Review for Garmin Fenix 5x Sapphire GPS Watch – 2019
Multisport GPS Watch with Full-color Map Guidance Ultimate multisport GPS watch with full-color TOPO U.S. mapping, routable cycling maps and other outdoor navigation features Fit for adventure with rugged design that features stainless steel bezel, buttons and rear case Built-in navigation sensors include GPS and GLONASS capability to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone as well as 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter Put key stats at your fingertips with the performance widget that shows your training status, training load and more Connected features² include smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect online fitness community and personalization through free watch faces and apps from our Connect IQ store Battery life: up to 12 days in smartwatch mode (depending on settings), up to 20 hours in GPS mode or up to 35 hours in UltraTrac battery saver modeCombining world-class performance with the best features of our fitness and outdoor watches, fenix 5X is the premiere multisport training companion. It’s the first fenix series watch to offer full-color TOPO U.S. mapping for at-a-glance navigation and location reference so you can beat yesterday, and be sure of getting back. You get advanced features such as Elevate wrist heart rate technology¹, built-in activity profiles, performance metrics and training status readings that show the fitness-enhancing effects of your workout. Smart notifications² help you stay in touch on the go. Plus, QuickFit bands let you tailor the look to any lifestyle or activity no tools required. Go from workplace to workout without breaking stride.Rugged Endurance, Elegant StyleThe fenix 5X multisport watch features a protective PVD-coated stainless steel bezel and buttons and a reinforced housing for extra durability. Each watch is water-rated to 100 meters and features advanced GPS and GLONASS satellite reception to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone. You can count on long battery life in each mode of operation (varies by model, depending on settings). A bright, high-resolution, full-color Garmin Chroma Display with LED backlighting assures great readability in all ambient conditions from harsh daylight to dim lighting. Transflective technology that reflects and transmits light at the same time enables the watch face to become even more readable under intense sunlight. Sapphire editions feature a scratch-resistant sapphire lens and are also Wi-Fi-enabled so your watch can connect to your wireless network and automatically send activity uploads for sharing on Garmin Connect.Wrist-based Heart Rate¹On your wrist, Elevate wrist heart rate technology lets you monitor your heart rate without wearing a chest strap. In addition to counting steps and monitoring sleep, the watch uses heart rate to provide calories burned information and quantify the intensity of your fitness activities.A Full-color Roadmap to SuccessWhether you’re in the city or on the trail, an array of fenix 5X on-watch mapping and navigation features help keep you oriented and on-course at a glance. Full-color TOPO U.S. mapping that comes preloaded; map data is optimized for at-a-glance navigation and location tracking on your wrist Round-trip Run and Round-trip Ride routing options give runners and cyclists the ability to enter a distance they want to travel and have the watch suggest appropriate courses Easy-to-read guidance cues provide banners on the display that show upcoming turns Around Me map mode displays locations nearby in a simplified graphical interface that increases awareness and ease when navigating in unfamiliar environments Data overlays on the map highlight key information so you don’t have to switch screens while in an activity GroupTrack allows you to keep tabs on your buddies for adventures such as skiing; LiveTrack allows friends to follow your adventures in real time²Advanced Performance MetricsEvery fenix 5X watch is packed with sophisticated training features to help monitor your form and performance³. Enhanced readouts for Training Status and Training Effect show aerobic and anaerobic benefits of your workout so you can see how your workouts are paying off and even compare results with your peers. The VO2 max estimator crunches data, including your running speed, beats per minute and heart rate variability, to estimate the maximum volume of oxygen you can consume per minute. And other fitness metrics include recovery advisor with a recovery timer and recovery check, plus a race predictor that estimates your ideal finish time based on your current VO2 max number.Advanced Running DynamicsNow you can go further with your running data. Garmin training features that tap into extended physiological metrics and advanced running dynamics¹ can help improve your form and overall performance. These include: Performance condition: After running for 6-20 minutes, fenix 5X compares your real-time condition to your average fitness levels Lactate threshold: Through analysis of your pace and heart rate, fenix 5X estimates the point where your muscles start to rapidly fatigue Cadence – number of steps per minute Stride length – shows your stride length in real timeWant more? By pairing your watch with a compatible heart rate chest strap such as the HRM-Run, you can access these additional fenix 5X metrics³: Vertical oscillation and ratio – the degree of ‘bounce’ in your running motion and the benefit ratio to stride length Ground contact time and balance – shows how much time, in the running motion, your foot is on the ground rather than in flight and lets you check your running symmetry Stress score: fenix 5X measures your heart rate variability while standing still, for 3 minutes, to provide you with an estimated stress level. The scale of this is 1 to 100; low scores indicate lower stress levelsSwim Profiles, Skiing, Paddle Sports, Golf and MoreBeyond their running functions, fenix 5 watches also offer special feature sets to help with swim training, skiing, golfing and paddle sports, including stand-up paddle boarding and rowing. For swimmers, the device tracks your distance, pace, stroke count and more. Ski/Board mode puts speed, distance, vertical drop and an automatic run counter (with Auto Pause for the lift line) and more at your fingertips. The feature set for paddle sports includes stroke count, stroke rate and even distance per stroke. Golf mode gives you yardage to the front, back and middle of the green for any single course you’ve downloaded from Garmin Connect and also adds enhancements such as stat tracking (fairways hit, etc.), Green View, AutoShot detection and auto measure.Navigate the Great Outdoors, Your WayEach model in the fenix 5 series provides comprehensive navigation and tracking to guide you on and off the beaten path using GPS plus ABC (altimeter, barometer and compass) sensor capabilities. The built-in altimeter provides elevation data to accurately monitor ascent and descent, while the barometer can be used to predict weather changes by showing short-term trends in air pressure. The 3-axis electronic compass keeps your bearing, whether you’re moving or not. In addition, there’s an internal gyroscope to help improve position accuracy (and battery life) in UltraTrac mode as well as a thermometer to help you monitor changing weather conditions.So Many Ways to Stay ConnectedAll fenix 5 series models can support smart notifications when paired with a compatible device. Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch whether you’re on the trail, on the golf course or simply away from your desk. Other connected features include automatic uploads to our Garmin Connect online fitness community, live tracking and social media sharing through our free Garmin Connect and Garmin Connect Mobile applications.Custom Apps and Watch FacesYou can customize your fenix 5X watch with free downloads from our Connect IQ store. Change your watch face, add data fields or get apps and widgets for information at a glance.Garmin is continually working with top companies and developers to build partnerships that add even more value to your fenix multisport watch. Names such as Uber, Strava, AccuWeather and many others offer apps and enhancements that let you tailor your fenix 5X to fit your lifestyle in more ways than ever.Wear Your Personality on Your SleeveYou can also download the free Garmin Face It watch face app to customize your fenix 5X with any photo from your smartphone. Just download the app, choose an image from your photo library, adjust the style for time and set it as your watch’s face. Whether it’s a scenic view from your last hike or a picture of your new puppy, with Garmin you can add personality to your watch that’s uniquely you.IN THE BOX: fenix 5X Sapphire Charging/data cable Documentation
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