Name: Fenix 5 Plus
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 172332
Rating: 3.9 (44 reviews)

4.4

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

Quick and easy
Fenix 5x Plus data is easily readable
Fenix 5x Plus is full of features

it doesn t sell you short on everyday activity tracking
optical heart rate sensors
titanium bezel did pick up a few minor scratches

Screen resolution: 240, 240 px
Touchscreen: no
Colour screen: yes
Heart rate monitor: Built-in
Bluetooth: yes
Gps: yes

Garmin Fenix 5 Plus - Pros & Cons

Quick and easy
Fenix 5x Plus data is easily readable
Fenix 5x Plus is full of features
5 Plus works great with the Suunto HR Strap
Lighter efforts are a good way to promote recovery
nice screens and special outdoor features
things are nice and crisp to begin
Fenix 5S performed very well on the road
The swim functionality is pretty awesome and comprehensive enough for me
bespoke connector is fine and fits either way around
Global availability is now generally GOOD
5S Plus was pretty good
Fenix 5S PLUS will function PERFECTLY WELL as a 24 7 watch
best and works out of the box without calibration
Garmin has produced a most amazingly complete watch full of every imaginable option
It s great for casual and recreational navigation
Beautifully thorough work as always
The watch face is pretty straightforward
magnetic compass is great for giving you a bearing
Updating the maps is pretty easy
the battery is fine for me
M430 seems extraordinarily good and is well within the GPS standard
The plastic band works better and looks decent
good enough to see maps and get a decent viewing area
The buttons are pretty straight-forward and work the same across all apps
sapphire glass is scratch resistant and more durable than the ones with normal glass
the numbers also get better
comfortable to wear
GREAT AND VERY INFORMATIVE
They are just freely and cheaply available
the displayed track is stable and in a consistent direction
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
the three sensors are perfectly aligned
The analysis is very good and complete
Fenix 5 Plus is an incredibly capable watch
A salute and good work as always
Phoenix 5
excellent
the performance of their model's GPS is always quite accurate
It still has to go very smoothly
Fenix 5 Plus is a great option
accessible and useful way
best way to spend your hard-earned cash
more efficient and intuitive
sound quality and clarity
easy and reliable way to navigate
The connection is very secure and reliable
It s accurate
it s tough and it looks great
Everything is pretty intuitive
The sports tracking features Garmin offers are incredibly comprehensive
ticking along nicely Battery life is
the Fenix 5 Plus is great
great normal watch and has all the basics smarts
Spotify support and real mapping skills is brilliant
Smart notifications work exceptionally well (
it works fairly well)
maps Premium materials

it doesn t sell you short on everyday activity tracking
optical heart rate sensors
titanium bezel did pick up a few minor scratches
Garmin Fenix 5x Plus Sapphire does not really fit under a tighter sleeve
No battery troubles in the cold of the Austrian Alps
does not complete the picture
Baro 9 does not use the highly accurate Galileo satellite system
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
Fenix 5 Plus takes a big battery hit when playing music
inaccurate readings
lags behind sudden changes during sprint intervals
GPS accuracy still not great after a couple of rides
blue line for a trail
barometer did not work twice on two fenix 5 models
mediocre GPS performance
the battery again dropped by 9 percent
No ability to search other audio sources
Garmin fenix 5 is not a cheap GPS watch
not using GPS or the heart rate monitor
GPS+GALILEO was rubbish
friendly to cycling
swimming is not enabled on your Fenix s optical sensor
Garmin currently only support the standard SBC audio codec
Garmin s screen is not high-resolution
sensor connectivity issues could not be fixed by software
doesn't have the loaded topo map
Nothing is too off or crazy here
the actual routes are sometimes disappointing
Not super-tight
today's HR is way off
optical sensor does not work in swimming
It is not a function designed for sports performance
lack of GPS navigation to run in the mountains
only the Edge Explore does not have a barometric altimeter
the Fenix 5 Plus is a chunky watch
it does not currently link to Spotify
lack of Elevate HR sensor
struggled with the very convoluted section of trail above
that you can only pair one bike pod at a time
the capabilities are more limited
impact on battery life when using maps
GPS track all over the place on this particular run on Bear Peak
fenix 3 HR s optical sensor
down a particularly rough MTB descent
watch won t waste battery looking for the sensor
5X is only available with a Saphire screen
watch faces are recessed behind the glass surface
Fenix 5 Plus does not have a touchscreen either
less expensive
not limited to just three or four data screens
both devices leveled out within a minute or two
super buggy in terms of software and hardware
very small wrists it might not be the best option Heavier than smaller watches

