What do you think to Garmin's "Power Screen" technology?

@grj3241

3 жыл бұрын

I think I would add 50-100$ max for this feature... I can for sure do without....

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Seem's the Power Screen is like Marmite!

@user-0xDEEDBEEF

3 жыл бұрын

I do not like it. The other question to Garmin why on earth it uses a very thin part of the bezel for the solar panel? why it does not use the whole bezel?

@leriaslanishvili1751

5 ай бұрын

I haven't seen any benefits from sollar charging, battery life haven't increased so far.

Thanks for the review! it's always good for me to see these reviews on the smaller sized watches. Since I have a thin wrist it helps me gauge how it may look on me.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Giovanni 👍 Glad we could help

One of the best videoclip reviews I’ve viewed . Thanks for sharing

@wiggle

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, comment like this mean a lot 👍

Dude this is like an amazingly clear and super high quality video. I love it. I'm a huge Garmin fan and I'm trying to get my hands on one of these.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Serrgio 🙏 great to hear feedback like this. It's a smashing watch too 🙌

@swil8622

3 жыл бұрын

@@wiggle I currently have the instinct in the yellow color and it's awesome but I wanted the Fenix just couldn't convince myself to spend the money, I just wish Garmin had cool headphones to go with the watch. But this one looks soo nice I may just do it and trade in my instinct for a credit toward the purchase of the 6S solar.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

@@swil8622 After testing both the Instinct Solar and the Fenix 6S Solar... they are both amazing. The Fenix has those extra features but the battery on the Instinct solar is insane! If your the kind of person that would use everything the Fenix has to offer i'm sure you wouldn't regret it!

Exactly the information I was looking for, brilliant review. You got my 👍 thanks man.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! 👍

Great review. Thanks. I actually have th 6 pro solar but its so feature packed that one I got beyond the basics I visit videos like this just to build my knowledge on different features that I may use occasionally. This video was really useful for that.

What a great video, mate! 100% what I was looking for! Cheers

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lucas, great to hear feedback like this 👍

Thanks for the fantastic review... just ordered my upgrade from the Fenix 5s :)

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, it's still my favourite watch out there 👍

Best review I’ve seen for this watch. 👍🏻

@wiggle

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Groundhog, comments like this are ALWAYS welcome 😁

Awesome review, to the point and you listed the Pro's and Cons nicely thanks Mate

@wiggle

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ebrahim, comments like this are ALWAYS welcomed 😀

Actually this review was better than 99% of other smart watch "reviews" blabbing about pay with your smartwatch nonsense. I need outdoor, sports function! So many important informations in this review. Thank you.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason, great to hear feedback like this

Awesome review , helped me with my 5plus upgrade .

Perfect review! 🙏🏾 thank you

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks, very informative video! Regarding "the bad side" (8:08) to strapping the watch on the bike, i.e., not getting heart rate, there's a solution: wear a chest strap HR monitor. It can report to the watch.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle, Thats a smashing point 👍thanks for the tip

awesome review! you have me sold. 1:23 which bike is that?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Arthur 👍 The watch is smashing, as to the bike...It's a Vitus Vitesse CRS!

For features, battery, and overall durability I found the Fenix 6 (Pro) Sapphire best. It was actually the sapphire screen with it's "true blacks" that sealed the deal, as I'd originally ordered a 6s Sapphire (Pro) and returned it when it arrived with a "blue screen". Instead of a full refund I said I wanted to pay the difference to get the 6 Sapphire and I couldn't be happier. I absolutely LOVE this watch and I'm really pleased I made myself upgrade instead of refund. I was SO disappointed when that screen lit up blue instead of black. I'd assumed all Sapphire model watches had the "true black" screen, but not the 6s Sapphire. Huge deal-breaker. I hope they've fixed the issue now, because I made it known when upgrading that other than the screen I would have been perfectly happy. It's a really smart looking watch in black. 👌

@wiggle

2 жыл бұрын

That blue screen issue was terrible...so glad they have sorted that out now, made them look so cheap. Glad your happy with your new one. still my favourite watch out on the market now!

