Name: Fenix 5S
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 506273
Rating: 3.9 (67 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.1 / 5

all straightforward
easy to follow and clear
It all feels properly premium and appropriately strong

tendency to get helplessly
hilariously
hopelessly lost

Screen resolution: 218, 218 px
Touchscreen: no
Colour screen: yes
Gender: Men's, Women's
Heart rate monitor: Built-in
Bluetooth: yes
Gps: yes

Garmin Fenix 5S - Pros & Cons

all straightforward
easy to follow and clear
It all feels properly premium and appropriately strong
Fenix 5 is brilliant in its simplicity and reliability
reliable Bluetooth connection and range helped
comfortable
easy-to-use
with robust battery life
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
park is easily accessible from the city
Always Enabled Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly
the fitness tracking capabilities are unparalleled and the quality is
the Garmin can track from your workouts is incredible
5 Plus works great with the Suunto HR Strap
Quick and easy
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
M430 seems extraordinarily good and is well within the GPS standard
the displayed track is stable and in a consistent direction
GREAT AND VERY INFORMATIVE
lighter and a slightly better product
The 935 was also quicker to charge
Fenix 5 is impressive across the board
accessible and useful way
Phoenix 5
excellent
the performance of their model's GPS is always quite accurate
The analysis is very good and complete
It still has to go very smoothly
Fenix 5 Plus is an incredibly capable watch
Fenix 5 Plus is a great option
the three sensors are perfectly aligned
A salute and good work as always
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
fenix 5 looks just fine
fenix 5 is also a very accurate sleep tracker
definitely comfortable enough to wear all day without getting bothersome
things are nice and crisp to begin
They are just freely and cheaply available
best and works out of the box without calibration
Beautifully thorough work as always
The maps are optimized to be easily read on the go
Great for large races and other big events
It is surprisingly accurate
and makes taking rough bearings very easy
location tracking is very quick and accurate
Garmin website is very helpful as a source of information
motivation it provides hugely helpful
The connection is very secure and reliable
more efficient and intuitive
easy and reliable way to navigate
sound quality and clarity
very elegant
friendly and you can alter and adjust the screens easily enough too
function great
the form is beautiful
Everything is pretty intuitive
It s accurate
it s tough and it looks great
Global availability is now generally GOOD
nice screens and special outdoor features
Garmin has produced a most amazingly complete watch full of every imaginable option
Lighter efforts are a good way to promote recovery
bespoke connector is fine and fits either way around
Fenix 5S PLUS will function PERFECTLY WELL as a 24 7 watch
The swim functionality is pretty awesome and comprehensive enough for me
It s great for casual and recreational navigation
5S Plus was pretty good
Fenix 5S performed very well on the road

tendency to get helplessly
hilariously
hopelessly lost
It can be difficult to describe who the 5S is meant for
it is heartbreakingly expensive
not limited to just three or four data screens
both devices leveled out within a minute or two
wrist heart rate monitor
It does not store any personal data
The battery life on this watch is insane
GPS accuracy still not great after a couple of rides
blue line for a trail
mediocre GPS performance
No ability to search other audio sources
barometer did not work twice on two fenix 5 models
The smaller screen could make it tougher to read while riding
the temperature can be thrown off by body heat
people track you on their phone or computer in real-time
big
heavy
and expensive
this wont replace an actual mapping compass
controlling music
displaying notifications
only work with the Garmin Connect app is open
Fenix 5 Plus takes a big battery hit when playing music
it doesn t sell you short on everyday activity tracking
inaccurate readings
lags behind sudden changes during sprint intervals
GPS track all over the place on this particular run on Bear Peak
struggled with the very convoluted section of trail above
impact on battery life when using maps
the capabilities are more limited
that you can only pair one bike pod at a time
low battery life of Fenix 5S
The interface is also not as intuitive as other Garmins
Garmin fenix 5 is not a cheap GPS watch
the battery again dropped by 9 percent
not using GPS or the heart rate monitor
significantly heavier and taller
Garmin Connect are slightly less detailed
isn't as easy to get going as the apps from Garmin and the others
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
it does not currently link to Spotify
the Fenix 5 Plus is a chunky watch
friendly to cycling
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
optical sensor does not work in swimming
slower than the 935 with similar battery life
the fenix 5 is heavier and thicker
No more awkward arm swings in front of your face to check the distance when swimming
watch fails before the minimum operating temperature
Garmin started using a non-proprietary charger
Colors don t show up around the user interface too often
it can get confusing very quickly as to where you are in the app
it s not just a single device you re buying here
it s still not user friendly
No more getting lost in various sub-menus
5X is only available with a Saphire screen
down a particularly rough MTB descent
watch won t waste battery looking for the sensor
lack of Elevate HR sensor
fenix 3 HR s optical sensor
titanium bezel did pick up a few minor scratches
optical heart rate sensors
GPS+GALILEO was rubbish
Garmin currently only support the standard SBC audio codec
swimming is not enabled on your Fenix s optical sensor
Garmin s screen is not high-resolution
sensor connectivity issues could not be fixed by software