Garmin Fenix 5 Plus - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Waterproof depth	10 m Best: Timex Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap T5K429 Waterproof depth: 200 m
Weight	86 g Best: ART Multimedia SZNART ASZ01 Weight: 10 g

Garmin - Video Reviews (9)

Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Review - 7 Secrets | Fenix 5 Plus Maps - Features - Tips and Tricks

Garmin Fenix 5 Plus: First Impressions and Comparisons

Garmin Fenix 5 Plus - Full Specifications

Screen resolution	240 x 240 px
Touchscreen	no
Colour screen	yes
Backlight	yes

Colour of product	Black,Stainless steel Orange,Stainless Steel
Protection features	Water resistant
Waterproof depth	10

Bluetooth	yes
GLONASS	yes
GPS	yes

Width	1.85 in
Depth	1.85 in
Weight	3.03 oz

Heart Rate Monitor	Built-in
Distance meter	yes
Calorie counter	yes
Alarm	yes
Compass	yes
Stopwatch	yes
Temperature sensor	yes
Timer	yes

Battery type	Built-in
Battery life (standby mode)	12.0 day

Garmin Fenix 5 Plus - Q&A (9)

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ettie.altenwerth
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Fenix 5 Plus have maps?
norbert
about 2 years ago
Garmin Fenix 5 Plus comes preloaded with maps and can display Garmin map data.
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cory
over 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Fenix 5 Plus waterproof?
ena_jerde
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Fenix 5 Plus is waterproof to 10ATM (100m).
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jewel
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Fenix 5 Plus have touch screen?
rachell_cronin
about 2 years ago
No, The Garmin Fenix 5 Plus does not have a touchscreen either. Its button operated.
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elvina_rice
about 2 years ago
What is the difference between The Garmin Fenix 5 Plus and 5x plus?
leon.gottlieb
about 2 years ago
The Fenix 5x Plus is Pulse Ox compatible while the Garmin Fenix 5 Plus is not.
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rico_rolfson
about 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Fenix 5 Plus have golf courses?
cliff
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Fenix 5 Plus comes preloaded with world-wide golf courses.
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ashley
about 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Fenix 5 Plus have Wi-Fi?
robby
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Fenix 5 Plus has Wi‑Fi connected features.
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marco.hintz
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Fenix 5 Plus work with iPhone?
elidia
about 2 years ago
Garmin Fenix 5 Plus compatible with iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch.
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pamula
over 2 years ago
How long does Garmin Fenix 5 Plus take to full charge?
katherina
about 2 years ago
Garmin Fenix 5 Plus can take up to 2 hours to full charge.
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mia.adams
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Fenix 5 Plus have Spotify?
trent
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Fenix 5 Plus can connect to your Wi-Fi network to download content from Spotify.
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Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Garmin - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.8

Based on 8 reviews

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Wareable

Published: 07.09.2018

Garmin Fenix 5 Plus review

4.5

Garmin has refreshed last year’s Fenix lineup, with all three watches getting an injection of new features. The Garmin Fenix 5 Plus is the flagship sports w...

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Published: 18.06.2018

Garmin Fenix 5/5S/5X Plus In-Depth Review (with Maps, Music, Payments)

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Expert Reviews

Published: 07.03.2019

Garmin Fenix 5 Plus review: The best multisport watch now comes with added smarts

5.0

Garmin's Fenix 5 Plus delivers a combination of features and performance that you simply won't find anywhere else

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Ars Technica

Garmin Fenix 5S Plus review: So capable, so enviable, so expensive

Garmin demonstrates just how much a fitness wearable can do—for the right price.

Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Garmin Fenix 5 Review: The Best Outdoor GPS Watch

Tom's Guide

Published: 25.04.2017

Garmin Fenix 5 Review: The Best Outdoor GPS Watch

With more than 20 hours of battery life, the ability to track almost any activity and a durable design, the Garmin fenix 5 is the outdoor GPS watch to get.