Product Comparison: Garmin Fenix 5S vs Garmin Fenix 5S Plus


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General Specifications
Brand
Garmin
Garmin
Model
Fenix 5S
Fenix 5S Plus
Origin
Taiwan
Taiwan
About the Product
With the multisport watch that fits. Meet Garmin Fenix 5S – sleek, smaller-sized multisport GPS watch that’s ready for any outdoor or sport challenge. Fenix 5S is packed with advanced features such as wrist-based heart rate with fully integrated sensor, built-in activity profiles.
For athletes and outdoor adventurers, the fenix 5S Plus multisport GPS watch is the rugged, high-performance timepiece that meets big challenges and fits smaller wrists. Fenix 5 Plus watches include colour TOPO maps with Trendline popularity routing for your workouts, rides and adventures.
Key Specs
Operating System
Garmin wear
Garmin wear
Display Size
1.1 in.
1.2 in.
Internal Memory
0.064 GB
16 GB
Band Material
Silicone
Silicone
GPS Enabled
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Garmin Fenix 5S Multisport GPS Watch
  • Just the right size, clear screen not too small, perfect for activities and for wearing for work too.
  • The screen resolution is quite basic. Great screen.
  • Fantastic watch, easy to use, comfortable to wear constantly, easy to change straps.
  • The included strap is comfy and ideal for sports activity.
  • The only slight downside is the silicone strap.
Garmin Fenix 5S Plus Compact Multisport Watch
  • Great watch with a huge range of functions.
  • Lots of information and analysis functions in cooperation with the Connect app.
  • The alarm clock via vibration is convenient.
  • The quality of the watch is right. The condition is intuitive.
  • It's a full-featured watch. Lots of applications and technology.
Size & Weight
Height
1.65 in.
1.65 in.
Width
1.65 in.
1.65 in.
Depth
0.59 in.
0.6 in.
Weight
2.36 oz.
2.29 oz.
Display
Display Type
Transflective Memory-In-Pixel
Transflective Memory-In-Pixel
Screen Resolution
218 x 218
240 x 240
What customers say about "Display"
Garmin Fenix 5S Multisport GPS Watch
  • Battery performance is excellent and the always on display works well in bright sunlight.
  • Excellent display and battery life.
  • The display on this watch is clear and shows up better in bright sun than in the dark.
  • The screen is clear in both daylight and night.
  • The screen is nice and big and is very customisable.
Garmin Fenix 5S Plus Compact Multisport Watch
  • Very nice and complete, very easy and assorted Garmin applications. Great screen.
  • Very complete sports watch and comfortable to wear. Has amazing clear screen.
  • The watch is wonderful with good display.
  • Simple operation, very good performance and has great display.
Features
Color
Black
Black
Design
Sport
Sport
Protection Class
10ATM
10ATM
Customizable Watch Faces
Yes
Yes
Built-In Microphone
No
No
Vibration Alert
Yes
Yes
Sensors
Barometric Altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer
Barometric Altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer
What customers say about "Features"
Garmin Fenix 5S Multisport GPS Watch
  • The Fenix 5S is a beautifully crafted and constructed device with a lot of features and the capability to store information for activity and health tracking.
  • Nice appearance. Nice choice of displays.
  • Great activity tracking, just enough smart features, all-round fantastic watch.
  • It’s robust and smart looking.
  • Great watch! Best smart watch/fitness tracker I have owned!
Garmin Fenix 5S Plus Compact Multisport Watch
  • The sync with the Connect app is great.
  • The music features of this watch were absolutely perfectly integrated and worked near flawlessly.
  • The build quality of this watch is superb.
  • Great activity watch, has greatly enhanced the way I exercise.
  • The bluetooth connection with my Apple AirPods is unusable.
Connectivity
Bluetooth Version
4.0
4.0
Wi-Fi Compatibility
No
Yes
NFC Technology
No
Yes
Power
Charging Interface
Magnetic Connector
Magnetic Connector
Battery Life
14 hours
11 hours
What customers say about "Power"
Garmin Fenix 5S Multisport GPS Watch
  • The battery life is good considering I use it daily during the day and training at night.
  • Brilliant smart watch, excellent battery life.
  • Battery is impressive, I only charge it every 3 weeks.
  • Fantastic build quality. Always syncs. Amazing battery life.
  • Battery will last about 2 weeks of not being used for sport etc.
Garmin Fenix 5S Plus Compact Multisport Watch
  • It can track my sports and hikes with a good battery life.
  • Battery lasts ages approx a week maybe longer.
  • The battery lasts about 7 days, with about 7 hours of workouts using GPS.
  • Battery life in GPS mode for more than 5 hours.
  • The battery is very bad, especially when I use GPS.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
499.99 $


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