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Garmin Fenix 5S

Garmin Fenix 5S
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alaScore 83

63 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 reviews of Garmin Fenix 5S. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the battery and performance are generally positive. The size and design also get good feedback. Comments are divided on the price. There are some negative reviews about the software and portability.

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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 5S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Valentina Palladino (arstechnica.com)

Fenix 5S reviewed: Exactly what you’d expect from a $600 Garmin sport watch

 

Great for well-rounded athletes, unnecessary for most.

Versatile design with different case sizes and available finishes. ; QuickFit system makes changing bands easy. ; Numerous exercises to track and convenient ability to create your own categories. ; Accurate heart rate monitor and GPS. ; Long battery life.

Connect IQ store isn't as robust as other smartwatch app stores. ; Quite expensive.

You can tell how intense the Fenix 5S is by its price. Anyone willing to spend $600 on a fitness watch probably needs every tiny feature it offers. I'm not one of those people. I'm active six out of seven days each week, but the Fenix 5 line is much...

Apr, 2017
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Expert review by : DC Rainmaker (dcrainmaker.com)

Garmin Fenix 5/5S/5X In-Depth Review

 

It's been nearly three months since , a lineup of three core watch sizes/models (5/5S/5X), that spans 14 variants in total. And that's before we even talk straps. This line builds upon the Fenix 3HR introduced a year ago, which in turn built upon the...

Mar, 2017
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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Screen great

 

It's a good watch but not. Keen on all the buttons on side and no touch screen. If u like ur watches that are like a watch where u have no touch screen there great but if not don't buy. It a bit fiddly as well but the watch overall battery life is...

Jan, 2019
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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Fantastic watch

 

This was an extravagant buy for me but I'm so pleased I went for it , the watch is so nice to wear and the features are great I'm still learning with it but love it , huge thumbs up from me .

Jul, 2018
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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Love it

 

Fantastic watch. Great features, comfy to wear and it looks lovely.

Jul, 2018
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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Fantastic

 

Exactly what I'd have hoped for, very clever watch and great garmin quality

Jun, 2018
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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

great little watch

 

great little watch and small enough to fit any wrist. well made and easy to use.

Jun, 2018
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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Great sports and smart watch for all activities.

 

More features than you could ever need on a smart sports gps hrm watch. Small enough for small wrists. Great battery life.

May, 2018
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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

A Garmin upgrade

 

I received this watch as an early birthday present. What an absolutely fantastic watch. The functionally of this watch is very user friendly. The ability to modify the current watch face is a nice touch and it's battery life is superb.

Mar, 2018
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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Everything about the watch

 

I've had this Garmin Fenix 5s for a week now and I love it, it's comfortable it looks snazzy and can do so much, I'm still getting used to what button does what but I 100% recommend this.

Feb, 2018
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