Garmin Fenix 6 Pro vs Sapphire Comparison

Garmin Fenix 6 Pro vs Sapphire Comparison - Is Gorilla Glass Better?

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@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Fenix 6 Sapphire or Pro? Which one are you picking up?

@donnawetter1513 4 жыл бұрын

Titanium Saphire. ;)

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

@@donnawetter1513 Nice choice!

@thanasis7oropos 4 жыл бұрын

I found the same backlight problem on a sapphire version

@Shapmb 4 жыл бұрын

Resale on sapphire likely higher due to less scratches

@Shapmb 4 жыл бұрын

Thanasis Vlaxaitis did you return? I really like the dark blacks much better

@Themata 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. I'd be interested to see backlights on all the Garmins you can find, lined up in a dark room

@mlegrand 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, I'm loving your channel. Such a nice vibe to everything. Thanks for all the work here!

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! That means a lot. I really like your content too!

@mlegrand 4 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit - Hopefully some day we'll get to go for a trail run together. I'll bring a camera 😉

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

@@mlegrand anytime!

@aprilpualengco7344 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that honest review. Def set my eyes to fenix 6 sapphire. It's so good looking.

@DoseofDirt 3 жыл бұрын

I know the video is a few years old, but I still found it super helpful. I'm sold on the 6x, now just have to decide between the pro and the sapphire. Thanks for the video!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@madPav3L 4 жыл бұрын

For watches, always Sapphire! I have Sapphire watches for over 12 years now wearing them 24/7 without a single scratch.

@kevinmagalona274 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video mate, thanks. No nonsense, just a good hearty review. Let's all get these thumbsup and give the man some money to perform scratch testing in the future

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sobluedeep 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot a lot you made me decide finally to go for sapphire

@subzerohf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your review. The dark room comparison is very important to me. I owned a Forerunner 645 and I noticed the bluish hue when the backlight was on. And I hated it. It gives a cheap look on the watch. And I suspect that Garmin did this on purpose in order to give the Sapphire version a boost. Again, this is a great review, and thanks a bunch!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@roboppers 4 жыл бұрын

I had two sapphire versions (3hr and 5xplus) they are really indestructible! Never had any scratch on them and I work with a lot of sharp metal parts during the day. I would always choose the sapphire version.

@richt3993 4 жыл бұрын

Apparently though the 6 Sapphire has an anti-reflective coating which DOES scratch easily so bit of a catch 22 situation.

@henriqueteixeira4603 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent comparison, of something I've never seen compared on KZfaq. Excellent video quality and audio. Thanks for clarifying my doubts.

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

It was something I was searching for so I figured I'd share my thoughts. Thanks for watching!

@henriqueteixeira4603 4 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit I think I'll choose the sapphire with DLC coating version. Thanks again and keep up the good work and training.👍🏻

@JustJoshTech 4 жыл бұрын

I work in an office with fluorescent lighting and found the glare too much on the Saphire

@Tiffshouse 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! My husband wants the sapphire and I wasn’t sure what the difference was and you made that clear! Thanks

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

@Canada1608 Жыл бұрын

Great review! I found a 6X at good price and bought it thanks to your work in this review and your other Garmin reviews. Keep up the good work!

@evangaudet 4 жыл бұрын

I work in a gym, I have a sapphire glass watch that I wear every day for the last 3 years. I've scraped it against metal bars, machines dumbbells barbells, and everything else inside the gym. To this date there isn't a SINGLE SCRATCH on my watch. Without a doubt get the sapphire glass

@anthonywterrell 4 жыл бұрын

I second that. I'm in the oilfield, working on a drilling rig, I beat the shit out of this watch everyday, and there is no damage....NONE! Kind of hard to believe?? Didn't know anything about the Garmin Fenix line, but I'm glad I got one. WELL WORTH IT!!

@MrTomo4415 4 жыл бұрын

I have an old Suunto core, it has been scratched and abused and rubbed against rocks climbing mountains all over the uk. Still works fine. Actually I like that it looks abused. I think we are sucked in by marketing!

@TheSgt93 4 жыл бұрын

I agree completely. I had a Fenix 3HR sapphire and banged it all over against everything and not a single mark. My Apple Watch Stainless with sapphire coating has been fixed twice now due to damage tot he screen. My Fenix 6X sapphire should be here this week :)

@roboppers 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same experience with my hr3 and now the 5xplus.

@miha-v 4 жыл бұрын

I have Fenix 3 with normal glass. I wear it everyday and I've scrape it a lot of times against different objects. I have 2 very small scratches on glass (there is a lot of scratches on metal ring). So I would probably buy normal glass again. :)

@bigmo21y 4 жыл бұрын

The screen hue has gone unnoticed by a lot of reviwers you are the first to highlight it!! Thanks man im goingbwith the saffire because of the darker blacks

@jonzwale5071 4 жыл бұрын

FYI i just bought Sapphire, had crappy blue tint!

@MrEmirbeytur 3 жыл бұрын

Great review as always. I have just placed an order for Garmin 6. Sapphire because it is half price deal at the moment in Australia.

@funnybugsbunny 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic comparison, very unique video. Content like none other. Keep doing it, please

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That means a lot.

@chrisgardiner4998 4 жыл бұрын

100% go with the sapphire. I have had the Fenix 3 since new with Sapphire glass and there isn’t a single scratch on it and I have worn it constantly over the 3 or 4 years that I’ve had it (other then charging overnight obviously).

@giorgiocristiano807 4 жыл бұрын

I was expecting a "Scratches at level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7"

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe when I hit 8 million subs like Jerryrig Everything I'll be able to afford those tests 😂

@texasblaze1016 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit jerryrig didn't start off with 8 million subs...

@alireza3893 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You answered my question

@leckmanj 4 жыл бұрын

very informative, excellent information..keep the reviews coming

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@thomasarnold6348 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave, thanks for the comparison! I got a Fenix 6 Sapphire today and after owning the normal version of the Fenix 5 for two years, I definitely found that the Sapphire is more reflective as the other one as well. Regarding the backlight, I didn't notice such a big difference between my watches but as you said, the 6Pro vs. 6 Sapphire might actually be put together with different screens/LCD units. One thing I found on Garmin's homepage during my research (which was also a factor in the decision for the Sapphire version) is that the difference between the bezels is not only the coating but also the materials used. On the 6 Pro it's coated stainless steel and on the Sapphire it's either Titanium or in the case of the version you used in the video it's DLC coated Titanium. I don't wanna appear like a know-it-all, just wanted to point it out.

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The 6X gets the titanium DLC. Unfortunately the regular 47mm Fenix 6 does not. Actually right on the back of the watch is laser etched "316 Stainless" with a DLC coating. The watch also weighs 83 grams with the strap on my scale which is a bit heavier than titanium should be. Not all bad news though, titanium tends to scratch a lot easier than Steel due to oxidation. Steel with DLC is incredibly durable in theory but time will tell. Thanks again for visiting the channel!

@thomasarnold6348 4 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks for your reply! I just checked it on the back of my watch and you are completely right! It's really confusing since I was pretty sure I was reading the spec sheet of the 47mm Fenix 6. But due to the amount of around 20 different Fenix 6 units it's not a surprise that one gets confused very easily. Thanks for clarifying!

@Birdphotoman44 4 жыл бұрын

Were can I find the information that 6x sapphire gets titanium DLC, here it says 6x gets steel and the solar gets titanium buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/catalog/product/compareResult.ep?compareProduct=603229&compareProduct=641449&compareProduct=641435&compareProduct=641375

@Aranon78 4 жыл бұрын

@@Birdphotoman44 6X Pro (stainless steel), 6X Sapphire (stainless steel DLC), 6X Pro Solar (Titanium DLC)

@Aranon78 4 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit 6X Pro (stainless steel), 6X Sapphire (stainless steel DLC), 6X Pro Solar (Titanium DLC)

@TheTinnman 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. I was in the military for 24 years and scratched the hell out of watches so I was wondering what the difference was inside between the two watches. I have heard good things about the solar version, but for me it seems taking a battery back up to charge on longer hikes etc would be the better option than solar as I suspect I would be more often to use it under the cover of trees and the solar ring and glass would likely not be exposed to much light. Thanks again for narrowing this down for me. Very helpful. Now to save up for it. :-)

@matthewlawrence5399 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem with military life. I have had zero issues with my Felix 5 sapphire. Absolutely the best watch I’ve ever owned. I have hit the screen on pretty much anything you could imagine and not one permanent scratch. Plus the battery life is amazing.

