The watch offers better battery life and has a larger display (1.2-inch 240 x 240 pixels) than the Fenix 5S watch. The Fenix 5 watch is slightly larger and heavier than the Fenix 5S watch its dimensions are 47 x 47 x 15.5 mm and it weighs 87 grams. Black with black band and Sapphire lens.Champagne with gray suede band and Sapphire lens.Champagne with metal band and Sapphire lens.The watch is equipped with a 1.1-inch display with a resolution of 218 x 218 pixels and comes in several different configurations: However, due to the small size it is also equipped with a less powerful battery than the Fenix 5 and Fenix 5X models in the smartwatch mode the battery lasts for up to 9 days while in the GPS mode it lasts for up to 14 hours. Its dimensions are 42 x 42 x 14.5 mm and it weighs merely 67 grams. The Fenix 5S watch is the smallest watch in the collection and thus best for those with narrow wrists (especially women). The Garmin Fenix 5 collection consists of three different watches (Fenix 5S, Fenix 5, and Fenix 5X) which differ by size, weight, color options, features and price. Garmin Fenix 5 Collection – Garmin Fenix 5X, Garmin Fenix 5 and Garmin Fenix 5S
#Garmin fenix 5x series
In the following we’ll look deeper into the features and functionality of the Garmin Fenix 5 series watches. Please note that only the Fenix 5X watch comes with mapping while the Fenix 5 and Fenix 5S do not support maps. While this feature aides you in reaching a certain location, it definitely doesn’t help you to choose the optimal route to it – imagine searching for a bridge to cross a river on the way to your destination when the watch only shows your location, your direction and the destination. In comparison, competitive products can only show your location along with waypoints and GPS routes (breadcrumb trails to follow) without the terrain details. Yes – the watch can actually show a topographic map on its colorful 1.2” display! Mapping is indeed a huge step forward as it allows you to see the terrain that awaits you and thus to choose the optimal route to your destination.
However, Garmin raised the bar, when it comes to hiking watches, by equipping the new Garmin Fenix 5X watch with mapping. This includes GPS tracking and navigation, barometer, barometric altimeter, electronic compass and thermometer. Similar to competitive products such as Suunto Ambit and Traverse watches, the Garmin Fenix 5 watches have many advanced features which can be efficiently used for hiking and mountaineering. However, as they have a very attractive (if not elegant) design, they are also perfect for everyday use. These watches are designed for various sports (from running to swimming) and offer numerous features which come in very handy for hiking, mountaineering and similar outdoor activities.
The Garmin Fenix 5 collection includes three different and highly customizable GPS watches – the Fenix 5S, Fenix 5 and Fenix 5X. In the beginning of January 2017 Garmin announced the release of the new Fenix 5 series GPS watches which are replacing the highly popular Fenix 3 series watches (note that a Fenix 4 series will not be launched, according to Garmin).