Garmin Fenix 6S Pro Solar

In Runnea we have already told you that the new Garmin GPS multisport watches has taken a step forward, and has revolutionized the universe of training devices with the staging of its new range of heart rate monitors and Smartwatches with innovative solar technology, through which you can harness the power of the sun. Thus, the Garmin Fenix 6S Pro Solar is one of the four members of this new collection of Garmin Heart Rate Monitors & Sports Watches.

Garmin Fenix 6S Pro Solar, most outstanding news

We'll tell you about it, as a common denominator, this multisport GPS Garmin Fenix 6S Pro Solar watch includes solar charging, but also a whole new batch of new activity profiles, aimed at mountain bikers, surfers, climbers, and even skiers. To which must be added its usual pre-installed profiles, such as: running, trail running, swimming, cycling, hiking and golf, among others.

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As it could not be otherwise, all these activity profiles of this new Garmin Fenix 6S Pro Solar are accompanied by a wide and varied catalog of features, which range from the integrated GPS, the optical wrist sensor and the most evolved pulse oximeter; through the TopoActive maps of all Europe and the Garmin Pay function; tosmart notifications and music storage and playback (up to 2,000 songs and access to streaming platforms -Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Music-). As well as such advanced functionalities as breathing alerts and also hydration alerts. And also that innovative widget integrated into this sports watch to monitor the quality of the user's sleep, through a system of points with comments to improve the time of rest.

More bearable and motivating workouts with lively sessions

The Garmin Fenix 6S Pro Solar also brings with it another argument in favor as the possibility of running animated training sessions, and that already come standard, and preinstalled on the watch. Through its 12 screen, the athlete will have the opportunity to carry out strength training, yoga, cardio and Pilates, among others in an easy and more bearable way.

In addition, this catalog of animated sessions can be expanded with downloads from the Garmin Connect community.

On the other hand, this Fenix 6S Pro Solar also incorporates ABC sensors with altimeter for altitude data; three-axis electronic compass; and barometer to keep under control the weather.

Obviously, the user will also have at his disposal advanced training metrics, which already include the top of the range models of Garmin, highlighting: the calculation of VO2 max, race dynamics, and even recovery control.

By the way, the PacePro function is a real innovation, since its mission is focused on maintaining the right pace when you have to face slopes in the course marked by effective indications.

What does Solar technology bring to this Garmin Fenix 6S Pro Solar?

Thanks to Garmins innovative Solar technology, the athlete will say goodbye to waiting times for charging the sports watch to focus on what really matters: training by objectives to achieve progress in each sport discipline.

Thus, the key to success lies in the latest generation technology such as Power Glass. The lens of the Garmin Fenix 6S Pro Solar includes a network ofphotovoltaic solar cells to collect the energy released by the sun.

The detail to highlight is also the inclusion of the Power Manager function. With it, the user will have the freedom of how to manage the battery at each stage of their training sessions, being able or not to disable or enable the different functions. Battery life is much longer with Solar technology.

Battery life and battery life of the Garmin Fenix 6S Pro Solar

On the other hand, undoubtedly, interesting section of the Garmin Fenix 6S Pro Solar is the autonomy of the battery. Especially with its exclusive solar charging, which will make the watch increase its duration. Something that is related to the different modes of use of this GPS sports watch:

• GPS: Up to 25 hours or up to 28 hours with solar charging (Assuming 3 hours of light per day over 50,000 lumens).
• Smartwach: Up to 9 days or up to 105 days with solar charging.
• GPS+Music: Up to 6 hours.
• Maximum battery with GPS: 50 hours or 64 hours with solar charging.
• GPS expedition mode: 20 days or 26 days with solar charging.

Garmin Fenix 6 Solar, physical specifications

• Dimensions: 42.0 x 42.0 x 14.2mm.
• Display (size, resolution and type): 1 2" (30.4 mm) diameter : 240 x 240 pixels : Sunlight viewable, transflective (MIP).
• Glass material: PowerGlass.
• Bezel material: Stainless steel.
• Weight: 61 grams in steel (case only 45 grams).
• Battery: Internal rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery.
• Water resistance: 10 ATM /100 meters.
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH® andANT+.
• Memory: 64MB/32GB.