Garmin Fenix 5x multisport watch

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Written By Chris Shirley MA FRGS

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Cost ★★★☆☆

Performance ★★★★★

Overall Score ★★★★☆

Verdict: An excellent smart watch for adventure sports, but comes at a cost.

The Garmin Fenix 5X is a high-end, multi-sport GPS watch with advanced features for outdoor and fitness activities that you’ll probably see on just about every athlete in adventure these days!

It has a large, colour display and a variety of built-in sensors, including GPS, GLONASS, and heart rate monitoring (through a red light on the back).

 

 The watch also has a barometric altimeter, compass, and thermometer. It has a long battery life, and can last for up to 12 days in smartwatch mode, and up to 20 hours in GPS mode. It also has many features for fitness tracking and outdoor activities, including mountaineering, running, mountain biking / cycling, and swimming. The watch is also durable and water-resistant. Overall, it is a great option for those who are looking for a feature-packed GPS watch for outdoor and fitness activities.

 

Good points:

 

1.     Multisport capabilities: The Fenix 5x can track a variety of activities, including running, cycling, swimming, golfing, and more.

 

2.     Robust GPS tracking: The GPS system is accurate and reliable, making it ideal for outdoor activities.

 

3.     Built-in maps: The watch comes preloaded with maps and includes turn-by-turn navigation, making it easy to explore new places.

 

4.     Durable design: The Fenix 5x is built to last, with a rugged construction that can withstand tough conditions.

 

5.     Long battery life: The watch can last up to a week on a single charge, making it ideal for extended outdoor trips.

 

6.     Customizable watch faces and bands: The Fenix 5x allows users to customize the look of their watch with different watch faces and bands.

 


Bad points about the Garmin Fenix 5x:

 

1.     Price: The Fenix 5x is relatively expensive compared to other GPS watches on the market.

 

2.     Bulky design: The watch is larger and heavier than some other GPS watches, making it less suitable for everyday wear.

 

3.     Complicated navigation: Some users have reported that the navigation and menu system can be confusing and difficult to use.

 

4.     Limited app support: The watch has a limited number of apps available compared to other smartwatches.

 

5.     Lack of advanced features: Some users have reported that the Fenix 5x is lacking in advanced features, such as music storage and mobile payments.

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Chris Shirley MA FRGS

About the Author: Chris is the founder of Hiatus.Design, a website design and branding studio that works with brands all over the world, a former Royal Marines officer and former risk advisor to the BBC.

Chris has travelled in over 60 countries, is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS), a Guinness World Record holder for rowing over 3500 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, a Marathon des Sables finisher, and has worked with Hollywood actors, world–renowned musical artists and TV personalities!

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