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Garmin f nix 5 Premium and Rugged Multisport GPS Smartwatch Slate Gray Black Band 47 MM
Last Updated: November 15, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
994
Old Reviews
440
Unverified
90
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GPS
0.87 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 464 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Battery Life
68battery, watch, days, lasts, week
+90%
-10%
" ... Battery last longer than 5 days without charging. ... "
" ... Battery: Consistently lasts 7 days in regular non-gps watch mode! ... "
" ... 12 day battery life, lots of different built in activities, the app, and accuracy. ... "
" ... Did about 10 hours total hiking with it and the battery still lasted almost 2 weeks. ... "
" ... One of the features I value is that the watch lasts a long time, and I can now guarantee that I can charge it for more than 15 days and use it normally. ... "
" ... Biggest pro: Battery Life. ... "
" ... Battery lasts 2 weeks + without using GPS features ... "
" ... Battery life Is very good. ... "
GPS
54garmin, tracking, week, garmin fenix, 5x
+85%
-15%
" ... I love the 5X Garmin. ... "
" ... Battery lasts over a week on a single charge and that is with 1 hour of GPS tracking a day and that is great as well. ... "
" ... especially like the integration of Garmin's core competency: GPS. ... "
" ... If you like sport watch and real GPS this is your watch! ... "
" ... Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire. ... So far I’m pleased with battery life, haven’t tracked it but it lasts at least a week and that’s using GPS 4-5x a week for 1.5 hour rides. ... "
" ... Works well as a GPS watch. ... "
" ... Love garmin almost anything. ... "
" ... Its a great GPS watch/fitness tracker for Running (what I use it for mostly) Swimming and biking. ... "
Apps
46apps, watch, garmin, data, watch faces
+89%
-11%
" ... I can easily go 4 days if I don't use GPS a ton and the app is far better than Samsung's not only is it layed out better but you can also access it from your pc. ... "
" ... - Very customizable with watch faces and activity/apps. ... "
" ... Great apps to track performance and many downloadable apps to customize. ... "
" ... Saves the details very quickly to its own Connect app which then can sync to Strava. ... "
" ... The running app is great and does a good job with pace and direction. ... "
" ... Adding or editing data on the Garmin Connect App couldn’t be easier. ... Seamless data transfer from Garmin app to MyFitnessPal. ... "
" ... The App Store does have some neat apps for the Watch. ... "
" ... A very complete multisport watch, justo a little hard yo configure, once you learn it has many app Android wigets for many sports. ... "
Software Platform
44watch, apps, maps, garmin, data
+80%
-20%
" ... (the companion app is great to) ... "
" ... I really like the latest Apple iWatch, but I use Android so that isn't an option. ... "
" ... It came with the correct region/maps. ... "
" ... - Very customizable with watch faces and activity/apps. ... "
" ... The map features are great and there's quite a few free maps out there although their trip planning software is a little arcane. ... "
" ... I like that I can tailor the apps to my needs. ... "
" ... Built-in bike route maps, as well as TOPO maps, are ideal for cyclists and walkers. ... "
" ... Great apps to track performance and many downloadable apps to customize. ... "
For Running
35training, hiking, cycling, bike, workouts
+94%
-6%
" ... I bought it for training but now I am using it everyday for all kind of activities. ... "
" ... But after the headache of getting it up and running, it's been running real smooth . ... "
" ... Would recommend to an athlete that is looking to up their training capabilities and daily fashion ... "
" ... I am using this in my whole exercise ,weight training,running,hiking, ... "
" ... I use the device for marathon running, swimming and mountain biking. ... "
" ... Works great for running, cycling, and hiking. ... "
" ... It tracks everything perfectly, especially running anywhere. ... "
" ... I’m an avid trail runner, hiker and hit the gym frequently. ... "
Price
35watch, money, worth the price, worth the money, worth every penny
+89%
-11%
" ... According to me this is the best Garmin watch one could have in this price. ... "
" ... Totally worth every penny, great watch. ... "
" ... Great product at this price ... "
" ... the extra cash is worth it ! ... put the extra bucks ! ... "
" ... Best watch ,valeu for money👍👍👍 ... "
" ... YES, almost a grand is a lot for a watch but this is sooooo much more than just a watch and worth every penny, if you have the means to buy this watch and consider yourself an active person do not bother buying any other (GPS,activity tracker, sleep tracker) "watch". ... "