@makatkplt 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. You were the tipping point for me with pointing out the true black background of the Sapphire. Pulling the trigger on the 6X Sapphire

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm actually not sure the model of the watch matters much when it comes to the blueish display. It seems more like luck of the draw from Garmin. I've seen pictures of several different models with this type of display over on the Garmin forums. I'd suggest purchasing from a place that accepts returns easily if you're worried about it. Honestly though, if I never saw a "true black" display I'm not sure I'd even notice. Enjoy your new watch!

@rsilvers129 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit Oh I noticed. I was so horrified when I saw my watch display that I searched for this issue, and found your video.

@LippiVan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanx a lot, great Review!

@Yamaha_Bolt 4 жыл бұрын

Cool demo in the dark, send this to Garmin for an explanation, they shouldn’t be any different. You could probably send back the Pro as being defective

@tc2703 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is helpful. I am leaving Apple (again) and picking up a Fenix 6 Pro. I have always bought sapphire screens for the durability.. the quest for a scratch-free screen. A few things that have me thinking differently. First, my wife has a Garmin 235 and her display always looked more crisp and contrasty (word?) than my Fenix 5 Sapphire. This bugged me. She trains like crazy and I never notice scratches on her screen. Second, this watch is made to take a beating and I think I personally need to work on not letting scratch OCD win. I am going to likely buy from a retailer that offers damage insurance as I know they let you ‘upgrade’ if you damage the watch.. I was all in on the 6X Pro Sapphire but now think I just want to get the 6 Pro and just use it. Thank you for your videos.

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! I think scratches on the bezel give a watch character. But I'm a little OCD just like you with glass scratches! Thanks for watching!

@TRDGE 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a little late to the party, but I really like your content and videos, thanks for sharing with us :) I was curious about the Garmin Tactix Charlie and I came across your channel. Great stuff, subbed!

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@bigmo7 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Couldn't find this explanation anywhere on the net!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Mark-OutWest 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video that left me in quandary. First I think you have a defective Pro with that purple color in the backlight test. At least that's what I've read. I would prefer a non sapphire watch because clarity is important to me. I think Garmins are generally a harder to view watch in indoor light so I'd rather not have that sapphire in the way. However your backlight test (if the Pro you have is the norm) would push me to the sapphire. I've heard the deltas have great blacks and to see it on the non delta makes me want to get that one now.

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Seems like it's luck of the draw with these watches. There are lots of reports of the blue backlight in the Garmin forums on various models. Thanks for watching!

@JamesStevens013 4 жыл бұрын

I have the pro solar. The backlit screen on mine looks black, like your sapphire.

@markmoscosa2371 10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Bro! This is still true to Fenix 7 lineup. Just subscribed to your channel.

@rysiner10 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man, thanks for a good review and awesome channel!

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@astronaut77 2 жыл бұрын

There is another difference that you didn't mention, which is that water doesn't stay on the screen in the sapphire, it moves like if it has a ceramic coating on it, and I love this feature because I makes the glass more resistant to finger prints and any other dirts

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Very true. The Gorilla Glass does have an oleophobic coating to help prevent water/smudges from sticking but it's not quite as good as the sapphire.

@cosmicheretic8129 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know this. I sweat profusely while biking in the summer so this will be a big bonus!

@caslca 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! I noticed the sapphire watch has a different HR sensor than the pro. My 6x Sapphire has the same sensor as your PRO, and it also has the same blueish tint as your PRO

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

That is odd. I just gave this another look and you're right. The Pro's heart rate sensor's diodes have a white dot to the left of them. While my Sapphires is all black. I'm not entirely sure what that means.