Great video, top quality production 👌🏻

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Great review, definitely thinking about replacing my iWatch.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Isaac, it's a worthy replacement of an iWatch 👍

What a watch!! These things are really moving forward. Garmin is doing really good with invitation

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

They sure are, it's a smashing watch! at this rate we won't need phones soon!

@craigsouthern4793

3 жыл бұрын

Purchased watch yesterday. Absolutely over the moon with it. Its amazing. £350 for easily the best watch I've owned!! Went with instinct solar!!

Awesome review, just got this watch, helped me figure it out!! Thanks

@wiggle

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jodi, glad it could help

Great review thanks , just wondering can this version have preloaded music or audible books?

Great review ! I’ll be ordering one soon !

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's one of the best smart watches out there!

Nice video, gr8 review, love this watch i have the fenix 5s and I'm tempted to upgrade for the solar capabilities. One thing i noticed they used springbars now instead of screw in bars like in my 5s... 🤔 Not sure if thats an improved feature or not.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew. I love the solar update and although not ultra necessary, I can't help but love it. Never had any issue with the springbars and seem do the trick just as well 👍

The Fenix 6 series is the king of activity trackers. From the amazing build quality to its ability to track a wide range of activities. I love it!

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

It's one of the best out there! Glad you're enjoying it👍

I am proper lusting after this watch 😍

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

It's a cracker 👍

Very neat beard man 👍

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Any kind words to the beard are greatly appreciated 🤙

GREAT review!

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks BJORN 🤙

Good job man !!!

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Raphael 🙏

great review and definitely pushed me to buy . Even though the solar does nothing for me but seems to have a few extra small extra features but in my opinion it looks better. I have gotten bored with black fitness trackers how would you rate this shale grey colour? also do u think it would mix well with other colour bands ?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Warren, thanks! Great watch and sure you won't be disappointed. We're a big fan of the more subtle and less "sport watch" look too. The grey is a fresh look over the usual black too. As its a neutral colour it should work well with most straps! Hope that helps...ENJOY!

Hi the best review of this watch I've seen, thanks alot! Just a quickie, which watch face is that, looks great! Thanks

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the kind feedback. It's just the standard face that comes out the box. My favourite one too 👍

@carlsmtb3171

3 жыл бұрын

@@wiggle Hi cheers, sorry it was the sunset widget :D. Can I ask though, how do you get MTB dynamics to work on these things, theres nothing in the instructions and from my understanding its meant to be a case of seeing the metrics in Garmin connect but on my ride at Greno woods (sheffield) yesterday I don't see anything :s. I did click navigate a route I sent from komoot, love the watch other than that, its just a shame its not touchscreen on the map but as a fallback I think its alright. I find for trails I'm still using my mobile for apps like trailforks, and just having komoot speak out the directions is quite handy too.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

@@carlsmtb3171 As far as I know the MTB dynamics work automatically (as long as you choose the MTB profile, not the cycle/road one) Sadly no smartwatch is perfect for trail routes yet, but it doesn't get any better than the Fenix! Yes! Greno is a great spot 🤘

Thank you for the good review. Question: if the battery is completely drained can I use the solar power only to charge the watch without the power cable and how long it's going to take to get enough power and use the watch again let's say for day or two? Thank you!

@wiggle

2 жыл бұрын

Great question, and we actually made a video coving this kzread.info/dash/bejne/X3pr0cOAlqqfXZc.html Hope this helps a bit

Hi, great review! What version as re you using in the review. I.e. what colour watch and band? Thanks

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, This is the Amethyst with Shale colour, if you want any more info its all on our site here www.wiggle.co.uk/garmin-fenix-6s-pro-solar-gps-watch

Thank You very informarmative🤓

thanks great review

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great review. Quick question, do you get the blue-ish screen issue? Like the backlit got washed out, quite a few reported but only in sapphire version I think

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Minh, no issue on the model we had. Screen was true to black and was actually quite impressive. Hope that helps

Hi! Nice channel, i´ve just subscribe. I´m wondering here which make more sense in overall this one or a 955 solar?

Great review! Is there a difference between the 6S Solar & 6S Sapphire (other than the solar)? Same 42"mm etc?