" ... What can I say, I paid a ton of money for a VO2 Max test. ... "
" ... Granted it was a little bit pricier than other smartwatches, but definitely worth the price considering all the multiple functions it has. ... "
Comfort
35wear, watch, wearing, wrists, strap
+83%
-17%
" ... But in reality, I like it more now because I don't get bugged by constant alerts about my life on my wrist. ... It is huge, but I am 6'1" and it fits well on my wrist. ... I love this watch and it hurts my wallet to say that I don't see getting a watch outside of the Fenix line until some other company targets this line specifically. ... "
" ... The ease of changing straps for different ocasions is awesome. ... For people with large wrist the saphire looks great for smaller men and women it may feel large/ bulky. ... "
" ... The watch have, buttons, and band are all amazing. ... "
" ... And is comfortable to wear during my yoga flow! ... "
" ... Very comfortable and good looking watch as well! ... "
" ... Comfortable to wear and quick to charge. ... "
" ... Looks great and i am getting used to the size now after about a month of wearing it. ... "
" ... But as I wore it daily and learned its idiosyncrasies I love it now. ... "
Band
34wrist, bands, strap, watch, garmin
+82%
-18%
" ... It has become my primary device on my wrist. ... "
" ... You'll need to buy a Garmin HRM strap and that will set you back an additional 80 bucks. ... "
" ... But in reality, I like it more now because I don't get bugged by constant alerts about my life on my wrist. ... It is huge, but I am 6'1" and it fits well on my wrist. ... "
" ... Cons: price, mediocre original bands, little too much bulkiness of size despite being a "s" model (the regular or X versions are even bigger", the sleep tracker does not add the nap time to to a day's sleep calculation - you can only tell from the low heartbeat record from the nap time to figure out how much nap you had for the day, I have some skepticisms on steps and floor counting accuracy as well as indoor swimming distance accuracy. ... "
" ... The strap can also be removed quickly if I like other types of watch band, I can also buy the corresponding watch band, very nice. ... "
" ... If you want more accuracy get the strap. ... "
" ... I compared it to polar wrist band we have in the gym and the difference was huge, and base on how I felt, the polar was more accurate. ... "
" ... I upgraded my forerunner after my Apple Watch broke and this watch is way better than any smart watches out there! ... "
Pedometer
32fitness, tracker, garmin, tracking, accurate
+91%
-9%
" ... Walk mode was 3.88 miles. ... "
" ... It has motivated him to get serious about fitness. ... "
" ... This is my first smartwatch and I am very impressed at how accurate it is and how well it records swimming laps and run. ... "
" ... Workout tracking is awesome on this. ... "
" ... Previously purchased a Fenix 5 from different vendor, IF the Fenix 5 was authentic the Fenix 5X is a major step up! ... "
" ... It tracks my distance, time and HR very well. ... "
" ... It does everything it says it does and its measures are accurate! ... "
" ... It tracks a wide verity of activities and seems quite accurate with regards to distance, location, hr, and much more. ... "
Accuracy
29accuracy, tracking, inaccurate, hr, gps
+90%
-10%
" ... It tracks a wide verity of activities and seems quite accurate with regards to distance, location, hr, and much more. ... "
" ... Ran today and had accurate results. ... "
" ... It is very accurate by my assessment. ... The optical HR seems more accurate on runs than general weight workout in the gym (under reads, IMO). ... "
" ... The GPS feature is quite accurate. ... "
" ... My favorite thing about this watch is the durability and the accuracy of the data. ... "
" ... Accuracy is consistently 30 BPM high and fluctuates like crazy. ... "
" ... seems pretty accurate from what I can tell. ... "
" ... I was using Fitbit Versa and it was way more accurate than Garmin. ... "
Charging
24charging, watch, week, garmin, days
+63%
-38%
" ... Battery life (currently charging every 12 days . ... "
" ... Stays charges for a long time. ... "
" ... It can last up to a whole month without being charged. ... "
" ... ( i bought a their party "cradle" charger which i prefer) ... "
" ... Comfortable to wear and quick to charge. ... "
" ... Hope Garmin adds wireless charging on their next revision. ... "
" ... Another big bonus is that Garmin seems to have conquered a limitation that kept me from buying an iWatch: fully charged in less than an hour, and stays charged for days. ... Compare that to the daily, and sometimes twice daily, charge for competitive offerings. ... "
" ... Battery last longer than 5 days without charging. ... "
Heartrate
23heart rate monitor, hr, heart rate sensor, fenix, wrist
