Garmin Fenix 6X Sapphire : Unbox, Setup and Camparison

[@TheJabberTech]

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[@stevewarshauer1356]

I had the Fenix 6X Solar and can tell you that the Solar feature is a gimmick not really adding much extra battery at all. I guess if you are out in the sun for the entire day and the dial is directly in the sun, you may get another hour or two. For that, you give up the Sapphire Glass which I don’t believe is worth the trade off. I also tried out a regular 6 Sapphire and the battery died after only 9 total hours of GPS use. My 6X Solar battery was tremendous and well worth the upgrade from the 6. I have returned the Solar and have a 6X Sapphire coming today. Hope this helps anyone thinking about the Solar model. Not worth it IMO unless you are an ultra endurance athlete where it might come in handy.

[@TheJabberTech]

I really wanted the Solar model but after reading more about it, would be useful for those ppl climbing mount kilimanjaro! The extra price isn't worth it nor is losing the sapphire crystal.

[@ShaiS0]

Exactly what I am trying to decide - if the small benefit of the solar is worth giving up the sapphire. Thanks for helping me decide!

[@samthehikingman9484]

Plus you'd have the battery on charge all the time.... shortening the battery life in the long run.... and it isn't sapphire.

[@rodsmith4763]

Can you charge the 6x on the go? Thanks

[@samthehikingman9484]

@@rodsmith4763 The model without solor?..... People on the forums mention that they take a separate rechargeable battery to charge on the go for long multi day activities.... Or use ultra track.... Pings a GPS signal once a min.... the 6 range can ping GPS signals even less.... but your GPS trace will be not so accurate as once a second recording.

[@Joker-yb6ks]

2023year still use fenix5x plus, im use this watch 5 year already, this watch super heavy use no plobrem.

[@jamesambrocio]

Can't wait for the Garmin 10x so I could buy the 5x.

[@loading...7583]

900 dollars is waaaaay too much for a watch

[@jahdenn2757]

I have the 5x plus and want to upgrade to this watch if you are interested lol. I think I will put it up on eBay for $500

[@loading...7583]

@@jahdenn2757 link?

[@immerse_your-soul-in-love]

ha ha ha great one, sad but true

[@YeNZeC]

@@loading...7583 Its an investment, this will last you around lets say 8 years. Thats just over $100 a year or 9$ a month for 8 years. Dirt cheap for what you're getting.

[@radioactivecat]

I got my 6X sapphire last weekend from Best Buy. I wanted the solar one but I was impatient and I wanted the sapphire not gorilla glass. The only downside is that the data lover watch face hasn’t been updated yet. I contacted the developer on Instagram about it and he claims to be working on it.

[@TheJabberTech]

Lol, I was, am, exactly the same! I wanted the solar but can't give up sapphire glass, nor could I wait for it! Plus from the reviews of the solar..not what I was expecting, will only really keep the battery level as is (when in direct sunlight for about 12h). I wouldn't give up sapphire glass for that, how about you ?

[@ThomasHoffDE]

i think Sapphire is more important than the Solar. Solar is a gimmick (although cool). Sapphire is a must - i have banged up my Fenix 3 HR sapphire for years and the screen is absolutely perfect. Its indestructible

[@AkMdKhairulAzmi]

But some review said the 6x solar is less weight than the 6x sapphire

[@TheJabberTech]

I agree. Sapphire us a total must on these watches

[@TheJabberTech]

Weight does not equal strength.

[@stevewarshauer1356]

I have had the 6X Pro Sapphire for two weeks now since replacing my 6X Pro Solar and and it is awesome. The battery is the main selling point in addition to the sapphire screen which I find much easier to read than the 5x screen. The text is way more clear and easier to read in both direct sunlight and indoors. The options you get to extend the battery based on what amount of activity you are doing gives you tremendous flexibility to set it for more time than virtually anyone will ever need. Such a massive difference from the Apple Watch whose battery can not get through one day for me even if I don’t do any GPS activity. I would recommend the 6X Sapphire Pro to anyone who loves the Fenix line, even if you have a 5 series, assuming you don’t mind spending the extra money. Hopes this helps everyone.

[@chunkyfxdls1878]

Steve Warshauer Awesome!!

[@Alban.Bytyqi]

Hello, have you had a chance to test the Fenix 6 for swim tracking accuracy - for both pool and open water swimming

[@domer1980]

I have worn a Fenix 3 HR (sapphire edition) since late 2016 and want to upgrade to the Fenix 6X Pro soon. My sapphire screen is still scratch-free after almost 5 years, but I have always disliked how it mutes the screen brightness and clarity of watch face and app details. I enabled the gesture auto-on backlight feature to add some visibility help. I have seen videos with the sapphire and Corning Gorilla glass side by side and the GG always displays brighter and clearer, with the only GG display downside being a washed out blue backlight hue (where the sapphire backlight gives a truer black/white contrast). Based on display quality and visibility (not scratch-resistance), what do Series 6x Pro users say (sapphire vs GG)?

