Garmin launches new Instinct, fēnix 6 and 6S Solar smartwatches in PH

Garmin launched three new solar-powered smartwatches. These are the Instinct, fēnix 6, and 6S Solar.

Garmin's new Solar Series

Garmin's new solar charging technology

Garmin uses a one-of-a-kind Power Glass solar charging panel. The company designed an ultrathin layer of tiny conductive elements on top of a glass panel. This then creates a multilayer structure that measures 0.5mm thick. This converted light into electrical energy while maintaining a high ability to absorb so that when paired with a Memory-in-Pixel display it retains clear and full-color visibility under bright sunlight.

Garmin also has the Power Manager feature that allows the user to easily toggle the watch functions according to their usage needs for the day. It deactivates unused or lesser used functions on low activity level days. 

Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Series

Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Series

The fēnix 6 Pro Solar and fēnix 6S Pro Solar are the newest members of the Garmin outdoor GPS smartwatch line. Both have Garmin Powe Glass and Powe Manager mode allowing it to remain performance-ready for weeks. It will have more on-wrist time to enjoy their activities, training features, onboard mapping, music streaming, and new modes such as Surf, Mountain Bike, and Indoor Climb.

The fēnix 6S Pro Solar has up to 9 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 34 days in Battery Saver mode. The fēnix 6 Pro Solar has up to 14 days of smartwatch mode and 48 days of Battery Saver mode.

Garmin Instinct Solar

Garmin Instinct Solar

The Garmin Instinct Solar also has the company's solar lens and Power Manager. Users can toggle in and out of Battery Saver mode to enjoy virtually unlimited battery life. It promises up to 24 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and over 54 days with enough solar exposure.

Instinct Solar also now has the Body Battery feature which analyzes heart rate variability, stress level, sleep quality, and activity data to determine overall energy levels. It also has Pulse Ox SpO2 which measures blood oxygen saturation.

Price and availability

The Instinct Solar is available in Graphite and Flame Red and is priced at PHP 24,995. The Instinct Solar - Camo Edition is available in Graphite Camo for PHP 27,995. The fēnix 6 Pro Solar and The fēnix 6S Pro Solar for PHP 52,995.

You can find the new Solar Series in Garmin's official stores in malls nationwide.

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