+83%
-17%
" ... It gives me a real time print out of my heart rate and the heart zone I’m in. ... "
" ... Hope Garmin sends and upgrade to improve heart rate readings and sleep monitor . ... "
" ... Recording the number of steps and heart rate monitoring is very accurate, calorie consumption and stress monitoring are also great. ... "
" ... The heart rate and VO2 Max data help me track and understand my efficiency and athletic age, encouraging me to push myself when I need it. ... "
" ... I wear this while lifting at the gym to help me track set times and rest intervals while also tracking my heart rate. ... "
" ... The battery life is excellent if you shutoff the heart rate monitor. ... "
" ... HR tracking can lag actual rate if doing other than steady state work. ... "
" ... It does a good job tracking heart rate. ... "
Build Quality
23rugged, band, wrist, wear, scratches
+78%
-22%
" ... Durable heavy band. ... "
" ... I got the 42mm size and it’s prefect for my small wrist (I was worried about it being bulky) The white/rose gold is so feminine and can be dressed up/down. ... "
" ... But on the bright side My wife loves this device and after a nervous few days detaching her self from her Apple Watch, she would clearly not go back as the app is awesome and the sports activity tracking is amazing and she can even live with the slight calibration issues of the heart rate monitor. ... "
" ... So far it has withstood multiple dings on everything from metal to wood, has been submerged in the ocean for extended periods and withstood extreme tempreratures. ... "
" ... First one came as described, box wrapped in nylon, watch untouched and all was brilliant. ... Truth to be told, despite these watch, itself, came without any physycal signs of wearing. ... "
" ... It looks "classy rugged". ... I mean "rugged" doesn't have to look cheap you know. ... "
" ... All Fenix watches say “Taiwan” on the back metal plate. ... "
" ... The watch is also very durable! ... "
Sleep Tracking
22tracking, accurate, track, tracker, sleeping
+100%
" ... This one is a perfect activity tracker. ... "
" ... I use it mainly to track my calories burned, sleep, steps and daily goals. ... "
" ... Great activity tracking ... "
" ... Sleep monitor is great. ... "
" ... Sleep tracking is a bit off but the gps and activities are fantastic ... "
" ... The watch is great to keep tract of steps , sleep, and heart information in order. ... "
" ... It has helped me improve my fitness, sleep, and overall quality of life ... "
" ... Certain things are dead on accurate like distances and heart rate, but other features are terrible such as sleep-tracking and especially stairs climbed. ... "
Design
22watch, looking watch, design, brand new, wear
+95%
-5%
" ... Lots of compliments on it. ... "
" ... Love the look and feel over the 6x ! ... "
" ... I love the look of this watch. ... "
" ... Love this watch, it came fast and looks brand new! ... "
" ... The watch looks good as well. ... "
" ... Aside from tough and rugged, it looks great. ... "
" ... This is a nice looking watch with quality feel to it. ... "
" ... , looks and works perfect!!! ... "
Product Reliability
21months, weeks, year, 3 months, working
+43%
-57%
" ... Loved it while it lasted but then the backlight stopped working. ... Spent $500 for a watch that only lasted me 3 years???? ... "
" ... So you have a $500 watch that only lasts 15 months. ... "
" ... i used only 1 year 3 months because my watch didn't turn on anymore. ... "
" ... Just died in the desert of AZ. ... "
" ... the watch suddenly stopped working. ... "
" ... Official website says 2 weeks. ... "
" ... It's not working ... "
" ... Display failed in three weeks. ... "
Device Compatibility
21apple watch, sync, connect, app, garmin
+81%
-19%
" ... It connects reliably with my iPhone 7 giving me texts and call information. ... "
" ... I have been using Garmin since 2009. ... "
" ... So far been on several runs and had my cell phone with me to calibrate. ... "
" ... It connects with my iPhone. ... "
" ... I switched from a Gen1 Apple Watch and I love this new watch. ... "
" ... Watch and mobile phone can be easily connected, mobile phone app can clearly display all kinds of recorded data, very convenient. ... "
" ... It connects to my phone without issue. ... "
" ... Who needs a watch to talk to a cell tower when you already have a phone? ... "
Display Clarity
20watch, screen, garmin, face, easy to read
+75%
-25%
" ... So it looks impressive, the screen is underwhelming, it does a ton if you don’t have anyway to track, but isn’t crazy accurate for heart rate (gps tracking is spot on). ... "
" ... Multiple screens to choose from and different data to display is awesome. ... "
" ... The display options are extensive and based on your needs I promise that you can find not one that works but the perfect watch face. ... "
