Garmin Fenix 6 Review: 16 New Things To Know (Base/Pro/Solar)
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- Full Massive Review: dcra.in/Fenix6
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Here's everything you need to know about the new Fenix 6 Series lineup - both Pro and Base, as well as the solar model. I discuss how solar works (and where it works best), plus the new PacePro features. Not to mention the new battery life modes and functions (of which there are four core totally different features). Plus the Expedition and Battery Saver functionality, as well as popularity/heatmap displays. Oh, and full map themes too!
All in I've got 16 new things to know - though in reality it's far more than that. Don't forget to hit up the full review as well up above for even more details around GPS & heart rate accuracy and plenty more.
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Hey folks - thanks for watching! Don't forget to hit up the full review with all the accuracy and related testing here: dcra.in/Fenix6
Hey there I am planning for triathlon..But I don’t know which watch should I go for it Apple Watch series 4 or garmin Fenix 6 pro..could you help me out..
DC Rainmaker hi,
I never commented any of your videos although I’ve seen plenty of them. I just wanted to thank you for your work. You’re one of the few youtubers that inspire me and made me want to start my own channel à test ago. Keep on the good work and thanks again 👍
DC Rainmaker Thanks for the video. It’s very helpful. What is your opinion of the display quality on the Fenix 6? I was disappointed by by the Fenix 5 since it seemed to be washed out and not as vivid as most other current smart devices. Is the display on the Fenix 6 more vibrant, or do you feel it’s similar to the Fenix 5? Thanks.
DC Rainmaker Not seeing the popularity map theme on my Fenix 6 Sapphire. Is this feature only available on the X version?
@@timpfluger It's only on the Pro versions as it requires the mapping. Do you have the Fenix 6 Pro, or regular?
This is a guy who has a job he loves and doesn't take it for granted. Thanks for the hours and hours of work to provide in depth reviews so we don't waste money on products that don't meet our priorities.
Thanks!!
Just ordered Pro 6. Love the scenery where you are. I'm former 5,10k and marathon runner ( low 2:20's ) now 66 yrs old so the larger screen and metrics will keep interest up. I have two bulging duscs but running slower is less painful than walkiing. Great video!
Boom, done. Absolutely no need to look elsewhere for a fenix 6 review. This was totally perfect. Thanks dude.
I've been wanting solar on the Fenix/Tactix models for a couple years now. Glad to see that they have started implementing it.
The best written review I’ve ever read! Thanks for the hard work 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks!!!
Solid video! Thanks!
Thanks!!! (The rather belated discovery of this)
Oh...and love your stuff!
You wanna do a scratch test on this devices?
Dude, you are absolutely the BEST reviewer in the world and I hope you actually make money from all this hard work! I am not a sports buff by any means, although I've done a few adventure races, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, done Santiago de Compostela's Way by bike, etc. but all for leisure ... I have always been a fan of Suunto and I not only love watching your reviews but also have recommended them to a lot of friends whoa are more "athletes" than me. THANK YOU and keep up the outstanding work!!
Thank you for this, went out and got one after watching this and couldn't be happier - thanks!
Nice Review! I really dig the "Pace Pro" feature on the Fenix 6. Unfortunately I've discovered that it's limited to 14:00 miles as a maximum pace. This is fine for most Marathon runners but once you get into Ultra marathons up to 100 miles in length only a small percentage of ultra runners are running that kind of pace. Most are in the 16-20 minute/mile range. I hope garmin can update this feature in Garmin Connect!
Dude, you are awsome! Thanks a million for this and your website, it's where I check first before buying new gear . Awesome!
Your reviews are always the best (bought Tacx Neo then Neo 2, Fenix 3, Fenix 5 and now 6 Pro). Superb job !
You're an amazing reviewer! That's all I can say. Thank you and keep the good work!
Thanks for this mega in depth review! The most informative one I've seen yet!
You consistently do the best objective and most complete reviews! Most reviewers would completely miss the nacho cheese dispenser...and their review would be substandard because of it. Thank you!
As always, very informative videos and the super-in-depth review. Thanks for doing what you do and keeping the rest of us updated on all this tech!
Great video! I have the Fenix 5X and have been waiting to see what the upgrades are. The solar power looks super intriguing. I hope this is something they really do continue to develop in a big way.
Great review. Gonna exchange my 5x to the new 6x. The lost space on the big bezel always bugged me.
WOW! That speedtalking class really paid off.
