Just bought this watch. Thanks for the info. Now, the Fenix 7 is out, with rumors of the 8 on it's way. However, I am tired of using my Wahoo strap that doesn't seem to pair with Strava any more. This is my first smart watch. E-bay had it for $330. Your new price of $1K, makes this feel like I got a great deal, even if it is not the newest tech. Thanks for the review and tips!
@@martinrenteriajr.924 I like it. I have an apple iPhone, and the Ultra I think would be a better watch for my needs. I like to Mtn bike, and this records very well. I miss out on not having a speaker, no mic, so I can't answer a call. I can't use just my watch for music for iTunes. I would have to set up and down load songs on spotify, which i do have a free account, but not a paid subscription. However, I did not pay $900 for the apple watch. I paid just over $300, and that is a better bang for my buck. I don't mind much on what I don't have. The Garmin has awesome data collections, and I am a data freak. A much better value than the apple watch, if you don't mind having all the bells and whistles!
Best Buy Canada just dropped the price of new F6 Pro Solar to $499 CDN this week. Currently using an Instinct 1 right now. Still $500 but half the price of new, but still 3 yr old tech. On the fence
I'm feeling the same! I just got this watch and made a first look and unboxing video over on my channel. I cannot wait to delve into the full capabilities of this watch!
Well I’ve been using the Apple Watch for 2 years and I lost 50kg after a long illness and ran a half marathon in may by changing my life. I do 20km a day On a bike every day. I think this Garmin seems next level for my running and cycling. Never paid it much attention. Thank you.
I'd love to get this watch too but for the moment the difference with the non-solar version is over $400, while a solar portable battery costs as little as $50. So the solar charging looks more like a feature for "collectors" than a practicality.
This is probably the dumbest analysis of cost increase I’ve ever seen haha. They have to fit all that technology in a tight space. Your talking about a solar portable battery that’s probably much larger. Lol.
I’m a little late to game,but I love this watch!Ive had the the Fenix 3 and sold it,Apple watch 4 gave it to my son and currently Apple watch 5. I miss the rugged durability of Garmin!
Great video, can’t wait to see your outcome on the battery. It would be awesome to see that pace pro Video. Looking forward for more great videos, stay safe and stay healthy.
for anyone looking to buy this, I would wait. the battery market will be changing soon forever, the new technology going into these devices will be the difference of day and night in terms of run time, and for 1000 dollars this watch while very nice...simply isn't worth it for 3 extra days of battery life if you perform the necessary criteria to take advantage of the solar system, save the money and get the version without the solar.
Bought it as I was disappointed with my Samsung watch with respect to the accuracy of the GPS tracking. Thought that the additional alternatives to GPS would really makes a difference but so far I am a bit disappointed. Nevertheless, most of the other features are quite impressive, though. Just the SPO2 measuring is not working at all. I am getting results between 88% and a 100%. Guess anything below 92% would get you in ICU these days. But the rest I really like.
Awesome video, very informative, I'm looking to upgrade my Fitbit and Pebble watch to 1 proper unit and you have painted a nice picture of what's possible with the X6 Pro Solar, hopefully, my next watch.
Great equipment. Tell me, did you put a protective film on the display? You say that you have been using it for quite a long time, hence my question whether it makes sense to stick a protective glass on the display.
The weekness of Garmin watches is always the watch body. They always break where the wristband attaches. I was hoping to learn whether or not the case of the 6x is sturdier. Why not a metal case?
Hey, thx for your details. I’m trying to have one of 6X either pro or Solar edition. The only thing I wonder is Solar editor worthy or not for that extra $150 or not. Since you’ve being using Solar, can you tell or post a video about this please? Again thx for your great work
Subscribed! Well done review. Now that the watches are $150 off I’m looking to grabbing one. At this point would you go for the solar again or just get the 6x sapp? Thanks
DirtyOldSneakers one more question then I’ll stop bothering you. How is the screen holding up on the solar? (scratches etc) Especially since you’ve had a sapphire 5.
Hello Eric. Can I get my 6X solar to give me more audio feed backs while I am riding my bike or on my walk. While I am doing these two activites, audio through my headset tells me a current speed and while walking tells me the pace. I would love to discover or find out if it is capable of the watch giving me more audio parameters. Can it? Thanks.
