Garmin has rolled out its newest flagship GPS multisport smartwatch lineup, the Fenix 6 series. The most impressive member of the new Fenix 6 family is the Fenix 6X Pro Solar, which is Garmin’s very first GPS smartwatch to come with solar charging.
The flagship Fenix 6X Pro Solar uses a transparent solar charging lens that allows it to use the sun’s energy to extend battery life by up to 3 days. Even when not utilizing its solar charging capabilities, the 6X Pro Solar promises up to 21 days of battery life. The smartwatch comes with a 1.4-inch display, which is 36 percent larger than the previous Fenix 5X models.
Garmin’s new Fenix 6 series also includes the Fenix 6 and 6X watches that come with bigger display sizes compared to the Fenix 5 Plus series. Sapphire editions of the two models sport a scratch-resistant sapphire lens for enhanced durability.
Garmin’s Dynamic PacePro feature helps runners stay on pace with grade-adjusted guidance while the heart rate and Pulse Ox sensors add additional insight to activities. The Body Battery Energy Monitor uses heart rate variability, stress, sleep and other metrics to gauge when you might be ready to be active or when it’s best to rest.
The ClimbPro ascent planner provides real-time information including gradient, distance and elevation gain to help with current and upcoming climbs. ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and three-axis electronic compass, will be immensely useful for outdoor types. Garmin has even baked in ski maps that show run names and difficulty ratings for more than 2,000 resorts around the globe and CourseView maps for more than 41,000 golf courses.
Garmin’s new GPS smartwatch starts at $599.99 for a base model although if you want all the bells and whistles that come along with the Solar Pro Edition, be prepared to shell out $1,149.99.