Haha yep, I noticed that too! He managed to cram it all in, so kudos to that.
Still sped it up to 1.5 lol
No one beats John ruclips.net/video/NeK5ZjtpO-M/видео.html
I really like your reviews. They're really thorough.
But I'd make a couple of comments:
1) For non-American English speakers who speak English- you're hard to understand. You speak really fast and run your words together.
2) Don't be afraid of content length.
To be fair, your target could be North American audiences who understand you perfectly. Also, you have the analytics that I don't, which may well indicate that shorter reviews, or reviews that fall into certain time frames do better.
If so, I hope you'll take my critique as a compliment. I'd like to be able to understand you better, and I'd like more of it.
Hope that makes sense!
I couldn't work out if he had a speech impediment, or I was going a bit deaf, I mean it's recognisably English, I just have no idea what he said half the time.
Thanks dude. Learned a lot today. I have the 5s and recently won a MARQ athlete, a lot of the features on the 6 series also apply to my watches.
Thank you Mr Rainmaker, you’ve done a great job explaining about this watch, ai have just purchased one and this video comes very handy, much easier than reading the manual… many thanks.
Maz
Ray, after all these years... you're still the best. Thanks for having high quality reviews that are based off real analysis of product and function. Do you think there's going to be any impact to longevity/quality of battery life in the 6x solar w/constant solar charging?
Also Ray, do you have any ability to do some Pulse Ox testing for accuracy? I know this doesn't sound like it's that important but as someone with a history of asthma I'm curious to see how effective it is compared to a standard pulse ox device --and because Apple is too stupid to include this in their watches.
In my written review I give some super specific battery burn rates and the impressive solar aspects (from testing). It's cool stuff in the right conditions. As for PulseOx, I've been meaning to pickup a medical grade test unit - it's about $600, but with more and more units including it, it's on my radar.
Great review, concise and no fluff. How refreshing, much better than a lot of reviewers.
Thanks!
Thanks for the reviews, I got a Forerunner through your site based on your reviews. Best in the business
Thanks to your video I sold my Fenix 3 and finally upgraded. I was pretty happy with the Fenix 3 but the enhanced mapping, health metrics, and improved battery life really won me over.
Went with the Fenix 6 Sapphire this time around 🤙
jonizzzle is the screen bright enough for fenix 6 sapphire? I have fenix 3 sapphire and screen is dark
Annisa Darojati they’re the same type of display so I don’t think it’s any better
You are good at this. Congrats for the channel!
You are a great content creator. We learn very useful and detailed information on the web page or on the youtube channel. I am very grateful for that.
Great review, once again.
I listened to you back in 2017 when I saved all my gold pennies to buy a Fenix 5X...
And now I am rather tempted by the 6X solar... or the Tactix!... 🤣
Can't wait for Christmas !!!... 🥳
THANK YOU.
Stay safe. 👍🏻
Thank you so much for the video! I love all your reviews and especially the in-depth reviews helps me while deciding which clock to take :)
I own a fenix 5 and i still like it, i won't upgrade because of the pricetag but still i enjoy watching your reviews. You are doing an incredible job. Thanks!
The expedition feature will be great for mountaineering! For an example, a permit for Aconcagua lasts three weeks (and I will probably spend two weeks acclimatizing) so not having to bring an additional charger is super convenient.
I love your Garmin reviews!!! Great videos and website!!! When is the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro review coming?
14:15 'just seeing if your're reading' -> Yes ^^
Even had to pause the video to read it all...
So, here's the thing.
I'm in love with the idea of it having a nacho cheese dispenser.
But the more I think about it, the more I realize that all the training I'd do with the fenix 6 would immediately be nullified by the cheese...
I was like no way! then I it said jk now I don't want to buy the watch
Yes
Great review as always, complex topic in a quick review. I’ll read the full review tonight. First impression is that Garmin is getting way pricey. Their base model Fenix, which is now the Pro, is $700! What they are calling their base is really the same as their high end running watches, but with the Fenix look. I am waiting for someone to change the market by providing a 200-300ish dollar watch with maps, music, training, open water swim, power meter connectivity and multi-sport mode. There is no reason that couldn’t be done except for some unwritten agreement that all these things are only in “high end” watches. Someone needs to break the cabal.
Well prepared review with a sufficient amount of data for us, well done.🙏🙏
Liked and subscribed. You've been my 1-stop-shop in determining what to buy since you started your website. Just now subscribed because I heard the "like and subscribe" comment around the 7m38s mark. Would've subscribed sooner, but I didn't know you had a RUclips channel in addition to your website; both which are *very* well done!
