GARMIN fēnix 6S Silver with White Band

Overview

Short summary

Smaller-sized multisport GPS watch with wrist-based heart rate and Pulse Ox

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Manufacturer

GARMIN

Brand Origin

USA

Made in

TAIWAN

Year of manufacture

2019

Registration required (cloud based)

Weight

59 gramm

Unit dimensions, WxHxD:

42 x 42 x 13,8 mm

Diameter

42,00 mm

Display size:

30,4 diameter, 240 x 240 pixels

Display resolution

240 x 240 pixels

Display Type

Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP),

Lens material

Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX

Bezel material

Stainless steel

Battery

rechargable lithium-Ion

Low battery warning

Operating temperature range

-20° - + 45° C

Training goal/ exercise motivation (Best = XXXXX)

Performance-enhancing training

XXXX

Health care

XXXXX

Weight management

XXXXX

Good feeling exercise

XXXXX

Battery Life (Accu)

Smartwatch (with heart rate tracking)

9 days

GPS mode

25 hours

GPS ultratech (if there is)

50 hours

Expedition GPS activity

20 days

Technical specifications

Release date

AUG 2019

No longer available.

JAN 2022

Average service time (my own experience)

1-3 days

Waterproof

Water resistant 30-50m (for swimming)

Water resistant 100m (water sports except diving)

Menu languages

ENG, DAN, NED, SUOMI, FRA, DEU, ITA, NOR, POR, ESP, SWENSKA

Device menu in Hungarian

Sound pulses leaving the zone (on / off)

vibration alert

Backlight

Backlight: Adjustable timeout during activity & not d.a.

Backlight brightness adjustable

Gloves to handle

Fits wrists with a circumference of

108-182 mm

Removable strap

Interchangeable Watchbands

Button lock or Locking the Touchscreen

Battery Saver

Power Modes

Memory Capacity

64 Mb

Software Upgrade

Factory reset

Settings > System > Restore Defaults > Yes.

CLOCK MODE

12/24h

Dual time

UTC

GPS time synchronization

Calendar clock

Daily alarms

sok, egyéni ismétlés beállítással, és vibrálva ébreszt

Alarm Snooze

Sunrise sunset times

Countdown

Face It™ watch face creator

Customizable Watch Face, Application, Widget, Data Field (Connect IQ)

NFC Garmin Pay™ contactless payment solution

Customizing the Controls Menu

Customizing the Hot Keys

DAILY SMART FEATURES

Displays steps

Distance measurement (based on number of steps)

Personalized Daily Goals

Daily / weekly activity tracking

Intensity Minutes ( minutes/week )

calorie measurement in day

floors climbed

All-day Stress Tracking

Blood oxygen saturation levels during the nigh

Abnormal heart rate alerts

Body Battery

Inactivity alert in divice

Toe-to-Toe™ step challenges

download Toe-to-Toe APP

GUIDED BREATHING EXERCISE

Sleep duration and quality

Pregnancy Tracking

HEART RATE MEASUREMENT

Current heart rate

Heart rate – bpm / %

Average and max. heart during exercise

Avg. and max. min. heart rate during lap

Avg. and max. heart rate during lap

Pulse zone settings

Draw a graph of the pulse watch

Calories

ANT + heart rate signal output device

TRAINING PLAN

TRAINING PEAKS export training plans to devices (Connect IQ- TrainingPeaks daily workout)

TrainingPeaks Workout Builder workout transfer

BUILT-IN OPTICAL HR SENSOR ON THE WATCH

Built in heart rate monitor

number of LEDs

24/7 Heart Rate

HEART RATE SENSOR (external)

Package is the heart rate strap?

Heart Rate Monitor Strap Type

every ANT+ & Bluetooth Smart compatible

ANT + compatible

Bluetooth Smart compatible

2.4 GHz – coded transmission

Coded heart rate signal

Fitness Machine compatible (5KHz)

only with POLAR H10

Water measures the pulse

only HRM TRI or HRM SWIM

Battery type

depending on model

User replaceable battery

Heart rate belt battery life

típusfüggő

Comfortable textile strap

it depends

swimming pool chemicals rugged

only HRM SWIM

Memory function

csak GARMIN HRM-SWIM | GARMIN HRM-TRI | GARMIN HRM-PRO mellkaspánttal

PRE-TRAINING FUNCTIONS

Sports profile settings

20 + others

Bluetooth Smart heart rate signal output device

Customizable screen(s)

max 10 képernyő (max 6 adat/képernyő) +2 futásdinamikai képernyő, +virtual partner, + térkép, + pulzusgrafikon

Pulse zone settings

more Pulse zone settings

Automatic start, stop, pause recording

A funkció sportprofilonként előre beállított sebességhez is köthető.

