Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar Titanium vs Sapphire - It's Expensive!
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Agree on the Fenix 6 titanium. The weight savings is absolutely noticeable, I even felt it more comfortable while wearing during sleep.
Yeah, that's certainly where I notice it the most. My Sapphire always felt a little clunky when I was trying to sleep. Thanks for watching!
go lift bro haha :PPP
If only they did a titanium DLC version of the 6S. That would be the ultimate runner's watch.
Another excellent and well presented video. I seem to be addicted to Garmin watch’s now after getting my first Fenix a few weeks ago. Enjoying the new sleep tracking on the watch range. Thanks again from rural Lincolnshire UK
There's something special about the Fenix. I've tried a variety of "premium" watches and I still find myself wearing the Fenix 6 every day. Thanks for watching.
Actually, the HIGHEST end Fenix is the 6X Pro Solar (With the Titanium Silver Bezel and Silver Vented Titanium bracelet) @ $1279.00. I picked up that version about 8 months ago and love it... Good video..
Right! I meant in the 47mm size. Glad you're enjoying the 6X!
I don't want to sacrifice the durability for the solar option, even if solar is very interesting. I would be curious to know about that tactix sapphire solar model.
Very good job on that video, i'm a new subscriber! 😀 Keep up the good work Dave!
Thanks for subscribing! That tactix solar looks really cool!
Thanks for the review. I just ordered a Ti 6 pro solar and am looking forward to its arrival.
Awesome! Enjoy!
Chase the Summit i actually ordered the 6x by accident. Thought i was ordering the middle sized 47 mm face and not the largest 51 mm. I hope it isn’t too big. I am replacing a 5 year old Vivo Active multi sport.
Hey Dave, Cool vid! I have the 6X Pro Sapphire and it came in the same box. It felt really fancy unpacking, indeed 😉 Agree with you on the pricing of the Solar model. It’s indeed insane 🤯
Ha, yeah the unboxing experience was certainly much different than my previous experiences. I hope it holds up long term. Have you scratched the gorillaglass yet? Thanks for watching.
Chase the Summit yeah, I’m saving that box with my other watch boxes that are worth saving. I’ve got the Sapphire glass, so if the gorilla scratches it, my Fēnix should be safe! 🤩
So I know they still say the solar glass is still super resilient but how does it really compare to the sapphire? Does anyone have real world experience with them? I have the Fenix 5x sapphire and am exceptionally rough on my gear yet I have been unable to phase the sapphire glass. I don't want to spend the extra on the solar glass if I'm going to scratch/damage it..
along with dc rain and desfit u r now my 3rd youtuber that i trust on his reviews about gps watches , well 1100 dolars with a gorilla glass , man thats what u call garmin sense of humor , i actually just bought a pro saphire one with 650 dolars after watchin some of ur vids and even i was going to the basic fenix 6 but u convinced me and honestly i think its has the best value in the fenix line , the DLC looks kinda sexy and i do enjoy the sapphire glass and oh boi just imagine payin garmin any less like havin the 6 or the 6 pro u gonna just end up with a screen from the 80s ffs , wlcm to garmins world xd
Thanks! The Fenix 6 Sapphire is definitely a solid option. I love the peace of mind with sapphire glass!
i would take sapphire glare over gorilla glass every day of the week. Although I am biased as i am rocking the 6 sapphire!
Any. Day of the week. I also prefer hard steel 316 over soft titanium.
I'm biased... rocking the Instinct Solar :-P tried the 6 sapphire and 6x solar. Battery life won me over on the Instinct Solar... loved the styling of the Fenix titanium Sapphire... my next option.
Nice, thx ! Bought the GARMIN Fenix 6X Pro Solar Titanium 51 mm. Hope it's good ...
Hope you enjoy it!
Ordered the titanium with orange band 3 weeks ago but it's been back ordered until August and now they come out with the solar models 🙃🙃
That's interesting. Did you order direct through garmin?
@@ChaseTheSummit yeah it's exchange because my Fenix 5 died and they said the solar models are ineligible for exchange
I have the 6 pro solar it,s a fantastic watch, but I hate that gorilla glass always very nasty, ....go for the sapphire model all the way. !!!! much better.
Great video thanks. I've been trying to find out info on the backplate material of the Fenix 6 titanium watches - is that also titanium (should be for the price!). I had the Fenix 5 plus for about a year (titanium bezel - and loved that watch!), but I developed a nasty rash and think it was due to the backplate being stainless? Shame you didn't get the white/blue bezel version - that looks very interesting.
