B) While outdoors on longer hikes, solar will definitely extend your battery life, potentially a lot. At midnight the unit will quietly take an altitude reading (actually, it’s doing it all the time anyway), and then use that reading to determine acclimation. With all that set, let’s go to loading up a course and get hiking. Now, I can scroll three times less (or faster). I don’t get it, how is it possible to use the Golf activity on the basic Fenix 6/6S since they don’t have any internal storage? The basic Fenix 6 would be perfect for me if it’s possible to use the Golf activity. The 6S shrunk by 10%, the 6 by 7%, and the 6X by 15%. Here’s how that looks: There’s also multiple new layouts, as well as layouts for 5 and 7 data fields too. Think my written reviews are deep? Still, with that in mind and all my travel – I’ve only gotten in a single openwater swim. However, what Polar tends to do better than Garmin is make these metrics more clear on the main dashboards. I’ve made sure I changed it on the watch and on the phone and each time syncing so that they’re aligned. This is one of the top straps I use daily for accuracy comparisons (the others Polar H9/H10 and Wahoo TICKR X). Either is a battery problem You have mentioned the solar feature is only on Fenix 6X Solar, but both Garmin and REI have a Fenix 6S Pro Solar edition (I prefer due to my tiny wrist) and a Fenix 6 Pro Solar edition. You can do the same these days on Garmin Connect Mobile (smartphone app) as well, though it continues to be a bit clumsy (but is faster than before). I’m also lead to believe the issue compared to bigger handheld GPS units, which I’m used too, the antenna in the Fenix is physically smaller, so can have a harder time keeping a signal at times. Now thankfully for you I won’t be doing a full unboxing of all the variants. 1+ week ago and have been putting it through the paces. Here’s my most recent gadget recommendations guide and trainers here – covering almost every category of sports gadgets out there. Not every time, but pretty regularly (which seems even more odd!). Which sounds silly until you realize I hated scrolling endlessly through widgets trying to find the data I wanted. DC Rainmaker 2019 swim, bike, run, and general gear list. Here’s the full data set: Obviously, at a high level things look clean – no drunk uncle moments. Oren. Sponsorships of elite trail runners also helped too. You can see right out of the gate the Fenix 6X Solar is having a couple of issues with locking onto the HR. I can’t really get the full picture. Can it be used with .GPX files, to follow a route up to 80 km? Fenix 6X Sapphire Carbon Gray DLC w/Black Band, GPS-ur med pulsmåling - Sort - STD Garmin made a mid-life addition of pro solar SKUs across the fenix 6 size range. One for the office, one for your bedside, another for your bag, and one for your dog's house. Unfortunately, the feature isn’t done yet, and is expected for release sometime here soonish. Perhaps 3-4 meters offset. That goes both ways though. link to forums.garmin.com. You may have to connect to a computer and Garmin Express to update it. However, the new Power Modes and Power Management features are available on all units, yes, all Fenix 6 units. I’m headed to Washington DC – what do you recommend for training? Differences between the devices of course – but nothing outlandish. This is also where you’ll find the new ski resort map functionality as well as popularity routing overlays. For the first one – sleep – you can track your PulseOx readings each night. Seriously, it’s kinda nuts. This basically consolidates all the training you’ve been doing into three specific buckets: Anaerobic, Aerobic High, and Aerobic Low, and then gives you specific target zones to be within (little pill boxes): As you can see, I’ve blown out my ‘Aerobic High’ target. The most common question I receive outside of the “what’s the best GPS watch for me” variant, are photography-esq based. But wait, we’re not done yet. I have a Vivoactive HR that was brand new and only started being used daily last fall. My idea would be to add an overlay on Zwift with more informations: lap heart rate / lap normalized power / etc. – Revamped ClimbPro with new coloring: Now matches the Edge 530/830 styling Thanks in advance! Basically every sport you’d want to measure is in there, including all of the following: Trail Run, Run, Hike, Bike, Bike Indoor, Open Water Swim, Triathlon, Golf, Navigate, Track Me, Map, Multisport, Treadmill, Indoor Track, Climb, MTB, Pool Swim, Ski, Snowboard, XC Ski, SUP, Row, Row Indoor, TruSwing (Golf related), Project Waypoint, Walk, SwimRun, Kayak, Strength, Cardio, Yoga, Floor Climb, Elliptical, Stair Stepper, Clocks, Boat, Tactical, Jumpmaster, Other [Custom]. (Note: All of the charts in these accuracy portions were created using the DCR Analyzer tool.  It allows you to compare power meters/trainers, heart rate, cadence, speed/pace, GPS tracks and plenty more. If you run out of data pages somehow, you’ve got a data consumption problem.  