Solar or Non-Solar: Solar is only available in the 6x model and includes solar panels on and around the watch face that help charge your Fenix (more later).

Non-Sapphire models have Corning Gorilla Glass. All Sapphire models also come with Pro software features included, but not all Pro models have Sapphire glass. The Sapphire glass darkens the screen a little bit, but not much. Sapphire crystal glass is the third hardest mineral, right behind diamond.

Sapphire or Non-Sapphire: Sapphire models have a scratch-resistant glass.

Without the maps it just becomes a regular sports watch, and you can get something cheaper that has those functions. I wouldn’t recommend a “regular” model for hiking. The regular 6 model has these software functions turned off.

Regular Fenix 6 or Pro/Sapphire: Pro and Sapphire models have music, on-board topo maps, Wi-Fi, and other software features enabled.

Sizing: 6s (small, 42mm case), 6 (medium, 47mm case), 6x (large, 51mm case).

Here’s how to understand the different Fenix models:

Garmin offers several variations on the Fenix 6, but they don’t do a great job of making it easy to decode which model offers what. All reviews on this site and independent and unsponsored. I was not paid by Garmin to do this review. Simply use any of these links below to buy you inReach Mini (or any product) and I receive a small commission, at no cost to you. It’s easy to say thank you for this guide! I depend on your support to keep these guides independent and sponsorship free. The 6X Pro Solar has yet again set a new bar with incredibly useful features. This watch is incredible! I had the Fenix 3HR which set the bar, then the Fenix 5X, which even after two years with the watch never leaving my arm, I was still excited to use it every single day. I’ve owned every Fenix model since the 3, and the 6 Pro Solar doesn’t disappoint. I’ll be specifically using the Fenix 6x Pro Solar, which I’ve had on my wrist 24/7 since the day it came out. Okay, spoiler alert, the Fenix 6 is a great, if not the greatest, outdoors watch so far. In this review and how-to guide I’m going to focus on the hiking and outdoors applications of the Fenix 6.

Garmin Fenix 6 In-Depth Review In This Guide

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