Use | Fitness , Running , Cycling , Swimming/Diving , Outdoor/Mountain |
Options | GPS |
Of the three new members of the Garmin Fenix 5 family, the Fenix 5X series is the most advanced multisport watch of the three, and stands out for its stunning design and exceptional performance. Designed for outdoor activities, hiking, and even fitness. And it is best to start with the differences between the Fenix 5X and its brothers Fenix 5 and Fenix 5S.
Thus, and as one of the different notes, and more common among these high-end heart rate monitors of the American firm is its size. The Garmin Fenix 5X has a casing of 51 millimeters, so it is a watch not suitable for rather small wrists, and is designed for those multisport athletes who feel comfortable with a large and bulky gadget.
Garmin Fenix 5S key features
Being the most advanced of this collection of premium GPS watches from Garmin, its recommended price is also the highest and most expensive, standing at €899.99 (available from the first quarter of 2017). In addition, and as already discussed in the Fenix 5 and Fenix 5S, the autonomy of the Garmin Fenix 5S is another of its hallmarks, and that makes it stand out above the rest. This exclusive model is the one that offers the best performance with respect to the duration of its rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which can be up to 12 days in permanent operation, if it is used as a smart watch; up to 20 hours, using it with GPS; and up to 35 hours, activating the UltraTrac power-saving function.
But the differences in the Garmin Fenix 5X do not end here, because the added valor of this high-end heart rate monitor lies in the pre-installation of the TOPO maps, in full color, of Europe, and its specific navigation functions, which are developed so that the athlete is oriented at all times of the route.
These navigation functions include:
On the other hand, another interesting feature of the Garmin Fenix 5X in the navigation section is that it also allows data overlays on the map to highlight key information, avoiding the inconvenience of having to change screen in full swing.
Having seen the differences of the Garmin Fenix 5, the features it shares with its siblings Garmin Fenix 5 and Garmin Fenix 5S are summarized in: