proprietary and EXPENSIVE), the physical performance has been sturdy and reliable.The variety of customization and activities is pretty awesome, and I love using the Garmin Connect App as a companion to track my workouts. I used it to track all of my weight and cardio training as well as different sports, and liked the app options so much I later bought a Garmin smart scale. The map companion for runs and hikes is pretty accurate despite wearing through the battery very quickly. I could probably get two long hikes in on a full battery before needing recharge. Most of the time I charge it every 5-6 days when the battery drops into the 25-30% range (including tracking at least one workout a day). I also like that it provides pretty accurate coordinates when dealing with air resources at work.Here is the big problem and the reason for the low review: I bought this watch less than a year and a half ago, and the accelerometer no longer tracks workouts. I do not abuse this watch beyond its intended limits and update the firmware regularly, but it no longer counts reps, labels exercises, or accurately gauges steps. I contacted Garmin Customer Service over two weeks ago, and each of their responses has been to ask for more unrelated information like which exercises I prefer to track with my watch (or information already provided more than once to the same representatives) without any resolution or progression. Responses typically take 3-4 days even during the week and I feel like I am treading water with them.I have gotten better service from any shop I can think of with the exception of Comcast or AT&T. For a top of the line >$800 sports watch, this is pretty mind blowing. The features have been satisfying but based on the lack of support and unreliability of the technology I would not recommend this watch to a friend or a stranger.
HLP649
originally posted on REIGreat watch for the price and features it provides
6 March 2022
This is my fourth Garmin watch.Each model being different, they all have something to offer. This is not a smart watch how we might expect it to be but is still loaded with features and, has the ability to download more from the Connect store.Why did I buy this one? I was looking for a durable outdoor watch that had the features (I) was looking for. I consider this watch to be a combination of my Instinct and Vivoactive 4. It feels to be durable as all get out but has smart features such as Garmin Pay, Hydration tracking, ability to downloaded unlimited watch faces (plus more).This is NOT a touch screen watch like my Vivoactive 4. Although not clear to me (product description) when purchasing and was a bit disappointing when received, all easy enough to get ... MoreThis is my fourth Garmin watch.Each model being different, they all have something to offer. This is not a smart watch how we might expect it to be but is still loaded with features and, has the ability to download more from the Connect store.Why did I buy this one? I was looking for a durable outdoor watch that had the features (I) was looking for. I consider this watch to be a combination of my Instinct and Vivoactive 4. It feels to be durable as all get out but has smart features such as Garmin Pay, Hydration tracking, ability to downloaded unlimited watch faces (plus more).This is NOT a touch screen watch like my Vivoactive 4. Although not clear to me (product description) when purchasing and was a bit disappointing when received, all easy enough to get over and navigating the watch and it’s controls only took a minute to work through. All functions are controlled via buttons on the unit. The controls are solid and exhibit positive engagement.Love the 1.3” screen. No chance I can’t see the data I am looking for (even in low light).Battery life is great and I am getting a solid couple of weeks between charges so far.Tons of other features I have yet to try but know they are available should I need (want) them. All in all, I would recommend. Go Garmin!
Nathanw
originally posted on garmin.comNice upgrade
1 February 2022
I recently upgraded from the Garmin 920xt that I have used for many years. The fenix 6 has all the same basic functions plus a whole lot more. Some of the buttons are in different positions and some of the menus are arranged differently, so it took a little getting used to. Some of the features I like: 1. Much longer battery life. On watch mode, a single charge will last for 2 weeks instead of 2 or 3 days. Using GPS and other features during an activity, it will last for more than a day. So, it easily has enough battery capacity to last for a full Ironman. 2. Activity screens are very customizable. I like that I can choose to display 3 metrics (i.e. HR, pace, distance) and have the most important one (i.e. pace) be in the middle, larger than the other two. Easy to ... MoreI recently upgraded from the Garmin 920xt that I have used for many years. The fenix 6 has all the same basic functions plus a whole lot more. Some of the buttons are in different positions and some of the menus are arranged differently, so it took a little getting used to. Some of the features I like: 1. Much longer battery life. On watch mode, a single charge will last for 2 weeks instead of 2 or 3 days. Using GPS and other features during an activity, it will last for more than a day. So, it easily has enough battery capacity to last for a full Ironman. 2. Activity screens are very customizable. I like that I can choose to display 3 metrics (i.e. HR, pace, distance) and have the most important one (i.e. pace) be in the middle, larger than the other two. Easy to see. 3. The watch face is very customizable. I think there are 3 or 4 metrics that can be shown and anything the watch measures can be displayed on the watch face: steps, HR, altitude, weather, etc. 4. There are a ton of activities incorporated into the watch in addition to the standard swim, bike run: golf, hiking, climbing, etc. 4. You can get notifications: texts, new podcasts, etc. on the watch face without pulling out your phone. 5. Wrist based HR-no more straps. 6. Good looking watch. And, you can buy straps in many different colors and materials online. Easy to switch out; no dealing with pins and tools.The one complaint I have is that there is not available a quick release accessory for triathlon. Unlike my 920xt, I can't quickly remove the watch from the band in T1 and snap it onto my bike and re-attach it to the band in T2. Because of the HR sensor on the back of the watch, it may not be possible to design one of these. There is an available bike mount. The straps are designed to be removed quickly and then you can click the watch into the mount. But, it is not something I would want to be doing in a triathlon transition.
