Product Comparison: Garmin Fenix 5X vs Garmin Fenix 5 Plus


Garmin Fenix 5X Multisport Watch
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Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Multisport Watch
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General Specifications
Brand
Garmin
Garmin
Model
Fenix 5X
Fenix 5 Plus
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Garmin fenix 5X multisport GPS navigator with preloaded TOPO maps of Europe is equipped with the best Garmin navigation features, built-in sport profiles and the most advanced training features.
For athletes and outdoor adventurers, the Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Series watches are the high-performance way to beat yesterday and bring your maps and music along. Fenix 5 Plus watches include colour TOPO maps with Trendline popularity routing for your workouts, rides and adventures.
Key Specs
Operating System
Garmin wear
Garmin wear
Display Size
1.2 in.
1.2 in.
Internal Memory
16 GB
16 GB
Band Material
Silicone
Silicone
GPS Enabled
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Garmin Fenix 5X Multisport Watch
  • Great looking and durable design.
  • The watch is a good size with an incredible color screen, and the band is very comfortable.
  • The watch have, buttons, and band are all amazing.
  • The watch isn't heavy when on wrist and the watch straps are very comfortable.
  • The GPS is great, I have used it for hunting and long multi day hikes.
Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Multisport Watch
  • Build - Good. It feels strong. The default strap is wrist friendly, and the water proofing works.
  • GPS satellite acquisition is super fast.
  • The GPS is excellent. Great screen size.
  • GPS works great and the options for different types of sports are excellent.
  • The strap is pretty terrible and I had to purchase a replacement in about 6 months.
Size & Weight
Height
2 in.
1.85 in.
Width
2 in.
1.85 in.
Depth
0.69 in.
0.62 in.
Weight
3.46 oz.
3.03 oz.
Display
Display Type
Transflective Memory-In-Pixel
Transflective Memory-In-Pixel
Screen Resolution
240 x 240
240 x 240
What customers say about "Display"
Garmin Fenix 5X Multisport Watch
  • The display is easy to read in all conditions.
  • Sapphire display is a great when the type of activity is Crossfit/HIIT using kettlebells etc.
  • Vivid display - especially outdoors.
  • The display is fantastic in outdoor sunlight.
  • The garmin display is big and much easier to see in sunlight.
Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Multisport Watch
  • The watch has crisp and vibrant color screen.
  • The screen is crisp and clear in all lighting situations I have encountered.
  • 1.2" screen which is easily seen in the light and a lot of sensors in a very light package.
  • Works well as smart watch, screen easy to read without backlight, and great battery life.
  • The real downside is the display.
Features
Color
Gray Sapphire
Black
Design
Sport
Sport
Protection Class
10ATM
10ATM
Customizable Watch Faces
Yes
Yes
Built-In Microphone
No
No
Vibration Alert
Yes
Yes
Sensors
Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Barometric Altimeter
Thermometer, 3-axis accelerometer, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
What customers say about "Features"
Garmin Fenix 5X Multisport Watch
  • Buttons works very well and their placement and feel are very well designed.
  • Comfortable, not too bulky or heavy.
  • Plenty of customizable display menus during training for each sport mode.
  • Software on watch and Garmin Connect has been very stable.
  • Plenty of apps and watch face options available.
Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Multisport Watch
  • A watch with a great number of features.
  • The built construction is fabulous.
  • The 5+ offers great sports features and activity tracking.
  • The Maps is a great feature if you tend to be someone who likes creating new routes and following them.
  • It features maps with GPS navigation, heart rate monitoring, activity tracking, music and much more.
Connectivity
Bluetooth Version
4.0
4.0
Wi-Fi Compatibility
Yes
Yes
NFC Technology
No
Yes
Power
Charging Interface
Magnetic Connector
Magnetic Connector
Battery Life
18 hours
What customers say about "Power"
Garmin Fenix 5X Multisport Watch
  • The thing is awesome, with long battery life.
  • The battery life is amazing. I charged it 2 days ago.
  • The battery is great, in my opinion.
  • Consistently lasts 7 days in regular non-gps watch mode!
  • Things I really like; 12 day battery life, lots of different built in activities, the app, and accuracy.
Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Multisport Watch
  • The battery lasts about a week.
  • Battery life - Good. A solid 7 to 12 days in general use.
  • Battery life is comfortably a week maybe 10 days.
  • The battery life is great, just as advertised, it has plenty of functions and widgets.
  • Nice watch, a lot of features and epic battery life.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
MSRP
599.99 $
699.99 $

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