@pascallienard 4 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit And so do I, my 6Pro have the blueish screen when light is on, but with that small white square on the bottom left on the black rectangles of the ohr that looks like your 6 sapphire

@caslca 4 жыл бұрын

Now with that in mind, have you noticed either one of these being better at HR tracking? There have been a lot of chatter about bad HR readings and I’m curious if it is related to different hardware

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

@@caslca I haven't noticed any difference but now that I'm aware I'll be sure to do some additional testing. I'll wear both and go for a few runs and report back. Thanks for watching!

@aliaksandrapanovich965 4 жыл бұрын

I'm looking to get 6s Pro (due very small wrist and weight). But now i'm also aware about blue hue and Optical HR. If you get a chance let us know about 42 mm version (Pro vs Sapphire). At this price point they should be prefect both iMHO... Thank you for your videos!

@hansenallan84 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent comparison. You pointed out a few points unknown to me and I'll definitely go for safire!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dr4aces 4 жыл бұрын

Answered exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks!

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Witcherworks 4 жыл бұрын

That backlight was the biggest difference for me. Thank you for showing that

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm not convinced the backlight difference is due to one being pro and one being sapphire. From Garmin's support forums it appears it can happen to either device as other users have started seeing this "washed out" effect on both Sapphire, and Pro models. Hope this video helped in some way!

@TheDanGore 4 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit I can confirm, my Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Sapphire has the blue hue backlight. Quite disappointing with the clarity of it at certain angles. Hope Garmin can get their act together!

@gustavopaulette3496 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDanGore did you return it?

@TheDanGore 3 жыл бұрын

@@gustavopaulette3496 yes I did, and finally after the 3rd watch I received a dark backlight. Worth the return in my opinion for this pricepoint.

@akwolverine4739 4 жыл бұрын

I got the sapphire as a gift. Love it. I’m definitely a rugged person and I don’t like screen protectors, it’s prefect for my type of use

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@parajuanjo 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit sorry to bother you, i own a fr745 (love it), and i'm considering to get a bigger/more rugged watch for go to work, go outside, etc. i'm between the enduro ti, and the 6x. found a discount on the sapphire version, but as it will be mostly on daytime/sunlight, the question is, how worse is the reflections and visibility compared to the pro, and the enduro? also, music and maps would not be that important to me. i think the enduro is on the sweetspot of durability/scratch ressistance, battery life, lightweight, and solar charge. what do you think?

@MrAloux 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful videos Thanks A lot.

@daverombedza3023 3 жыл бұрын

Dave has come far. The quality has improved with the talk speed as well

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mitruraul 4 жыл бұрын

On my 6x Sapphire I have the same blueish screen as the 6 Pro in your video, so makes me think that it's not the type of glass, but the screen itself at "fault" or the backlight type. As for the Dlc coating, from day one I have managed to scratch the watch on a sand paper like wall, but the minor scratch that was left on the watch is almost invisible, you really have to use a magnifying glass to notice it. Compared with the coating I had on my 5x Plus, Dlc is very resistant and the color hides well the micro scratches, as for the Sapphire screen, worth every penny and it's not just a "bragging" option for a very expansive watch.

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I've been seeing some posts on Garmin's forum about the backlight color too. It seems it's not the glass that is changing the color but rather the LED's or screen. Thanks for watching!

@tburka91 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I did a replacement for my 6x sapphire. That's a big difference.

@scottgsnowden4184 4 жыл бұрын

Tom, did your replacement come with the better contrast? I have the 6x sapphire and it has the lower contrast. I am thinking of sending it back and asking for another as I have 30 days to return if not happy. Just not sure if I'm likely to get the same again.

@tburka91 4 жыл бұрын

@@scottgsnowden4184 I didn't get it yet. There's a garmin forum were someone confirmed that Garmin can confirm if they got a defective unit. For mine, I just sent pictures of mine and display unit. They didn't really fight me when I told them about issue. I just added pictures so I am not bullshitting.

@scottgsnowden4184 4 жыл бұрын

@@tburka91 ok. Ill upload s pic of mine and maybe you can tell if the quality is bad. It seems in between.

