Name: Fenix 5
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 506274
Rating: 4.0 (79 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

The maps are optimized to be easily read on the go
Great for large races and other big events
quality and features of this watch

the temperature can be thrown off by body heat
The smaller screen could make it tougher to read while riding
Battery life could be a little better

Screen resolution: 240, 240 px
Touchscreen: no
Colour screen: yes
Gender: Men's, Women's
Heart rate monitor: Built-in
Bluetooth: yes
Gps: yes

Garmin Fenix 5 - Pros & Cons

The maps are optimized to be easily read on the go
Great for large races and other big events
quality and features of this watch
excellent smart watch for tracking activities and statistics
It works perfectly
connect to the phone very easy
reliable Bluetooth connection and range helped
Fenix 5 is brilliant in its simplicity and reliability
It all feels properly premium and appropriately strong
all straightforward
easy to follow and clear
motivation it provides hugely helpful
Garmin website is very helpful as a source of information
fenix 5 is also a very accurate sleep tracker
It is surprisingly accurate
and makes taking rough bearings very easy
location tracking is very quick and accurate
Fenix 5X has about the best navigation options available
also very positive and stays in place nicely
Fenix 5X certainly has plenty of room for improvement
fenix 5 looks just fine
definitely comfortable enough to wear all day without getting bothersome
park is easily accessible from the city
accessible and useful way
comfortable
easy-to-use
with robust battery life
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
Versatile and Roomy
it s been much better
ensures the band stays on all the time
The 935 was also quicker to charge
Fenix 5 is impressive across the board
Fenix 5 Plus is a great option
A salute and good work as always
the performance of their model's GPS is always quite accurate
lighter and a slightly better product
It still has to go very smoothly
Phoenix 5
excellent
The analysis is very good and complete
Smart notifications work exceptionally well (
the three sensors are perfectly aligned
Fenix 5 Plus is an incredibly capable watch
it works fairly well)
maps Premium materials
The sports tracking features Garmin offers are incredibly comprehensive
Quick and easy
Phone connections are easy to set up on pretty much every modern smartphone
Quick fit bands are a nice touch to come standard with
sapphire face is fantastic
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
Beautifully thorough work as always
the displayed track is stable and in a consistent direction
Everything is pretty intuitive
M430 seems extraordinarily good and is well within the GPS standard
It s accurate
it s tough and it looks great
Always Enabled Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly
GREAT AND VERY INFORMATIVE
best and works out of the box without calibration
5 Plus works great with the Suunto HR Strap
things are nice and crisp to begin
They are just freely and cheaply available
magnetic compass is great for giving you a bearing
good enough to see maps and get a decent viewing area
comfortable to wear
The watch face is pretty straightforward
Updating the maps is pretty easy
The plastic band works better and looks decent
the battery is fine for me
the numbers also get better
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 temperature can be thrown off by body heat
The smaller screen could make it tougher to read while riding
Battery life could be a little better
big
heavy
and expensive
The interface is also not as intuitive as other Garmins
Consistently inaccurate & unreliable readings
low battery life of Fenix 5S
people track you on their phone or computer in real-time
the watch s heart rate monitor was inaccurate at times
No more getting lost in various sub-menus
Colors don t show up around the user interface too often
it s not just a single device you re buying here
optical heart rate sensors
titanium bezel did pick up a few minor scratches
GPS signal is not available
A sudden drop in the atmospheric pressure indicates formation of storms
this post was not useful
it can get confusing very quickly as to where you are in the app
it s still not user friendly
controlling music
displaying notifications
not using GPS or the heart rate monitor
this wont replace an actual mapping compass
calibration is a little tedious
rather mediocre GPS accuracy
GLONASS has worse accuracy
accuracy seems to be rather poor
Fenix 5X is unable to get any location fix for brief periods
the battery again dropped by 9 percent
Garmin fenix 5 is not a cheap GPS watch
this is a slow process
it just lacks topo-specific maps
without stopping to pull out the paper map
lags behind sudden changes during sprint intervals
inaccurate readings
speeding while driving
it doesn t sell you short on everyday activity tracking
Fenix 5 Plus takes a big battery hit when playing music
it does not currently link to Spotify
hard on my equipment
the Fenix 5 Plus is a chunky watch
it is heartbreakingly expensive
It can be difficult to describe who the 5S is meant for
tendency to get helplessly
hilariously
hopelessly lost
the exact preview the view is pretty small
This feature is not nearly as sophisticated as using the web site at this time
the capabilities are more limited
Fenix 5X had color maps
confusing junctions in this trail complex
there is not a ton of competition
way to manage your device is through desktop software called Garmin Express
It is not a function designed for sports performance
optical sensor does not work in swimming
not the most elegant solution
friendly to cycling
only the Edge Explore does not have a barometric altimeter
lack of GPS navigation to run in the mountains
grew tired of charging up his watch every single night
Garmin Fenix 5X Plus is not yet intuitive
Garmin Connect are slightly less detailed
isn't as easy to get going as the apps from Garmin and the others
significantly heavier and taller
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
Garmin started using a non-proprietary charger
slower than the 935 with similar battery life
watch fails before the minimum operating temperature
the fenix 5 is heavier and thicker
No more awkward arm swings in front of your face to check the distance when swimming
super buggy in terms of software and hardware
very small wrists it might not be the best option Heavier than smaller watches
watch won t waste battery looking for the sensor
fenix 3 HR s optical sensor
lack of Elevate HR sensor
5X is only available with a Saphire screen
down a particularly rough MTB descent
mediocre GPS performance
It does not store any personal data
doesn't have the loaded topo map
today's HR is way off
Not super-tight
the actual routes are sometimes disappointing
Nothing is too off or crazy here
GPS accuracy still not great after a couple of rides
blue line for a trail
No ability to search other audio sources
barometer did not work twice on two fenix 5 models
only work with the Garmin Connect app is open