You should see a specialist. That’s where you can dork with two levers. They are all based on gorilla glass, which is significantly softer than sapphire. I’m familiar with both interval workout and with run/walk alerts but they force me to decide upfront my training. You can see it most clearly in the below photo atop the blue Fenix 5S Plus unit. Was relatively cold outside (at least for Israel) – 10c. – Adds new widget glances concept: Basically shrinks widgets to 1/3rd the screen size, so you can see three at once I am into Crossfit primarily and additionally do 10k m runs. In this case of course it makes no sense to sync both devices with the app. I would imagine it should be easy for Garmin to auto detect moments when I start running vs when I’m walking. See, it’s also displayed on the nuance of hiking versus running. This is the premium multisport GPS smartwatch for those who strive to push their limits. You can use it as well for your own gadget comparisons, more details here.). Thanks! – There are three sizes of watches: 42mm (Fenix 6s), 47mm (Fenix 6), 51mm (Fenix 6X) Honestly, there’s something wrong with your computer, or internet connection/router. I have the same issue as well. On the flip-side, it won’t re-route you on trails when you get off-course, because it doesn’t have the trails like the Pro models have. It was working fine on my fenix 6x pro for months and then since Tuesday this weeky both measurements have completely stopped. And this would be a great time to talk about battery modes and such, but I’ve set aside an entire section for that down below. I’m gearing up to buy a Fenix 6 – and I’m leaning toward the Sapphire Version. And then I’m going to show you how the remaining functionality works on a test hike. Get all your awesome DC Rainmaker gear here! Often only 50-150 meters each, but there was a pile of them, usually just briefly to nearby sidewalks and back. In the case of below last week, I managed to score both heat and altitude acclimation icons. I think most issues are with ohr. No solar as that doesn’t add that much to it. We Recommend. Here’s the entire listing of all of the children in this family photo that Garmin had (all prices parity USD/EUR): The key takeaway from the above is simply that there are basically two lines of Fenix 6 units: Base: These don’t include maps, WiFi, or music. – Adds solar charging to Fenix 6 Pro Solar: Termed “Power Glass”, this will increase battery life on sunnier days But again, pretty solid stuff here for swimming. I generally find this metric pretty close to reality, for better or worse. First are the things that are totally new/changed in the Fenix 6 that are otherwise unseen on any other Garmin products to date. You can see this data under a few different widget glances, but you can also customize your watch face with any of this too. Seeing progress and gradual improvement would help with recovery and motivation. In fact, actually two reference tracks just for the eff of it. Or in full expedition mode GPS-on time at 56 days. If it was an update thing there would be much more buzz on it…. Did it happen again? A firmware upgrade fixed that. They claim the watch to be perfect working condition. The only time I got screwed up was when there was a four-way intersection the middle of nowhere and the posted signs were temporary, and pointed kinda-sorta the wrong way. First though, hit down twice (once past VO2Max) and you’ll see the 7-day load listed. Alternatively, for everything else on the planet, simply buy your goods from Amazon via the link below and I get a tiny bit back as an Amazon Associate. I then found an Adidas. – Added new Garmin ELEVATE optical HR sensor: This is the V3, same as MARQ/FR245/945 sensor. If you're shopping for the Garmin Fenix 6 Series or any other accessory items, please consider using the affiliate links below! PulseOx aims to measure your blood oxygen saturation levels. Since this review, has Garmin introduced the pro 47mm watch with solar? I would like to support DCR and enjoy ad-free DC Rainmaker ($20 per year). Slightly less than the Suunto 9 did, but still off-path. In fact, it’s both much simpler, and much more powerful than that. That depends on how much detail you’re expecting. Instead, it’s to provide incremental battery life. They did note that like other companies, people may see variable results with optical HR in the water. It’s certainly better than trying to zoom around like a drunk idiot. There’s still like 10,000 more words and 120 other photos for these concepts to sink in (or, for you to give up). You can simply use an assumed flat course profile and then do positive/negative splits based on a given time goal or pace goal. So not quite successfully solved, yet. texts/calls/etc...), Live Tracking (streaming location to website), Emergency/SOS Message Notification (from watch to contacts), Built-in cellular chip (no phone required), Power Meter Configuration/Calibration Options, Running Dynamics (vertical oscillation, ground contact time, etc...), WITH RD POD, HRM-TRI OR HRM-RUN (NOT VIA OPTICAL HR), Yes (with optical HR or HRM-TRI/HRM-SWIM), WITH HRM-TRI/HRM-SWIM (Not with optical HR), No (it'll show rest time afterwards though), Records PR's - Personal Records (diff than history), Download courses/routes from phone to unit. Almost all of the uploads you see on my Strava are from it. Therefor i use a chest strap. It behooves Garmin to get these as close as possible so that people are making decisions not so much