@wiggle

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kyle...yeah pretty much the same watch minus the screen/solar ability. The Solar is a few mm thicker with the solar tech in it I believe.

I am going to get me one for this year

@wiggle

2 жыл бұрын

still my favourite sport watch to date! Enjoy

Thank you! :)

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 🙏

Hey I really like your video! I just have quick question: I was just about to hit the buy button on the 6s pro solar when I accidentally saw that it's 14.2 mm thick (vs 13.8mm for the 6s pro). Is this due to the solar panel and doesn't that make the watch even bulkier than the 6s pro?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Markus 👍 Your right, but although it is a tad bigger, it's such a small difference you'd be doing very well to notice it. Hope that helps 👍

@markusmasseli2745

3 жыл бұрын

Wiggle Hey thanks for the super quick answer! Yes that’s really helpful. Helped me make up my mind for the solar one. Besides the longer battery life I also think the color options are much better with the solar version.

@markusmasseli2745

3 жыл бұрын

Wiggle just wanted to give a short feedback after wearing the 6s solar for a few weeks now: the thickness is indeed hardly recognizable and although I have a very thin wrist, the watch fits perfectly and I‘m super satisfied. The solar function is also more useful than I at first thought and prolongs the already gigantic battery life even longer. I can do two 8 hour hikes in a row with full GPS mode and still have days of normal smart watch mode left. Awesome watch!

Oh I see it does 👍

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

👍 Hope the video helped

Thanks for the great review! do you find the 6s to be as comfortable during activity/sleep as the forerunner 945/745? I'm debating between the 6s sapphire and the forerunners.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ori 👍 to be honest I really wouldn't knotice the difference with how they feel on your wrist. Both are great watches! Hope that helps

@orismj

3 жыл бұрын

@@wiggle Thanks! Do you have a favourite between the the 6s and forerunners?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

@@orismj My favourite watch to date is still the Fenix 6s...or to be honest an apple watch (Garmin for sport and outdoor activities, apple as a smartwatch, but both work well for everything too!) I really don'y think you'd be disappointed with either a Fenix or FR 👍

Looks great, and I'm considering buying the watch. But curious about the swimming features. Did you test it for pool swimming? I have the polar V800 now, so this would be a big upgrade.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Vibecke, didn't get round to testing any water features for the review but it has everything you'd expect 👍 Hope that helps

Great review. I have owned the 5s for just over a year, would you recommend an upgrade to the 6s?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Eddy, thanks 👍 The 5s is still an absolutely smashing watch and probably not worth the upgrade (depending if you'd need/want to solar charging function too). Hope thats helps 👍

@edng30

3 жыл бұрын

@@wiggle thanks for the reply. Yes I agree, the 5S is an amazing watch, and it wouldn't be responsible of me to upgrade,, but I want to so much lol. Thanks again and keep up the great work :)

@traceyclark4138

3 жыл бұрын

@@edng30 this is me too, want the upgrade, but finding it hard to justify lol

@edng30

3 жыл бұрын

@@traceyclark4138 I know right, guess it's human nature to always want new toys to play with lol

Hello mate, thanks for a good review. May i ask a few follow up questions ? Im thinking of getting a Garmin 6x pro for hiking, but i was wondering if it can be recharged by a power bank, and does it take long to recharge , do it require a lot of power to refill.

@wiggle

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Yes they can be recharged from a power bank and it generally works well. I'm guessing it's pretty similar to the wall charge time but would depend on the power bank. doesnt require too much either...less than a modern smartphone! Hope that helps

@bobbah676

2 жыл бұрын

@@wiggle Hello fri3nd, It does. Couse i see lots of people are selling their 6x pro to a decent price... due to the new relase , I was thinking it be worth saving those extra 100 bucks, and just bring a power bank , im a poor little camper XD

Thinking about upgrading my Forerunner 235 (about 5 years old at this point 😳) to this one! I might have to relearn all the fancy new updates since my current one doesn’t have half these features!!

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chole, It would be a great update from the 235. This is still my favourite smartwatch I've tested! Enjoy!

@merylshirtcliffe

3 жыл бұрын

I am in exactly the same position. It's a big and expensive jump though. Trying to decide between the 745 & the Fenix 6s solar at the moment.