Yes, the back is also titanium which is why there's such a big difference in weight. I've heard of others getting rashes but so far it hasn't happened to me. The white version looks REALLY cool but I like a more "muted" look. I wish they had a black case, with the blue bezel like the white version has. Thanks for watching.
@@ChaseTheSummit thanks for replying. Good to hear, as I want another Garmin - hopefully the titanium backing will help. I wish the blue bezel came with a light grey casing, that would look awesome.
Gorilla glass is easer to scratch but much harder to brake. Sapphire glass will just brake into tons of small pieces in case of an impact. Gorilla glass will not do that.
That's true, but at the same time I think 99.9% of folks scratch their screens and don't actually break them so scratch resistance is probably more valuable than brittleness. I'm not sure how many people have shattered a Fenix Sapphire screen but I'd have to assume it's a pretty small number in a pretty epic impact like flying off a mountain bike and landing squarely on the lens of the watch on a pointy granite rock. For me, I've scratched gorilla glass screens just by having the watch in my pocket with other items and more recently while doing laundry and whacking the door of the dryer of all things. Personally I've never scratched a sapphire watch and I've put them through some abuse! I suppose its nice that we have a choice. Thanks for watching.
I fell 1 time on the watch and the gorilla glass broke immediately, but it lasted another 2 years with the crack in it before the screen came off. wondering what it would have been with a sapphire glass?
not sure what to buy on the new fenix 7, sapphire or not, because I fall a lot of times xD
lol. Surely the whole point of this expensive watch is the chunky metal bracelet? Love that you took it off though :)
Ha! Yeah... not really my style. Thanks for watching!
i realize I'm kinda off topic but do anyone know a good place to stream new series online?
@Vivaan Ezequiel I would suggest FlixZone. Just search on google for it =)
@Vivaan Ezequiel lately I have been using flixzone. You can find it by googling =)
You don't have to tell us that you've opened it before, but we appreciate you're honesty.
Ha! Just trying to be honest
I like the color of the Fenix pro titanium solar, it’s nicer than the regular Fenix pro titanium
In person theyre very similar but I tend to agree with you. Thanks for watching!
I’m a 190cm tall guy and use Fenix 5s - the size is just right - comparable to proper mechanical watches I’m using - doesn’t weigh much, no problems with HR reading when properly fastened.
The solar panel on Fenix watches is a gimmick - it doesn’t bring enough improvement in battery life to matter. On the Instinct it is a valid feature. I hope that future iterations of Fenix watches will have solar panels capable of upping the battery life by at least 50%.
I agree to a certain degree. I like that Garmin continues to innovate, hopefully the next iteration of the Solar Fenix will have a much higher output. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for a great review! I just watched all your videos about Fenix 6 and decided that the best combination for me would be Fenix 6 Sapphire Titanium with DLC. But there is no such model unfortunatelly. I am considering the version without DLC but I am worried about scratches. I read some reviews from disappointed people who got bad scatches into uncoated titanium after a few days. Do you have any experience with that?
Yup, the raw titanium is really easy to scratch. The DLC coated metals are much more durable but they're not "Scratch Proof" Something to keep in mind is that titanium can actually be "buffed out" to remove scratches while the DLC coating cannot be repaired if scratched. There's compromises with both materials. Funny enough plastic Garmin watches tend to be the least noticeable when scratched because they're black all the way though 😂
@@ChaseTheSummit Yeah, I might end up with Forerunner after all the time spent with reading about Fenix 😂 Any particular tools you would recommend to buff out scratches? It seems like everybody who tried it at home with Fenix was unsuccessful. A jeweler could probably do that. But I can’t imagine visiting jeweler every month 😂
@@kurtakh I’ve heard using jewelers pads works well but I don’t have first hand experience
Crazy prices for those watches... Yikes...
What if you do reviews for older Garmin models and how they fare with the more newer models, say the forerunner 920xt or the Fenix 3 HR vs those newer models... (Just a suggestion 😁)
Great idea, unfortunately I don't have any older models on hand. Garmin doesn't send me any of this stuff for free. Do you have a 3HR I could borrow ? 😉
function over form but its the TITANIUM, the cheaper pro with the rubber straps is £200 cheaper,. To purchase the titanium strap its £269
Very true! But the lighter weight of the Titanium was worth it to me. That is function for my use. Thanks for watching!
