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. The Sapphire editions have tough sapphire crystal lenses rather than regular toughened glass, making them more resistant to scratches. So when Garmin asked us if we’d like to try out some of their smart watches, Mr Tin Box was all for it. He had only one request – the fuss pot! Could he have an orange watch strap? Garmin were happy to indulge this request.

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Going for a Fenix 6 or 6X will though get you a larger, high-resolution screen that will spread those mapping and navigation features across a larger surface which does give it a slight advantage over the Forerunner 945. Smartwatch features Watches in the Garmin Fenix 6 range have received hefty price cuts in recent months (Image credit: Garmin) Design, display and battery life Design Yes, this sports watch comes preloaded with colour maps using Garminmap data. Is the Garmin Fenix 6 Sapphire waterproof? With a range of changeable strap styles, three case sizes and several screen options there is something to suit all wrists. Add to this the seemingly endless options for customising the watch face and you can really make the watch yours. 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.Elsewhere, both work with Android and iPhones via Garmin's Connect companion app. There's also support for Garmin's Connect IQ Store, which is available as a separate phone app.

Garmin Fenix 6 Sapphire - sports smartwatch review - Tin Box

The Solar editions have Garmin's Power Glass, which increases battery life by harvesting energy from sunlight throughout the day. Across the board, these battery improvements are plentiful when compared to the Fenix 5 Plus. And - as mentioned earlier - these have largely been achieved via tweaks in the Fenix’s software which make management much more intuitive and allow users to better understand what kind of power they have remaining. This has been changed in a number of ways. GPS/GLONASS/Galileo, Garmin Elevate Wrist HR, Barometric Altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Pulse Ox The Fenix does give you a couple of additional battery modes that you won't find on the 945 that is designed for those big adventures.The Fenix 6 has the same sized 47mm watch case as found on the Forerunner 945, though the bezel surrounding the display gives it a bigger look on the wrist.