Garmin Fenix 5

User Reviews

• Able to get text notifications, which helps with compatibility and those who are multitasking.
• Provides fitness tracking and GPS to keep track of your workouts accurately.
• Looks great and stylish to wear while training or for casual use.
• The band is waterproof for ample protection and versatility for use during water sports.
• Able to track your running, whether it is on the road, trail, track, or treadmill.
• Able to track other activities besides running, like cycling, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, climbing, golf, rowing, or almost any other sport.
• Easily connects to your smartphone for compatibility, as well as providing weather, alerts, music control, and find your iPhone app.

Expert Reviews

• Lightweight and small for ease-of-use and sleek look.
• Tracks almost every activity accurately and easily.
• Able to measure your VO2 Max with the watch to determine your race predictions.
• Works with iOS, Android, and desktop computers for ample functionality.
• Outdoor-readable display lets you easily see the display in bright or dim lights.
• Customizable display for complete personalization to suit what your needs are.
• Various color, strap, and lens options for a wide range of choices when personalizing your watch.
• Features built-in topographical maps that can help users find popular trails with ease.
• This new version now uses contactless payments, enhancing the functionality of this watch.

User Reviews

• Some reports of the battery level running out very quickly and the watch dying within 10 hours of use.
• Does not have any ability to store music for enhanced functionality.
• Some reports of the watch getting scratched very easily, reducing the durability and the overall look.
• Some reports of the watch failing after only a few months of use, which is not covered under the warranty period.

Expert Reviews

• Expensive when compared to other options on the market.
• The notification interaction is not the easiest to use.
• The mobile app is a bit cluttered and can be confusing to use.
• The screen is low-resolution, so it doesn’t have the clearest graphics on the market.
• The recovery advice while working out might not be the most accurate and leans on the conservative-side.
• No local music storage.
• The heart rate monitor isn’t the most accurate on the market.