on features (which would mostly be the same), but on material and styling choices. For example, “Heart rate low: 150”. If you’ve set up synchronization to 3rd parties like Strava or TrainingPeaks, it’ll instantly send there as well. It takes the concept of pace bands that any marathoner is undoubtedly familiar with and makes it all electronic. I have an 830 and a Fenix 5+. Garmin Fenix 6 Sapphire vs Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar comparison on basis of features design display battery, reviews & ratings and much more with full phone specifications at Gadgets Now This manual comes under the category Sport Watches and has been rated by 13 people with an average of a 8.7. Go boldly to new heights with preloaded TopoActive Europe maps and new ski maps, which feature more than 2,000 ski resorts worldwide. Add to Cart GPSMAP 66i AED 2199. It’s also clearly visible in bright light, though you’d just assume it was a bezel design element. Again, these are things Garmin should be able to solve. – Revamped race predictor to be a bit more strict on predictions (more than just VO2Max lookup charts now) Mainly walking / mountaineering. Had the watch since April so this is my first Winter with it. I’m almost 40 years old. Like all past Garmin Fenix series watches, you can customize the watch face. Though, it only takes a single button press and you’re ready to start a run with GPS as normal (or, with your own custom battery mode): Finally, while not directly a power management feature, Garmin has ported over the ‘Expedition’ sport mode from the MARQ Expedition series. – Changed from MediaTek GPS chipset to Sony GPS Chipset: Like every other new Garmin 2019 device Nothing would work. Choose from 4 options and Find the best price for Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire from 35 offers. I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. No cost to you, easy as pie! See, it’s all about the accuracy. On the downside though, if there’s a difference between the route/course you created in Garmin Connect (or wherever) and the course that you’re running – then you’re up crap-creek. I could have tossed in the Forerunner 945, though frankly the only differences you’ll see between the Fenix 6 and the Forerunner 945 once all the firmware updates are done should be mainly materials (though, exact nuances may differ in some software features – that’s a bit TBD). While I can validate that the sleep times are usually within a couple minutes of my actual fall asleep/wake times, I have no method of validating the sleep phases bits. Previously that timeframe was upwards of a year or more. Actually, wait – first up – another video. We’ll start on the Fenix 6X Solar though. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire, carbon-grå DLC med sort rem Once you’re done, you’ll send this to your watch and it’ll sync via Bluetooth Smart. I am debating between the 6s and the 6s Pro… does anybody have a suggestion or reasoning to choose one over the other? In any event you can also overlay the ski resorts mode too – which shows you ski lifts and ski runs from some 2,000 resorts around the world, including the ones I was at. Historically speaking I’ve had pretty good luck with the Polar OH1/OH1Plus, so if I had to take a stab here, my guess would be it was correct. Garmin Fenix 6-serien er uret til atleten, der søger et ur til det hele, og ikke vil gå på kompromis med funktionalitet, design og byggekvalitet. My heart rate hit 198 at a very slow pace, and I am almost 49 years old. On the plus side, this means that if your GPS accuracy goes to crap (such as with a tunnel, or just life in general), then it doesn’t impact PacePro. Was reset, firmware was re-installed, and the OHR was “calibrated” – whatever that means. This is the first of two solar pieces. Hello. To get the best track I use the every second option, no pausing, and add Glassnos GPs satellites. Each workout is given a specific Training Effect label and details. And again higher up. They do indoor pacing on a treadmill and have for many years. Even then, I don’t think it’s worth it for the solar gimmick. Everything else appears to work fine.. Fun geekery moment for you: On the Fenix 6 Series/Forerunner 945/MARQ, the altitude acclimation is based both on workouts, but also on where you sleep each night. When you load a course you’ll get all the details for it, including most notably ClimbPro. So overall in terms of GPS accuracy, it’s mostly good. Mine is not working well during workouts at all. For the same run, the pace from NikeRunClub, (while using my phone GPS) looks correct and stable. Unfortunately, I don’t have any suggestions. But it’s for sale now as I discovered I missed the introduction of a much smarter device. Some people find footpods more accurate, primarily at the extremes of pace (super slower or sprint-fast). I may have missed something but no response on the forum. Approach® CT10 AED 1299. Next time I simply decided to use walk activity and mix in some random short runs stopping when my knee was telling me not to force it longer, taking walk for a bit. It is compared to the Suunto 9 and the Garmin Forerunner 935. fēnix ® 6 Series. I’ve had quite a bit of variety of terrain within the time period of Fenix 6 testing.  