@soonahwalkom7250

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chloe, how did you go with this watch? I am also looking for upgrade from the 235?

sei molto bravo

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌

Great watch and almost perfect. Just don't understand why they would waste space with a compass on the bezel that could have easily been etched into a much wider photovoltaic bezel instead.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Devon, I beleive the bezel space is needed to keep the face protected. Be so good to see more 100% photovoltaic space. Imagine the day when we hardly have to charge our smartwatches!

Hey guys, does the 6s pro solar have surfing on the sports list? Great video, if it has surfing I’m sold!

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Finn, Thanks 👍 Garmin offer a few free Surf trackers in their IQ stor which you can download directly to the watch interface. WAAHHPAAA GET PITTED 🤙🤙🤙

Oswm video bro

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sujeet 🙏

I have Vivoactive 4 and can't decide on upgrade

Hey James! Great video. I am considering picking this up but have 2 questions: 1. Does this model have the same "bluish tint" backlighting display issue as the other 6S and 6S Sapphire have? 2. Does the Amethyst steel look very purple in person? Wish they had solar in black :/ Worried this will be too purple but hard to tell. Thanks in advance!

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the feedback 👍 The test model we had had no blue tinting, go as far to say the screen was pretty fantastic. The Amethyst steel is pretty much colourless, would agree a black or darker grey would have been a better choice. Hope that helps.

@Slimothy

3 жыл бұрын

Wiggle That helps a bunch, thank you so much!

Is a really good watch! Battery rated for 4 days but i used it for almost 7 days w out recharging but it got some cons like i wish it focus on counting steps cause when i dont bike thats what i focus on. Samsung does this count steps perfectly

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Apichar, it's an absolute cracker of a watch 👍 You can have a mini widget devoted to step counting if that helped? the battery on them is awesome too 👍

@apicharjiratanan4285

3 жыл бұрын

@@wiggle i do, but having it on some exercise modes like samsungs treadmill run or walk modes is more helpful as well. Their great watches! Some plus and minus due to feature programming. Samsung watch three when ur walking the watch detects when ur walking even if you dont turn on the feature, i like that. I use samsung phone so a watch is advantages. Eg if ur using iPhone apple watch is advantages to u

👍 thanks

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Hello, I’m Raka from Indonesia. Is still worth to buy this sport watch in 2023? I hope your answer to help me. Thankyou!

I am switching from the Apple Watch 5 to either the Instinct Solar or the Fenix 6s Pro (solar), which one do you recommend me? And if I chose the Fenix, is the solar edition really worth it?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

The Fenix has far more features than the Instinct, If replacing from an Apple watch you may find you'd want some of them. The solar is a nice touch in both watches, but we'd only recommend if you spend lots of time outdoors. Hope that helps

Sorry, great review but I couldn't help raising an eyebrow when you said it transfers 100% of the sun's energy into the battery :D

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 a valid point... that would be a veeeeeery hot watch 😆

Can I also ask, as clearly you like your mtb, what is the best widget to use for following routes and finding good trails? Is it possible to bluetooth to some headphones directions or get the garmin to talk instead, wouldn't need to look at the watch then. I've been using Trailforks with a garmin edge but just bought this solar watch, will sell the computer now. In the end my iphone with komoot was best for navigation but rubbish at finding trails, there doesn't seem a perfect solution to find techy trails

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, You can use Trailforks on the Fenix via downloading it from the Connect IQ App. Komoot is great for routes but like you say, rubbish for local trail finding. Decent trails are always hard to find! best stick with Trailforks 👍

@carlsmtb3171

3 жыл бұрын

@@wiggle can’t find it on connect IQ oddly, could find on the Edge explorer though. Just on mtb dynamics, is this just when you click mtb mode and record laps etc, like I couldn’t see it record anything in navigation mode interestingly, just trying to check it works right

To your comment about attaching the watch to your bike’s handlebars but having to do without heart rate monitoring. You could wear a chest strap and monitor you HR that way, correct? Or were you saying that if the user is in the turn by turn map mode that they just wouldn’t be able to see their HR? Thanks, in advance.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rana, I should have been more clear on this. You can certainly get the HR data from a chest strap when using it in Navigation mode. There is even a dedicated bike mount available to make it less of a bodge too. Hope that helps

