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Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire

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User ratings:
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62 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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4.5 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • added features that make this watch a fantastic daily wearable
  • It s nice to look at
  • and virtually indestructible

Cons

  • Fenix 5X finds a bit of a middle ground
  • Fenix 5 Plus does not have a touchscreen either
  • watch faces are recessed behind the glass surface

Key specs

  • 240, 240 px
  • no
  • yes
  • LCD
  • Men's, Women's
  • Built-in, Support for HRM chest strap
  • yes
  • yes

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Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire - Pros & Cons

Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire

Pros

  • added features that make this watch a fantastic daily wearable
  • It s nice to look at
  • and virtually indestructible
  • watch can help you track your progress and set goals
  • physical buttons for navigation
  • very lightweight and durable
  • it s extremely bright and easy to see
  • It s actually pretty incredible
  • maps Premium materials
  • The sports tracking features Garmin offers are incredibly comprehensive
  • Smart notifications work exceptionally well (

Cons

  • Fenix 5X finds a bit of a middle ground
  • Fenix 5 Plus does not have a touchscreen either
  • watch faces are recessed behind the glass surface
  • less expensive
  • GPS accuracy still not great after a couple of rides
  • barometer did not work twice on two fenix 5 models
  • blue line for a trail
  • The menu has a very heavy focus on fitness
  • No ability to search other audio sources
  • mediocre GPS performance
  • the heart rate monitor was raised up a little bit from the rear

Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire - Technical Overview

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10 m
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98 g

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Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire - Full Specifications

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Display
Screen resolution240 x 240 px
Touchscreenno
Colour screenyes
Display typeLCD
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
  • Blue
  • Grey
Band materialSilicone
Protection features
  • Water resistant
  • Waterproof
Waterproof depth10
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
GLONASSyes
GPSyes
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Dimensions
Gender
  • Men's
  • Women's
Width2.01 in
Depth2.01 in
Weight3.46 oz
Thickness0.69 in
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Features
Heart Rate Monitor
  • Built-in
  • Support for HRM chest strap
Distance meteryes
Calorie counteryes
ANT+yes
Alarmyes
Altimeteryes
Barometeryes
Compassyes
Date displayyes
Display lightyes
Golf watchyes
Pedometeryes
Sleep readingyes
Speedometeryes
Stopwatchyes
Temperature sensoryes
Timeryes
Vibration alarmyes
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Power
Battery typeBuilt-in
Battery life (running)20.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)12.0 day

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Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire Garmin - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire Garmin Fenix 5X review
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Wareable
Published: 25.05.2017
Garmin Fenix 5X review
4.0

We've been spoiled for choice with the new Fenix 5 trio, topping out with the Garmin Fenix 5X, the big daddy of the Garmin watch range. It cuts no corners i...

Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire Garmin Fenix 5 Plus review | Stuff
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Published: 27.08.2021
Garmin Fenix 5 Plus review | Stuff

Time is money

Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire Review - Nerd Techy
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Published: 11.04.2017
Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire Review - Nerd Techy

The wearables marketplace is certainly very interesting to follow. Even though the first smart watches only hit the market a few years ago, we’ve really come a long way since then. What used to be simple, stripped down versions of the smartphones we already had is now an advanced tool that does things your smartphone couldn’t even dream of. With cellphones, you’ve got two choices: Apple or Android. Consumers expected to see the same choices with wearables. But Garmin threw a wrench into their plans. Their custom operating system has proven itself to be much more reliable, powerful, and efficient

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

Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire Garmin Fenix 5X Review: The Best Multisport Smart Watch You Can Buy
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WIRED
Published: 07.09.2017
Garmin Fenix 5X Review: The Best Multisport Smart Watch You Can Buy
4.0

It tracks over a dozen sports, and the on-wrist maps are excellent.

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

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

Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire Garmin Fenix 5X
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 12.04.2020
Garmin Fenix 5X

Garmin Fenix 5X (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire Garmin Fenix 5 Review: The Best Outdoor GPS Watch
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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 5X Sapphire Garmin Fenix 5X review
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TechRadar
Published: 09.07.2018
Garmin Fenix 5X review
4.5

A beast of an outdoor activity tracker

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