Select an auto pause mode custom speed

Automatic lap (distance)

Adjustable recording rate

1sec or Smart

Controlled Interval Workouts

Today's Suggestion (Polar = FitSpark™)

Endurance training plans

Controlled Interval workouts (time, distance combination)

STRAVA ROUTES transfer

SETTINGS DURING TRAINING

Back light turns on when you turn your wrist

Pause training session (for red light)

Workout resume later

Virtual Partner® / Ghost Runner

Graphical target zone indicator

Training (compete against previous workouts)

Lap time (manual)

Configurable Lap alert

Automatic display scroll

Combined sports training (freely chosen sport)

SETTINGS AFTER TRAINING

Advances collection: the longest, most elevations training, etc.

Respiratory rate

Recovery time in real time

Training self-evaluation

Motivational messages

Training effects

Weekly history

Total history

Smart Coaching-»TRAINING LOAD

Training Load Focus

Hydration tracking

SMARTPHONE FUNCTION

Shows shows current weather widget

APP name

Garmin Connect, Garmin Explore, Connect IQ™ Store, Garmin Golf, Connect IQ™ Store

Android phones

7.0 android és későbbi

Smartphone Compatible

iOS 13 or higher

Compatibility issues

Huawei, Honor, Xiaomi (energiagazdálkodásnál kell beállítani)

Device Compatibility List

http://www.zerge.hu/BLE

Notifications on the watch

call acceptance / rejection / recall

Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)

Notification functions Pause

Telefonon állítható: ha ne zavarjanak (IOS) vagy blokkolás üzemmódot (Android) használunk

Find my phone

Connect allert ON/OFF

Training / tour online can be tracked from home (LiveTrack)

Group Track

Live Event Sharing

training download

Set a device

Workouts customization

órából állítható akár edzés közben is

SAFETY FEATURES (Smartphone required)

LIVE TRACKING

Sending a position in sms when an event is detected

Incident detection

COMPUTER CONNECTIVITY

Data transmission device in the package?

Data transfer device name

Charging/Data Cable 010-12491-01

Driver Name

Garmin Express

Compatible with PC

Compatible with Mac

Training Program Download the Watch

Exercise Log Management

Session-level data show

Graphical visualization exercise

Hungarian-language software

3rd PARTY APP

Strava was automatically added

LIVE STRAVA (only premium)

TRAINING PEAKS autosync

Data export (.gpx, .tcx, .csv)

Workout export (.fit)

NAVIGATION FEATURES

Map orientation

Heading Up or North Up option

Nextfork™ Map Guide (Direction and distance to next intersection)

Can be filled from the GPS Trace

Routes

zoom in or out

Scanning

Retaining Zoom

ClimbPro

ClimbPro (new features)

GPS FUNCTIONS

GPS (USA) satellite system compatible

GLONASS satellite system compatible (30cm Accuracy!)

GALILEO

built-in Memory

32 GB

Accelerometer

Tide database

APP: Tides

Sun and moon information

Area calculation

Area Calculation App

Training computer displays the Route

Other

POI pontokat távolság szerin teszi sorba, minden POI pontot mutat nyomvonalas navigációnál is, állítható térképfelbontási nagyság, nyomvonalas navigációja is a a legjobb

TESTS

VO2max- Fitnes Test

Running: only ANT+ heart rate sensor. Cycling: Heart rate and Power meter

Specific VO2max for trail running

Garmin performances (best +5)

Yes (with compatible accessory)

lactate threshold

Mellkaspánti pulzusmérővel

HRV stress test

Yes (with compatible accessory)

R-R Intervals / Online HR Variability

Only with ANT+ or Bluetooth smart Heartrate Belt

Fitness Age

Other interesting

Physio TrueUp (feature that lets you switch between compatible devices)