I feel like after getting into watches and looking at Grand Seiko's, Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Patek Philippe, Oceanus, etc this watch is a bargain by comparison. Let's be clear though, all of those brands make watches that will most likely still work after you are dead and burried, and the Garmin will work for what? A few years if you are lucky?
Garmins life expectancy is actually pretty good but after 5 or 6 years the battery degradation will limit how long it will work in GPS activities. These are more "tech" devices than time pieces at this point. But they also provide a lot more information than a Rolex.
personally sir what do you like better if you were to buy one, the sapphire or the solar ?
considering they both have pros and cons
I prefer the Sapphire durability since the Solar function isn't all that impressive.
I have a 6x sapphire and the screen always seems dark when trying to read the time , mostly inside, it is clearer in natural outside light
Unfortunately thats the sacrifice you make with the Sapphire glass. It transmits less light and has more reflections. But its super durable! Thanks for watching.
@@ChaseTheSummit thankyou
Interesting to the see the massive weight difference...
It's 13 grams. I know most people might think that's not a lot. But it's certainly noticeable when it's hanging off your wrist! Thanks for watching.
Great vid! I've got the Fenix 6 Pro Sapphire and wondered how your Pro Solar Titanium has held up after a few months of use? Have you managed to keep the bezel and screen scratch free? 👍
The screen scratched about 2 weeks in just as I suspected 😬
@@ChaseTheSummit Ouch! Do you remember actually hitting/scraping the watch or did the scratch come out of nowhere? How has the titanium bezel held up against nicks?
@@SteveT82 Not totally sure but I think it actually happened while I was doing laundry and may have scraped the metal clothes washing machine 😂 . The bezel held up better than the display. This is inherit with all gorilla glass watches unfortunately. Sapphire is a much more durable material.
I did not get sapphire and mine scratched but it is not like I wear mine to the office.
I have a Wear OS watch that I wear to the office called the TicWatch Pro.
Unfortunately, I scratched that too.
Yeah I've had really good luck with Sapphire but I've managed to scratch literally every glass watch I've owned. Even the previous fenix models 🤷♂️
Just a quick question sir. Did you put any screen protector on your fenix 6 pro solar?? If yes, did it affect the solar capability of the watch? Thank you!
I did not, but I did manage to scratch the screen 😬To my knowledge the screen protector doesn't have a significant impact on solar performance but Garmin doesn't suggest using one.
You still like the 6x sapphire over the 6x solar?
I prefer the sapphire because the crystal is much more durable and scratch resistant and the Solar feature isn't all that impressive on the Fenix.
So Bluish Screen (washed-out blacks with the backlight on) in the models released in the last like 12months were NOT due to gorilla glass screen. Is is simply older technology.
Yeah it seems to be a variance in where they source their LCD screens from. Some of them appear washed out, some dont. I don't think Garmin considers this a flaw or a defect unfortunately.
What camera are you using, video looks crisp af
Sony a6600 + Sigma 16mm f1.4 and the Sony ZV1 for some other shots or overhead camera. Anything while im running is filmed on my phone. Thanks for watching!
@@ChaseTheSummit thank you!
Hello thank you for video, i choice fenix 6x sappire, have a music offline ?
Yes, the Sapphire models are the same as Pro models they just have nicer glass.
Great Video 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it
hi, how the neon yellow strap is getting on? losing colour? worth buying the original one? thanks!
Mines still very neon! I use cheap versions from amazon like this : geni.us/2iEgG
@@ChaseTheSummit the one you use in the video looks like the original one :) just do not know if I should invest...
hi there, what sunglasses are those please, i know they are Oakley but i'm after the model, they're really nice man 👍
Oakley Twoface Xl 👍
@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks very much, much appreciated and good day to you from Cornwall UK
Wait a minute… You say that your Fenix 6 is almost a year old and the battery has degraded? By just how much has the battery degraded? I haven’t noticed any difference in mine at all and I wear a thing almost every day.
If you compared it to another "brand new" Fenix you'd probably notice. Any Lithium ion battery degrades through charge cycles, even in smartphones. But yeah, probably 5% to 10%? And with the Solar feature offering such a little advantage it's pretty hard to calculate just how beneficial it is. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching.
Chase the Summit I guess I never really noticed much of a difference, if any. I’ve had my other Fenix watches for more than a year each and I never noticed anything. But you’re probably a little bit more in tune with all that since I just kind of charge, grab it and go. Excellent watches though and I’m excited to see what the solar well too. It’ll probably take me a while to see what kind of a charge I really get out of it, but in any case, these watches are beautiful and gives you way more health metrics that one knows what to do with.