This has included runs, hikes, swims, and rides in: Amsterdam (Netherlands), New York City (USA), and around Chamonix in the French Alps (France/Switzerland border). I would like to have the Cycling data of my edge 840 also on my Fenix. This continues like this for the rest of the track. In wintertime even straps sometimes behave funny but that settles after say 10 min., depending the intensity….. Update. The original one does not seem to be available anymore. Though frankly – the boxing of all of them is identical in terms of what you get inside, except for the specialty units that come with an extra strap. I can get it back to being ok mid activity my manually changing then changing back the cycling FTP. In doing some course creation elsewhere this doesn’t appear to be an issue. Garmin started digging into the issue back in June, formed a bunch of special committees on it, and has thrown countless employees into the water over the summer to try and fix it, alongside their GPS chipset providers Sony and MediaTek. You can skip this, but if you want the complete tour of the user interface – then this video is for you! But not much so far. Thanks all for posting. The pace was my primary parameter during marathon. I had discounted the solar because the x is too big for me, but it looks on Garmin’s site they now have the pro in solar, although it’s fairly confusing. I’m headed to Paris – what do you recommend for training or sightseeing? Found that the OHR is reading 30-40 bpm higher than the chest. at least on my 735xt you can only turn on/off alarms. That sun is actually showing you the current intensity level. Ok, let’s shift to the next bit of power and battery features, which is the new power modes. What I really didn’t like from the 945 is the quite big bezel. All three companies have said as such in my discussions with them, and it can depend on numerous factors from positioning to the exact swim stroke you’re using. So let’s dive into it a bit. 😉. I’ll re-shoot this photo sometime after I sleep. For example, you can use ClimbPro just fine on the base models. So here is the most up to date list of products I like and fit the bill for me and my training needs best! There’s slightly more things since the Fenix 5 Plus last summer that came in the FR945 that are joining the Fenix 6. First though, let’s get these all unboxed. Keep in mind that features that depend on mapping will depend on having the Pro variant. You can click here to Subscribe without commenting. Oh wait – for those wondering, the Forerunner 245/245 Music, Forerunner 945, and MARQ series will get PacePro. Now however, you can see the purple heat. It’s brilliant. Given the unit pairs with ANT+ & Bluetooth Smart sensors, you can use just about anything though. Neither would do so drastically, but just enough that you’d notice. Can’t imagine this would fare well if I tried to run around a standard 400m running track. The unit will automatically record your sleep each night, and supposed sleep phases. Garmin’s rep asked that I return to watch and that it will be replaced. So let’s dig a wee bit deeper, starting at the beginning. This has its pros and cons. But what is new is that it’ll start showing you coloring just like the Edge 530/830/1030 do, with the steeper gradient colored more painfully than the lesser gradients. And the above back and forth bits prove why I don’t typically use final distances, you can undercut and then overshoot easily – and still end up with similar distances. In my case, I just created my course on Garmin Connect. 945 and 6 pro are about the same in cost. But they always took up the full screen, even if they were basically just displaying one line of data. Here’s that overlay: Yeah, I’m not really sure who’s correct there. My watch has returned from service by our local Garmin rep (Ronlight Israel: link to garmin.co.il) I don’t believe there’s any new software features on the FR945 that aren’t on the Fenix 6 series. Well, that was boring. In the end my opinion is that watch of this price-level should have better ohr performance. That gets you an ad-free DCR, access to the DCR Quarantine Corner video series packed with behind the scenes tidbits...and it also makes you awesome. Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire - karbongrå DLC - sportsur med bånd - sort - 32 GB 6.222 kr. Haven’t changed anything in how I wear the watch, have kept it clean and the firmware is up to date. If this is the quality of GPS tracks going forward with the latest GPS firmware for openwater swim, I’m pretty damn happy. You can tweak this later easily if you want, but you need to choose either a time or pace goal. Thank you in advance. Great article. It has two basic purposes in a Garmin wearable, one is around sleep (as potentially an indicator of sleep related issues), and two in high altitude environments as an indicator that something is about to go horribly wrong. Any suggestions? Sleep function quit working after 3 days. This is the pinnacle of Garmin chest straps, and includes dual ANT+ & Bluetooth Smart, Swimming support, Running Dynamics, as well as back-fill of HR/Steps/Intensity Minutes/Calories if not wearing the watch in certain sports.
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