Description
Garmin’s new do-everything Fenix line blends smartwatch function with advanced training tools and a backcountry GPS. The Fenix 6 is slimmer with a bigger screen and a more efficient GPS. An Elevate heart rate monitor reads your pulse off your wrist, even while swimming. When you need more info, or a little motivation, the free Connect app pairs with your phone to download training plans, get texts, social media alerts and emails. Features like day-to-day activity tracking, sleep monitoring and smart notifications make the Fenix 6 useful every day, not just on training days.
- Built-in modes for biking, running, swimming (indoor and out), simple multisport transition between activities, gym (strength training – with rep counter, cardio and elliptical training, stair stepping, rowing, yoga) and more.
- ClimbPro™ (available on preloaded courses only) lets you know grade, total ascent, and elevation profile, so you can pace yourself.
- PacePro™ (available on preloaded courses only) sets a desired pace, breaks your distance splits, and calculates needed pace for your goal.
- Body Battery™ mode tracks daily energy levels, monitoring exercise as well rest and food, so you get a better idea of how and when to train.
- Garmin Pay™ contact-less payment links credit cards to your Garmin account.
- Strava Segment integration, both preloaded and on-the-fly, lets you know when starred segments begin, plus PR, current KOM or QOM, and provides results once complete. (requires Strava premium).
- LiveTrack during activities (through a connected smartphone) allows you to share your location and fitness data.
- GroupTrack™ displays the location and telemetry of up to 50 others using compatible Garmin devices.
- Connects to GPS, GLONASS and Galileo, and caches satellite positions for fast connection and a strong GPS signal.
- Garmin’s V3 Elevate™ optical heart rate monitor works while swimming. Red LED provides Pulse Ox measurements.
- Physiological metrics includes VO2 max, a race predictor, recovery advisor and performance indicator.
- Training load uses data from past 7-days to let you know if you're overtraining or under-training.
- Compatible with running dynamics sensors (sold separately) for cadence, ground contact time, stride length, vertical oscillation and vertical ratio.
- Incident detection uses internal sensors to detect accidents and sends signals through your paired smartphone to alert someone that you need help.
- Assistance mode sends out a message with a LiveTrack link to let contacts know exactly where you are.
- 24/7 activity tracking learns your activity level and guides you towards a more active lifestyle.
- Sleep tracking monitors total sleep hours as well as restful sleep.
- Free Garmin Connect app uses Bluetooth connection to your phone.
- Connect IQ support allows you to download apps, widgets, templates, data fields, watch faces, and other features.
- UltraTrac™ mode reduces the GPS recording rate in order to conserve battery.
- Pre-set power profiles as well as custom power profiles maximize battery power.
- Tough, non-reflective Gorilla Glass© crystal.
- ABC data comes in via the internal altimeter, barometer and a tilt-compensated 3-axis electronic compass.
- QuickFit™ straps.
- In the box: fēnix 6, charging cable and documentation.
Tech specs
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Tech specs
| Weight | 80g |
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Face material
Polycarbonate is inexpensive and light, with good clarity and wear-resistance. Mineral crystal glass offers greater clarity and significantly greater wear-resistance. Sapphire crystal is better still for clarity and wear-resistance. |
Mineral crystal glass |
| Wrist strap material | Silicone |
| Display dimensions | 3.3 x 3.3cm |
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IPX rating
Indicates the degree of protection against liquid. IP X1: Dripping water while in normal operating orientation; IP X4: Splashing water; IP X5: Water jets; IP X6: Powerful water jets; IP X7: Immersion up to 1m ≤ 30 minutes; IP X8: Suitable for submersion as specified by manufacturer. |
IP X8 |
| Built-in memory | 64MB |
| Dimensions | 4.7 x 4.7 x 1.5cm |
| Snooze | No |
| Countdown timer | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes |
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Electronic compass
An electronic compass allows the user to view their heading in situations where they are either standing still or moving too slowly for the GPS to detect. |
Yes |
| 12/24 hour format | Yes |
| Interface |
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| Lug width | 22mm |
| Low battery warning | Yes |
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Calorie consumption
Calculated based on data from a heart rate monitor. |
Yes |
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App compatibility
An online community where members upload, analyze and share activity data. |
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Add maps capability
These units allow you to add maps, so you can mark and name waypoints and create routes on your PC, and then upload the map of your choice to your GPS. |
No |
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Programmable workouts
Want an easy jog? A fast-paced ride? A workout with lots of variety to keep you on your toes? With programmable workouts you can tailor your training to match whatever you are looking for on a particular day. |
Advanced |
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New lap auto start
Automatically triggers a new lap after reaching a specified difference. |
Yes |
| Heart rate monitor | Yes |
| Distance/time alarm | Yes |
| Interval training | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
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Auto pause
Automatically pauses timer when you stop or go below a specified pace. |
Yes |
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Heart rate in real time
Displays beats per minute during activity. |
Yes |
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Calories in real time
Displays calorie expenditure during activity, based on heart rate monitor data. |
Yes |
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Speed/cadence sensor
Monitors pedalling cadence and measures pedalling strokes per minute. |
Sold separately |
| Battery life | 36 - 336 h |
| Chest strap | Sold separately |
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Custom POI
A POI (point of interest) is a specific location that someone may find interesting (i.e., favourite viewpoint, best coffee stop before the trailhead). The custom POI feature allows the user to load only the POI's that interest them onto their GPS unit. |
Yes |
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Waypoints
Waypoints consist of a standard set of coordinates (two for land, three for air or space) that identify a specific physical location. A route is navigated between two or more waypoints. |
1000 |
| Metric/imperial units format | Yes |
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Power meter
Displays output in watts as you ride. |
Sold separately |
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Unit to unit transfer
Shares data wirelessly between compatible units. |
No |
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Basemap
A basic set of map data that is included with the GPS. Basemap detail may vary from unit to unit. |
Yes |
| Track log | 200 hours |
| Tide tables | No |
| Battery power indicator | Yes |
| Data card | Not accepted |
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Foot pod
Attaches to your shoe, captures your running data (i.e., pace, distance), and transmits it to your heart rate monitor or GPS. |
Sold separately |
| Touch screen | No |
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Heart rate target zones
Displays heart rate zones during activity. |
Yes |
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Barometric altimeter
Barometer function helps forecast weather trends. An altimeter can provide one line of position for location on a topo map, useful if the GPS isn't working. |
Yes |
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Coded signal
A coded instrument ensures no interference between your chest strap and your watch, necessary if you are training in busy gyms or trails where other signals may be encountered. |
Yes |
| Workout history | Yes |
| Wireless sync | Yes |
| WiFi | No |
| Button lock | Yes |
| Batteries | Lithium-ion (included) |
| Routes | 30 |
| Haptic feedback | Yes |
| Case diameter | 47mm |
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Virtual partner
Allows user to monitor training goals with either a virtual partner or alarms. |
Yes |
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Pause timer
Pauses the timer when slowing or stopping, and automatically resumes when moving again. |
Yes |
| Replaceable wrist strap | Yes |
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Pace alarm
An alarm that notifies you if you vary from a pre-set pace. |
Yes |
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ANT+ compatible
Ensures seamless digital wireless communication between ANT+ devices. For example, data from an ultra-low power wireless sensor can be displayed on a bike computer or smartphone, then downloaded to a PC, etc. |
Yes |
| Made in | Taiwan |