Garmin Fenix 5S - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Waterproof depth	10 m Best: Timex Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap T5K429 Waterproof depth: 200 m
Weight	67 g Best: ART Multimedia SZNART ASZ01 Weight: 10 g

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Garmin Fenix 5S - Full Specifications

Screen resolution	218 x 218 px
Touchscreen	no
Colour screen	yes
Backlight	yes

Colour of product	Black Silver Silver,Turquoise Silver,White White
Band material	Silicone
Protection features	Water resistant Waterproof
Waterproof depth	10

Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	2.0
GLONASS	yes
GPS	yes

Gender	Men's Women's
Width	1.65 in
Depth	1.65 in
Weight	2.36 oz
Thickness	0.57 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
Timer	yes
Vibration alarm	yes

Battery type	Built-in
Battery life (running)	14.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)	9.0 day

Garmin Fenix 5S - Q&A (10)

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christian
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Fenix 5S have Garmin Pay?
oswaldo
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Garmin Fenix 5S has Garmin Pay.
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mia.adams
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Fenix 5S have maps?
leandro_goodwin
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Fenix 5S has no mapping display feature.
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antony_kris
over 2 years ago
Can I swim with The Garmin Fenix 5S?
elizabet
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Fenix 5S is intended for surface swimming. Scuba diving with the device may damage the product, voiding the warranty.
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pedro.cole
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Fenix 5S have touch screen?
shea.conroy
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Fenix 5S does not have a touchscreen.
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wilburn
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Fenix 5S have music?
zachariah
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Fenix 5S watches can store up to 500 songs.
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torri_kautzer
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Fenix 5S have Spotify?
glady.bechtelar
about 2 years ago
Yes, Spotify is available on the Garmin Fenix 5S model.
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joan
over 2 years ago
Is The Garmin Fenix 5S waterproof?
pamala
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Fenix 5S is waterproof rated up to 100 meters.
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darryl.herzog
over 2 years ago
Does The Garmin Fenix 5S track sleep?
jalisa
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Fenix 5S automatically detects your sleep and monitors your movement during your normal sleep hours.
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kimberely
over 2 years ago
How long does a Garmin Fenix 5S take to charge?
lyndsey_heller
about 2 years ago
The Garmin Fenix 5S watch takes almost 3 hours to recharge completely.
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shanon
over 2 years ago
How do I save battery on my Garmin Fenix 5S?
damien.barrows
about 2 years ago
To extend the life of your battery on Garmin Fenix 5S, adjust your settings to reduce the backlight timeout and lower the brightness. These are two really easy ways to save on battery power when you're using your device.
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Garmin Fenix 5S Garmin - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.6

Based on 10 reviews

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Published: 11.10.2018

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4.5

Range-topping multisport Fenix gets an impressive upgrade

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Published: 25.10.2021

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

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

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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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.

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 23.07.2020

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Garmin Fenix 5S (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 3.7 out of 5 stars from 19 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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Published: 18.06.2018

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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.