The Garmin fenix 6 series with the Garmin fenix 6S (Pro), the Garmin fenix 6 (Pro) and the Garmin fenix 6X (Pro) consists of a whole range of advanced GPS multisport smartwatches that are particularly suitable for athletes, Active and adventurers are interesting. What can the outdoor smartwatches do for athletes? And what are their strengths and weaknesses? What is my experience with the Garmin fenix? In my Garmin fenix 6 Pro test, I tested the sports watch for you while hiking on the dream island of Mauritius. 

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Modern Outdoor watches are now much more than just a nice toy on your wrist. The smartwatches are real top performers that can provide their users with massive support during sports, in everyday life and especially when traveling. With modern multifunctional sports watches, athletes can access many functions that support them during workouts and enable users to track and log their activities.

Lots of useful features for athletes and adventurers

Above all, the recording of the heart rate is the focus here. Particularly useful can Smartwatches on the road be, if they offer various functions for the navigation and the recording of activities. With features such as expedition mode and sleep detection, Garmin has innovative features in its range of top-of-the-line models. 

The models in the Garmin fenix 6 series with the Garmin fenix 6(X) Pro and the Garmin fenix 6(S) Pro take user support while traveling and on vacation to a very well thought-out, new level. If you really want to experience action and discover your travel destination on an adventure holiday or on individual trips, the robust model series is just right for you. What can the new models in the Garmin fenix 6 series do? Which Sports Watch features offer? We give you the overview. 

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Garmin fenix 6 Pro – first impression and experiences

The new Garmin fenix 6 Pro accompanied us to the dream island of Mauritius for our sports watch test - we went hiking there with the smartwatch in the dense jungle of the highlands and of course also wore the timepiece on the beach while swimming and snorkeling. At first glance, the outdoor clock makes a very elegant, high-quality and well thought-out impression. The processing is flawless.

The bezel is made of metal with a DLC coating, the housing is made of a very solid plastic and the cover glass is made of scratch-resistant sapphire glass and convey the feeling of a very high-quality watch watch to have in hand. The large 51 mm display of the medium-sized Garmin fenix 6 Pro makes other smartwatches look like children's toys in direct comparison.

The rugged exterior is underscored by five screws located on the bezel. The display shows the most important information such as heart rate, air pressure, charge status, time and date, stress level and calorie consumption. The smartwatch offers an overview of the most important information at a glance. It's very bright in Mauritius and we noticed straight away that the display is easy to read in all lighting conditions, even in bright sunshine. A real plus point compared to many other models. 

There is a small downer with the Heart rate monitor but to start: The clock is not operated by touch screen, but over five buttons. The functions of the individual buttons must first be accessed through the manual or by trial. The plastic bracelet is a bit too soft for me, but it is correspondingly comfortable and comfortable to wear. When worn for longer, the soft bracelet can even score significantly over hardening. The smartwatch can be released within a few seconds of unpacking with my iPhone 11 Pro Max (test) . connect

To do this, you have to download the Garmin Connect app from the relevant app store. The program is available for iOS and Android. To set up the watch, you need a Garmin account that you can use to log into the smartphone program. The watch is then set up within a few minutes while the user is guided through the menu. The system appears to be sophisticated and has worked perfectly for us right from the start. 

Directly positive I noticed in the Garmin fenix 6 Pro the many setting options, the ability to install new watch faces and the connection of the smartwatch with the WLAN.
My first impression of the Garmin fenix 6 is that everything fits in the new series: the app infrastructure on the Smartphone is clear and reliable, offers quick setting options and connects reliably to the smart watch.

The charge status display of the watch is also exciting: the display shows 36 days – with other manufacturers it is sometimes only 18 hours. It has to be said that the battery life of the fenix 6 depends very much on usage and can quickly decrease significantly. The smartwatch usually manages the day without any problems. 

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Garmin fenix 6 Pro Test – Which models are there in the 6-series fenix?

The Sports WatchesSeries is the flagship of the manufacturer from Switzerland. Accordingly, the provider brings a whole series of variants of the same Wearables on the market. That's what it does Series a bit confusing at first glance. At second glance, the fenix 6 series can be summarized in three sizes and two material variants - which are available for both women and men. The Garmin fenix 6X Pro with solar panel under the display is the high-end top model. The entry-level model is the Garmin fenix 6S and the middle model is the Garmin fenix 6. They are different Models at a glance: 

• Garmin fenix 6S
• Garmin fenix 6
• Garmin fenix 6X

Tablet – the models of the Garmin fenix 6 series

	Garmin fenix 6	Garmin fenix 6S	Garmin fenix 6X
Display	1,3 inch	1,2 inch	1,4 inch
Materials	Stainless Steel Titan	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Colors	Titan Black Titanium Orange	White gold rose gold Black	Black-Brown Black-Gray
Prices (EIA)	6 - 599,99 Euro 6 Pro - 699,99 euros 6 Pro sapphire - 799,99 euros	6S - 599,99 euros 6S Pro - 699,99 euros 6S Pro Saphir - 899,99 euros	6X Pro - 749,99 euros 6X Pro Saphir - 949,99 euros 6X Pro Solar - 949,99 euros

