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Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire vs Garmin Instinct

Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire Fitness Watch
Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire
Garmin Instinct Fitness Watch
Garmin Instinct
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
10
4.5 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
0 %
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1 stars
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11
4.1 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
71 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
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1 stars
0 %
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User rating
62
4.1 out of 5
62 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
1 %
1 stars
0 %
56
3.7 out of 5
56 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Display

Garmin Fenix 5X SapphireGarmin Fenix 5X Sapphire
Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
Screen resolution240 x 240 px128 x 128 px
Touchscreennono
Colour screenyesno
Display typeLCDMIP

Dimensions

Garmin Fenix 5X SapphireGarmin Fenix 5X Sapphire
Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
Width2.01 in1.77 in
Depth2.01 in0.6 in
Weight3.46 oz1.83 oz

Design

Garmin Fenix 5X SapphireGarmin Fenix 5X Sapphire
Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
  • Blue
  • Grey
Graphite
Band materialSiliconeSilicone
Protection features
  • Water resistant
  • Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof depth1010

Features

Garmin Fenix 5X SapphireGarmin Fenix 5X Sapphire
Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
Heart Rate Monitor
  • Built-in
  • Support for HRM chest strap
Built-in
Calorie counteryesyes
Alarmyesyes
Barometeryesyes
Compassyesyes
Pedometeryesyes
Stopwatchyesyes
Temperature sensoryesyes
Timeryesyes
Vibration alarmyesyes

Connectivity

Garmin Fenix 5X SapphireGarmin Fenix 5X Sapphire
Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
Bluetoothyesyes
GLONASSyesyes
GPSyesyes

Power

Garmin Fenix 5X SapphireGarmin Fenix 5X Sapphire
Garmin InstinctGarmin Instinct
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery life (standby mode)12.0 day14.0 day

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