@@jasonmiller9495 i like the tactix its taken some good hits and still looks practically new. Battery is lengthy, the only thing is if you prefer smaller watches it may not be the best option
When they first show the SOlar i was "Need it now"...but when i got it and did use it i change it to my 6x Sapphire. First they should made the SOlar sens. larger so it suck up more light. But the thing they did really bad is NO SAPPHIRE for their Top Watch...Been on Fenix from first one and love them, but if you use them hard their glass is not that great so Sapphire is a must. No to bad tho, my 6x Sapphire ticking very solid and is a great watch.
@@nycbike73 Thanks, we're out of the city for the time-being sadly, but we're all healthy, safe and ready to kill each other. Hope you and your people are well!
It is comfortable. I sleep with it everyday. It’s much lighter than my previous fenix 5x. But it all depends on your sensibility to have a big watch in your wrist.
! question ... can this watch be used without the phone (I mean what is the use of 7 days battery life if Android phone drains battery within 48 hours ... and if the watch can not be used without having to be paired ... lol , but if it can be used similar to Samsung with LTE technology) ??? Thx
On my Fenix 6X I have no readings showing for the high and low temperature widget around the edge of the watch face. It’s just showing a H- /L- It did show a reading when I first turned on the watch. Any suggestions watch wizard ?
What u need to know.....easy, stay away from Garmin, they so full of bugs and software errors that it’s a shame. Guess they use the same program people as Boing. A really shit company, both of them.
Just bought this watch. Thanks for the info. Now, the Fenix 7 is out, with rumors of the 8 on it's way. However, I am tired of using my Wahoo strap that doesn't seem to pair with Strava any more. This is my first smart watch. E-bay had it for $330. Your new price of $1K, makes this feel like I got a great deal, even if it is not the newest tech.
Thanks for the review and tips!
How have you been liking it? I’ve been lookin on eBay as well and seeing them for that price.
@@martinrenteriajr.924 I like it. I have an apple iPhone, and the Ultra I think would be a better watch for my needs. I like to Mtn bike, and this records very well. I miss out on not having a speaker, no mic, so I can't answer a call. I can't use just my watch for music for iTunes. I would have to set up and down load songs on spotify, which i do have a free account, but not a paid subscription.
However, I did not pay $900 for the apple watch. I paid just over $300, and that is a better bang for my buck. I don't mind much on what I don't have.
The Garmin has awesome data collections, and I am a data freak. A much better value than the apple watch, if you don't mind having all the bells and whistles!
Best Buy Canada just dropped the price of new F6 Pro Solar to $499 CDN this week. Currently using an Instinct 1 right now. Still $500 but half the price of new, but still 3 yr old tech. On the fence
I'm feeling the same! I just got this watch and made a first look and unboxing video over on my channel. I cannot wait to delve into the full capabilities of this watch!
The best review on this watch! listened to others and not a patch on you thanks a lot.
I just bought me 1 today I like it because I'm a hiker and some climbing. I like how it shows the stress though
Good video thank you. Answered a lot of my questions. Bought one based on your recommendation. Got £200 off it around Christmas time.
Great! So glad to hear it. Hope you like it as much as I do.
Well I’ve been using the Apple Watch for 2 years and I lost 50kg after a long illness and ran a half marathon in may by changing my life. I do 20km a day On a bike every day. I think this Garmin seems next level for my running and cycling. Never paid it much attention. Thank you.
Very great review . Thanks for taking time to share this with us
I'd love to get this watch too but for the moment the difference with the non-solar version is over $400, while a solar portable battery costs as little as $50. So the solar charging looks more like a feature for "collectors" than a practicality.
That’s because of the *under-screen* solar panel which is muuuch more expensive
This is probably the dumbest analysis of cost increase I’ve ever seen haha. They have to fit all that technology in a tight space. Your talking about a solar portable battery that’s probably much larger. Lol.
Yep , great format , well edited and thought out , you have a new sub 👍
I’m a little late to game,but I love this watch!Ive had the the Fenix 3 and sold it,Apple watch 4 gave it to my son and currently Apple watch 5. I miss the rugged durability of Garmin!
Apple watch is way better
@@brianurata4634 Better at breaking for the same price?
Great video. Clear and articulate. Very informative, I've now subscribed!!
Awesome video well done and well presented.! One of the best I've seen.
Same here... I can't believe I paid this much for a watch.
Well people still buy apple watches
A good honest review.
Thanks!
Good video. Made up my mind to buy a the fenix 6x pro solar
enjoyed watching. usefull.
