I'm feeling the same! I just got this watch and made a first look and unboxing video over on my channel. I cannot wait to delve into the full capabilities of this watch!
@justinmorgan4718 Жыл бұрын
Just bought this watch. Thanks for the info. Now, the Fenix 7 is out, with rumors of the 8 on it's way. However, I am tired of using my Wahoo strap that doesn't seem to pair with Strava any more. This is my first smart watch. E-bay had it for $330. Your new price of $1K, makes this feel like I got a great deal, even if it is not the newest tech. Thanks for the review and tips!
@martinrenteriajr.924 Жыл бұрын
How have you been liking it? I’ve been lookin on eBay as well and seeing them for that price.
@justinmorgan4718 Жыл бұрын
@@martinrenteriajr.924 I like it. I have an apple iPhone, and the Ultra I think would be a better watch for my needs. I like to Mtn bike, and this records very well. I miss out on not having a speaker, no mic, so I can't answer a call. I can't use just my watch for music for iTunes. I would have to set up and down load songs on spotify, which i do have a free account, but not a paid subscription. However, I did not pay $900 for the apple watch. I paid just over $300, and that is a better bang for my buck. I don't mind much on what I don't have. The Garmin has awesome data collections, and I am a data freak. A much better value than the apple watch, if you don't mind having all the bells and whistles!
@stephane184 Жыл бұрын
Best Buy Canada just dropped the price of new F6 Pro Solar to $499 CDN this week. Currently using an Instinct 1 right now. Still $500 but half the price of new, but still 3 yr old tech. On the fence
@marineengineeringonskyeand79563 жыл бұрын
The best review on this watch! listened to others and not a patch on you thanks a lot.
@michaelguerrero37484 жыл бұрын
I just bought me 1 today I like it because I'm a hiker and some climbing. I like how it shows the stress though
@JonMcG3 жыл бұрын
Yep , great format , well edited and thought out , you have a new sub 👍
@theonlyredspecial4 жыл бұрын
Good video thank you. Answered a lot of my questions. Bought one based on your recommendation. Got £200 off it around Christmas time.
@Dirtyoldsneakers4 жыл бұрын
Great! So glad to hear it. Hope you like it as much as I do.
@theonlyredspecial4 жыл бұрын
Well I’ve been using the Apple Watch for 2 years and I lost 50kg after a long illness and ran a half marathon in may by changing my life. I do 20km a day On a bike every day. I think this Garmin seems next level for my running and cycling. Never paid it much attention. Thank you.
@toniav91704 жыл бұрын
Very great review . Thanks for taking time to share this with us
@johnl.86164 жыл бұрын
Same here... I can't believe I paid this much for a watch.
@gezzapk2 жыл бұрын
Well people still buy apple watches
@paulie3383 жыл бұрын
Great video. Clear and articulate. Very informative, I've now subscribed!!
@G_Liwag3 жыл бұрын
Good video. Made up my mind to buy a the fenix 6x pro solar
@tomjojo8493 жыл бұрын
enjoyed watching. usefull.
@usertutubo064 жыл бұрын
I'd love to get this watch too but for the moment the difference with the non-solar version is over $400, while a solar portable battery costs as little as $50. So the solar charging looks more like a feature for "collectors" than a practicality.
@chbmckie3 жыл бұрын
That’s because of the *under-screen* solar panel which is muuuch more expensive
@ATLFUNKCARTEL2 жыл бұрын
This is probably the dumbest analysis of cost increase I’ve ever seen haha. They have to fit all that technology in a tight space. Your talking about a solar portable battery that’s probably much larger. Lol.
@emergingit4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video well done and well presented.! One of the best I've seen.
@peacekeeperz814 жыл бұрын
Great video, can’t wait to see your outcome on the battery. It would be awesome to see that pace pro Video. Looking forward for more great videos, stay safe and stay healthy.
@Dirtyoldsneakers3 жыл бұрын
Did you see this? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qb56jcyDvL2tqZs.html
@leonpatrick56063 жыл бұрын
A good honest review.
@Dirtyoldsneakers3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@serafinski_com8 ай бұрын
Great equipment. Tell me, did you put a protective film on the display? You say that you have been using it for quite a long time, hence my question whether it makes sense to stick a protective glass on the display.