@madmax252 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video! I have a 6S Sapphire and my backlight has the blueish hue. Now that I see what a difference there is between your two watches, it makes me disappointed that the LCDs aren't all like your Sapphire! Curious to know what Garmin tells you!

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

I'll update the channel if I get any news. Thanks for watching!

@Yamaha_Bolt 4 жыл бұрын

Just send it back, it’s definitely defective.

@juleshorse9056 4 жыл бұрын

Same for me. I have just bought a 6S Sapphire. When the backlight is on there is a notable blue hue (black when off). I do not see a blacker hue as on the 6 Sapphire in your video (of course monitor calibrations aside). Thanks for a good video.

@MrMjbloomfield 2 жыл бұрын

Great video dude, love the camera work and background music

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ReneRivas 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks !! This video helped me decide which one was best for me. Because of the backlighting and the scratchproof oof the sapphire I will be choosing that model. Really good and helpful video.

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad it helped! I will note that the difference in the becklight may not be related to the model. I've seen some reports on Garmin's forum showing this "washed out" backlight on various models sapphire or not. Thanks again!

@ReneRivas 4 жыл бұрын

Chase The Summit Ok thanks for the info! Regards.

@tagelorder 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, just curious im new to this kinda watch, how long does these watches last, do they have smartphone life 2-3 years or more? I have casio protrek, and looking for upgrade..

@steven871 3 жыл бұрын

they will last many years! My Forerunner 235 is over 5 years old and has been used constantly. A few times it has frozen for a day or two, making me think it died, but it has always come back! It's scratched and all that, but so far so good

@karlbadde7435 4 жыл бұрын

The difference in hue when backlighting is something never discovered in any review I’ve seen before. A watch that expensive should offer consistent and a high class experience (looks like the first G-Shocks). Thanks for pointing out, as this will narrow down which vendor I should consider

@MichaelStLouis-op5ud 4 жыл бұрын

My Fenix 5X Sapphire has that same blueish hue when the backlight is on. I thought that was normal.

@oanimalos 4 жыл бұрын

Michael St. Louis right is the same on my f5x+, not good.

@williambarrantes1674 4 жыл бұрын

davide abatucci how is it not good. That is an older generation, even some of the newer ones (6 Pro) still have that tint. The new Sapphires are the only ones without it

@oanimalos 4 жыл бұрын

William Barrantes not true, follow some others reviews that raised same . If you consider normal this thing and consider 5x+ so old you don’t know panel technology used and the random Garmin production issue

@chaosengine3772 4 жыл бұрын

@@oanimalos It is normal because the MIP displays in the Fenix's are backlit. Transflective MIP panels due to there nature, when lighted from the back will lack contrast, produce muted or washed out colors. Using a front light would produce much better viewing experience with more contrast, colors and blacks. But due to design constraints, front lighting on Garmin's wearables that uses MIP displays is not possible. With such a tiny package and from factor that is already too large as view by some. Having the display as such is a totally reasonable trade off that I have no problem with.

@davidross2219 2 жыл бұрын

Good video - helped me much in selection - thanks again

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jaredvancor7227 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude, ever stupid question I've had about this sort of big purchase for me you've had videos with the answer to. This one in particular I couldn't find great info on.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@fuekfon 4 жыл бұрын

I love your video! I've owned f3HR for 3 years and now looking for a new one since the battery life wouldn't be long enough for ultra Trail running. I'm considering between 6sap and 6X sap with about $50 different. Do you think 6x is too big for woman (my wrist is 14cm)? Anything should I concern other than the size and battery life? Is it worth to pay a bit more for long term use? I plan to go 100 km ultra trail with could take up to 30 hrs continually Thanks

@fitnesschefen 4 жыл бұрын

Chompoonut Suwaree what did u buy?

@jojojaykay 4 жыл бұрын

this video is being used to fuel sooo much fire in the forums. lmao. and I think it's a good thing. thanks for reporting on this. I think this is a meaningful discrepancy to note.

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

I noticed... whoops! 🙊

@armandoestebes3343 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Short, sweet and to the point! Now sell me your pro 😂

@spyrospapapostolou4465 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review!

