Fenix 6S Pro vs. Sapphire

Opinions please on the Fenix 6S Sapphire Carbon grey DLC vs. Fenix 6S Pro Black.

I only use the watch for road running and walking, I've owned a Forerunner 645 for a year with no scratches on the screen or bezel (I think this also uses the Gorilla Glass 3?). Should I just go for the non-sapphire black one? Does the DLC coating add anything if you're not doing rock climbing etc? Is it lighter being DLC coated titanium instead of black painted stainless steel? Also I don't want to screen to look dull for the sake of added protection that I probably don't need.

Thanks.

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Malcolm over 4 years ago +1

I had the black Fenix 5 Sapphire, it scratch so easy, just catching it on a wall at work even, stainless steel shone through the black paint and made them even more obvious. I only run really and the Sapphire…
scotthunter2 over 4 years ago +1

I really like the black bezel. This YouTube video shows it well:

https://youtu.be/sdxtYCEfNpc

Shame they don't do a sapphire version in that colour. I think the dlc grey looks a bit meh.
scotthunter2 over 4 years ago in reply to Polaris +1

My thought is Gorilla Glass 3 is still very tough for just running & casual wear and lets through more light, plus black on black looks so nice...

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0 HermoT over 4 years ago in reply to Schwermetall

The contrast on the non-sapphire F6 is superb compared to a F5+ sapphire.

Reflections on the sapphire is a huge turn off for me

Will send you pics on the other thread where you replied to a post of mine.

0 keeshaug over 4 years ago in reply to scotthunter2

Im with you. Im ordering one this weekend, but I think Im going for the PRO because of the black color. Ive had the Fenix 3HR sapphire and got no scratches, but the 6 sapphire looks grey and I cant stand it.

0 7828711 over 4 years ago

After much debate I went in to a Garmin store today for the 6S, and I wanted the Sapphire version. However.. coming from a 245M it was very evident that the screen clarity on the Sapphire model was NO WHERE NEAR as crisp as the "pro" version or my 245M. This is because the Sapphire crystal that Garmin is using is not coated on the inside with A/R (Anti Reflective). I have a Omega watch with this.. and its night and day difference. This of coarse cost more and I get why Garmin is not doing it.. but, the problem is that the "high end" version is not as nice looking as the non sapphire version.

So.. I was pretty dissapointed. Having both on my wrist, I honestly just liked my "old" 245M better LOL. I like the look of the 6S better, (all black) etc.. but not enough for the price, especially since the bezel is not DLC coated in the "pro" version. That sucks too.