Fenix 6X Sapphire vs 6 Titanium Sapphire

Former Member over 5 years ago

Hello. New owner of a 6X Sapphire, absolutely love it so far. I was really torn between this and the 6 Sapphire Titanium. I think I prefer the look of the Titanium, but not sure since I haven't seen it in person. Went to Best Buy today, and they didn't have anyone to show watches, nor did they have the Titanium in stock... So I bought this one. So far, I absolutely love it. I actually prefer the bigger size, again I think. I'm not a small guy, so the X fits fine, and not sure how much of a difference the additional .1mm makes on the screen.

Does anyone have any pictures of both the 6 and 6X on their wrist? Or has anyone switched between the two? I'm really leaning towards getting the Titanium. I would have bought it today if it was in stock. Any words of wisdom? Thanks!!

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0 C.sco over 5 years ago

The 6X screen is actually .1 inches (2.5mm) bigger than the 6, not .1mm - it's also 280x280 pixel instead of 260x260. This is enough of a screen size difference to allow the 6X screen to have up to 8 datafields on each screen, instead of the max 6 datafields on the other models. It also makes the map more usable, in my opinion.

I'm not a big guy (5'10", 165lb, small wrists) and I think the 6x fits great. Any bigger, and it would be too big for me - it's right at the limit of what I could wear I think.

Battery life is also a factor - the 6x has 50% more battery than the 6.

Those 2 factors (screen size and battery life) made the 6X a no-brainer for myself, and I'm glad I chose it.

0 Ɛpsilon over 5 years ago

May be worth nosing on r/GarminFenix on reddit as there was a few threads recently on people comparing various models.. For example, https://www.reddit.com/r/GarminFenix/comments/gpew03/size_comparison/ shows the size difference between the x and the base

0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to C.sco

Completely forgot about those other things, which I definitely prefer more. Going to keep this one for sure. Thank you!!! Plus, I saw I can order a matching titanium band for this as well, so problem almost solved.

0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to Ɛpsilon

Thank you!! Going to keep the 6X, due to reasons above. Might just order the titanium band, not the same color, but still nicer than my current one.

0 Pseudo-fed over 5 years ago

I have both the F6X sapphire AND the F6 Titanium Sapphire. If you can wear it, keep the 6X. I use the F6 for my running, and I do notice that it is smaller and lighter than my F6X, but I would have no problem running with my 6X or my Delta. The F6 TS band compatibility to me is not as extensive with its grey case color. I got the version that came with the Ti bracelet and orange silicon. The screen size and battery are better on the 6X--noticeably so.

Pics below to add confusion. My wrist is 173mm, 6.75":

6, 6X, Delta:

https://flic.kr/p/2itguVj

Various 6 and 6X:

https://flic.kr/p/2hChABY

https://flic.kr/p/2hChAG7

https://flic.kr/p/2iZZeQ6

https://flic.kr/p/2i6qwTS

https://flic.kr/p/2i6o6jX

https://flic.kr/p/2i6qwRs

0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to Pseudo-fed

Thank you very much for the pics!! The 6X is perfect for my wrist. Very pleased with it. I just prefer the titanium all around, but I prefer the larger screen. I like the silver titanium color just a bit better. I was tempted to get the orange band as well, but wanted to be a bit more reserved.

Don't know why they don't offer the larger one with the titanium band, but at least they sell the band. Going to order the Grey dlc titanium matching band.

Really love this watch. I've had a few smart watches, fitbits and Samsung. Sti have them, and love my Galaxy Watch, it's beautiful but just not good for exercising. Plus, when exercising, touch screen does not work well for me, I actually prefer the buttons.

So much to learn on this watch!!!

0 EyessOnlyy over 5 years ago in reply to Pseudo-fed

which watch face is that?

Can you show also your settings for the fields in the pictures?

0 Pseudo-fed over 5 years ago in reply to EyessOnlyy

Which face? Data Lover is shown in most pics. SHN TACv2 is shown in one pic.

0 EyessOnlyy over 5 years ago in reply to Pseudo-fed

Thx, To Data Lover it seems my question was addressed ::)