I have the sapphire titanium pro. Nice & light. Looks nice in titanium colour but I wish it had a dimond coating in the same titanium colour. Great watch.
Very nice!
Which model number is that... I haven't seen a 6x sapphire titanium?...
@@samthehikingman9484 6 pro
@@Ripper218 Thanks, it's a shame Garmin didn't include the version you have in 6x range, sounds beautiful.
: -)
Just wondering.. so did the solar watch glass get scratched?
Yup 😬
Hello Chase! Its IKE JR from BRAZIL.
I do have a 6S Sapphire and plannig to change for the 6S Pro Solar.
What do you think about it?
Hope you do a 6S Solar review soon.
Bye
Not sure I can get my hands on one. I'll see what I can do. Thanks for watching!
Will there be a fenix 6 plus or do you think the fenix 6 with solar is the upgrade this year?
I don't think we'll see a "plus" model but I think anything could happen. The 5 Plus only existed because of Garmin adding Music to other lower priced models. It didn't make sense at the time that the cheaper 245 had music and the flagship didn't! These days the lines are a bit blurrier. I think we'll see a Forerunner 955 sooner or later that will have new features that will eventually be on the Fenix 7 or whatever they call it. Pure speculation! But that's my take on it.
@@ChaseTheSummit thank you!
Casio makes for more than 10 years solar with cristal glass
Certainly, but they don't have quite as many features as these Garmins.
I like your Greek tattoo.. What does it say?
“I miss you” in memorial to someone I lost. Thanks for watching!
Can you show accuracy of Coros Pod vs Stryd? :D
I actually cover this in the "Coros Apex Pro vs Polar Grit X" video on my channel. There's a comparison between Polar's wrist based Power, Stryd, and the Coros Pod. Thanks for watching!
@@ChaseTheSummit I must have skipped it, thanks.
what are the advantages and the features of that "Pro" things?
Offline maps, music, and WiFi primarily
@@ChaseTheSummit tq for info
I bought my first Garmin less than a month ago and among other things I chose the 6 Pro Sapphire version also because the 47mm wasn’t available in the Solar version. Hopefully I won’t regret it. Anyway, the price is getting higher and there are too many watches on the market. Garmin needs to calm down.
Hah yeah the prices are getting crazy. Fortunately they have cheaper options. Options are good! I don't think you'll be disappointed. Thanks for watching!
Right of the bat
Pow!
Glass is same? (Sapphire and Solar)
Nope, Solar only comes with Gorilla Glass. Sapphire is... Sapphire. Garmin's reasoning for this is because Sapphire transmits less light than glass so it reduces the efficiency of the solar function. That said, they just released a new "Tactix Delta Solar" that is essentially a Fenix 6X with Sapphire AND Solar... but it aint cheap! Thanks for watching.
@@ChaseTheSummit Thank you so much
So you need garmin 7 47 sapphire pro solar titanium DLC ? 😅
Need? or Want?
Solar... is it really worth the extra price?
IPconfigEARTH no
I'll be doing some in-depth testing in the coming days. GPS activities with full sun, versus GPS activities with the display covered by tape. I wan't to know exactly what the benefit is. Science! Thanks for watching.
how can you afford so many watches 😂
Is the 6 Solar thicker than the 6 Pro?
Nope. Same exact size.
1k... i like the metrics and features are cool but at that price id rather buy some sort of automatic
Hah I know! The prices are certainly getting out of hand. However, with these premium materials and the included titanium band I can see how it's somewhat justified. You get the same features out of the base $700 model. It's nice that they have options.
Both are gimmicky and both too heavy and far too pricey. Think Garmin are losing their way a bit. Glad that I went with Coros instead of a watch with features that are just gimmicks and rarely used yet a drain on battery life. Real value for money and with it's watches at either 55g or 59g they actually feel like sports watches.
I understand your perspective but it's just a matter of different strokes for different folks. Garmin has a lot packed into their watches in terms of software features and I think some people may utilize them more than others. There are some niche things like InReach communication, Hunting features, Dog tracking, etc... Just a BOAT load of stuff! And for the people who can utilize those things Garmin is worth it. Heck, even the mapping features can make it worth it for some people (myself included).
That said, I do like what Coros is doing. I like their "no frills" take on the GPS fitness tracker and simple, reliable, functionality but I do think some pieces of their software need some refinement. At the end of the day us as consumers have a TON of options and I think thats a good thing. This particular model is certainly crazy expensive, luckily there are cheaper options out there.