Great video, can’t wait to see your outcome on the battery. It would be awesome to see that pace pro Video. Looking forward for more great videos, stay safe and stay healthy.
Did you see this? czcams.com/video/sXJZiRWWIyg/video.html
Great review, thanks mate
Great update!
great review thanks
this is great, but i'd also like to know what you don't like about it
for anyone looking to buy this, I would wait. the battery market will be changing soon forever, the new technology going into these devices will be the difference of day and night in terms of run time, and for 1000 dollars this watch while very nice...simply isn't worth it for 3 extra days of battery life if you perform the necessary criteria to take advantage of the solar system, save the money and get the version without the solar.
to me it sounds like the sapphire glass is a better option over the solar with only 3 days of extra battery.
Depends on if you want that extra time or not.
Great video! Thanks!
Wow, glad I got this watch even though it cost so damn much.
Bought it as I was disappointed with my Samsung watch with respect to the accuracy of the GPS tracking. Thought that the additional alternatives to GPS would really makes a difference but so far I am a bit disappointed. Nevertheless, most of the other features are quite impressive, though. Just the SPO2 measuring is not working at all. I am getting results between 88% and a 100%. Guess anything below 92% would get you in ICU these days. But the rest I really like.
This watch is more of the hardware quality not so much the software. But I like it.
Awesome video, very informative, I'm looking to upgrade my Fitbit and Pebble watch to 1 proper unit and you have painted a nice picture of what's possible with the X6 Pro Solar, hopefully, my next watch.
Great equipment. Tell me, did you put a protective film on the display? You say that you have been using it for quite a long time, hence my question whether it makes sense to stick a protective glass on the display.
Black Friday 2023 Cabela's this is $399
They are starting to discount. Bought one for $800. It is the 6x Pro Solar Titanium.
Would you mind sharing where from?
@@tarunbhalla5553 Crutchfield. They are out of stock now but you can have them email you when they are back in stock.
@@richardsnyder9767 Thanks Richard.
@@tarunbhalla5553 Recieved it today.👍
@@tarunbhalla5553 Looks like their website shows some expected in around 05/13.
EXCELLENT JOB WELL DONE ...
I will ALWAYS choose a chest strap over an optical sensor when it comes to exercise
Cool, review thanks Mate, question is there a difference between the Garmin 6 X Pro Solar and Garmin 6 Solar?
This Dwayne Johnson of Garmin watches! ;))
Great content!
You are great
Is the 51mm x 51mm watch size measured as the diameter of the bezel? Just trying to get an idea of the size of the watch. Thanks for the great video.
Cool👍🏾😎 Vid.
It's crazy expensive for the 3rd world ... Still running with a pretty old Fenix 3
The weekness of Garmin watches is always the watch body. They always break where the wristband attaches. I was hoping to learn whether or not the case of the 6x is sturdier. Why not a metal case?
Just bought one for $699. Boom son.
Cool 😉😎
I see a followup coming up as first 2min in you say we need to wait for 6-8 months for the solar capability. Please let us know if we can expect.
It’s in production now.
Here's the update video czcams.com/video/sXJZiRWWIyg/video.html
I found a Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar on the bike path. How do I contact the owner?
I saw a phone number on it, but it disappeared.
Hey, thx for your details. I’m trying to have one of 6X either pro or Solar edition. The only thing I wonder is Solar editor worthy or not for that extra $150 or not. Since you’ve being using Solar, can you tell or post a video about this please? Again thx for your great work
I’m working on the battery video but sneak peek, I don’t think it’s worth it. But o live in NYC and work inside all day so maybe that’s why?
Subscribed! Well done review. Now that the watches are $150 off I’m looking to grabbing one. At this point would you go for the solar again or just get the 6x sapp? Thanks
Good question. I really don’t think the pro solar was worth the extra cash.
DirtyOldSneakers thanks for the reply. For some weird reason my brain wants the solar model but my wallet wants the other...
DirtyOldSneakers also I’m currently using the fenix 5 and am wanting the body battery and of course the music!
From the 5, it's totally worth the upgrade.
DirtyOldSneakers one more question then I’ll stop bothering you. How is the screen holding up on the solar? (scratches etc) Especially since you’ve had a sapphire 5.
11 months later, any scratches on the watch?