KiwiniD
originally posted on garmin.comReview Title
3 January 2023
Purchased Garmin Fenix 6 with titanium strap. I could not find this watch cheaper anywhere. The watch itself is quite large at 47mm and looks big on the wrist, had looked at getting 51mm but this would have been to large. the adjustment of the strap was simple with the screwdriver tool supplied in the box used to remove a couple of links. The watch is simple to use once the various button functions are understood, maybe a touch screen would be useful when getting text messages etc, but then again what this watch is used for a touch screen maybe detrimental to the function as it could accidentally be taken away from the function in use. The amount of functions in such a small package is staggering and you can play and store music as well through Bluetooth amazing.
originally posted on firstclasswatches.co.uk
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14 March 2023
Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Titanium Sapphire. Great watch, at a very good price (for me it was £431: £479 with another 10% off). Much cheaper than elsewhere. Everything smooth. Only thing awry was I specified for watch to arrive the following Monday, and it arrived early on Saturday (that was Royal Mail's fault, not FCW). I was in, so no problem :-)! Watch was brand new, in packaging and a very heavy and padded plush box. Had just over 50% charge when I received it, charged it up to 100%, and 4 days later (and 7 activities with 8.5h of GPS, and much playing about with features) and it still has 43% charge. Much longer than my Garmin Vivoactive3 (which will now be my backup). Lack of touchscreen kinda threw me initially, but got used to not having it very quickly. I got this ... MoreGarmin Fenix 6 Pro Titanium Sapphire. Great watch, at a very good price (for me it was £431: £479 with another 10% off). Much cheaper than elsewhere. Everything smooth. Only thing awry was I specified for watch to arrive the following Monday, and it arrived early on Saturday (that was Royal Mail's fault, not FCW). I was in, so no problem :-)! Watch was brand new, in packaging and a very heavy and padded plush box. Had just over 50% charge when I received it, charged it up to 100%, and 4 days later (and 7 activities with 8.5h of GPS, and much playing about with features) and it still has 43% charge. Much longer than my Garmin Vivoactive3 (which will now be my backup). Lack of touchscreen kinda threw me initially, but got used to not having it very quickly. I got this as all-day epic MTB rides would exceed capability/battery of Vivoactive3, but this Fenix6 watch should be able to handle tracking all day MTB-rides no problem. And looks so so nice! Very happy!
Mark H
originally posted on firstclasswatches.co.ukSolid, reliable watch with a few quirks
3 May 2022
I bought the Fenix 6 as an upgrade from the Forerunner 235 to use primarily for running and occasionally walking. I've been very pleased with the short GPS sync time and the accuracy of the mapping for my activities. Very happy with the battery life, it seems much longer than my 235. The menus seem slightly more intuitive than the 235. Notifications work great on this watch and I'm very pleased how they're implemented. I also like the automatic do-not-disturb feature that kicks in at night.The big negative to the Fenix 6 is the altimeter. It is rarely accurate even though it is supposed to automatically calibrate using the GPS location at the beginning of a run. I usually start and stop my runs at the same location and the altitude is frequently different by as ... MoreI bought the Fenix 6 as an upgrade from the Forerunner 235 to use primarily for running and occasionally walking. I've been very pleased with the short GPS sync time and the accuracy of the mapping for my activities. Very happy with the battery life, it seems much longer than my 235. The menus seem slightly more intuitive than the 235. Notifications work great on this watch and I'm very pleased how they're implemented. I also like the automatic do-not-disturb feature that kicks in at night.The big negative to the Fenix 6 is the altimeter. It is rarely accurate even though it is supposed to automatically calibrate using the GPS location at the beginning of a run. I usually start and stop my runs at the same location and the altitude is frequently different by as much as 10-20 feet. I have little confidence that the altimeter would be useful during activities such as mountain hiking where knowing the exact altitude is very important. For road running, it's just a "nice to have" feature so it's not a big deal. I'm also not sure that the Pulse OX measurement is accurate so I've given up trying to use that feature. Finally, the screen is OK but sometimes hard to read indoors. Looking forward to the day when watches with great screens also have long battery life.
texrunner
originally posted on garmin.comSpecification
| Manufacturer's Warranty | 12 Months |
| Colour | Carbon Gray with Black Band |