Thanks for watching!
I am a runner and use the Fenix 6S Pro. It's only 59g and does everything these heavier watches do. It's also a massive £450 cheaper than this titanium F6! I do think that the Fenix series have much better build quality than the Forerunners in terms of the materials used and all the buttons feel properly clicky even after a year of use.
Bug baller!
Μου λείπεις tatoo... Who are you man?
Who am I? Just a man. Thanks for watching.
I was surprised with your tattoo at your left hand (in Greek). Stay safe malaka
@@AnastasiosKarapas The tattoo is a memorial for someone I lost who was Greek. I don't speak the language but I think that last word is an insult? Haha
Instinct
Just posted a review of the Instinct Solar this morning!
Chase the Summit sure thanks
Hard to justify £950 for a running watch. You can currently get the Fenix 6S Pro for £499, that’s half the price! And the functionality is 100% the same.
The Pro Solar Titanium is the top of the line "luxury" device so it's certainly not priced for everyon. There are cheaper solar options. The 6S pro is a great watch but the battery life is a bit lackluster compared to the larger versions. I'd say 98% the same given the difference in battery life and solar charging ;-) . Thanks for watching.
Chase the Summit I’ve had the Fenix 6S for a year and I’ve found the battery life to be excellent. I once did a 125 mile bike ride and still had 55% battery left...
Too expensive
It aint cheap! Fortunately Garmin has several other models at lower price points. Thanks for watching.
Mου λείπεις tatoo ?
Yup. I'm hoping it says "I miss you" but I don't speak the language so I suppose it could say anything haha!
@@ChaseTheSummit It means “ l miss you” in Greek
@@bodi57 Thanks for the confirmation!
Really like the comparison of the screen nuances, maybe variances in manufacturing.
Glad it was helpful! Yes there certainly variances in manufacturing. I also wonder if the "Powerglass" itself is what makes the backlight appear a little warmer than the Sapphire. Either way, both look great. Thanks for watching.
Garmin really needs to slim down their product lineup -- their naming is getting a bit out of hand
There's soooo many options in the Fenix 6 line it's crazy!
is there any case for getting one of the solar models over the 6x? even with the panels it seems they don't come close to the battery life of the X, and for the same or more price i dont see the point of implementing it.
unless the 6 is a meaningfully different size or something, is that the only difference?
Yeah, other than battery life the only difference is size and weight. 47mm feels quite a bit smaller than 51mm. And the Titanium 47mm is substantially lighter than the titanium version of the 6x is 11 grams heavier than the titanium 6. For me I prefer the smaller size. The 6 is right on the edge of what I'd consider comfortable. Thanks for watching!
Or just the pro. Not solar, not sapphire, just 6x. Save some money, still get premium.
For sure! They're all great options especially at todays prices.
Being military I own a tactix charlie. If somone plans on staying in service I highly recommend investing in a garmin fenix, tactix, instinct models.
Thanks for sharing!
I've just ordered Fenix 6 pro Titanium with Sapphire
Nice! Hope you enjoy it!
Nice video! I watched all your reviews and finally got my gorilla fenix6 pro today. Feels good with it. But I think the key may be a little hard to press, and it's a little bit heavy. I'm gonna apply a screen protector on it to see how it will affect the transparency of the glass. If it's acceptable, I'll keep it.
Thanks for watching! It's tough to find super high quality screen protectors. I found that most of them added a great deal of reflection which made them look similar to Sapphire. I don't think you'll be disappointed with your watch! It's great!
@@ChaseTheSummit I got my screen protector today. It does add some reflection but to me, it's acceptable. And because I have nothing to compare with it, I'm pretty satisfied with it. I think I'll keep it for extra safety because I've already hit my watch to the doorway or something several times :( btw, the watch is AWESOME!
@@ricedumplings3767 How did the solar feature work with a screen protector on it? I'm leaning towards the Garmin Fenix 6x Pro Solar because it's lighter weight, but I'd hate to scratch the screen immediately. If the solar still works somewhat with a screen protector, I think I'll go with the solar titanium model. If it doesn't really work at all with a screen protector, I might just stick with the Sapphire glass model (and skip solar all together). Thanks!
@@RyanHudziak Sorry bro but I got the none solar version.
I just bought it.. crazy
It won't feel as crazy once the service is restored haha!
What do you mean ?