Have owned this almost a year and love it except for a couple of huge frustrations. 1) I got the Titanium one and that was a huge mistake because it scratches really easily.. I wear it 'full time' and very active... this is not the model to get for active people... I'm starting to feel embarrassed when I go out because at this point the watch looks like trash ( still works great but scratched bracelet and bezel ) 2) when I ride my bike I have several connected devices... I have a power meter, my headset for music, my phone , and HR monitor and Garmin radar ( Varia ) . Ever since I added the Varia I can no longer listen to music and have the Radar connected at the same time. This is annoying as hell considering i paid 1K for this gadget. This is clearly a known issue form garmin since this is a well documented issue that lots of folks are reporting.. unfortunately there is no fix to be found. Overall I love this device and the Garmin ecosystem, but for 1K i expected a more rugged watch.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jacques, great to hear back from a long term user. Shame the test of time hasn't agreed with the titanium bezel. Garmin must resolve the Varia issue in then next watch (surprised an update hasn't fixed this already). Are you conneting the Varia via ANT+ or bluetooth as I know bluetooth has it's connection limits?

Does it have timer ? Countdown timer? I couldn't find it.

Hi I’m considering getting either the Fenix 6 or 6s but not sure which one would look better on my wrist. I have relatively slim wrists at 16.5cm. I noticed the 6s looks kind of small on your wrist so was wondering what size wrists you have? Thanks.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hinga, I have 18cm wrists, hope that helps you out 👍

@hingajames3515

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that helps, thanks!

When do u think is the fenix 7 coming out bruv?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Wish I could use the force to find out, but no idea at the mo.

Not sure if you are aware... Garmin offers bike handle bar mounts for some of their watches... not sure which models though...

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi athletemv, thanks for the comment. They sure do, and It would have been worth mentioning in the video 👍 nice little hack to saving money on buying 2 units

You said about expeditions what at day walkers ? Does it count steps ? Does it come with maps ?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, It can track walks, steps and comes with the best maps available to smartwatches 👍Hope that helps

@elegantinfusions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks that’s great

I just looked at the price and got a fright :-) I'll look at the others

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Not the cheapest by anymeans...but still my favourite

I have the 6x pro Saphire one. In My opinion a Sports Watch Needs Saphire glass 🙂

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Seems many people have this opinion too, do you not believe the Gorilla glass will do the trick?

@bigmaster911andy2

3 жыл бұрын

Wiggle Good question. I Think you See it with our mobile phones... they also have this Kind of glass and for me it is a Desaster to have scratches on the Screen 😂

@LeoInterHyenaem

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigmaster911andy2 A €5 screen protector. Won't hamper solar charging.

I've just bought a instinct from wiggle Garmin are offline bit of bad timing 🙃

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stewart, Sure is annoying timing! let's just hope they sort it out ASAP 🙏

it a very good watch

@wiggle

2 жыл бұрын

Still the best today!

I have a question, does it comes with an inbuilt mic so that we can receive incoming calls. Also can we reply to the notifications here?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Salmann, No inbuilt mic on the Fenix range. You can answer calls but still have to use your phones mic to speak. You can reply to any comment on here 👍 Hope that helps

@salmaanahmed8872

3 жыл бұрын

@@wiggle Thank you for the reply. Which garmin watch supports the mic feature along with all other features that of 6 pro.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

@@salmaanahmed8872 No Garmin watches feture a mic, so you would have to look at other brands to get one (but most other watches don't feature eveything the fenix 6 pro does) A tricky choice!