@keithlennon1654 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks mate
@5borough6g4 жыл бұрын
I’m a little late to game,but I love this watch!Ive had the the Fenix 3 and sold it,Apple watch 4 gave it to my son and currently Apple watch 5. I miss the rugged durability of Garmin!
@brianurata46344 жыл бұрын
Apple watch is way better
@gezzapk2 жыл бұрын
@@brianurata4634 Better at breaking for the same price?
@jnefitemayep14334 жыл бұрын
Wow, glad I got this watch even though it cost so damn much.
@danielchristmas69672 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks!
@myworldmytimes76323 жыл бұрын
great review thanks
@mikeydmalden Жыл бұрын
this is great, but i'd also like to know what you don't like about it
@viccentyu4 жыл бұрын
This Dwayne Johnson of Garmin watches! ;))
@54V44 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, very informative, I'm looking to upgrade my Fitbit and Pebble watch to 1 proper unit and you have painted a nice picture of what's possible with the X6 Pro Solar, hopefully, my next watch.
@MrEsnyders3 жыл бұрын
Cool, review thanks Mate, question is there a difference between the Garmin 6 X Pro Solar and Garmin 6 Solar?
@robdevine43614 жыл бұрын
Great update!
@phillipthornton45784 жыл бұрын
Great content!
@P4R4LL4X4 жыл бұрын
to me it sounds like the sapphire glass is a better option over the solar with only 3 days of extra battery.
@Dirtyoldsneakers4 жыл бұрын
Depends on if you want that extra time or not.
@MS-qq2bv4 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT JOB WELL DONE ...
@albaradi0074 жыл бұрын
This watch is more of the hardware quality not so much the software. But I like it.
@99105945M4 жыл бұрын
You are great
@talon16864 жыл бұрын
Is the 51mm x 51mm watch size measured as the diameter of the bezel? Just trying to get an idea of the size of the watch. Thanks for the great video.
@Enjoywatchingyoutube82279 ай бұрын
Black Friday 2023 Cabela's this is $399
@shine4me4ever693 жыл бұрын
Bought it as I was disappointed with my Samsung watch with respect to the accuracy of the GPS tracking. Thought that the additional alternatives to GPS would really makes a difference but so far I am a bit disappointed. Nevertheless, most of the other features are quite impressive, though. Just the SPO2 measuring is not working at all. I am getting results between 88% and a 100%. Guess anything below 92% would get you in ICU these days. But the rest I really like.
@Will_b834 жыл бұрын
for anyone looking to buy this, I would wait. the battery market will be changing soon forever, the new technology going into these devices will be the difference of day and night in terms of run time, and for 1000 dollars this watch while very nice...simply isn't worth it for 3 extra days of battery life if you perform the necessary criteria to take advantage of the solar system, save the money and get the version without the solar.
@casscassy91744 жыл бұрын
I will ALWAYS choose a chest strap over an optical sensor when it comes to exercise
@richardsnyder97673 жыл бұрын
They are starting to discount. Bought one for $800. It is the 6x Pro Solar Titanium.
@tarunbhalla55533 жыл бұрын
Would you mind sharing where from?
@richardsnyder97673 жыл бұрын
@@tarunbhalla5553 Crutchfield. They are out of stock now but you can have them email you when they are back in stock.
@tarunbhalla55533 жыл бұрын
@@richardsnyder9767 Thanks Richard.
@richardsnyder97673 жыл бұрын
@@tarunbhalla5553 Recieved it today.👍
@richardsnyder97673 жыл бұрын
@@tarunbhalla5553 Looks like their website shows some expected in around 05/13.
@justiceforall12884 жыл бұрын
Cool👍🏾😎 Vid.
@qseep3 жыл бұрын
11 months later, any scratches on the watch?
@ATLFUNKCARTEL2 жыл бұрын
Just bought one for $699. Boom son.
@aickoyvesschumann34004 жыл бұрын
The weekness of Garmin watches is always the watch body. They always break where the wristband attaches. I was hoping to learn whether or not the case of the 6x is sturdier. Why not a metal case?
@DRONE823 жыл бұрын
Cool 😉😎
@basicprogrammer6147 Жыл бұрын
I found a Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar on the bike path. How do I contact the owner? I saw a phone number on it, but it disappeared.
@hlobend21112 жыл бұрын
Hello Eric. Can I get my 6X solar to give me more audio feed backs while I am riding my bike or on my walk. While I am doing these two activites, audio through my headset tells me a current speed and while walking tells me the pace. I would love to discover or find out if it is capable of the watch giving me more audio parameters. Can it? Thanks.