Do you think you could kill it on a sunny day? I think this could be useful for people doing multi day hiking/camping adventures. 🤔
I'm really curious to see how it plays out long term. Fortunately I'm heading to the beach with my family next week so I'll have some long runs in with lots of sun light and I'll be able to report back! Thanks for watching Matt! Side note, my new stickers look sweet! Thanks again for the referral I hope they gave you some $$!
Chase the Summit - I did see the new sticker post on Instagram or somewhere. They look awesome!!! 👌
Sorry but this is not the Vented Strap (with hole between links and introduced with the Serie 6). It is the "regular" titanium bracelet like those found on the Fenix 5. And it is the reason of the price difference, as those titanium bands are really expensive.
There is another Solar Titanium with the R2D2 colors scheme for a little less.
(and I got a silver Vented on a 10 months F6 Titanium silver )
My two cents.
Great video like always BTW. Looking forward to seeing your Solar Instinct review.
PS Do you got some kind of rash on your wrist ?
Derp, you got me there! I misspoke. Yeah the bands are all pretty crazy expensive! The R2D2 looking Fenix 6 titanium is cool but a little too "loud" for me. I wish they had the same bezel on a black case, that would be cool. No rash on my wrist, I just have a nasty watch tan line from running outside a lot lately! Instinct review will be coming soon! Thanks for subscribing.
Sounds like I am good with my 6s Pro. I just got it and at a super good price (less than 500) so I'm pleased. Great vid!
Good choice!
Hi Shanny! Where did you find that amazing deal on you’re 6s pro? I’m looking to buy one ASAP..
@@seleneperez7322 I got my 6s sapphire with 15% discount a few days prior. Let me know if you are in the UK and I can hook you up.
Where did you buy yours for that price?
M JDP at the PX on the military base. They had it on sale for $479 plus I had a $20 gift card from a previous purchase.
Since making this video have you put a screen protector on the Solar watch? if not, have you scratched the screen? Also is the protective coating on the case much different between the Solar and Sapphire (with the DLC), i.e. how do they compare for scratch resistance?
I didn't put a screen protector on... And yes, it scratched shortly after filming this video. Just like all of the non-sapphire Garmin's it's quite prone to scratching.
Hey Jan,
I really enjoyed the comparison, I want to move to Garmin and I'm a mid-range runner living in Kuwait, I can use Amazon to order it or through friends to buy it in the states. I'm doubtful between Fenix 6 pro sapphire & Solar. I don't know which one I should go for. well, Kuwait is a super sunny country 365 days a year. and on the other side, I like to know the reflection on the screen as well. I would be glad if you can help. Thanks and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Names Dave, but Jan is acceptable 😂 . To be honest the Solar feature doesn't provide a lot of value in my use case. I find more value in the super durable sapphire glass. But if you are interested in the solar it's a great option as well.
Why do you have so many "injuries"?? Do you have HIV or something? Or do you get picked on alot??? Perhaps wife beats you up? What is going on? Please explain...I am very concerned!!!
Uhhh... what? 🤔
Do you have a video of garmin 6 fenix pro solar vs garmin 6x fenix pro solar? Thank you! I am still trying to decide on which one to buy as a gift! 😞
Nope sorry! They're basically the exact same watch with the 6X just getting more battery life and a slightly larger display. That said, the 6X is a BIG watch so if the person your gifting to isn't a "watch person" it might be a bit overbearing. Hope that helps!
And Garmin has been down for 3 or 4 days now. Companies that depend only on cloud technologies need to rethink their plan and go back to hybrid approaches. I hope they recover soon.
I just posted a video about this. Yeah... it's certainly inconvenient that Connect has gone offline. I'm hoping it's only a few days. Any company this large is at risk! Thanks for watching!
You should check out the Instinct Solar if you care about weight... seems like your only justification to purchase a new watch that is pretty much the same model... way better battery life and seems more your style/focus. I tried the Fenix 6 Sapphire Titanium and the 6x Titanium Solar as well... three watches in total. I won't touch an anodized dark color even with DLC for a watch finish as you have. High contrast scratches and chips in paint annoy me... just a personal quirk. I appreciated that the Fenix watches could display more info than the instinct on the home-screen and that's about it.
However, the display on the Instinct being way more visible in doors, the incredible battery life and much cheaper price tag won me over; price was not the deciding factor, but much appreciated. I also enjoy that scratches are much less visible on the composite body of the instinct compared to the titanium Fenix's I had. Also, with a screen protector on the Instinct solar... hardly any glare is noticeable... huge benefit there.