" ... I had a Garmin about 6 years ago, and loved the app, but not the screen. ... This watch is by far a better build quality and although it's not a bright, OLED, touchscreen like other watches, it is more than what I expected. ... "
" ... The display is easy to read in all conditions. ... "
" ... Display can be hard to see in bright light but other than that it’s pretty solid. ... "
" ... It keeps track of everything and allows you to change the screen all the time. ... "
" ... But the screen is perfect. ... "
Marketplace
19seller, sold, sellers, see, refurbished
+63%
-37%
" ... Thank you seller for fast shipping and actually shipping the product you advertise! ... "
" ... I bought the watch on Amazon Prime day, so I got a great deal on it. ... "
" ... Please see photos for further details. ... "
" ... Received as described by Amazon. ... "
" ... I would buy from this seller again. ... "
" ... Make sure that you buy this product from Amazon.com and not from a 3rd party seller. ... The reason being, was because I didn’t buy it for “Amazon” I bought it from a 3rd party seller. ... "
" ... Does everything as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank you, Amazon. ... "
Features
18watch, functions, many, tons, smart
+100%
" ... Here are a few of my observations on features. ... "
" ... So many easy to use features. ... "
" ... Awesome watch loaded with features ... "
" ... All functions are excellent. ... "
" ... I haven't used all the features but whatever I have, it is amazing. ... "
" ... Lots of functions that I didn’t even realize I could use or need. ... "
" ... Other features are a bonus and less used. ... "
" ... One week into it, and I’m blown away by the quality and features. ... "
Ease of Use
15use, intuitive, takes, set, friendly
+100%
" ... So many easy to use features. ... "
" ... The set up was very easy and straightforward. ... "
" ... Easy to operate and the resolution is amazing! ... "
" ... Adding widgets and customizing it to exactly what you need is so easy. ... "
" ... The Fenix 5 is as full a featured watch as you could hope for and it is very user friendly. ... "
" ... Getting used to the button functions takes a few days but it’s mostly intuitive. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... APP still needs some slight improvements but quite user-friendly! ... "
Water Resistance
15water, swim, open water, hiking, snowboarding
+87%
-13%
" ... I use it for run, bike, and swim daily. ... "
" ... Plus i love that it is waterproof and not water resistant. ... "
" ... So far I've mostly used the watch for pool swims and running. ... It will be nice to try it in open water when winter is over and it warms up here. ... "
" ... It is so powerful for all of our outdoor acts from skiing to hiking to kayaking. ... "
" ... In my search for a smart watch that had the functions I was looking for and was waterproof, I tried a few different ones. ... "
" ... This is my first smartwatch and I am very impressed at how accurate it is and how well it records swimming laps and run. ... "
" ... This watch has been through 7 Spartan Races, banged against walls/rocks, taken through mud, water, ocean water, and than some. ... "
" ... Ive also used this to track my swimming, hiking, dog walks, and snowboarding. ... "
Overall performance
9speed, watch, tough, top, running
+100%
" ... Great quality and reliability. ... "
" ... I have been very pleased with its overall performance thus far and would recommend at the price point during the holiday season. ... "
" ... Meanwhile, putting aside some issues, the combination of tough quality, super performance, and seamless integration, and the current price make this an excellent value worthy of a 5 ranking. ... "
" ... It's well built and works flawlessly. ... "
" ... But after the headache of getting it up and running, it's been running real smooth . ... "
" ... I’ve used this watch for several years and love its data options and reliable performance ... "
" ... Due to graphics quality, I rated as 4 star. ... "
" ... May be a bit dangerous giving me my top speed on a snowboard but I want to beat my top speed every time I hit the slopes. ... "
For Travel
8walks, trip, snowboarding, hikes, hike
+88%
-13%
" ... It is so powerful for all of our outdoor acts from skiing to hiking to kayaking. ... "
" ... For walks and hikes, exceptional ... "
" ... Ive also used this to track my swimming, hiking, dog walks, and snowboarding. ... "
" ... The battery lasts a long time (after several days with 2 long cycling trips and on long hike, it was only at 60%). ... "
" ... If you move, bike, swim, walk on the road or treadmill, run, hike, you name it, it's in there, buy this ... "
" ... still 5% was remaining but went ahead and charged up since I'm about to leave for a trip. ... "