Garmin Fenix ​​6 Pro test – extensive experience gained on the island of Mauritius

We took the Garmin fenix 6 Pro to the island of Mauritius and thoroughly checked and tested the large, robust smartwatch. We tried the timepiece in all the situations that active people, athletes, hikers and adventurers experience on vacation:

Hiking in the nature park, jogging on the beach and also swimming and snorkeling allowed the smart watch to show what it can do. And so much can be revealed: In our Garmin fenix 6 Pro test, the heart rate monitor didn't do badly at all.

1. Garmin fenix 6 Pro test while hiking

Basically you do not have to take off the Garmin fenix 6 Pro very often. The battery lasts several days with average usage and also for sleep tracking, the smart watch offers versatile functions. However, if you do not want to wear the watch all the time on the trip, you should put it in a vault: The high-quality watch is a real investment and should therefore be stowed away safely. If activities are on the agenda, the timepiece should, of course, be a clever companion on your wrist: We hiked with the Garmin fenix 6 Pro in the nature park and were able to make excellent use of the multifaceted functions for outdoor enthusiasts in this situation.

GPS and heart rate measurement naturally also work when recording hikes. When you go through the middle of the dense jungle and you climb through the bushes, your heart rate can shoot up. With the dynamic pace specification, which includes the gradients of the stretching profile, the forces can be optimally divided. Tracking by family members can also be very useful. For example, I climbed very close to a waterfall with my watch and was really happy to be able to fall back on the emergency functions in this situation - thanks to fall detection and the like. My conclusion: you feel a bit safer when hiking and can very reliably monitor your vital functions and record hikes. 

2. Testing the fenix 6 Pro swimming and snorkeling

Just by looking at the robust housing of the Garmin fenix 6 Pro, you can already guess that this watch is well protected against wind and weather and especially against water. And of course that is actually the case: the watch is officially waterproof up to ten ATM. With this you can easily shower, walk around in the rain, swim and snorkel. You can certainly do one or two not-too-deep freediving exercises on the reef with the watch at your own risk. The watch also offers a special program to record swimming workouts.

To be honest, that wasn't the primary goal of snorkeling and swimming. Especially if you are on a snorkeling trip and the guide on the ship says that you should be back on board after 30 minutes, a robust watch is essential when snorkeling. In this respect, the Garmin fenix 6 Pro has also proven to be incredibly useful for swimming and snorkeling.

3. Experiences with the Garmin Fenix ​​6 Pro jogging on the beach

The Garmin Fenix ​​6 Pro is made for all endurance sports that involve upright walking - walking, running and hiking. Accordingly, the jogging on the beach with the smartwatch was a real pleasure. Thus, spent beach walks, but also the evening jogging round wonderful record. Internet connection provided the family in the hotel has the opportunity to pursue the athlete on his round. In Mauritius, it is not absolutely necessary, but if you are traveling in rather insecure travel countries, this feature can be very important - if you do not want to give up your sports program.  

Garmin fenix 6 Pro test – How much outdoor watch do people need?

The top model of the new Garmin fenix 6 series - the Garmin fenix 6X Pro Solar Titan - is already a stately gadget and will probably soon be part of the essential travel equipment for many active people. The case and bracelet are made of titanium with a case size of a whopping 51 millimeters. With a choice of gorilla glass or sapphire glass, Garmin Music, pre-installed maps and WLAN, Garmin has served up quite a hearty meal with the new wearables.

However, one function in particular stands out that is literally below the surface: the new integrated solar charging lens, which can significantly extend the battery life of the smartwatch without the Garmin fenix 6X Pro having to be plugged in. In addition, the clock shows very clearly how long the runtime has been extended by the solar power.

Who is an adventurer and active vacationer in the middle of the wilderness or on longer walking tours, this feature will surely appreciate. All in all, great emphasis was placed on optimizing battery life in the overall concept, so that the outdoor smartwatch has an uncanny connection to the charger. 

Lots of unique features

But that's not all: the manufacturer has integrated many other new functions into the new Garmin fenix 6X Pro, which you have yet to find in vain from other major manufacturers. These include, for example, the dynamic PacePro function, which is intended to help the user manage his strength and take different terrains into account. In addition, the performance monitoring of the wearer has been optimized. The watch now also determines advanced training values ​​and running efficiency values ​​as well as oxygen saturation that is adapted to heat and altitude.

The blood oxygen saturation is determined with the innovative Pulse Ox Sensor and shows how well the body can absorb oxygen. At first glance, many of these functions sound as if they were optimized for running and jogging. The smartwatch is of course not just for runners.