I really liked the design of the Fenix... would work well in a professional environment... looks classy...but the instinct requires less attention from me with having to charge it. The Instinct is more of like a Casio G-shock with its own twist on styling.
I put a screen protector on the 6x solar I had... turns out the sapphire version was easier to read and had less glare when not using a screen protector compared to using the solar with a screen protector.
Negative on the Tactix edition having solar and sapphire... I'd be all over that.
To sum it up... I think the Instinct Solar will win you over... unless you are dead set on having a Fenix watch.
Garmin is actually sending me an Instinct Solar to check out hopefully this coming week! I still prefer the Fenix 6 because I really like having full offline mapping on my wrist. I use it pretty often. Thanks for watching!
@@ChaseTheSummit The offline mapping is really cool but I wonder if it's really a big functional difference and just looks pretty? Since if you just follow a course I assume it's similar (except ClimbPro) unless you get off course a lot. Or if you do on the fly navigation but then arguably a smartphone is easier to navigate/scroll/zoom on the map.
@@ChaseTheSummit Awesome. I'm looking forward to the review. I had one, but ended up opting for the Fenix 6 sapphire TI model for the additional features. I really wanted the Tactix Delta with Sapphire and solar... but it doesn't look as nice in my opinion for formal attire and I don't like the DLC coating that wears off and leaves high contrast scratches... I suggest you get the Tactix Delta solar... has a sapphire lens... won't need to be worried about scratches on the glass and you apparently like the dark finish.
Quality video as usual. Planning to buy the Fenix 6 Pro Solar and that would be my first Garmin gps watch. By the way, you looks rough and tough with all your wounds or scratches in your forehead and hands. You rock!
Hah, sadly the forehead wound was from standing up too quick under a shelf! Thanks for watching!
Nice video.
I recently purchased a Garmin Fenix 6x pro titanium.
Do you think it is necessary to buy an accessory, such as the "pod" or the "HRM-tri"?
That really depends. Do you need increased HR accuracy? I'd say a better investment to the Pod is something like a Stryd Footpod but they're substantially more expensive. It pairs well with a Garmin watch! Enjoy your Fenix!
Hi again!
Did you mention tactics delta power glass with sapphire?
That came out after this video. It's basically the only garmin watch to feature a Sapphire lens while also still having Solar.
I don't like the ring around the solor... and it's just Gorrila glass....and I'd feel like putting a screen protector on, but that would defeat the purpose on the two solor panel's.
The sapphire, people say there might be an AR coating on the outside ot the sapphire that scratches easily?..
The pro version has Gorrila glass but a more visible screen than the sapphire, but you'd need a screen protector anyway.....
Its a hard choice, but I think the sapphire is the top model for me as a hiker, the weight doesn't bother me.
Thanks for the review : -) 👍
I like the sapphire myself. I’ve put it through hell and it’s still flawless. I’ve already scratched the Pro Solar in this video 😬
@@ChaseTheSummit
I'm sorry to hear it got scratched, the first scratch is the worst as they say,
Thanks for making my mind up, I appreciate it,
All the best : -) 👍
Solar seems to be a waste unless you plan on being out somewhere beyond estimated battery time.
Yeah... I'm not really sure who could fully utlize the solar feature. Maybe someone who spends a lot of time on a boat off the grid? It's certainly a cool feature though. I like seeing the boundaries of technology pushed!
Great video as usual ! So how was HR performance with this lighter Fenix ? Also did you notice any GPS performance improvements ? I have an F6 Pro and it really struggles to get a fix in dense urban areas (and the track is terrible and the distance can be 10% off) compared to my lowly FR55. With the Titanium F6 (non DLC) now being heavily discounted I am sort of tempted...
HR and GPS were basically the same. The sensors aren’t changed just some of the materials.
@@ChaseTheSummit yeah it's just that you were hoping in the video that the lighter weight and possibly less bouncing might help with oHR accuracy. The FR55 that doesn't bounce and hugs the wrist is really good and it uses the same sensor'
How has the the titanium held up in regards to scratches and such compared to the sapphire? Is it still a noticeable difference in weight to you?
The glass ended up scratching but the titanium bezel stayed pretty clean.
@@ChaseTheSummit ok, interesting. Thanks for the feedback.
Is it worth it to buy the commander? I have a sapphire fenix 6 pro now and I am thinking to buy the commander and return the fenix. Please advise...
