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

@lokeshgovindarajulu4136

4 жыл бұрын

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..

@MonSport06

4 жыл бұрын

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 👍

@wheel1775

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@timpfluger

4 жыл бұрын

DC Rainmaker Not seeing the popularity map theme on my Fenix 6 Sapphire. Is this feature only available on the X version?

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Boom, done. Absolutely no need to look elsewhere for a fenix 6 review. This was totally perfect. Thanks dude.

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!

I've been wanting solar on the Fenix/Tactix models for a couple years now. Glad to see that they have started implementing it.

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!

WOW! That speedtalking class really paid off.

@waylonk2453

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yep, I noticed that too! He managed to cram it all in, so kudos to that.

@MattyJTri

3 жыл бұрын

Still sped it up to 1.5 lol

@Mark-OutWest

3 жыл бұрын

No one beats John kzread.info/dash/bejne/gJl_l7yjpNO1XbA.html

@tigerpjm

3 жыл бұрын

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!

@nobblynobody

3 жыл бұрын

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.

Thank you for this, went out and got one after watching this and couldn't be happier - thanks!

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!!

Great review. Gonna exchange my 5x to the new 6x. The lost space on the big bezel always bugged me.

The best written review I’ve ever read! Thanks for the hard work 👍🏻👍🏻

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

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.

Your reviews are always the best (bought Tacx Neo then Neo 2, Fenix 3, Fenix 5 and now 6 Pro). Superb job !

Dude, you are awsome! Thanks a million for this and your website, it's where I check first before buying new gear . Awesome!

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!

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 🤙

@AnnisaDarojati

4 жыл бұрын

jonizzzle is the screen bright enough for fenix 6 sapphire? I have fenix 3 sapphire and screen is dark

@jonizzzle

4 жыл бұрын

Annisa Darojati they’re the same type of display so I don’t think it’s any better

Looking forward to the nacho cheese dispenser.

@juicenot2481

4 жыл бұрын

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

@bigman606

4 жыл бұрын

Too funny!

@peoncito07

4 жыл бұрын

hahaha!... That was really funny!

@PBlaik

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this feature since Fenix 2, finally!

@user-bw7de6se3g

4 жыл бұрын

I'm using this for 1 month. It's the best watch I have used!! amzn.to/2Q0Tf2J

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!

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

Thanks for the reviews, I got a Forerunner through your site based on your reviews. Best in the business

Solid video! Thanks!

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! (The rather belated discovery of this)

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Oh...and love your stuff!

@mrpaolosubrabas

3 жыл бұрын

You wanna do a scratch test on this devices?

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.

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.

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.

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?

@Disceomn3s

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

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.

Good job. Thank you. Because of your review I bought one I’ll get it on Monday. 🌴🤙🏽🌺

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 review, concise and no fluff. How refreshing, much better than a lot of reviewers.

@Dcrainmaker

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This was so detailed. Thank you

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 :)

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. 👍🏻

Well prepared review with a sufficient amount of data for us, well done.🙏🙏

You are good at this. Congrats for the channel!

14:15 'just seeing if your're reading' -> Yes ^^

@Zwartjesenior

4 жыл бұрын

Even had to pause the video to read it all...

@GameDr04

4 жыл бұрын

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...

@alstonmiller212

4 жыл бұрын

I was like no way! then I it said jk now I don't want to buy the watch

@danielwnorowski2553

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

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. :)

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

can't wait to see some of this on a vivoactive 4

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!

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.

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.

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.

Nacho cheese... definitely need to upgrade from my 3HR

I love your Garmin reviews!!! Great videos and website!!! When is the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro review coming?

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.

@TheLegend-is6li

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@datadps9142

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheLegend-is6li I bought at my local electronics store. You can buy online. Almost all Fenix 5 models have big discounts now.

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!

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!

@tombowman8308

4 жыл бұрын

Good point he does

@Matt-oi8fq

4 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah he does. Just a lot faster! 😎

@jrepxc7331

4 жыл бұрын

Luke Apteker oh yah

@pnw_erik

4 жыл бұрын

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! 🤯

A thorough and impressive review!! Thanks!

Really good review man, keep it up!

Ray, could you inform me on the scratch resistency-durability differences between sapphire and other glass editions? How big of a difference is it?

@lewisdimmick3933

2 жыл бұрын

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

Throughout the most of video I was sure my old Garmin5 is good enough, but the Nacho Cheese Dispenser changed my mind!

