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Why you shouldn't buy Fenix 6 (seriously)

6215292
over 4 years ago

I hope this thread would be a red flag for someone considering buying Garmin Fenix 6X PRO. 

TBH - I'm using my watch for a few days and I totally regret the money that I've spent. I've been a VA4 user and frankly - I do not see any major upgrades with Fenix 6x PRO

I think it's a disappointment, that this kind of expensive watch (and this is just after few days):

1) doesn't have a nap mode to track power naps;

2) has an unreliable heart rate monitor

3) measures temperature in a totally useless way

4) has not working weather widgets on some faces

5) has no possibility to add a manual activity with different heart rate zones or more custom statistics that'd be included in an overall view.

Moreover - I haven't seen any issue resolved on Garmin forum. I think that's some kind of unfunny joke. You'd probably be better with some random wristband, having way more functionality, better screen and that costs a fraction of Garmin's price. I know, that I should have checked all the features, but seriously - if this is a standard for some cheap tracking devices you'd expect top quality from a high-end device.

For me, it's for now just a really expensive and good looking watch. But if you'd like to spend this kind of money - maybe some nice mechanical watch or a wristband and a lot of saved money?

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to 5651254

    No idea what you are going on about here. Originally you complained the watch temp sensor was useless because it didnt measure what you think it should. I gave you loads of reasons why it doesnt/cant measure what you think it should .

    I also explained that if you want to know the ambient temperature accurately get the garmin or another ambient senor and place it somewhere suitable.

    No mention was made of heat acclimatization etc, this is the first anybody has read of this argument.

    Simple thing for you to is sell your watch, and buy a VA4 again, or maybe a $20 Casio so nothing to complain about.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to 5651254

    No, I purchased it having read a lot about running dynamics and how useful they are/aren't.

    I fully agree that at the end of the day, I don't find a real lot of value in them, certainly not as much as I'd hoped.

    I did my research on all this before buying the watch though, I didn't buy it, realise I had no idea what I was doing, then make a cry baby forum post showcasing what a dingbat I was.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to 5651254

    Please. My grandmother comes up with more biting commentary than this attempt.

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    I think at this stage we could probably do with some helpful insight from Phillip Shambrook or Alan Campbell or one of the other Garmin ambassadors. 

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to 2572376

    I don't know if you checked who are you replying to my friend ;)

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    The temperature sensor is only here to measure temperature variations, and correlate if atmospheric pressure change detected by the barometer is related to weather or altitude change.

    It is not meant to give you the outside temperature, and even less the temperature of your body.

    As already said above, if outside temperature is important to you you should get a specific sensor.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to 6215292
    6215292 said:
    It's not giving you your body temp (internal) only skin temp. I understand the physics, however - there are some devices capable of calculating your body temp. It's just a matter of algorithms/placement of the sensor

    It’s actually giving the temperature at the sensor for the reason of ensuring the barometric altimeter is reading correctly (increased air temp has lower density for example). It was never designed to read “outside” temperature when worn on the wrist. Garmin sell external temp sensors if that is something that is important to you. If you think it’s a simple matter of algorithms, how about you give Garmin a call and let them know?

    I‘ve had pretty much every brand of watch that contains a barometric altimeter and they’ve all worked like this. From the Suunto Core, Vector and Ambit to G-Shock’s and Garmin. 

    Not understanding the limitations of the tech you are buying, or having misplaced expectations, is always going to lead to disappointment.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to TheOtherPhil

    I am locking this thread. Thank you for taking the time to give input on both the positives and negatives.