I suppose that depends what you do. The Commander is geared towards tactical/military operations. This use case doesn't apply to me but im sure its the right tool for the job to some people. Its certainly a luxury device though. Looks really nice. I think the Fenix 6 is very similar with the exceptions of a few applications and materials. Hope this help!
@@ChaseTheSummit thank you for your quick replay! But what about every day use of the watch? what I like more about the commander is that office look as well. So, it is like: $1000 more for that look with lower resolution and worse battery life? But i really like the way it looks... :/
Thanks for the videos, good information... but I want to know something. Who is the best version in the garmin fenix
Right now? The Fenix 6 Sapphire in my opinion!
@@ChaseTheSummit thenk you 💪❤❤
the "Titanium" thing is referring to the bracelet material but not the watch body case?
The case itself is titanium which makes it about 20 grams lighter.
@@ChaseTheSummit tq for info
Is the back case on the titanium model made of the same material?
Yup!
The bezel is thinner on the solar model
I tried to measure it with my calipers and they appear to be the same. I think the black overlay around the perimeter of the display might be a touch thinner that allows for the solar ring? Hard to tell. Thanks for watching.
what is the music at 2:44
Ohhh I can't remember. I only know it came from Artlist (link in description)
Hi Dave! Great video as always!
Will you ever review other electronic devices? Im specifically looking for like Garmin InReach and their larger GPS devices for hiking.
Further, you need to do another ice climbing or hiking vid man, it seems like your channel is doing good on the watch reviews, I know but please I love that stuff 😂😅
Cheers man!
Hey Pieter! Yes, there will be more content coming. Sometimes I get excited about a particular thing... right now being GPS watches. So I tend to post a lot about that "thing". I'm working on a whole bunch of projects now that I'm excited to share. Unfortunately all of my races were cancelled this year, but I have some solo missions I plan on documenting soon. I actually own an InReach Mini... Maybe I should talk about that? Thanks for the idea and thanks for watching!
@@ChaseTheSummit i understand the obsession with certain thing in a certain time and it makes sense. I also think you do a good job at explaining the different stuff which can get... Crazy!
And yes the pandemic has made life friggen difficult for us all but yeah any solo missions. Would be sick.
And the InReach mini also!
Thanks man!
Have a good weekend en greetings from South Africa
appreciate a good presentation.Well done.
Thank you kindly!
I hope garmin put Sapphire on 945 without charge extra $$ & that could be a perfect watch.
That would be cool but I don't see that happening. Sapphire is one of the big differentiating factors between the Forerunner line and Fenix line. That and it's a gram heavier which I'm not sure they'd want to add to the plastic light weight device. We'll see though!
I never trust quality of gorilla glass on Garmin.I own couple garmin before switch to Apex pro.I l waiting for new fitness level system that coros there will be released this fall.
Good review... (confirmed in my experience )
Thanks!
Fenix 6 titanium sapphire - done
Great choice!
Wow, running is expensive, if you fall for these gimmicks. Thanks.
Haha I know right? I don't think this watch is for the majority of people but it's certainly cool! Thanks for watching.
The screen of fenix is getting worst
How so?
@@ChaseTheSummit it's very dark during daylight and even darker on sapphire version and during the night the backlight wash out the colours especially white is turning blue also it's not readable from different angles.
Love that Runner’s clean up process
Good as new!
anyone done a scratch test on the two ?
I haven't seen one. But sapphire will win by a long shot. Sapphire is almost as hard as diamond where as Gorilla glass is glass. I have scratched this type of glass accidentally in my Garmin 945, but I've never scratched a sapphire watch (not to say it can't be done). Thanks for watching!
@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks for the reply ! Would be cool to see a video with some replacement lenses going through some testing
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@@ChaseTheSummit The Gorilla Glass is stronger, less likely to break, but the sapphire is harder, less likely to scratch. However the bezel protects against drops so the lens is more often subjected to things that might scratch it than those that might break it.
That’s actually normal titanium strap, not vented; but still great one. ✌🏼
I realize that now. I'm a metal band newbie. Thanks for watching!
4th!!!
I love your wallpaper on your arm, ha ha ha
The watch is way too expensive
Solar watches aren't new
I have a Citizen radio controlled solar watch from 2001 titanium build
I have a Casio Oceanus a wave capture watch with solar panel from 2006
Certainly not new but new for "smart watches". I hope they can further push the development to make it actually worth while. Currently it doesn't really provide a huge benefit unless you're in glaring sunlight the entire activity. Thanks for watching!