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@cranesky3542 4 жыл бұрын

lucky you get the deeper blacks, congratulations :)

@richt3993 4 жыл бұрын

That's what she said!!

@thebaldconvict 3 жыл бұрын

@@richt3993 hahahaha :D

@Samarain 4 жыл бұрын

I ordered this week the Titanium with sapphire, hope don't have any problems...

@CamiloDvz 2 жыл бұрын

So, have any?

@Jose1maneZ 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot for the info!!

@bik3rjon 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, so super useful, no BS, just info!

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@shanefrancis34 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, totally justified my Sapphire purchase, love the watch.

@pascallienard 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, I'de like to know if you are happy with your 6 Sapphire ? I've been lucky enough to get a black-blacks screen. Now I've been looking the thread on the forum and I see a lot of users with that blue/lilac/purple washed out screen. Well, we might be a minority with nice blacks. That's quite strange and I remember you were thinking if your item wasn't the one that is faulty :-) Now, I've noticed some remanence, ghosting. In particular on maps when I zoom out/in, I see the previous roads as a pale grey ghost before the screen draws the new zoom. It seems to appear on white screens. It might be perfectly normal for a lcd screen, but I still have a 6 pro with washed out colors and there is no remanence/ghosting.

@msavoric 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I was wondering if you ever got to the bottom of black-blacks screen?

@itamarwexler7154 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video!!! Thank you so much

@dannykelly3191 Жыл бұрын

After cracking my second 6X-Pro. I've caught the screen twice, right on the edge. Yes, I have a screen protector on it. Garmin is upgrading me to a 6X Sapphire. Thanks Garmin!

@Rafisahab1 4 жыл бұрын

subscribing so that you can scratch the watches next time 😂

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Maybe when I hit 100k subscribers 😉

@callan888 2 жыл бұрын

Love your candor! And the video of course.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@nedsled2994 4 жыл бұрын

Had the Fenix 3 sapphire for many years, lots of backpacking and rock climbing. Have put a few scratches in the frame, but perfect glass, the sapphire glass is amazing

@grabol1982 4 жыл бұрын

And how with battery in your model after that years?

@nedsled2994 4 жыл бұрын

@@grabol1982 Battery was fine, no problems. Only issue I ever had on the Fenix 3 is the altimeter drifts. It works fine if you calibrate it for an event right before you use it. But over time, days/weeks it drifts and has to be calibrated. I have the 5 plus now, it does not seem to have that issue.

@varicsaba 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, nice video, I purchased 6S Sapphire DLC but I have the same issue with the screen, it is very blueish I’m disappointed considering the product price, All the best, Csaba

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that. To be honest these types of MIP displays never truly look vibrant due to their power saving efficiency. If I didn't have two side by side it would be hard for me to notice anything wrong. But knowing there seems to be two versions of the display in circulation is a little frustrating. Thanks for watching!

@varicsaba 4 жыл бұрын

Chase The Summit, I fully agree! You pay the same and you don’t get the same that is why it is frustrating. Anyhow keep up the good work! All the best! 🙂

@mux2007ch 4 жыл бұрын

I'll get the Pro, as I won't use it hardcore and unlike a Rolex I won't be having it for the rest of my life - and it saves me 200$.

@efrainghio5390 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Great review, thank you very much. Saludos desde Argentina!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kashishsheth5310 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a great video mate! cheers

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@trialmx 4 жыл бұрын

My 6X pro has a similar blue background to your 6 pro. I've dropped my backlight down to 10% to lessen the washed out look. I've compaired the backgrounds with backlight on and off of my 6X pro to my FR935 and the 935 has the higher contrast blacker background similar to what you are seeing in your 6 Sapphire.

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I think Garmin may be sourcing their LED's from various manufacturers or something. Maybe this is why we're seeing different colors on different models? Who knows! I reached out to Garmin and they haven't responded yet. Thanks for watching!

@kiridevid 4 жыл бұрын

My Saphire Glas have also that blu color

@pascallienard 4 жыл бұрын

My 6pro and forerunner 935 are quite similar in terms of contrast. The fenix is more pinky and the 935 more blueish.

