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Garmin Fenix 5X

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Pros

  • s easy to read even in bright sunlight and has great battery life
  • It s actually pretty incredible
  • It works perfectly

Cons

  • Does the watch come with an extra band
  • lags behind sudden changes during sprint intervals
  • inaccurate readings

Key specs

  • 240, 240 px
  • yes
  • Built-in
  • yes
  • yes

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Garmin Fenix 5X - Pros & Cons

Garmin Fenix 5X

Pros

  • s easy to read even in bright sunlight and has great battery life
  • It s actually pretty incredible
  • It works perfectly
  • connect to the phone very easy
  • Heart rate
  • sleep and stress tracking also very insightful and seems pretty accurate
  • wrist HR makes it easy to monitor your well being and progress
  • Battery life is fantastic
  • smaller
  • more affordable and tracks lots and lots of sports capably
  • easy to use and navigate

Cons

  • Does the watch come with an extra band
  • lags behind sudden changes during sprint intervals
  • inaccurate readings
  • it doesn t sell you short on everyday activity tracking
  • Fenix 5 Plus takes a big battery hit when playing music
  • 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
  • Scrolling through the maps is frustrating

Garmin Fenix 5X - Technical Overview

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Garmin Fenix 5X - Full Specifications

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Display
Screen resolution240 x 240 px
Colour screenyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack,Grey
Band materialStainless steel
Protection featuresWater resistant
Waterproof depth10
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
GLONASSyes
GPSyes
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Dimensions
Width2.01 in
Depth2.01 in
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Features
Heart Rate MonitorBuilt-in
Distance meteryes
Calorie counteryes
Alarmyes
Compassyes
Stopwatchyes
Temperature sensoryes
Timeryes
Vibration alarmyes
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Power
Battery typeBuilt-in

Garmin Fenix 5X - Q&A (14)

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    lee
    about 2 years ago
    Can Garmin Fenix 5X check oxygen?
    sheilah.koss
    about 2 years ago
    The Garmin Fenix 5X can estimate the percentage of oxygenated blood available in your blood, which can help you determine whether any changes in your fitness level are due to increased fitness or good genes.
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    thomas
    about 2 years ago
    Can I swim with Garmin Fenix 5X?
    darrick_torp
    about 2 years ago
    The Garmin Fenix 5X is intended for surface swimming. Scuba diving with the device may damage the product and invalidate your warranty.
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    dann.doyle
    about 2 years ago
    What's the difference between Garmin Fenix 5X and 5 plus?
    kyla
    about 2 years ago
    The Garmin Fenix 5X is Pulse Ox compatible while the Fenix 5 Plus is not.
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    delbert_christiansen
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Garmin Fenix 5X have Garmin Pay?
    gregg.heathcote
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, The Garmin Pay is compatible with the Garmin Pay and newer.
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    salvatore
    about 2 years ago
    Is the Garmin Fenix 5X worth it?
    luvenia_okeefe
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, The Garmin Fenix 5X Plus is one of the most feature-packed sports wearables on the market.
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    johnnie.lockman
    about 2 years ago
    Should I shower with my Garmin Fenix 5X?
    jay
    about 2 years ago
    Take a shower without a worry with Garmin Fenix 5X.
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    sherill
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Garmin Fenix 5X automatically detect sleep?
    jill
    about 2 years ago
    The Garmin Fenix 5X automatically detects your sleep and monitors your movement during your normal sleep hours.
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    eda.keebler
    about 2 years ago
    Can Garmin Fenix 5X play Spotify?
    mia.adams
    about 2 years ago
    You will now be prompted to open the Garmin Connect App on Garmin Fenix 5X. Once you open the app, you will see a Spotify login prompt. Enter your Spotify login details and select LOG IN.
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    elidia
    about 2 years ago
    Is The Garmin Fenix 5X waterproof?
    luciano_schumm
    about 2 years ago
    Garmin Fenix 5X Watch has a 100m waterproof rating, which means you can wear it snorkeling or swimming.
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    ursula
    about 2 years ago
    Does Garmin Fenix 5X have music?
    billi_torphy
    about 2 years ago
    You can listen to music by installing one of the following Connect IQ Music apps to the Garmin Fenix 5X.
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    sherley.conn
    about 2 years ago
    Should I wear my Garmin Fenix 5X to bed?
    emmitt.kautzer
    about 2 years ago
    If you are interested in getting the Garmin Fenix 5X and ensuring good sleep, use our suggested technique. Every night at least two hours before bedtime.
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    darwin.hamill
    about 2 years ago
    Is Garmin Fenix 5X considered a smartwatch?
    elbert
    about 2 years ago
    Garmin Fenix 5X is a smartwatch that will help you train smarter, recover smarter and run your best race. This watch comes with built-in cardio features so you can track distance.
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    nathanael
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Garmin Fenix 5X have pulse oximeter?
    lyndsey_heller
    about 2 years ago
    The Garmin Fenix 5X has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to gauge the saturation of oxygen in your blood. This feature helps you monitor your body and gives you real-time results, so you're always aware of how healthy you are.
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    nathanael.schroeder
    about 2 years ago
    How do I turn off my pulse ox on Garmin Fenix 5X?
    frederick
    about 2 years ago
    To turn off the Pulse Oximeter readings on Garmin Fenix 5X, go to the pulse oximeter widget and hold MENU. Select Options and select Off for Pulse Ox Mode.
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Garmin Fenix 5X Garmin - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.5
Based on 10 reviews
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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 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 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 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

Garmin Fenix 5X 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 Garmin Fenix 5/5S/5X In-Depth Review
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DC Rainmaker
Published: 23.03.2017
Garmin Fenix 5/5S/5X In-Depth Review

*** UPDATE: The Fenix series has had two generation updates since this post. Check out the in-depth reviews for both the Fenix 5 Plus, and the Fenix 6! *** It’s been nearly three months since Garmin first announced the Fenix

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

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