[@qwer55555555]

i have 3HR , does the HR sensor protrudes like on Fenix 3? Or it's flatter? I must say, sometimes i feel the protrusion on my wrist and it's not a comfy watch

[@ThomasHoffDE]

I am finally replacing my reliable Fenix 3 HR with a 6 Pro. Got it yesterday and was disappointed that it is so small. I have a small wrist at 5'7" but still felt the 6 Pro was like a woman's watch versus the chunky (manly) Fenix 3. Just ordered the 6x and should get it tomorrow. Can't wait. These watches are tanks. My Fenix 3 HR has been flawless. I use it daily (workouts, notification, GPS) since it came out. It has been amazingly reliable. Get one of these - you will love it.

[@Какой-тоПарень-ш2ю]

What is your height / weight ?

[@chunkyfxdls1878]

T HOFF So you ordered the wrong watch...... You were disappointed with yourself 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Philminator]

Great video. If possible, would it be too much trouble to have both watches side by side touching, with both having the same watch face, so we can more clearly get a depiction of what a 36% screen size increase looks like. I know you held both together, but with the hand movement, and both watches having different faces, it was a bit hard to tell. Thanks.

[@TheJabberTech]

Hi, You could check my Instagram for more pictures of the two watches. Hope that helps you!

[@090483T61519]

new bezel's color "carbon grey" is different from the old "slate grey", right?

[@knounihg]

Please advise if I can transfer saved locations that are saved on my Fenix 3HR?

[@TheJabberTech]

Everything from my 5x transfered over, however I didn't have any saved locations

[@samthehikingman9484]

Yes no problem.... use basecamp.... or Garmin Explore..

[@craigrobertson5759]

Am switching from a gear s3 mainly due battery life and always on display. Is the Fenix a true always on watch face or does it time out to a battery saving (dim) mode after a few seconds.

[@TheJabberTech]

It's a true always on display, no gimmicks

[@christianlalisan1530]

I have a Samsung gear s3 frontier for over 2 years now. Switched to a Forerunner 245, it was too small for me, returned that back and got Fenix 5 two weeks ago. Both garmin watches are always on display and battery life is amazing. Now I'm considering switching to the Fenix 6 series since I like to get more features out of my watch. I purchased my watches on REI and they have a 90 day return policy. Try it.

[@craigrobertson5759]

@@christianlalisan1530 Got the 6x and love it. Screen resolution and watch faces are pretty bad but a worthy trade off for battery life. As a running watch it is sooo much better than the samsung.

[@christianlalisan1530]

@@craigrobertson5759 I agree but I might get the regular 6 Sapphire instead of a 6X. my Fenix 5 already went through a Spartan Ultra race and I like how it still had 47% battery left (trail run activity, GPS on, HR on, Bluetooth off) after 12 hrs of running. How much more for the 6 series. Pulse ox is one of the features I'm really looking forward using. Enjoy your new watch

[@craigrobertson5759]

@@christianlalisan1530 I thought the 6x was going to look too big but it actually looks pretty good. I decided to get it because I like the wider strap. Seems to spread the load out on my wrist so I can wear it a bit tighter during activities and it feels more comfortable. Extra battery life is nice too but probably not really necessary as i'm sure the 6 battery is good enough. Be lucky to get through a 1.5 hour run while streaming music on my gear before the battery died.

[@Narvon]

JT, thanks for the Unbox. Question: As a swimmer, I've never liked the need for a chest HRM, so I don't wear them. Now that Garmin has allowed the wrist HRM to track while swimming, will it combine with all other activities in the Training Status widget? TIA when you finish your full review.

[@jimhill2348]

Good review very easy to understand look forward to full review

[@TheJabberTech]

Appreciate it

[@GXPedition460]

I actually think 5X Plus looks more rugged and sturdy than the 6X. Also, the 5X bezel looks darker than the 6X bezel. It looks more like 5. Not really sold yet. That's just my take.

[@Outlaw_j84]

I agree

[@adore_esc_8349]

Does the watch show the distance from an indoor activity (cross trainer or indoor bike) when you manually enter it in the app after the activity?

[@TheJabberTech]

For me on a treadmill it was very, very close

[@adore_esc_8349]

@@TheJabberTech I know that.. But how does it work with Indoor Bike or Cross trainer? Have u tried it?

[@TheJabberTech]

Haven't tried that

[@adore_esc_8349]

@@TheJabberTech could you please try it? Some users are saying that the distance is not shown in the watch after syncing it with the app

[@jordig.892]

Hello, This garmin shappire, the visel is the gray or black dlc version?? Thaks!