It comes preloaded with sports apps for almost every major sport like trail running, swimming, running, biking, hiking, rowing, skiing (backcountry and on-piste) and golfing. The emergency help feature should also be emphasized, which can automatically detect an accident or illness in the event of an accident and sends the location to stored emergency contacts.

And as an active holidaymaker do I need the Garmin fenix 6X Pro for my upcoming trips? Everyone must decide that for themselves. But for those who really want to experience something on holiday, are long and far away, the Garmin fenix 6 models could turn out to be the best choice among sports watches.

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Strengths and weaknesses in the Garmin fenix 6 Pro test

In my Garmin fenix 6 Pro test, the sports smartwatch showed many strengths, but also some weaknesses. In particular, the lack of touch controls and the comparatively low-resolution display bothered me. My positive Garmin fenix 6 Pro experiences were mainly characterized by the many sports programs, possible uses and the high-quality housing materials.

Below I have listed all the strengths and weaknesses that I noticed in my Garmin fenix 6 test. The assessment is of course very subjective - there are athletes, for example, who prefer to operate the smartwatch with a button instead of operating the watch at the push of a button.

Power

• high quality steel / stainless steel or titanium and sapphire crystal case
• Optic of an elegant wristwatch
• fast and intuitive setup
• several settings and various health functions
• many options for tracking the training
• appealing navigation
• attractive watch faces with numerous display complications
• Reliable connectivity with the smartphone
• a working and user-friendly app infrastructure
• automatic software update

weaknesses

• no touch display and a relatively low resolution of the display
• At first a little getting used to with five buttons
• partly a little confusing menu - with the numerous setting options you have to first deal with it in more detail - or they can be explained in a tutorial

Rating – Garmin fenix 6 Pro in the test

Processing, materials and optics

Display and operation

Features

Precision of the measurement results

Versatility of application areas

Value for money

overall impression

The evaluation is purely subjective and only reflects my own views of the smartwatch.

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Technical data table – Garmin fenix 6 Pro

	Technology used
Main material	Stainless steel, titanium or steel with DLC coating
Cover glass material	Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 or sapphire crystal
Bezel material	Stainless steel, titanium or titanium with DLC coating
Bracelet material	Silicone, leather, titanium or nylon
Display	Very easy to read, transflective MIP display (memory in pixels) - color display, 1,3 inch diameter with 260 × 260 pixels
Touchscreen	No
Color variants of the smartwatch	Various colors - black, gray, titanium, light blue, white gold, silver,
Clock functions	Time, automatic summer time, alarm clock, timer, stopwatch, sunrise / sunset
Fitness tracking	Energy level measurement, oxygen saturation measurement, water consumption, heart rate measurement, respiratory rate
Activity features	Pedometer, calorie consumption, floors, distance, intensity minutes
Focus	Running, golf, cycling, skiing, snowboarding - also: trail running, hiking, mountaineering, mountain biking, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, stand up paddling, rowing, kayaking, jumpmaster, tactical operations
Indoor tracking functions	Strength training, cardio training and cross-trainer training, steps, climbing stairs, rowing machine, yoga, Pilates and breathing exercises as well as training animations on the watch
Heart rate measurement on the wrist	Optical heart sensor
Pulse oximeter	Ja
water resistance	100 meters (10 ATM) - suitable for showering, swimming and snorkeling
Battery Life	21 days in smartwatch mode, 15 hours in GPS mode with music and up to 80 days in energy-saving mode
Position tracking	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Sensors	Optical heart rate sensor, barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, pulse oximeter, thermometer
SmartWatch features	Notifications, calendar, weather, music functions, accident detection and emergency assistance, Garmin Pay payment function
Compatibility	iPhone, Android
Connections	Bluetooth®, ANT +®, WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
Weight	Steel 93 grams (case 66 grams)

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My detailed conclusion

With the new Garmin fenix 6er series, the Swiss manufacturer sets new standards in outdoor smartwatches, Fitness Watches, Gadgets and wearables worn on the wrist as smart assistants. The new top model series offers a number of useful functions that support active people in everyday life, during sports and when travelling, without appearing overloaded. PulseOX measurement, tracking for family members and comprehensive equipment with navigation programs, compass and altimeter make the Garmin Fenix ​​6 Pro a real all-rounder for hikers and active people.

The smartwatch for outdoor fans, adventurers and discoverer not only looks visually robust like one Diving watch, it is also thoroughly built to withstand the rigors of adventure and outdoor activities. With good Care The clever watch should accompany its owner for a long time. On the software side, Garmin relies on a stable and extensive ecosystem of software and regular firmware updates for the watch models. You get the feeling that the overall package is right with the Garmin fenix 6 watch series and that the smartwatch will establish itself as a loyal companion on all trips and tours. 

The manufacturer Garmin kindly provided the smartwatch for the duration of the test. All impressions gained - both positive and negative - during the check are our own opinion of the tested product. 

Are you considering getting the Garmin fenix 6 Pro or another model from the Garmin fenix 6 series or do you already own a multifunctional smartwatch? Share your experiences in the comments.

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