{"id":1426,"date":"2020-12-14T10:16:57","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T10:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/?p=1426"},"modified":"2024-09-03T16:39:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T16:39:12","slug":"garmin-fenix-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/golf-gps\/garmin-fenix-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Garmin Fenix 6 GPS Golf Watch 2024: An HONEST Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a high-quality multisport watch that\u2019s rugged and built for the outdoors, the Fenix 6 might be for you. In this post, I\u2019m going to be reviewing the Garmin Fenix 6&nbsp;<strong>from a golfer\u2019s point of view<\/strong>&nbsp;and talking about whether or not it\u2019s worth picking up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short,&nbsp;<strong>I wasn\u2019t the biggest fan of the previous&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/golf-gps\/garmin-fenix-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fenix 5<\/a>&nbsp;but I do like the changes they\u2019ve made with the Fenix 6. It was a bit more compact (which is a big deal for me), it has a few more features, and the battery is quite a bit better to justify the price. If you\u2019re going to be doing a lot of outdoor activities and need something that will stand up to the elements, the Fenix 6 should be a good choice for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re just looking for a golf watch you might want to consider the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/golf-gps\/garmin-approach-s60\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garmin S60<\/a>. It\u2019s cheaper and has more advanced golf features. It doesn\u2019t have multisport features though so that\u2019s the major downside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do want a multisport watch that\u2019s not as expensive, my favorite would have to be the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/golf-gps\/fenix-6-vs-approach-s60-vs-vivoactive-4\/\" target=\"_blank\">Garmin Vivoactive 4<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EUfpbFdIv5w<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/EUfpbFdIv5w\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a class=\"aawp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07VVM1VM6?tag=gweek_end-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"Check The Fenix 6 Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-aawp-product-id=\"B07VVM1VM6\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Garmin fenix 6 Premium Multisport GPS Watch Heat and Altitude Adjusted V02 Max Pulse Ox Sensors and Training Load Focus Silver with Black Band\">Check The Fenix 6 Price On Amazon<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCCQsqBrq7yo-uOknBUugeug\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe To The Gear Giveaway.<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Garmin Fenix 6 First Impressions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since I wasn\u2019t the biggest fan of the previous Fenix 5, I didn\u2019t have a whole lot of expectations with the newer Fenix 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They did make some changes though and those changes were a big improvement in my opinion. You can get an upgraded version of the watch but I just tried the basic version. Here\u2019s a quick video showing how the watch works and what it looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xRGTsjWaYZs<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xRGTsjWaYZs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first (and my favorite) change they made to the Fenix 6 was&nbsp;<strong>making it more compact<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My biggest complaint with the 5 was that it was too big and bulky. I\u2019m not a fan of wearing watches anyway so that\u2019s what made me not like it that much. The 6 is a few millimeters thinner which also makes it lighter. It might not seem like a huge difference but I really noticed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second change they made was&nbsp;<strong>adding<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>more<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>features<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different sports were added and so were the things they tracked. The 6 comes with a pulse ox sensor which will help you acclimate to different altitudes. It has an incident detection feature that will contact emergency services if you fall. It also has an energy monitor that will tell you when you have the most energy or need to rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The final improvement was&nbsp;<strong>battery<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the 5 and 6 have impressive batteries when you compare them to other sports watches on the market. That\u2019s part of the reason for the higher price tag. The Fenix 6 is quite a bit better than the 5 as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Garmin Fenix 6 Golf Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever used a sports watch from Garmin, the golf features are pretty much the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They aren\u2019t going to be as advanced as a high-end golf-specific watch but they\u2019ll definitely give you all the essentials you\u2019d need on the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/4_Blog-Post-Pic-3.jpg\" alt=\"Garmin Fenix 6\" class=\"wp-image-4233\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll have to do is&nbsp;<strong>download the course<\/strong>&nbsp;onto your watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a bit of a hassle, having to do that every time but it\u2019ll save after that and you\u2019ll be good to go. All you have to do is go to the Garmin Connect app and find your course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, you\u2019ll be able to see what hole you\u2019re on, what par is on that hole, what the green looks like, and the&nbsp;<strong>distance to the front, middle, and back of the green<\/strong>. You can also move the pin around to get exact distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also see&nbsp;<strong>what<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>hazards are on each hole<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be able to see how far away you are from the front and back of each hazard, what type of hazard it is, and where it is compared to the green. It\u2019ll also show you how far away doglegs are and where the different layup spots are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another cool feature is that it\u2019ll&nbsp;<strong>automatically<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>track<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>your<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>shots<\/strong>&nbsp;and tell you how far each shot was. All you have to do is hit your ball, walk up to it, and it\u2019ll tell you the distance. It\u2019ll also store that info so you can review it after your round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also&nbsp;<strong>keep score<\/strong>&nbsp;on the watch and keep track of your handicap and a few other things. If you want more advanced tracking, you can get&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/garmin-truswing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garmin Truswing<\/a>&nbsp;and it\u2019ll connect to your watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Garmin Fenix 6 Non-Golf Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t really use many of the other features myself but the watch does have pretty much everything you\u2019d want to track or do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can track&nbsp;<strong>all the basics<\/strong>&nbsp;such as steps, calories burned, and quality of sleep, and you can also track&nbsp;<strong>more advanced things<\/strong>&nbsp;like energy levels and altitude acclimation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who likes to&nbsp;<strong>swim, trail run, cycle, hike, climb<\/strong>, or anything else similar, this watch will be able to track all of those. I don\u2019t use these that much so the numbers don\u2019t mean much to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2_Blog-Post-Pic-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Garmin Fenix 6\" class=\"wp-image-4232\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The one thing I use a lot is the&nbsp;<strong>built-in GPS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reason to get a watch like this would be for outdoor use such as hiking, running, or something else where you need a GPS. It\u2019ll keep track of where you are, where you\u2019ve been, and where you\u2019re going. It\u2019s so much better than those bulky handheld units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Garmin Fenix 6 Design<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The design of the Fenix 6 was a big