[@TheJabberTech]

It's grey

[@jordig.892]

@@TheJabberTech thank you!!!!

[@jeffholthus2009]

I’ve read and sort of see in your vid that the lug width (lug tip distance measuring vertically on the watch) is shorter on the 6X. This helps wearability. I have 6.75” wrists and have a F3 and a 5 plus (47 mm). I would like to go back to 6X size. Can you please measure lug width on the 6X and reply? Thank you.

[@MisterAML]

Is it possible to replace the battery in case of ?

[@spartanlaw2680]

No according to Garmin Tech the watch does not have a replaceable battery, they will not offer that option either. Basically they told me that the battery should last for 5 to 6 years after that they suggest you purchase another watch. Classy huh, spend all that money and no option to replace the battery.

[@BabyDoocks]

Im getting mine this week. What are your thoughts on this watch a year later? Is it worth buying? Im a fenix 3 hr sapphire user since 2017.

[@TheJabberTech]

Still use it everyday

[@charlieboylol527]

Is the 6x better than 6 sapphire ,thanks

[@donovang6911]

Anyone know the durability difference between the sapphire glass and the solar glass?

[@TheJabberTech]

Gorilla glass..not as durable as sapphire

[@donovang6911]

@@TheJabberTech thanks for the super quick reply!

[@MlodyPatryczek]

What about 6X pro ? is it worth to spend extra money to get dlc coating and sapphire glass ?

[@TheJabberTech]

depends on how rough you are with your tech but I would say yes

[@joaosousa4098]

Hi does the temperature sensor fixed ? and give ambient weather ?

[@mcsiva8]

Can you delete the ski maps and golf courses on the watch? Like to know as I'm getting one, next week. Live in Thailand. Cheers.

[@TheJabberTech]

Never had a need to delete maps.just leave them

I have this watch already. But i have a question, does it support Bluetooth 5.0 wireless headphones? Because on manual it says it has 4.2 Bluetooth, but i would like to buy headphones with 5.0 Bluetooth. Would it pair or no?

[@TheJabberTech]

Yes it will pair and work fine with Bluetooth 5 devices but you won't get the benefits of a Bluetooth 5 device when paired with a non 5.0 supported device.

@@TheJabberTech ok, thank you for answer. In that case i will stick with 4.2 headphones for a while. 👍

[@caslca]

Thanks for the video! I got a 6x-Sapphire as well but can't seem to achieve this level of battery life. Most notably, I've turned off backlight gesture and turned off ck stant pulseox acclimation(only sleep tracking is on). At 73% it says 9days, I think at 100% it shows 12days. Could you please share what settings you have tweaked to get 19d of battery?

[@TheJabberTech]

I didn't really tweak much on it. This estimated time was straight out of the box.

[@usmclongrangebrainsurgeon]

@@TheJabberTech also had the same out of box but of course I upped the brightness to 100% and have a 4 second timer on

[@alansousa2488]

can anybody help me? I have never had a watch, and I want one and I can not decide, hunting, fishing, freediving and soccer which would be ideal for me?

[@thewildman4300]

I was debating a delta but now that the watches are $150 off (excluding the delta) I’m think the 6X sapphire or even pro.. thoughts?

[@TheJabberTech]

Is the delta "looks" worth $150 more to you!? I'd go 6x sapphire with the discount..just my $0.02

[@thewildman4300]

Jabber Tech thoughts on gorilla glass vs sapphire

[@TheJabberTech]

Sapphire all the way

[@thewildman4300]

Jabber Tech how would you rate the body battery

[@TheJabberTech]

It rates me!

[@tboylyons1]

I’m new to the finex line I just got minds and I find the screen colors are wash out looking and not as bright as I was thinking it would be is this normal are do I have a lemon

[@TheJabberTech]

Depends on which Fenix line you got but generally speaking the colors are not saturated and bright like amoled panels, the Fenix line uses a transflective display for better viewing in direct sunlight

[@PauloFerreira-ed1yo]

Have you ever tried the Heathered bracelet?

[@arazkhandanyn6415]

Hi! Please answer me! Are there any smartwatch, which I can find via my smartphone, when i lost it?

[@LtJAS]

I don't know, but you *can* use this watch to find your phone.

[@akamalwi9274]

As i concern the samsung galaxy watch can do that via find my watch feature in the samsung wearable apps

[@mariuspetrokas]

hello, what is better sapphire glass or power glass?

[@Ilestun]

Sapphire by far.

[@sonnshined]

@jabbertech do you think the new wrist strap pins are stronger than the older torx screws?

[@TheJabberTech]

They seem very strong to me.

[@PeterBalletta]

I'm coming from a Fenix 3HR Sapphire and just ordered a Fenix 6X Sapphire. I took advantage of the price discount over the new 7X which has maps built it. Does the Fenix 6X Sapphire come with pre-loaded maps? If not can you add maps for North America.