Hello Eric. Can I get my 6X solar to give me more audio feed backs while I am riding my bike or on my walk. While I am doing these two activites, audio through my headset tells me a current speed and while walking tells me the pace. I would love to discover or find out if it is capable of the watch giving me more audio parameters. Can it? Thanks.
Solar doesn't help very much.. its not like a solar g shock or citizen that just runs on light. I got a tactix delta instead of the new solar ones
How is the delta tactic. I’m trying to decide between the delta or the Democrats 6 x pro
@@jasonmiller9495 i like the tactix its taken some good hits and still looks practically new. Battery is lengthy, the only thing is if you prefer smaller watches it may not be the best option
When they first show the SOlar i was "Need it now"...but when i got it and did use it i change it to my 6x Sapphire. First they should made the SOlar sens. larger so it suck up more light. But the thing they did really bad is NO SAPPHIRE for their Top Watch...Been on Fenix from first one and love them, but if you use them hard their glass is not that great so Sapphire is a must.
No to bad tho, my 6x Sapphire ticking very solid and is a great watch.
I ordered my 6xpro solar. I found your video after I ordered the watch.
Just wondering if you were planning to do an update on the watch?
I am, anything specific you were hoping I'd cover?
@@Dirtyoldsneakers hey hope you and your family are safe and healthy. I was thinking a all-around update.
@@nycbike73 Thanks, we're out of the city for the time-being sadly, but we're all healthy, safe and ready to kill each other. Hope you and your people are well!
How's it for comfort while sleeping? I love the size ... but just wondering if its comfortable during sleep.
It is comfortable. I sleep with it everyday. It’s much lighter than my previous fenix 5x. But it all depends on your sensibility to have a big watch in your wrist.
Its not bad.. i do it everynight ..however there are lighter and smaller options by garmin
I can’t sleep with it everyday, it’s just a bit too big for me and I only have the 6 pro
! question ... can this watch be used without the phone (I mean what is the use of 7 days battery life if Android phone drains battery within 48 hours ... and if the watch can not be used without having to be paired ... lol , but if it can be used similar to Samsung with LTE technology) ???
Thx
Yes, almost all features are built in.
I didn't see any watch here
I never promised you a rose garden.
Could you explain live event sharing on Android please? Is that feature also on the 6s pro solar? Thanks in advance.
On my Fenix 6X I have no readings showing for the high and low temperature widget around the edge of the watch face. It’s just showing a H- /L- It did show a reading when I first turned on the watch. Any suggestions watch wizard ?
Open the app on your phone and let it sync. You need to connect to a local weather station.
Hi, how is this solar charging after 11month is it worth to take or its not?
Here's the update video czcams.com/video/sXJZiRWWIyg/video.html
Have you used it for how long?
Hi ,is Garmin better than Casio ,thanks
I think so, yes.
Hahaha 😂
@@Dr.jp113 what’s funny
Hey man could you tell me if the solar version was worth it?
Video coming. But spoiler alert, I don’t think so.
Here it is! czcams.com/video/sXJZiRWWIyg/video.html
I have the 6x pro solar, should I get a screen protector?
No need.
Which is better? The sunto 9 or this one?
I much prefer Garmin
@@Dirtyoldsneakers why? Do you know the sunto 9?
Have you ever tried the Heathered bracelet?
I have not. You like?
DirtyOldSneakers No I haven’t xD that’s why I’m asking
Did you actually test the solar charging?
I did, check it out here czcams.com/video/sXJZiRWWIyg/video.html
Does it have offline gps?
soooo.. you mean does it have gps? Yes it does
Who knows the price of Garmin 6pro solar? Any one?
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Did we ever get an update on this?
Not yet. but a few in the works.
@@Dirtyoldsneakers thanks
Here's the update czcams.com/video/sXJZiRWWIyg/video.html
Sleep Tracking is poor on the 5X plus and the 6X pro solar. The 3HR is good though.
1:40 no..i actually dont
Check again :-)
Any tech that helps me in arguments wife my wife is a huge plus
Right?!? And who doesn’t like to prove that you also need to nap! #science!
Considering the messenger 👎
How big is your wrist?
Usual size
lower that music.. was looking for the skip ad button lol
There is no solar version on fenix 6,it's only for 6x.......
What u need to know.....easy, stay away from Garmin, they so full of bugs and software errors that it’s a shame. Guess they use the same program people as Boing. A really shit company, both of them.
Your asking for like in advance, earned you a dislike.