@taurus665 4 жыл бұрын

like sapphire one friend 💕

@alyoshakaramazov8469 3 жыл бұрын

6 Sapphire Titanium (includes Ti bracelet and orange strap) on order.

@juresaiyan 3 жыл бұрын

@@alyoshakaramazov8469 I'm looking to buy that particular Fenix. How is it?

@alyoshakaramazov8469 3 жыл бұрын

@@juresaiyan It is a lot of watch. People say it is expensive, but it seems to be worth the investment for me, although I only use 1/10th or less of the features. I ordered a grey silicone strap for it, as I don't like the orange color, but I'm not unhappy with the Ti bracelet. I use mine to track walks: distance, pace, cadence and heart rate, which I push as I walk briskly up steep hills. I try to do about 10 km per session. I also track upper body workouts and my weight. I had some trouble with the stored music losing connections with my bluetooth headphones, but I think that is the headphones and not the watch, so I'm going to try out another bluetooth earbud set I have here. Also, there is a cool feature called "Flashlight". I set it up with hot buttons so I can press two buttons and get a dim white light, which is just enough to find the keyhole to unlock the door at night and find my way down the hall without turning on the lights. There are a lot of things about the watch to like. I looked at the Apple watch instead, but decided to go with the Fenix instead. The only problem is I have a lot of mechanical watches in my collection that aren't getting used at all now!

@juresaiyan 3 жыл бұрын

@@alyoshakaramazov8469 Thanks for your reply! Is the titanium strong?

@alyoshakaramazov8469 3 жыл бұрын

@@juresaiyan The case is actually polymer, Just the bezel and back are titanium. I think the intent is to make it lighter and more scratch resistant than the steel bezel and back, not stronger, as the structural part is still polymer.

@puniver 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You do much. I was looking for comparison Luke this

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@drsus0 4 жыл бұрын

Wow... that backlight difference is almost LCD vs Oled in how big it is..... def tipped me towards the sapphire just for that! And you’re the only reviewer that caught that. It’s a huge pro/con in my opinion.

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

It turns out the backlight has nothing to do with sapphire vs gorilla glass. If you google around the Garmin Forums you'll see a lot of information on this topic. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

@vybtom1 4 жыл бұрын

"Gorilla glass is the same glass you have on your phone." I look at my smartphone which is scratched just from carrying it in a pocket... "Alright Sapphire unit, you're going with me."

@vSmitezzdN 4 жыл бұрын

your pockets have collected little sand and dust particles, some of which are a harder material than your glass screen, so whenever you slide your phone in and out of your pocket it causes them to make contact and thats when the softer material of your phone scratches, this isnt going to be as much of a issue with the watch since it rarely makes any contact with those materials, but everytime you wipe your watch with your shirt or a cloth, the same thing could happen. so if you have the money defiantly, but if you dont it isnt a must :)

@vybtom1 4 жыл бұрын

@@vSmitezzdN I agree, that makes sense. But I still went with that sapphire unit.

@chaosengine3772 4 жыл бұрын

@@vybtom1 sapphire is only scratch resistant, not scratch proof. It's just harder to scratch.

@nono9370 4 жыл бұрын

The pro with a screenprotector is actually more scratch resistant because you can change the protector...

@simonh2011 4 жыл бұрын

@@nono9370 just put a protector on the sapphire then

@Yorgos888 4 жыл бұрын

The blueish back-lit hasn't got to do with sapphire or not versions. There sapphire 6 pros with the ugly blueish back-lit. They have to be kidding us asking so much money and having this quality inconsistency.

@leoskyoliveira Жыл бұрын

Muito obrigado pelo vídeo, sou do Brasil e essa foi uma informação muito importante para adquirir o Fênix Sapphire, tks

@ukaszStachowiak 4 жыл бұрын

interesting video, thanks!

@trubadyr99 4 жыл бұрын

The watch industry has been using anti-glare coating onto BOTH sides of the durable sapphire glass used in premium watches. I think Garmin hasn't applied this coating on their sapphire glass. Thus this glare you showing.