Garmin Fenix 5 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Waterproof depth	10 m Best: Timex Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap T5K429 Waterproof depth: 200 m
Weight	87 g Best: ART Multimedia SZNART ASZ01 Weight: 10 g

Garmin - Video Reviews (9)

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Garmin Fenix 5 - Full Specifications

Screen resolution	240 x 240 px
Touchscreen	no
Colour screen	yes

Colour of product	Black,Green Black,Grey Black,Silver Grey Silver
Band material	Silicone Stainless steel
Protection features	Scratch resistant Water resistant
Waterproof depth	10

Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.0
GLONASS	yes
GPS	yes

Gender	Men's Women's
Width	1.85 in
Depth	0.61 in
Weight	3.07 oz
Thickness	0.61 in

Heart Rate Monitor	Built-in
Distance meter	yes
Calorie counter	yes
ANT+	yes
Alarm	yes
Altimeter	yes
Barometer	yes
Compass	yes
Date display	yes
Display light	yes
Golf watch	yes
Pedometer	yes
Sleep reading	yes
Speedometer	yes
Stopwatch	yes
Temperature sensor	yes
Timer	yes
Vibration alarm	yes

Battery type	Built-in
Battery life (running)	24.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)	14.0 day

Garmin Fenix 5 - Q&A (11)

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teresa.kling
about 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Fenix 5 waterproof?
cliff
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Fenix 5 fitness watch is water resistant to 100 meters, making it ideal for triathletes who regularly swim and train in the pool or ocean.
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antony_kris
about 2 years ago
Does Garmin Fenix 5 have a touch screen?
christian
about 2 years ago
No, The Garmin Fenix 5 does not have a touch screen.
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shirley.wilkinson
over 2 years ago
Is Garmin Fenix 5 a good watch?
roberto
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Fenix 5 is a great watch for outdoor enthusiasts.
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avery_kris
over 2 years ago
Does Garmin Fenix 5 watch have oximeter?
chet.bode
about 2 years ago
Few Garmin Fenix 5 series has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to measure oxygen saturation in the blood.
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ena_jerde
about 2 years ago
Can Garmin Fenix 5 play music?
santos
about 2 years ago
Yes, the Garmin Fenix 5 watch can Play Music from Spotify.
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marissa_thiel
about 2 years ago
Is Garmin Fenix 5 a smartwatch?
lesley.hodkiewicz
about 2 years ago
Yes, Garmin Fenix 5 is a smartwatch with GPS navigator, integrated heart rate monitor and 3-axis compass with gyroscope.
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olen
over 2 years ago
Is the Garmin Fenix 5 good for golf?
ambrose.runolfsson
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Fenix 5 is a great all-around sports watch with lots of great features for different sports, including golf.
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beau.beer
over 2 years ago
Does Garmin Fenix 5 have a touch screen?
elvina_rice
about 2 years ago
No, The Garmin Fenix 5 does not have a touch screen.
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jacinto
over 2 years ago
Does Garmin Fenix 5 have Garmin Pay?
lezlie
about 2 years ago
No, The Garmin Fenix 5 series does not come with the Garmin PaY.
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hank
about 2 years ago
Does Garmin Fenix 5 have Spotify?
delfina.zemlak
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Spotify app is available on the Garmin Fenix 5.
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sid
about 2 years ago
Does Garmin Fenix 5 good for sleep tracking?
marco.hintz
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Fenix 5 is the best smartwatch to detects your sleep and monitors your movement during the normal sleep hours.
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Garmin Fenix 5 Garmin - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.6

Based on 10 reviews

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Brilliant multi-sport tracker? Yes. Overkill? Almost certainly.

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 17.02.2022

Garmin Fenix 5

Garmin Fenix 5 (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 4 out of 5 stars from 53 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

DC Rainmaker

Published: 18.06.2018

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

Today Garmin announced the new Fenix 5 Plus series, which takes the existing Fenix 5/5S/5X and injects full onboard color mapping, onboard music, and contactless payments. Additionally there’s new Galileo GPS support for higher accuracy, new smart notification privacy features,

Wareable

Published: 05.04.2017

Garmin Fenix 5 review

4.5

The Garmin Fenix 5 is one of the most powerful multisport outdoor watches available, blending some of the most detailed metrics into a single device. It's n...

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

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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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TechRadar

Published: 11.10.2018

Garmin Fenix 5 Plus review

4.5

Range-topping multisport Fenix gets an impressive upgrade

Garmin Fenix 5 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

4.5

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.

Garmin Fenix 5 Garmin Fenix 5S Review: A Great GPS Watch

WIRED

Published: 28.03.2018

Garmin Fenix 5S Review: A Great GPS Watch

4.5

You can saw this multisport GPS watch off my cold, dead wrist.

Garmin Fenix 5 Garmin Fenix 5X Plus review: Champion multi-sport GPS watch with music, Garmin Pay, and advanced sleep tracking

ZDNet

Published: 18.07.2018

Garmin Fenix 5X Plus review: Champion multi-sport GPS watch with music, Garmin Pay, and advanced sleep tracking

4.7

The Garmin Fenix series is designed for those who participate in more than just running and cycling and if you enjoy tracking every detail of your outdoor adventures then it is a watch to consider. The long battery life makes it something you can wear and never worry about, which appeals to me more than today's advanced smart watches.