improvement in my opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I thought the 5 was a bit too thick and it wasn\u2019t the most comfortable watch I\u2019ve tried. The&nbsp;<strong>6 is a bit thinner and lighter<\/strong>&nbsp;which makes it a lot more comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other difference was the&nbsp;<strong>quality of the screen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fenix 5 was more scratch-resistant than a lot of other watches and that\u2019s why it was good for outdoor use. The Fenix 6 is even better though and it comes with Gorilla Glass (whatever that is) which was really durable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than that, the design was pretty much the same. Both those changes were a lot better though, in my opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Garmin Fenix 6 Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to performance, the main thing I\u2019m looking at is the battery life and the accuracy of the golf features. You should be here because you\u2019re interested in the golf features and that\u2019s what I\u2019m going to focus on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2_Blog-Post-Pic-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Garmin Fenix 6\" class=\"wp-image-4231\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the&nbsp;<strong>accuracy of the GPS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever used one of the other Fenix watches or even the Vivoactive or Forerunner, the golf tools are essentially the same. I wouldn\u2019t say they\u2019re as accurate as of the Garmin S60 but they were always within 5 yards of the course markers. That\u2019s good enough for me and it should do the job for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now for the&nbsp;<strong>battery<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the big selling points with the Fenix series. If you\u2019re going to be using it in the outdoors, you\u2019ll probably need a battery that\u2019ll last multiple days (for hiking, climbing, etc). The battery will last much longer than the Vivoactive or Forerunner series and the 6 was noticeably better than the 5. If you\u2019re just using it as a smartwatch (no other features), it should last around 2 weeks. If you\u2019re using the GPS features, it should last well over a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Garmin Fenix 6 Specs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-4\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Product<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Garmin Fenix 6<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Size<\/td><td>47 x 47 x 15 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Watch Material<\/td><td>Polymer\/Stainless Steel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Glass<\/td><td>Gorilla Glass<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quick Fit Bands<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Touchscreen<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strap Material<\/td><td>Silicone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Screen Size<\/td><td>1.3 Inch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>80 Grams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Battery Life<\/td><td>36 Hours GPS Mode<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water Rating<\/td><td>10 ATM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Golf Courses<\/td><td>41,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Preloaded<\/td><td>No. Downloadable From Phone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Distance To Front, Middle, Back<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Distance To Hazards\/Doglegs\/Layup<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shot Distance<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scorecard<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stat Tracking<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AutoShot<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manual Pin Placement<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pinpointer<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Club Tracking<\/td><td>Requires&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/training\/garmin-approach-ct10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CT10<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What I Like<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You can track pretty much everything on it.<\/li><li>It\u2019ll give you all the essential golf features.<\/li><li>It\u2019s tough and well built.<\/li><li>The battery is way better than an Apple Watch.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What I Didn\u2019t Like<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It\u2019s still a bit too big for me personally.<\/li><li>The sleep tracking isn\u2019t as good as some of the others.<\/li><li>The price is a bit high.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Breakdown<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Performance Score: 8<\/li><li>Quality Score: 9<\/li><li>Ease Of Use: 8<\/li><li><strong>Personal Score: 8.5<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. What nav maps does the Fenix 6 come with?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. It comes loaded with maps from North America and a base map for the rest of the world. You can also purchase additional maps for certain areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. Does the Fenix 6 have interchangeable bands?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Yes, you can pick from a bunch of different straps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. Can you play music through the Fenix 6?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Yes, you can connect to Spotify or Amazon Music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is The Garmin Fenix 6 Worth It?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, if you\u2019re someone who spends a lot of time outdoors and needs a watch that has a long battery life and is built super tough, the Fenix 6 could be perfect for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a class=\"aawp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07VVM1VM6?tag=gweek_end-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"Check The Fenix 6 Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-aawp-product-id=\"B07VVM1VM6\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Garmin fenix 6 Premium Multisport GPS Watch Heat and Altitude Adjusted V02 Max Pulse Ox Sensors and Training Load Focus Silver with Black Band\">Check The Fenix 6 Price On Amazon<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I like it a lot more than the Fenix 5 because of the smaller size (bigger screen) and the better battery life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I had to pick, I\u2019d go with something like the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/golf-gps\/fenix-6-vs-approach-s60-vs-vivoactive-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vivoactive 4<\/a>. It\u2019s not as heavy-duty but it is more compact and is more comfortable in my opinion. It\u2019s also cheaper which is a big selling point. Both are great options though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me know your thoughts and any questions you have. Like this article? Feel free to give it a share!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Looking to get some new golf gear?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a>&nbsp;to check out our recommended gear page to see the stuff we\u2019re recommending and the cheapest place to get them.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking for a high-quality multisport watch that\u2019s rugged and built for the outdoors, the Fenix 6 might be for you. In this post, I\u2019m going to be reviewing the Garmin Fenix 6&nbsp;from a golfer\u2019s point of view&nbsp;and talking about whether or not it\u2019s worth picking up. In short,&nbsp;I wasn\u2019t the biggest fan of &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Garmin Fenix 6 GPS Golf Watch 2024: An HONEST Review\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/golf-gps\/garmin-fenix-6\/#more-1426\" aria-label=\"More on Garmin Fenix 6 GPS Golf Watch 2024: An HONEST Review\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1427,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1426","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-golf-gps","infinite-scroll-item"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1426"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1426"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1426\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2651,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1426\/revisions\/2651"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1427"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1426"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1426"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}