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Garmin Fenix 5
alaTest has collected and analyzed 167 reviews of Garmin Fenix 5. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the battery. The reliability also gets good feedback. There are some critical reviews about the price. Views are divided on the size.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Garmin Fenix 5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.
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Expert review by : Lauren Goode (theverge.com)
The Garmin Fenix 5S is the fitness watch I don't want to take off
Get ready to cough up $600
Lighter, smaller Fenix option ; Tracks everything and then some ; Works with iOS, Android, and desktop computers ; Long battery life
Expensive ; Notification interaction is bad ; Cluttered mobile app
Mar, 2017
Expert review by : Dan Graziano (cnet.com)
Garmin introduces it's first high-end watch aimed at women
There's the Fenix 5, Fenix 5X and the Fenix 5S, Garmin's first high-end watch designed specifically for smaller wrists.
Jan, 2017
Expert review by : Mike Prospero (tomsguide.com)
Garmin Fenix 5 Review: The Best Outdoor GPS Watch
The Garmin fenix 5 is not a cheap GPS watch, but for outdoor adventurers who need or want to capture everything they do, this $599 device could be worth the investment. It provides detailed stats on a multitude of activities, has an accurate heart rate...
Durable design ; Outdoor-readable display ; Long battery life ; Customizable display
Expensive ; Low-resolution screen
With more than 20 hours of battery life, the ability to track almost any activity and a durable design, the Garmin fenix 5 is the outdoor GPS watch to get.
Apr, 2017
Expert review by : Roger Fingas (appleinsider.com)
Review: Garmin's Fenix 5 smartwatch aims at athletes, not Apple Watch fans
Garmin's Fenix 5 is an impressive smartwatch for people serious about fitness or the outdoors, but probably both too much and too little for people expecting something like the Apple Watch.
The Fenix 5 is a natural option for hikers, triatheletes, or just athletes in general. It's indestructible, and bound to last as long as they could possibly demand.
Apr, 2017
Expert review by : Valentina Palladino (arstechnica.com)
Garmin’s new Fenix 5 multisport tracker will finally fit my small wrist
A Fenix device that won't weigh you down but has all the features you need.
Jan, 2017
Expert review by : Cam Bunton (pocket-lint.com)
Garmin Fenix 5 review: Smart sports watches don't come better than this
If money's no object, and you have no issue dropping £500+ on a great, modern, connected sports watch, the Fenix 5 will surely leave you satisfied.
Amazing battery life ; Solid build quality ; Huge range of sports tracking and features ; Reliable performance
Might be big for some ; Proprietary 22mm QuickFit bands only ; Screen doesn't look great
If money is no object and you have no issue dropping £500 upward on a great, modern, connected sports watch, then the Fenix 5 will surely leave you satisfied.
Apr, 2017
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Expert review by : Chris Rowlands (stuff.tv)
Garmin Fenix 5 review
Brilliant multi-sport tracker? Yes. Overkill? Almost certainly.
Able to track almost anything ; Full training companion ; Astounding build quality ; Excellent battery life
Physical button inputs can be confusing ; Amount of data can actually confound ; Connect partner app isn’t the clearest ; Expensive
A super-powerful sports tracker with a side of smartwatch, this is close to wearable perfection – and you’ll pay for it
May, 2017
Expert review by : Ashleigh Macro (techadvisor.co.uk)
Garmin Fenix 5 series review
Garmin's Fenix watches are a smart choice for fitness fanatics & adventurers with GPS, sports tracking and waterproofing but they don't come cheap.
Garmin's new smartwatches aren't for everyone. They'll only suit people who're serious about sports tracking or venture outdoors on hikes, ski trips or bike rides on a regular basis. It's not cheap, so we'd recommend looking elsewhere if GPS isn't...
Jan, 2017
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
Garmin Fenix 5 review
The chunky Garmin Fenix 5 fitness watch is designed for multisport tracking. It's got a built-in heart-rate monitor, and makes use of both GPS and GLONASS for distance and location tracking. So can this large fitness watch justify the equally hefty...
Jun, 2017
Expert review by (stuff.tv_in)
Garmin Fenix 5 review
Brilliant multi-sport tracker? Yes. Overkill? Almost certainly.
Able to track almost anything ; Full training companion ; Astounding build quality ; Excellent battery life
Physical button inputs can be confusing ; Amount of data can actually confound ; Connect partner app isn’t the clearest ; Expensive
A super-powerful sports tracker with a side of smartwatch, this is close to wearable perfection - and you’ll pay for it
Aug, 2017
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