Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Sapphire 3,3 cm (1.3") 260 x 260 pixels Gris Wifi GPS (satellite)

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For that extra hit of outdoor data, you're also getting a thermometer and compass to generate additional metrics. Michael is a lover of all things sports and fitness-tech related, clocking up over 15 marathons and has put in serious hours in the pool all in the name of testing every fitness wearable going.

Fenix 6 v Forerunner 945: Top watches go head-to-head Garmin Fenix 6 v Forerunner 945: Top watches go head-to-head

The lugs of Fenix 6 watches are made from resin, whereas those on the Fenix 7 are metal (either stainless steel or titanium, depending on the model). In our experience the Fenix 6 found GPS almost instantly after hitting the start activity tracking button, with a “GPS connected” message popping up after a few seconds. Garmin reckons that, in optimal sunlight conditions, you can add an extra three days for regular usage, or an extra six hours if you use GPS - although we’re not sold on the device (more thoughts on that at the bottom of this section). If you go for a Pro version of the Fenix, that will get you double the storage you get for music compared to the 945. Integration with STRAVA works seamlessly and there are dozens of other third party apps to explore covering everything from training and route tracking to weather and music.In terms of overall design, the Garmin Fenix 6 is still very much the watch you only wear for the great outdoors, and definitely not something you’d really use as a lifestyle piece. Above that, there’s the more powerful Fenix 6X, which has slightly better battery life alongside music, Wi-Fi and maps as standard. All Fenix watches are packed with advanced fitness tracking tools for all kinds of athletes – particularly those who enjoy taking part in multiple sports, and who want to push themselves to achieve a new personal best. What we loved here was how easy it was to hit the go button and get running, without worrying if it had found GPS yet, or that it was measuring things correctly, because the Garmin Fenix 6 is so reliable.

Fenix 6 Pro Sapphire | Carbon Grey DLC | Black Rubber Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Sapphire | Carbon Grey DLC | Black Rubber

The new watches are some of the company's most expensive to date, second only to the super-luxe new Garmin Epix. You can also pick a Fenix with a Sapphire watch lens, which offers additional screen and protection and there's even your pick of titanium and stainless steel cases.

Add to this the seemingly endless options for customising the watch face and you can really make the watch yours. The Fenix includes a new widget-based UI that lets you scroll through a stream of different data right from the watch face.