Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Sapphire 3,3 cm (1.3") 260 x 260 pixels Gris Wifi GPS (satellite)

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It has a 47mm case, which will come up large for a lot of women – and men with smaller wrists, so that's something to think about. However, you can extend this to 28 days if it’s put in expedition GPS activity mode or even a whopping 48 days in the new battery saver mode. We haven’t had the watch long enough yet to see how accurate these claims are, but we’ll be sure to update you further down the line. The likes of Training Status, Load, Focus, VO2 Max, and even heat acclimation are more reliable when you lean on the data from a chest strap based on our experience. The Garmin Fenix 6 is lighter than its predecessor, but still has a robust build (Image credit: TechRadar)

Garmin fēnix® 6 Pro and Sapphire | Multisport GPS Watch

We are also able to offer an exchange to a different product if required, please specify this when returning your product. The Fenix 6 Sapphire is probably the only watch you will ever need, looking perfectly at home on the wrist whether you are wearing a shirt and tie, running gear or a wetsuit. If you opt for the Fenix 6s, you're getting up to 9 days in smartwatch mode, up to 6 hours with GPS and music, and up to 25 hours in GPS.For instance, you can now fit eight activity measurements of your choice around the edges of the circular watch face screen instead of six, thanks to the slightly larger screen real estate. This allows you to see more of your data at a glance without having to scroll through endless menus. The resolution upgrade also means data is just that tad bit sharper, which helps a lot with this kind of display.

Garmin fēnix® 6 Pro and Sapphire | Multisport GPS Watch Garmin fēnix® 6 Pro and Sapphire | Multisport GPS Watch

It’s nice to have this peace of mind that it’s doing what it should be - something you rarely get with many other smartwatches. We even took the Fenix 6 to a yoga class with us, but it felt a little bit bulky for such an activity and we took it off moments after the class started, so that's something to bear in mind. Jump up to the Fenix 6X and you can expect up to 21 days in smartwatch mode, 15 hours with GPS and music, and a massive 60 hours with GPS. The 6X Solar edition will also let you to up that battery further when you're soaking up the sunshine. Below this is the slightly more compact Fenix 6S, which has a 42mm case and thus a slightly lower battery life. There’s also a Pro version of these models available, which adds music compatibility, maps and Wi-Fi connectivity. Above that, there’s the more powerful Fenix 6X, which has slightly better battery life alongside music, Wi-Fi and maps as standard. Despite its design upgrade, the Fenix 6 doesn’t look hugely different when placed side-by-side with its predecessor, the Fenix 5 Plus. This is because the updates are rather minor.GPS/GLONASS/Galileo, Garmin Elevate Wrist HR, Barometric Altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Pulse Ox Do that extra screen estate and resolution dramatically change the viewing experience? We've been primarily using the Fenix 6 Pro and we'd say no. It might be a different proposition compared to the Fenix 6X, which does give you more space for stats and maps, but from a visibility perspective, it doesn't feel like a dramatic difference. It’s also robust enough to deal with an active lifestyle, so I’m not worrying about it while playing with the children, getting in the sea or walking the dog in all weathers.

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The Forerunner 945 is undeniably more sporty than the Fenix. From the silicone strap to the polymer body, it's a good fit for activities like running and swimming or if you have slim wrists. Alright, this isn’t noticeably slimmer on the wrist but it does feel slightly lighter - weighing 7g less than the previous equivalent model. This is a welcome improvement for a smartwatch known for being rather cumbersome. Garmin offers a range of different options whether you want something less sporty or it's easier to dress up the Fenix with a smarter band to mask some of its sporty form factors. For those who love to swim, all of the Fenix 6 models offer a higher 10 ATM (up to 100 meters) water rating compared to the 5ATM (up to 50 meters) water rating on the 945. The mapping and navigation features are nearly identical across both watches. While modes might be displayed slightly differently on menu screens, how they perform is largely the same and that's what matters. On the Fenix, you do get map themes to optimize data for your chosen activity and some slightly richer details in the information available on the mapping screens themselves.The high-grade materials and new features like a solar-powered display come at a cost. If you want the very best that Garmin has to offer, then that's what you're going to get from Fenix. Make sure you read our best Garmin watches guide. Design and screen