" ... It tracks my reps during strength training and it mapped all my hikes and walks through Australia and New Zealand! ... "
Controls
7button, intuitive, watch, touchscreen, timer
+71%
-29%
" ... However, once I got the hang of what the buttons do, the functionality and ease-of-use mKe this an extremely rewarding and very effective tool. ... "
" ... As it is, I program exercises one character and button at a time. ... "
" ... + Buttons works very well . ... "
" ... However, the buttons are really nice and not fiddling with the touchscreen makes me not regret this watch one bit. ... "
" ... Getting used to the button functions takes a few days but it’s mostly intuitive. ... "
Delivery
7delivery, fast, box, promised, ordered
+100%
" ... It look nice and like new when I unpacked the box. ... "
" ... Arrived as dxpected. ... "
" ... Product as describe and fast delivery. ... "
" ... Just what I ordered. ... "
" ... Great product after waiting 45 days for delivery. ... "
" ... excellent product and fast delivery, highly recommend ... "
Screen Protection
7scratches, sapphire glass, glass, bezel, screen protector
+57%
-43%
" ... The sapphire glass has held up with no scratches. ... "
" ... Sapphire glass is clear. ... "
" ... But the screen is perfect. ... "
Size
7perfect, bit, weight, lot, heavy
+57%
-43%
" ... It’s much taller and a lot wider. ... "
" ... However, the size is perfect! ... "
" ... It's a great size for a woman, still a bit bigger but not nearly as bad as the regular unisex version. ... "
As Gift
6husband, got, christmas, bought, watch
+100%
" ... I bought this as a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... Best Christmas gift for boyfriend. ... "
" ... Arrived quickly, perfectly packaged and a great gift for my husband for his birthday! ... "
" ... it was a gift to my father and he is loving it. ... "
" ... Recently got this as a gift. ... "
Returns
6refurbished, returned, refund, watch, waiting
+17%
-83%
" ... Requested a return authorization . ... just waiting on a refund from sellers. ... "
" ... I am seriously reconsidering this purchase and may return to sun to. ... "
" ... It almost looked like a refurbished unit - I returned it . ... "
" ... I had to return it just based on the stink it gave off. ... "
Watchfaces
5watch, change, store, able, widgets
+80%
-20%
" ... The best part is the way it looks, And being able to change the watch faces. ... "
" ... Very nice to add features you need through their store and change watch faces. ... "
" ... Lots of watch faces . ... "
Weight Tracking
5lifting, workouts, whole, weight training, tracking
+100%
" ... I run marathon, so knowing the distance is very important, it's accurate, light weight and also very pretty. ... "
" ... Its become the best motivator and tool for me to lose weight and get in shape. ... "
" ... I am using this in my whole exercise ,weight training,running,hiking, ... "
" ... how to make your runs, walks, hikes and weight lifting activities work best. ... "
" ... Counts reps, sets and weight. ... "
Setup
4plug, easy
+75%
-25%
" ... It also is pretty simple to set up. ... "
" ... The set up was very easy and straightforward. ... "
" ... The easiest is to just plug it in, then it tells you. ... "
Notifications
4watch, text messages, text, smart, see
+100%
" ... I love that I can control my music from the watch and also see phone notifications. ... "
" ... If the text message is too long it won’t scroll or have a good and easy way to show more. ... "
" ... The display is large and easy to read text messages. ... "
" ... Has all the smart notifications for your phone. ... "
Product As Described
4pictures, photos, described
+75%
-25%
" ... Does everything as advertised. ... "
" ... As you can see by the pictures. ... "
" ... Please see photos for further details. ... "
For Kids
3loved, loves
+100%
" ... He absolutely loves this watch! ... "
" ... My son in law loved it. ... "
" ... My son loved it so much he took my first one for a few days about a year ago and I never saw it off his wrist ... "
Other
3hr
-100%
" ... So it is not related to "HR sensor limitation" I read in other reviews. ... "
Cables
3watch, proprietary, cables, cable, buy
-100%
" ... The other one's box was opened, screen protective film removed from watchface and, what surprised me most, there was no charging cable. ... "
" ... There was just a watch with instructions and NO charging cable in it. ... "
" ... There was also no cable to carry the watch. ... "
Bluetooth
3watch, fenix, connectivity, connection, battery life
+67%
-33%
" ... Good looking, durable, automatic bluetooth connection with the app do downloads are a breeze. ... "
" ... Also enjoying the bluetooth link to my phone. ... "
Ports
3garmin, devices, corrosion, charging, charge
+33%
-67%
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Specifications
Body
Size: 0.87 meters
Connectivity
GPS: Yes