What could be different btn Sunto7,9's GPS vs Garmin 6x Gps..? And Sunto gives more battery time with GPS👀👀

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Sunto make great watches and would be a great choice too. I'd just look at which system you prefer and what functions you really want...then mak your choice. Hope that helps

I will wait for the Fenix 7 which will probably has a touchscreen and ECG.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Adam, It might do... but I think the Fenix range will stay clear of touchscreens as they aren't that functional in the outdoors (rain, wearing gloves, etc) Looking forward to it either way 👍

@ButchCassidyAndSundanceKid

3 жыл бұрын

@@wiggle I can understand if you're out jogging or scuba diving and have sweaty fingers, it is difficult to swipe/pin & zoom screen, but in a normal daily use, touch screen works wonders, not sure the power glass can adapt to the touch screen. I have a fitbit versa, it is a lovely watch with touch screen.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

@@ButchCassidyAndSundanceKid Absolutely, for day to day life touchscreens are brilliant. I mean take the Apple Watch for example 🙌. I just think the Fenix series will aways be designed foremost for the ultimate practical use in the extreme outdoors...but time will tell 👍

@ButchCassidyAndSundanceKid

3 жыл бұрын

@@wiggle Also having ECG would notify the wearer has atrial fibrillation. It might not be as good as the medical grade ones, but at least it will give you some idea. Apple and Samsung watches have this functionality.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

@@ButchCassidyAndSundanceKid 100% this would be an awesome feature and can see this being added for sure! Time will tell

Is this the very latest Fenix? when was it released?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Carlos, It sure is. It was released just a few days before the video was released 👍 Hope that helps

may I ask what is your wrist circumference? (I am trying to decide if 6s or 6 is better for me (with 17cm wrist)

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Grzegorz, It's 19cm 👍 hope that helps

@grj3241

3 жыл бұрын

@@wiggle yes, it helps, thanks... now it's only the question if garmin is going to work again? :)

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

@@grj3241 🤣 Let's hope so!

@IKEJR

3 жыл бұрын

Go with 6S. I have the same wrist size as you. 6S fits perfectly.

@TurreTuntematon

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 19cm wrist and consider the Garmin 6 Pro (not S). Reason: battery and screen size increase.

Is it touch screen? Or do you have to use the buttons on the side to select everything?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

It's not touch screen, everything is accessed by the side buttions. Hope that helps

Does the 6s Pro Solar comes in black? Most of what I saw sold on REI, Best Buy, and Amazon in the U.S. are grayish. The face also says "Women of Adventure" (I'm assuming this can be changed.)

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Not seen the face saying "Women of adventue" on my grey model...but the 6s isn't available in black. I actually like the grey but you'd have to jump up to the 6 or 6X to have a Pro Solar black option. Hope thta helps

is there any way you go on an expedition or hiking adventure where the activity takes longer than 80 days to turn off the watch completely and just wear the watch and charge it? maybe attach the watch to your pack and let the sun charge it to full status. if so im sold on this item. otherwise how can i use it when im lost and the watch died. at least there could be a way to charge and revive this.

@TyeWills

3 жыл бұрын

It will solar charge while turned off in my experiences.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Schizo, Good question. It will charge when off but will be a very low trickle charge. Although a hassle on a big enough adventure, having a battery pack would be the best idea 👍 Hope that helps

@Bubu461989

3 жыл бұрын

take a small powerbank and a cable with you and you're all set ;)

The app & watch face slot limit must be removed. It isn't perfect by any means, but is among the best in class: considerably better (and much pricier!) than its predecessors. For those wondering, a screen protector does not appear to affect the solar charge. Garmin Express will indicate that updates are due and may take a hundred syncs, updates, disconnects and reconnects to change the status to "up-to-date". Very clunky. Ski maps (and I believe, Golf courses) can be deactivated if unneeded. But that's not good enough for Me. I wish they could be removed altogether to empty storage. It's also rather unclear what the differences between the pre-installed maps and Garmin's City Navigator and Cycle Maps are, and whether City Navigator & Cycle Maps can be installed on the device. I haven't tried, as I have not the maps in question.

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Leo, Great to hear the solar works with a screen protector 👍 It would be great if we had more room to cut software we didn't need in the watch, but as you say a vast improvement over past models. Both City navigator and cycle maps can be installed to the Fenix 6S Pro Solar 👍 Hope that helps

@LeoInterHyenaem

3 жыл бұрын

@@wiggle Hi, Thank you lots for the clarification. That's very helpful information.