Good job. Thank you. Because of your review I bought one I’ll get it on Monday. 🌴🤙🏽🌺
Looking forward to the nacho cheese dispenser.
Well if garmin put a nacho cheese maker on it it would probably dispense icecream as these watches are just expensive pedometers, cause that's the only reliable data you get from it, everything else is a gimmick. Well I will also give it the heart rate sensor, but other than that it's kind of a waste
Too funny!
hahaha!... That was really funny!
I’ve been waiting for this feature since Fenix 2, finally!
I'm using this for 1 month. It's the best watch I have used!! amzn.to/2Q0Tf2J
Love my Fenix 5x have no complaints about it, but once the price drops on the solar model a little I’ll be buying that
A thorough and impressive review!! Thanks!
This was so detailed. Thank you
I'm not sure if you know the mtb youtuber Skills with Phill, but you two speak almost with the EXACT same tone and intonation :) Great work as always, love your in depth videos!
Good point he does
Haha yeah he does. Just a lot faster! 😎
Luke Apteker oh yah
Woaahhhh, I was trying to figure out why I thought I've watched one of his videos before. THAT'S WHY. It wasn't him it was Phil! 🤯
Really good review man, keep it up!
Dude, beautiful nature in the background!
Question for you...does the step counter remain accurate when using trekking poles? I've been amazed at how few watches do.
Any idea the scratch resistance of the sapphire vs gorilla glass that is in the solar versions? I'm thinking about getting a 6x plus solar titanium and was wondering about the scratch resistance of the gorilla glass. Also, any idea if a screen protector would interfere with the solar capabilities of the glass? Thanks in advance!
Nice video, I just bought my fenix 5, 3 days ago because it had a big discount and I'm glad I bought it because it still has everything I need with a bargain price. Thanks to the fenix 6.
Where did you get yours at if you don't mind me asking? I've been looking for a chance to buy the Fenix 5X sapphire and am hoping to get it cheaper since this dropped.
@@TheLegend-is6li I bought at my local electronics store. You can buy online. Almost all Fenix 5 models have big discounts now.
I originally got a samsung watch 4 classic and wasn't feeling it because of the battery life and size. I went back to best buy and got myself a Fenix 6x Pro Solar. It's worth every dollar. I'm so in love with it I cannot complain for the price. I just love that I'm going to get weeks of power before I have to recharge it.
Ray, could you inform me on the scratch resistency-durability differences between sapphire and other glass editions? How big of a difference is it?
Sapphire is a synthetic crystal - it's as hard as a natural crystal, not quite as hard as diamond. Gorilla glass on the non sapphires is as hard as your mobile phone screen
Great video. Is it worth upgrading from my Fenix 3 yet? I'm not really limited by the 3 at all. But it would be nice to have something faster with legit storage on it.
I get a strange amount of satisfaction delving into something I know I could never afford (735xt is as high as I managed), but one simply cannot pass a milestone DC Rainmaker review. :)
Great review as always! Thanks!
Great review! But my F5+ has already so many features I don't need or use, why pay more for more things I don't use? E.g. popularity routing leads me along main roads although I live in the woods, or the navigation, which I used only to try it out. What I need is navigation along a pre-defined track, the maps, accurate GPS and flawless connection to the sensors, the rest is nice or even useless!
Also the F5+ still has unencrypted firmwares which can be hacked to e.g. allow custom BirdsEye maps. Or turn it into a D2 Delta watch. ;)
A great review, as ever. Fantastic location. Watch is looking good. Maybe it’s time to upgrade from my Fenix 3 HR. That’s the watch sorted, now can I have your life?
Thanks!
Great review as always. I have just placed an order for Garmin 6. Sapphire because it is half price deal at the moment in Australia.
Thanks for hastening your speech in order to fit the review in! Lots of super good info. You earned a sub!
Thanks, appreciate it! I try and fit as much as possible!
can't wait to see some of this on a vivoactive 4
Nice insight as always Ray. Great to see some detail on the new features. Particular the Nacho cheese machine! Does that add extra weight?
Varies based on region and cheese variety.
DC Rainmaker I didn’t get tipped off to that feature 😉
Super solid review. Thank you sir!
Great work! Just need to work out in the next few days which one to get 😎
Nacho cheese... definitely need to upgrade from my 3HR
14:21 added nacho cheese dispenser, awesome! Hahahaha nice video man!
