Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar

However, with the Fenix 6/6S/6X Pro Solar editions specifically, it’s hard to really see the benefit of solar in day to day situations. Sure, on bright sunny summer days with 8-10 hours of strong sunlight outdoor time you’ll definitely see a benefit....

Best in class battery life Near indestructible design Excellent fitness tracking and coaching services Lots of storage for maps and local music

Very expensive Limited smartwatch functionality

The Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar is the best fitness tracker on the market at the moment, offering best in class battery life and a wealth of new activity tracking features that’ll help even the most diehard of athletes take their workout to the next level.

Epic battery life - aided by the sun ; Solid and watertight build ; Plethora of tracking options ; Mapping and PacePro are great features ; Interface is easy to digest

Music services still limited ; Garmin Pay is fiddly to use compared to other contactless systems ; Expensive

This solar-powered outdoors smartwatch is essentially the same as the regular Fenix 6 Pro, except you get additional battery refilling from being exposed to the sun. It's a remarkable watch, albeit a pricey one.

— Unbelievable battery life, near-indestructible design, excellent fitness features

— Extravagant price, limited smartwatch functionality

The Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar offers the best fitness tracking in the business, giving you all the information and advice that you need to get the most out of your workouts. But so it should; anything less than that would render the price extortionate....

Built-in solar charging • Top-of-the-line activity tracking and mapping • Battery saving mode

Heavy device • Heart rate monitor isn't reliable • Significant investment

The Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar caters to extreme, niche, and data-driven athletes and adventurers.