Description
An integrated solar panel lets you enjoy a little off-grid power. The do-everything Fenix line blends smartwatch function with advanced training tools and a backcountry GPS. Every 6 model has a big screen, efficient GPS, and an Elevate heart rate monitor for advanced fitness metrics to daily calorie consumption. The free Connect app pairs your phone to your watch. Download training plans, review activities, receive texts, social media alerts and emails, track the weather and more. The Pro Solar can play music and podcasts, and comes loaded with maps.
- Titanium bezel and bracelet and tough, non-reflective Gorilla Glass© crystal.
- Power Glass™ solar panel lets you go longer between charges, 1 hour to 40 days longer – runtime is feature dependent.
- Sun gauge displays solar charge status.
- Built-in modes for biking, running, swimming (indoor and out), multisport, climbing (bouldering and route, with selectable grading systems and difficulty), gym (strength training, cardio and elliptical, stair stepping, rowing and yoga), surfing (with SurfLine® integration) golfing (41,000+ course maps), skiing (2000+ ski resort maps) and more.
- North American map data.
- Point of interest navigation.
- Round-trip mapping: choose a distance and get course options that start and stop in the same spot – great for set-distance runs.
- Trendline™ routing uses Garmin user’s route data to find the most popular route.
- Stream and downloand using Spotify (premium required), Amazon Music, and more, or add MP3s from your computer.
- Synched playlists can be updated via Wi-Fi.
- Holds up to 2000 songs.
- ClimbPro™ shows grade, total ascent and current position on an elevation profile.
- PacePro™, set your desired pace, then compare it to your distance splits, the Fenix 6 compares your needed pace vs your goal pace for each split and for the course.
- Body Battery™ tracks daily energy levels, monitoring what drains your energy (exercise) and recharges your energy (rest, food), letting you train smarter.
- Garmin Pay™, make payments with your watch (if supported by your bank).
- Strava Segment integration, preloaded and on-the-fly (through your phone), lets you know when starred segments begin and shows instantaneous data, comparing it to your PR and the current KOM or QOM, and provides results once complete. (requires Strava premium)
- LiveTrack, share your location and fitness data during activities (through a phone).
- Connects to 3 satellite constellations (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) and caches satellite positions.
- Elevate™ V3 optical heart rate monitor has a red LED for Pulse Ox data and even works while swimming.
- Physiological data: VO2 max, a race predictor, recovery advisor and performance indicator – many take temperature and altitude into consideration.
- 7-day training load lets you know if you're overtraining, under-training, or on the right path.
- Compatible with running dynamics sensors (sold separately).
- Incident detection + assistance mode sends out a LiveTrack link letting your contacts know where you are.
- 24/7 activity tracking learns your activity level and guides you towards a more active lifestyle.
- Sleep tracking, shows total sleep hours as well as movement and restful sleep.
- Access Garmin Connect app via Bluetooth to your phone.
- Connect IQ allows you to download apps, widgets, templates, data fields and more.
- UltraTrac™ mode reduces the GPS communication to save battery.
- Pre-set and custom power profiles let you maximize your battery’s power.
- ABC data comes in via the internal altimeter, barometer and a tilt-compensated compass.
- In the box: fēnix 6 Pro Solar, black QuickFit™ 22 silicone band, charging cable and documentation.
Tech specs
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Tech specs
Weight | 72g |
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Ideal for |
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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 | Titanium |
Display dimensions | 3.3 x 3.3cm |
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 | 32GB |
Dimensions | 4.7 x 4.7 x 1.5cm |
Snooze | No |
Countdown timer | Yes |
Stopwatch | Yes |
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 |
Calorie consumption
Calculated based on data from a heart rate monitor. |
Yes |
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. |
Yes |
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 |
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 |
Auto pause
Automatically pauses timer when you stop or go below a specified pace. |
Yes |
Heart rate in real time
Displays beats per minute during activity. |
Yes |
Calories in real time
Displays calorie expenditure during activity, based on heart rate monitor data. |
Yes |
Speed/cadence sensor
Monitors pedalling cadence and measures pedalling strokes per minute. |
Sold separately |
Battery life | 10 -1920 h |
Chest strap | Sold separately |
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 |
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 |
Power meter
Displays output in watts as you ride. |
Sold separately |
Unit to unit transfer
Shares data wirelessly between compatible units. |
No |
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 |
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 |
Heart rate target zones
Displays heart rate zones during activity. |
Yes |
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 |
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 | Yes |
Button lock | Yes |
Batteries | Lithium-ion (included) |
Routes | 30 |
Haptic feedback | Yes |
Case diameter | 47mm |
Virtual partner
Allows user to monitor training goals with either a virtual partner or alarms. |
Yes |
Pause timer
Pauses the timer when slowing or stopping, and automatically resumes when moving again. |
Yes |
Replaceable wrist strap | Yes |
Pace alarm
An alarm that notifies you if you vary from a pre-set pace. |
Yes |
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 |
Product sustainability | Rechargeable batteries |
Made in | Taiwan |