Great work! Just need to work out in the next few days which one to get 😎

Great review as always! Thanks!

Question for you...does the step counter remain accurate when using trekking poles? I've been amazed at how few watches do.

The video been very helpful ... but give us your advice we should go for Fenix 6 or the marq edition ... if were you what u will choose ... thanks

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

Hi Ray, nice review ! are the increased data fields coming to the 945 ? Thanks !

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, to 6 fields.

@snowfree52

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dcrainmaker Nice ! Thanks

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?

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

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

Super solid review. Thank you sir!

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!

@mbirth

4 жыл бұрын

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. ;)

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

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.

Love all your tech watch reviews DC although I have only watched the ones for the watches I am purchasing. I was trying to decide between the F6 and F6 Solar. I just returned my Instinct Solar, it did have great battery life, but the display for me did matter somewhat and it's not pretty lol. So I went with the F6 Sapphire. Wasn't sure I needed the solar feature as I am not really a huge hiker. I have read that the display on the Sapphire is slightly more clear then the solar version, because the solar has that extra layer for catching rays, can you confirm this? Or deny, whichever, all good.

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 😁

@dcarson89

4 жыл бұрын

Hows it for your swims both open water and pool?

Thanks for so detailed review, although I am not native English speaker, but your full review really helps me before buying these watches.

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.

14:21 added nacho cheese dispenser, awesome! Hahahaha nice video man!

Garmin has finally, truly, jumped the shark with this. Thanks for the review, I'm good.

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

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.

Nice insight as always Ray. Great to see some detail on the new features. Particular the Nacho cheese machine! Does that add extra weight?

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Varies based on region and cheese variety.

@JRsReviews

4 жыл бұрын

DC Rainmaker I didn’t get tipped off to that feature 😉

Exempt for the solar feature am staying with 5 plus

As always, such a descriptively helpful review. However on given option which watch would you prefer personally for your training & fitness, "Polar Vantage V Titan" or "Garmin Fenix 6x Pro Solar"? proviso when no strings are attached. Thanks!

Awesome video, so comprehensive! Quick question, how much tougher is the Sapphire glass compared to the Solar glass for the 6X Pro?

@federicocane2273

4 жыл бұрын

I am also wondering the same. If someone could reply that would help a lot

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. ;)

I was waiting for cheese dispenser from fenix 2. Finaly it here.

Have had the 3HR for some time now and never enough change for me to upgrade. Getting closer now. Also have the 1000 cycling head unit and have had the same upgrade hold pattern. Would love to see that next gen, would be good if it included solar.

Thanks for big effort and great work

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.

@josh3326

4 жыл бұрын

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.

Gonna buy it just for the nacho cheese dispenser! Take My money Garmin

Always great reviews, would like to see compassion between MARQ, polar v , and this lineup. How good is the Wrist HR on the new finex. Thank you again.

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Yup, check out my written review - I actually include the Polar Vantage V for a number of accuray sets.

Great video. Massively helpful. Thanks

Haha, that subtitle on #8 (9:25)

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.

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

You have made me realise I would use 4% of the features, but looks great

I can't wait to get my nacho cheese dispenser!!!!!!

Yes, "I am reading" :)

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

@Dcrainmaker

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed, unfortunately so.

Great review! Im looking at one n what do you suggest for me? Im a mountain biker walker n hiker? Thanks

Changed playback speed to 0.75x. perfect.

They should have a solar wristband imo, tons of realestate

@Cornel1001

4 жыл бұрын

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 !

@Feintgames

4 жыл бұрын

Hard to change wrist bands then unless the power was somehow transmitted through the posts or something. Good idea though.

@Reticulosis

4 жыл бұрын

Lol I was thinking the same thing

@justinsmith8161

4 жыл бұрын

Best idea yet... but it would just jack up the price AGAIN!

@claudiuoroian3911

4 жыл бұрын

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.

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 KZread channel in addition to your website; both which are *very* well done!

Great overview of the new Fenix. I am reading ;)

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?

1:05 my epilepsy is activated

Dude, beautiful nature in the background!

Hey, this is a fantastic film, thank you. I have just bought a Fenix 6 Pro for general health and fitness tracking but I do not use a smartphone. Can I still use the majority of the watch features with Garmin Express and Garmin Connect on a Windows PC? I have done this with a Vivosmart 4 but I wondered if I could use the Fenix in the same way?