[@TheJabberTech]

Has maps

[@AkMdKhairulAzmi]

What is the difference between the 6x pro solar?

[@TheJabberTech]

It's not available to purchase yet, I actually wanted that one initially. It has a small solar cell that can, very slowly, act as a trickle charger for your watch.

[@ThomasHoffDE]

No Sapphire on Solar for one, then some small battery increase capability if you are in the sun a lot.

[@melklass4050]

Jabber Tech yes it is, I have one and plenty of videos on KZbin with it

[@TheJabberTech]

When I purchased mine it wasn't available, I have no control over when items can be purchased. it could be the same day that i upload my video or the next ;)

[@Outlaw_j84]

Just bought this off of gov x, can’t wait till it comes in.

[@TheJabberTech]

You'll love it!

[@Hyper_Driven]

How has it been working for you a year later?

[@eugenebatiste7984]

Hello Jabber Tech. What is the name of the watch face that is on your fenix 5?

[@TheJabberTech]

I think it was data lover but will have to check again

[@eugenebatiste7984]

Thank you. Please check again when you have the time. That watch face looks great

[@TheJabberTech]

It's data lover. Just checked today

[@eugenebatiste7984]

Thank you very much

[@appple7308]

PLS PLS PLS PLS CAN you do a comparison of the red GARMIN band and the new rugged orange band from garmin I am Going to buy one but I do not know which of those colours and aiming more towards orange just because of the new look but I also like red So you could please do a review of the NEW ORANGE band thank you 😀😀

[@TheJabberTech]

Check out the red band here kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3bXnpSdrMuIoqs

[@radioactivecat]

Jabber Tech I never actually saw anyone wear that neon yellow green band thing...but after seeing this I kinda like it.

[@TheJabberTech]

it's my favorite color for sure on this watch. Thinking about the blue one too but now that they have changes up the design of the bands I might just get a new color with the new updated styling

[@jurekstaniec9731]

Hello, what is the model of this Fenix 6X Sapphire, is it 010-02157-10 or 010-02157-11?

[@milfern]

I thought it was only the Titanium-version who had the "chromed" case-look.

[@zer0c00l44]

it is thats the grey dlc just the light thats making it look brighter

[@slavasss2189]

Initial loading of watch was tooo long....several minutes?

[@TheJabberTech]

No, only takes about a minute setup out of the box

[@mikehammer6130]

Good vid thanks

[@goo5976]

I got mine for 719. helps to be military

[@ezkyle1]

Is it touch screen

[@TheJabberTech]

No

[@zer0c00l44]

My fenix 6x sapphire just came the leather band on it is a million times better than the pics i love it, its stunning.

[@TheJabberTech]

It looks really nice. I'm just not a leather band fan

[@zer0c00l44]

@@TheJabberTech I was going to sell it but when I saw it it blew my mind there was also black rubber one in the box. I initially only for it because I wanted a black 6x sapphire.

[@danc4972]

zerocool I bought the same one today online and can’t wait for it to come in the mail! I was worried about ruining the brown leather band so I am glad it also comes with a black band!

[@zer0c00l44]

@@danc4972 sweet bud youll love it im sure its an amazing tool watch looks cool too

[@SuccessinTech]

If you're getting 21 days from either the 5X or the 6 you are not really using it as a sports watch...

[@TheJabberTech]

I use GPS twice a week and track indoor activities 5 days. Not using GPS saves a ton of battery

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

[@Von45Rose]

potential subscriber but, 4 commercials in 14 minutes 😬

[@TheJabberTech]

I can't control the ads that you see but maybe get KZbin premium if you don't like them.

[@JonMcG]

new drinking game .... down 1 tot every time he says the word "Really"

[@TheJabberTech]

Do it brother, you just want to get drunk! 😁 🤣 😂 😂

[@andrewhussey2002]

Makes a change from some videos where we get "awesome" as an adjective for everything and "like" 5 times in every sentence!

[@chrisbell8195]

Let's see your videos wise guys

[@robbertfokkens9366]

Super klok

[@naturalkackboon]

Good vid but to many adds!

[@YeNZeC]

Its an investment Guys/girls, This will last you around lets say 8 years. Thats just over $100 a year or 9$ a month for 8 years. Dirt cheap for what you're getting.

[@Hyper_Driven]

Make it $18/month. I’ll get a new one in 4 years. LoL.

[@truthisbusiness1564]

Dude, you just open the box and add pops up! And you do unboxing, what will happen on real review? Any decent guy on KZbin or as i calling Scrap Yard of Society 😂?

[@TheJabberTech]

Maybe pay for youtube premium if ads bother you

[@truthisbusiness1564]

@@TheJabberTech pay for KZbin premium so you tube can pay you for your Sh.. t! I will do that immediately :-))) to support you and other members of Sodom club :-)))