@sleepyli46534 жыл бұрын
Hey, thx for your details. I’m trying to have one of 6X either pro or Solar edition. The only thing I wonder is Solar editor worthy or not for that extra $150 or not. Since you’ve being using Solar, can you tell or post a video about this please? Again thx for your great work
@Dirtyoldsneakers4 жыл бұрын
I’m working on the battery video but sneak peek, I don’t think it’s worth it. But o live in NYC and work inside all day so maybe that’s why?
@flowerfiend123 жыл бұрын
Could you explain live event sharing on Android please? Is that feature also on the 6s pro solar? Thanks in advance.
@nirmaluppili85134 жыл бұрын
I see a followup coming up as first 2min in you say we need to wait for 6-8 months for the solar capability. Please let us know if we can expect.
@Dirtyoldsneakers4 жыл бұрын
It’s in production now.
@Dirtyoldsneakers3 жыл бұрын
Here's the update video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qb56jcyDvL2tqZs.html
@thewildman43004 жыл бұрын
Subscribed! Well done review. Now that the watches are $150 off I’m looking to grabbing one. At this point would you go for the solar again or just get the 6x sapp? Thanks
@Dirtyoldsneakers4 жыл бұрын
Good question. I really don’t think the pro solar was worth the extra cash.
@thewildman43004 жыл бұрын
DirtyOldSneakers thanks for the reply. For some weird reason my brain wants the solar model but my wallet wants the other...
@thewildman43004 жыл бұрын
DirtyOldSneakers also I’m currently using the fenix 5 and am wanting the body battery and of course the music!
@Dirtyoldsneakers4 жыл бұрын
From the 5, it's totally worth the upgrade.
@thewildman43004 жыл бұрын
DirtyOldSneakers one more question then I’ll stop bothering you. How is the screen holding up on the solar? (scratches etc) Especially since you’ve had a sapphire 5.
@jkn2k2 жыл бұрын
It's crazy expensive for the 3rd world ... Still running with a pretty old Fenix 3
@nycbike734 жыл бұрын
I ordered my 6xpro solar. I found your video after I ordered the watch. Just wondering if you were planning to do an update on the watch?
@Dirtyoldsneakers4 жыл бұрын
I am, anything specific you were hoping I'd cover?
@nycbike734 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtyoldsneakers hey hope you and your family are safe and healthy. I was thinking a all-around update.
@Dirtyoldsneakers4 жыл бұрын
@@nycbike73 Thanks, we're out of the city for the time-being sadly, but we're all healthy, safe and ready to kill each other. Hope you and your people are well!
@mikephilpot4 жыл бұрын
How's it for comfort while sleeping? I love the size ... but just wondering if its comfortable during sleep.
@javierdrake4 жыл бұрын
It is comfortable. I sleep with it everyday. It’s much lighter than my previous fenix 5x. But it all depends on your sensibility to have a big watch in your wrist.
@wolfking22813 жыл бұрын
Its not bad.. i do it everynight ..however there are lighter and smaller options by garmin
@tomnguyen46733 жыл бұрын
I can’t sleep with it everyday, it’s just a bit too big for me and I only have the 6 pro
@MrOsasco Жыл бұрын
Have you used it for how long?
@Gadgetdad0074 жыл бұрын
On my Fenix 6X I have no readings showing for the high and low temperature widget around the edge of the watch face. It’s just showing a H- /L- It did show a reading when I first turned on the watch. Any suggestions watch wizard ?
@Dirtyoldsneakers4 жыл бұрын
Open the app on your phone and let it sync. You need to connect to a local weather station.
@IvyPoison4 жыл бұрын
! question ... can this watch be used without the phone (I mean what is the use of 7 days battery life if Android phone drains battery within 48 hours ... and if the watch can not be used without having to be paired ... lol , but if it can be used similar to Samsung with LTE technology) ??? Thx
@Dirtyoldsneakers4 жыл бұрын
Yes, almost all features are built in.
@roltol75393 жыл бұрын
Hi, how is this solar charging after 11month is it worth to take or its not?
@Dirtyoldsneakers3 жыл бұрын
Here's the update video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qb56jcyDvL2tqZs.html
@larsbarsthe44414 жыл бұрын
Hey man could you tell me if the solar version was worth it?