MUSIC

Can control phone music

Image and video settings

remote control

Virb Ultra 30 or Virb 360

Video

remote Garmin VIRB Elite/X/XE

RUNNING

Cadence is the number of steps per minute

Metronome

Pace Pro (pacing strategies)

Yes (with preloaded course)

Rest timer on a new ultra-trail profile

Track Running profile

Virtual Run profile (Zwift or other)

RUNNUNG SENSORS

compatible sensor accessory

Running Dynamics POD; HRM-RUN; HRM-TRI; HRM-PRO; Stryd

package is the pod?

pod learned from the number of watch

many

number of steps

Foot POD nélkül is tudja, de HRM RUN mellkaspánt kell

Average stride length

HRM Run or HRM TRI or Running Dynamics POD

Stride length

only HRM RUN or HRM TRI accessory

Running Index

Foot POD nélkül is tudja, de HRM RUN mellkaspánt kell

Running cadence

Foot POD nélkül is tudja, de HRM RUN mellkaspánt kell

speed/Pace-based target zone

Vertical oscillation

CYCLING speed sensor

Bike speed sensor

ANT+ vagy Bluetooth Smart

Package is the speed sensor?

nem

Number of cycling sensors can be taught

több

Autostart/stop

Speed-based target zones

Shimano Di2 compatible with Shimano D-Fly

CYCLING cadence sensor

Bike cadence sensor

ANT+ vagy Bluetooth Smart

ANT+ compatible

Package is the cadence?

nem

Number of hours taught-cadence

Cadence-based target zones

CYCLING Power features

Type of Power meter

ANT+ or Bluetooth smart

Powermeter the package?

nem

power avarage 3 sec

Functional Threshold Power %FTP

IF (Intensity Factor)

Cycling Efficiency Index

Stand out from saddle time

Power-based target zones

Left/right balance

Cadence – current, average and max

CÍCLING Light Compatibility

Connectable Wireless

Garmin Varia, Radar or Bontrager RT modells

Charge indicator

Brake light

Garmin Varia or Radar

Alerts You To Vehicles Approaching From Behind

Varia Radar

Turn signal

Garmin Varia

Automatic lighting zones

Garmin Varia

Smart trainer (bike) function

Smart trainer control (ANT+ FE-C protocol)

CYCLING other functions

Mountain Bike dinamic

e-Bike support

ANT+LEV / Shimano

LEV+ E-Bike Display

SWIMMING FEATURES

Measuring heart rate while swimming (with belt)

only HRM-SWIM, HRM-TRI or HRM-PRO

Underwater wrist-based heart rate

Pool Swimmning

Openwater swimming

Lap data

Pacing alerts (only pool swimming)

Critical swim speed

Countdown start (only swimming pool)

Distance and duration

Avarage stroke rate

Avarage swolf

Avarage and max pace

Pool Swim workouts

ROWING SPORTS (Rowing, SUP, Kayak, Canoe)

Stroke Rate

Distance / Stroke

500 m Pace

Boating Features

MOB

ALTIMETER FEATURES

Altimeter, Total Ascent

Total Descent

barometer

Automatic Alti/Baro switch

bulit in temperature sensor

external wireless temperature sensor (garmin tempe)

Altitude alerts

storm alarm

Compass

3D digital compass

Vertical ascent in meters per hour

Altitude, ascent and descent – meters, degrees, percentage

Declination setting

Blood oxygen saturation levels

Heat and altitude acclimation

HUNTING & FISHING

Hunt/fish calendar

Automatic shot detection

APP: Shot Timer

Moonrise / moonset alert (times for selected date)

APP: Sun & Moon

Tactical features

MIL-STD-810G tests

Dual grid coordinates

Jumpmaster activity (HAHO, HALO, Static Jump)

SKI & SNOWBOARD

Records the details of each downhill

STRENGHT TRAINING

Strengt Training Repeat Counting / Recognition

Workouts (Pilates, Yoga, Strenght, Cardio)

Animated workouts

GOLF

Courses downloaded from the Garmin Connect Mobile app

current gps position

Current hole number

Par for the hole

Yardage to F/M/B (distance to middle of green)

Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front of green)

Measuring a Shot distance

Distance

Elapsed time measurement

Steps counter

Keeping Score and table

Yardage to layups/doglegs

GARMIN fénix^® 6S

MAKE HUGE STRIDES WITH A SMALLER WATCH

Styled for a trim, comfortable fit on smaller wrists, our 1.2” fēnix 6S is the multisport GPS watch for athletes and adventurers who want to do more, not wear more.