Thanks for so detailed review, although I am not native English speaker, but your full review really helps me before buying these watches.
Great video. Massively helpful. Thanks
Throughout the most of video I was sure my old Garmin5 is good enough, but the Nacho Cheese Dispenser changed my mind!
I'm gonna bet that the Expedition Mode will be a huge hit with the military persons. That's the sole reason that I'm considering this over the 5x
Expedition mode looks awesome, I think people do actually use it. Thats what I need for when I do a 3 week trip into the mountains, my battery pack won't last that long
Thanks for big effort and great work
Great information. I am hoping this brings down the price of the 5 plus.
Love my Fenix 2. Awesome for triathlons. Maybe the 5s will go on sale now 😁
Hows it for your swims both open water and pool?
Thanks for the video. I have 5s and absolutely don’t see any need to upgrade. It’s expensive and I think my 5s will at least last for another 5-7 years.
Great overview of the new Fenix. I am reading ;)
Garmin has finally, truly, jumped the shark with this. Thanks for the review, I'm good.
Thanks man, great video, as usual. This new garmin is impressive, but I am afraid I will wait a little, so the price decrease a little. I took advantage of a discount price to get my most recent Fenix 5 Plus. ;)
What an awesome guy! Thanks for the review
Such a great review! Thumbs up
Exempt for the solar feature am staying with 5 plus
I was waiting for cheese dispenser from fenix 2. Finaly it here.
Awesome Ray, when Garmin said the new 945 features will not be coming to the Series 5 it was obvious a 6 was on it's way with these features
Indeed, unfortunately so.
Great review, thanks!
Hi Ray, nice review ! are the increased data fields coming to the 945 ? Thanks !
Yes, to 6 fields.
@@Dcrainmaker Nice ! Thanks
Gonna buy it just for the nacho cheese dispenser! Take My money Garmin
Was a nice one, thanks dude
Didn’t expect to be 2nd. Amazing review, was hoping for wireless charging but got solar charging instead not sure how I feel about that.
Still really think a Seiko Kinetik style charging would make the most sense for watches for running and hiking. In the winter I always have the watch under my clothing to save battery and avoid cooling the wrist. So during the part of the year when topping up the battery is needed, solar won't help.
Magnus Näsmark for what they charge.... you would think that would be included. I love my Seiko. It’s been going much longer than an overpriced Garmin would last. 20 years and counting.
I can't wait to get my nacho cheese dispenser!!!!!!
Great review. If only this exact watch was a Casio g shock brand with added 20bar water resistance I’d buy it in a heartbeat
waiting for a swim run in open water, i really interested to accuracy of this watch vs the Apple Watch 4 that was way better than the garmin 5 during your test
1:05 my epilepsy is activated
They should have a solar wristband imo, tons of realestate
Is very dangerous ! A technical challenge !
I have some alien technology from 1980 with solar panel !
A bike speed meter ! A real UFO !
They will do anything to not make good things, things who last in particularly !
Hard to change wrist bands then unless the power was somehow transmitted through the posts or something. Good idea though.
Lol I was thinking the same thing
Best idea yet... but it would just jack up the price AGAIN!
Nah too much effort for such a small gain. Besides it will complicate the design making bracelets fixed and removing that flexibility. Plus it will not help everyone. Chips are getting more and more power efficient , wasting time and effort towards solar tech and other gimmicky features should not be a priority.
Great review thanks
Thank u for your work. Awesome.
Yes, "I am reading" :)
Haha, that subtitle on #8 (9:25)
vaaary comprehensive! Danke!
nice vids, thank you! bought a fenix 6 silver thanks to you :D
I’ll stick to my fénix 3HR, the 5 was cool but didn’t really offer anything new. The 6 just cost too much and the base model is a downgrade. Honestly, the only thing on my wishlist is longer battery life. I’d like some software updates, I miss some features my Polar V-800 had.
Folks I’m glad to introduce the Garmin Fenix 7x which now in addition to solar now has a kinetic dial in the back of the watch which rapidly charges your watch if you’re running 👏🏻
Is it me, or has the progress of innovation since the original fenix 1 become quite boring beyond the fenix 3 HR?
Great video as always Sir. To your knowledge and experience how strong is the power glass vs the saphire glass since the solar watch only has power glass. I am concerned about damaging the screen when I am out and about being active. Mainly smacking into objects around me as I move and sometimes move quick. TIA
Changed playback speed to 0.75x. perfect.