Will this link up to Polar cadence and speed sensors on my racing bike?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

If the technology in both devices is the same, then it should link up 👍Hope that helps

are u still using 6s or 7s?? small size? I got 6inch wrist, still deciding

@wiggle

2 жыл бұрын

I've been using the normal 7 solar sapphire and new instinct 2...both have been amazing...but in all honesty not massivly noticed much difference from the 6s. Hope that helps

Does it have golf courses on it

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Sure does 👍

Having a hard time to choose between the 6s solar and 6s pro solar. What do u think ?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony, They are both great watches. The Pro watch has a few extra premium features such as Trendline Popularity Routing, PacePro, ski maps and the ability to preload music. If you don't need these (or want the extended colour range of the pro) then go with the standard one to save money 👍Hope that helps

@Mr3v07

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quick response. Yea you are right , I don’t need most of them as my main focus is triathlons.However I do need the map for running up the mountain, which is one of the missing feature on the 6s solar. It seems like I have no choice but only could go for the 6s pro solar. Please correct me if I was wrong.

How is the bluetooth connection when you use bluetooth headset?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Errboe, we didn't test this feture. but we have tested headphones which work under the same connection which work flawlessly. Hope that helps 👍

Hi , Recently we lost famous person during his workouts with heartatack. Is this watch help people to avoid or give alerts . In what type of watches will give this type of alerts so that it will help every one

@wiggle

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sri Sri, The best watch for this is the apple watch series 👍

What colourway is this

Does it have a storm alert function?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sam, It sure does. Make sure you have the ABC widget switched on, the options for storm alerts are in this section. Cheers

Thinking about to choose this one, but got the feeling that the colour is a bit purple?! Or is it more grey? Theres no Chance to see it in real here, so someone might help? Would be Great!

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dominik, It has a tiny hint of purple, but is basically just grey. Shame Garmin diddnt make a darker/black model. Hope that helps

I bought this watch recently... After first charge with a USB cable on the screen I got notification : 9d ( nine days battery life). Next day I placed it under the sun to charge it from sun energy but nothing had changed - still 9 days of battery life remained. What benefits the sollar charging has if battery life is not changing ?

@leriaslanishvili1751

5 ай бұрын

I had Casio G-5000 with sollar charging for five years . I have never replaced the battery and it was charging with sollar power. I thought Fenix 6s pro was the same. Sollar power doesn't affect battery charging.

how is your light on your solar? mine looks like it doesn't work!

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Still going strong! do you mean the backlight? I'd double check you've got your settings right...if you do have a chat with the retailer you bought it from for a warranty claim!

Ive got quite small wrists so is there a risk of this looking to big?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, for a GPS smart watch it's pretty small. I'd imagine you'd be fine with it 👍

Is the hart rate as good as using chest strap monitor

@wiggle

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Raymond, A wrist heart-rate monitor will never be quite as accurate as a chest strap...but it's so close it good enough for all but the best athletes 👌

is the solar charging really effective?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hossein, We have had so many people ask this question we're going to make a test video to show you next week 👍

I just received my fenix 6 pro solar, whats the big difference between the 6s pro solar?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi MegaMind, not much at all...the 6s pro solar just has a smaller screen/general size. Hope that helps

@Henry1981live

3 жыл бұрын

@@wiggle cool, thanks im still trying to set up this thing my first ever garmin wearable :)

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

@@Henry1981live It's one of the best watches out there! once you get used to it i'm sure you'll love it! Enjoy

Great watch!.... for my wife’s wrist

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the perfect watch for an outlaws wife 👍 enjoy

Does a screen protector mess with the solar ?

@wiggle

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, still works with the solar (although it might hinder it slightly). The gorilla glass is so good I wouln't even bother with one tho!

Is this the smallest version 42mm?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ray, It sure is!

How does it compare to Fenix 6 Pro Solar? Just size?

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Few small changes in the battery stats and it's smaller, thats about it!

Are Garmin better than Casio ,thanks

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

A big question that many users argue over...but we think so 👍

Yep and yep,

@wiggle

3 жыл бұрын

Yep! 🙌

which watch is preferally for health alerts

@wiggle

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sri Sri, The best watch for this is the apple watch series 👍