@rsilvers129 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. This is it. The Gorilla Glass used in the Fenix 6 does also have AR coating.

@PeterBalletta Жыл бұрын

...Very interesting observation on the differences in the glass...I've had a Fenix 3HR Sapphire since it came out....I have had countless problems with all my Garmin products for years as a long time runner.....their software if very buggy, I've had constant rebooting/restart issues that Garmin support never solved ....that being said I'm hesitant at this point to buy another Garmin product. However, the Sapphire glass on my Fenix 3HR is absolutely flawless after all these years of use and I'd highly recommend the Sapphire version. It's definitely worth the additional money.

@hoffmancapote 3 жыл бұрын

I got the saphire version because it is so durable as well as the deeper blacks. I have an IWC mechanical watch I bought with a saphire screen17 years ago. Although there are a few scratches on the steel case, the screen is like new. A watch with a saphire screen generally indicates a quality watch

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Sapphire is certainly nice peace of mind. Unfortunately the display can still be "washed out" on a Sapphire watch. It seems like luck of the draw on which kind of display you'll get from Garmin. Enjoy the Fenix!

@McLawvin Жыл бұрын

Got a 6 pro and love it Thanks for the video 📸

@janfolkerts7342 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpfull, helper me choosing the Sapphire

@panosgalatis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video ☺️

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@barsasa671 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. I'm using fenix 6 pro. Very happy with it. Great multisport watch.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy!

@d4rknah 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty interesting your comparison, screen should be the same, very good observation to find them different in darkness, thanks for the video!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ivanbluechain5361 4 жыл бұрын

Helpful. Thanks.

@hinhhochi3902 3 жыл бұрын

Great review bro

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it!

@martinraboy5971 3 жыл бұрын

The best review I’ve seen.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@setalias 4 жыл бұрын

Sapphire, nice breakdown 'preciate it

@shadow7423 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@shadow7423 4 жыл бұрын

Chase the Summit your video helped me decide to get the 6X Sapphire. Subscribed to your channel too. Thanks again.

@cr8244 4 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT video!!

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kostassideris3328 4 жыл бұрын

video resolution is perfect. I have the fenix 3 HR sapphire and I want to buy a new one. Which do they prefer? Thank you very much.

@pedi618 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

@chinothedreamgiver1629 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again. I have a Fenix 5X sapphire glass, a Coros Vertex 2 sapphire glass and Coros Apex sapphire glass, so with that said, I decided with the Fenix 6x pro no sapphire . I have enough watches to not let a scratch or two bother me. In the end, all fantastic quality watches.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Enjoy!

@TheSpade83 Ай бұрын

Sapphire sold because of your dark comparison! Thanks 🤟

@Alexkk47 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to go with the pro. I'm going to see how it works for me before the return policy ends. I would get the sapphire if I had a good source of income but I decided to save a few bucks by getting the pro. Also that backlight issue happens in both the sapphire and pro watches.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Certainly helps to save a few bucks! You're right about the backlight though. This is an old video, since posted I've seen a lot of folks with various watches (forerunner, Fenix 6s, 6x, etc...) all seeing the blue backlight. Hopefully Garmin resolves this in the future!

@wojtek606 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Polurukii 4 жыл бұрын

Good reviews!💪👍

@ChaseTheSummit 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DavidParkinson 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for this. I'd had a Fenxi 3 a while ago and loved it. Swapped for an Apple Watch 5 in the end and was working well for running and biking until the last OS update broke the GPS tracking and mapping with no fix in sight. This plus the fact that any sport over 30 minutes with music kills the battery meaning endless recharges meant I decided to move away. The Fenix 6X Pro was a shoo-in, but which of the 200 model variants? After humming over GG vs Sapphire vs the Solar, this video sealed the deal - Sapphire it is. I'll take the daylight shine to have the night time blacks as well as the increased durability. On order, arrives tomorrow.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, enjoy!

@Mike-cz2yw Жыл бұрын

Note the bluish screen on this 6 pro is due to an early model. The later model upgraded to a better screen.