@Dirtyoldsneakers4 жыл бұрын
Video coming. But spoiler alert, I don’t think so.
@Dirtyoldsneakers3 жыл бұрын
Here it is! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qb56jcyDvL2tqZs.html
@charlieboylol5274 жыл бұрын
Hi ,is Garmin better than Casio ,thanks
@Dirtyoldsneakers4 жыл бұрын
I think so, yes.
@Dr.jp1133 жыл бұрын
Hahaha 😂
@charlieboylol5273 жыл бұрын
@@Dr.jp113 what’s funny
@Ariozo1114 жыл бұрын
When they first show the SOlar i was "Need it now"...but when i got it and did use it i change it to my 6x Sapphire. First they should made the SOlar sens. larger so it suck up more light. But the thing they did really bad is NO SAPPHIRE for their Top Watch...Been on Fenix from first one and love them, but if you use them hard their glass is not that great so Sapphire is a must. No to bad tho, my 6x Sapphire ticking very solid and is a great watch.
@cyrusdongla90594 жыл бұрын
Does it have offline gps?
@X-com4 жыл бұрын
soooo.. you mean does it have gps? Yes it does
@TaulPaulGT4 жыл бұрын
I have the 6x pro solar, should I get a screen protector?
@Dirtyoldsneakers4 жыл бұрын
No need.
@bodyemcal4 жыл бұрын
Solar doesn't help very much.. its not like a solar g shock or citizen that just runs on light. I got a tactix delta instead of the new solar ones
@jasonmiller94953 жыл бұрын
How is the delta tactic. I’m trying to decide between the delta or the Democrats 6 x pro
@bodyemcal3 жыл бұрын
@@jasonmiller9495 i like the tactix its taken some good hits and still looks practically new. Battery is lengthy, the only thing is if you prefer smaller watches it may not be the best option
@yanassi4 жыл бұрын
Did you actually test the solar charging?
@Dirtyoldsneakers3 жыл бұрын
I did, check it out here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qb56jcyDvL2tqZs.html
@PauloFerreira-ed1yo4 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried the Heathered bracelet?
@Dirtyoldsneakers4 жыл бұрын
I have not. You like?
@PauloFerreira-ed1yo4 жыл бұрын
DirtyOldSneakers No I haven’t xD that’s why I’m asking
@dferrerll4 жыл бұрын
Which is better? The sunto 9 or this one?
@Dirtyoldsneakers4 жыл бұрын
I much prefer Garmin
@dferrerll4 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtyoldsneakers why? Do you know the sunto 9?
@stephenjohnson35204 жыл бұрын
Did we ever get an update on this?
@Dirtyoldsneakers4 жыл бұрын
Not yet. but a few in the works.
@stephenjohnson35204 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtyoldsneakers thanks
@Dirtyoldsneakers3 жыл бұрын
Here's the update kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qb56jcyDvL2tqZs.html
@Luke7L3 жыл бұрын
I didn't see any watch here
@Dirtyoldsneakers3 жыл бұрын
I never promised you a rose garden.
@ronneldormido33913 жыл бұрын
Who knows the price of Garmin 6pro solar? Any one?
@Dirtyoldsneakers3 жыл бұрын
amzn.to/2lYguxk
@andersmalling2 жыл бұрын
How big is your wrist?
@Dirtyoldsneakers2 жыл бұрын
Usual size
@hanialzaid84603 жыл бұрын
1:40 no..i actually dont
@Dirtyoldsneakers3 жыл бұрын
Check again :-)
@Marchand8484 жыл бұрын
Any tech that helps me in arguments wife my wife is a huge plus
@Dirtyoldsneakers4 жыл бұрын
Right?!? And who doesn’t like to prove that you also need to nap! #science!
@chrischeries7151 Жыл бұрын
Considering the messenger 👎
@MidsierramusingBlogspot4 жыл бұрын
Sleep Tracking is poor on the 5X plus and the 6X pro solar. The 3HR is good though.
@vegansLucko4 жыл бұрын
lower that music.. was looking for the skip ad button lol
@aktavis4 жыл бұрын
There is no solar version on fenix 6,it's only for 6x.......
@janchristoffersen58694 жыл бұрын
What u need to know.....easy, stay away from Garmin, they so full of bugs and software errors that it’s a shame. Guess they use the same program people as Boing. A really shit company, both of them.
@odys38034 жыл бұрын
Your asking for like in advance, earned you a dislike.