Heart rate icon

Wrist-based heart rate and Pulse Ox sensors add insight to your fitness activities

Running and cycling performance icon

Measure running and cycling performance in ways you didn't know were possible

Multi-GNSS icon

Navigate your world with multi-GNSS satellite reference and outdoor sensors

Alerts icon

Pair with your compatible smartphone for on-wrist messaging, alerts and notifications

Garmin Pay icon

Use your watch as a virtual wallet with Garmin Pay™ contactless payments

Battery icon

Don’t be limited by battery life. Go up to 14 days between charges in smartwatch mode

QUALITY BY DESIGN

For durability in any environment, fēnix 6S is tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.

Push performance to a whole new level.

fēnix 6S with sports apps screen

SPORTS APPS

Use preloaded activity profiles for trail running, swimming, running, biking, hiking, rowing, skiing, golfing and more.

Backcountry ski input

BACKCOUNTRY SKI INPUT

This profile can distinguish between skiing and climbing, then shows metrics specific to ascent or descent.

fēnix 6S with power manager screen

POWER MANAGER

View how various settings and sensors impact your watch's battery life, so you can make battery-extending changes on the fly.

fēnix 6S with heart rate screen

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE

The watch constantly samples your heart rate and will alert you if it stays too high or too low while you’re at rest. It also helps gauge how hard you work during activities. Even underwater.

fēnix 6S with body battery energy monitor screen

BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY MONITOR

Optimise your body's energy reserves, using heart rate variability, stress, sleep and other data to gauge when you're ready to be active or when you may need to rest.

Hydration tracking

HYDRATION TRACKING

Staying hydrated is important for your well-being. Log your daily water intake to help you stay hydrated and see how consistent you are from day to day.

fēnix 6S with performance metrics screen

PERFORMANCE METRICS

View advanced training metrics that include running dynamics, heat- and altitude-adjusted VO2 max, recovery advisor and more.

fēnix 6S with battery screen

BATTERY LIFE

Internal, rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 9 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, 25 hours in GPS mode and up to 34 days in battery saver mode.

fēnix 6S with menstrual tracking screen

MENSTRUAL TRACKING

Track period cycle details, log physical and emotional symptoms, and note regular, irregular or menopause transition cycles to better understand your body.

You reach new heights. Your watch goes with you.

fēnix 6S with ClimbPro screen

CLIMBPRO FEATURE

Use ClimbPro ascent planner on downloaded courses to see real-time information on your current and upcoming climbs, including gradient, distance and elevation gain.

fēnix 6S with Multi-GNSS screen

MULTI-GNSS SUPPORT

Access multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone.

fēnix 6S with ABC sensors screen

ABC SENSORS

Navigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and three-axis electronic compass.

fēnix 6S with pulse ox sensor screen

PULSE OX SENSOR

For altitude acclimation or sleep monitoring, a Pulse Ox sensor uses light beams at your wrist to gauge how well your body is absorbing oxygen.

fēnix 6S with respiration tracking screen

RESPIRATION TRACKING

See how you’re breathing throughout the day, during sleep and during breathwork and yoga activities.

fēnix 6S with expedition mode screen

EXPEDITION MODE

Trek far and wide between recharges. Expedition mode, an ultralow-powered GPS reference, lasts for weeks.

You’ll feel a connection in more ways than one.

fēnix 6S with smart notifications screen

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with a compatible device.

fēnix 6S with Garmin Pay screen

GARMIN PAY

Breeze through checkout lines with Garmin Pay contactless payment solution through participating providers.

fēnix 6S with Connect IQ screen

CONNECT IQ™ STORE

Download custom watch faces, add data fields, and get apps and widgets from the Connect IQ Store.

fēnix 6S with safety and tracking features screen

SAFETY AND TRACKING FEATURES

If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident has occurred, assistance and incident detection features send your location to emergency contacts.