Garmin Fenix 5S GPS Watch Review

• Meet Garmin fenix 5S – sleek, smaller-sized multisport GPS watch that’s ready for any outdoor or sports challenge. Fenix 5S is packed with advanced features such as wrist-based heart rate with fully integrated sensor, built-in activity profiles for running, cycling, swimming, trail running and more. Performance metrics and training status readings that show how your hard work is paying off. Plus, choice of interchangeable bands lets you match your fenix 5S to any lifestyle or adventure. Finally, Garmin fenix 5S is also smart, it supports Group Track, smart notifications, and Connect IQ for further customisation. Outstanding readability on the run Thanks to the transflective technology, the high-resolution full-colour Chroma display assures great readability even under intense sunlight whilst satellite navigation and tracking functions combined with a 3-axis compass with gyroscope and barometric altimeter will guide you with confidence on and off the beaten path. Garmin fenix 5S is also smart, it supports Group Track, smart notifications, and Connect IQ for further customisation. Elevate wrist-based heart rate On your wrist, Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate technology lets you monitor your heart rate without wearing a chest strap. With the new fully integrated Elevate sensor you can control the intensity of your training, track your steps, monitor your sleep and gain more accurate information on burned calories. Advanced performance metrics Garmin fenix 5S features the new performance widget which holds all the information you need to help you train more efficiently. Easily access performance indicators such as: • Training status – indicates how effective your training is and provides guidance on whether your workouts are productive • VO2Max Estimator – estimates the maximum volume of oxygen you can consume per minute and gives you an indication of your level of fitness • Training Load – indicates how hard you train over a period of time, no matter which activity • Recovery Advisor – recommends recovery time counting down from your last workout • Functional Threshold Power (FTP) and Lactate Threshold – will help you to better judge your actual performance level during cycling or running • Race Predictor – eventually estimates your ideal finish time for a 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon distance races based on your current VO2max number • Training Effect 2.0 – provides aerobic and anaerobic benefit scores for each training session, so that you understand whether your high-intensity interval training really pays off Step up your running Now you can go further with your running data. Garmin training features that tap into extended physiological metrics and advanced running dynamics can help improve your form and overall performance. These metrics include performance condition that compares your actual condition to your average fitness level, lactate threshold, running cadence and stride length. Run vertical The Auto Climb/Run feature on your Garmin fenix 5S makes sure you get the right metrics in the right environment. It will track pace and distance when running on the flat and automatically switch to accumulated ascent and vertical speed once you start climbing. For the Ultra distance runner, the new gyro-reinforced UltraTrac mode allow you to extend tracking up to 60h. The watch for all sorts of sports Whatever sport you are into, fenix 5S is the perfect partner. Its activity profiles support sports like running, cycling, swimming, skiing, golfing and paddle sports, including stand-up paddle boarding and rowing. For cycling Garmin fenix 5S supports speed and distance and all cycling dynamics once paired with a power meter. For swimmers, it tracks your distance, stroke count and more. Ski/Board mode puts speed, distance, vertical drop and an automatic run counter at your fingertips, whilst the paddle sports mode gives you stroke count, stroke rate and even distance per stroke. Golf mode provides yardage to the front, back and middle of the green, Green View, AutoShot detection and auto measure. For the multi-sport athlete of any type, Fenix 5S offers dedicated activity profiles for Swim-Run, Triathlon or create the multisport profile that suits your training routine and race day. Easily change from one activity to the next with just a press of a button to make sure all your training splits are taken into account. Navigate the great outdoors, your way Garmin fenix 5S guides you safely on and off the beaten path combining GPS/GLONASS positioning, advanced sensors and well known Garmin navigation features like TracBack. The built-in altimeter provides elevation data to accurately monitor ascent and descent, while the thermometer and barometer can be used to predict weather changes. The 3-axis electronic compass keeps your bearing, whether you’re moving or not. So many ways to stay connected Pair your fenix 5S with a compatible device and receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch. The new GroupTrack feature allows you to keep track of your buddies, and they can keep track of you when you get separated during an activity. Other connected features include automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, live tracking and social media sharing through Garmin Connect. Custom apps and watch faces Personalise your fenix 5S watch with free downloads from Garmin Connect IQ store. Change your watch face, add data fields or get apps and widgets for information at a glance. The Garmin Face-It watch face app lets you customise your watch face with any photo from your mobile device. Download the free app, choose an image from your photo library, add the time and set it as your watch face. Garmin QuickFit bands Customise your Garmin fenix 5S with Garmin QuickFit bands. A selection of bands in choice of premium leather, metal or silicone makes it easy to mix and match styles to go with any sport or activity. Easy to switch and always secure. Just swap, click and go – no tools required.
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There are several key considerations that we like you to think about when buying any product, these are designed to help you to get the most of your money and also to help you find the very best products from a number of options available. Our first piece of advice is to check out the key features of Garmin Fenix 5S GPS Watch to ascertain what it is about it that stands out from the competition. We also recommend that you spend a bit of time comparing Garmin Fenix 5S GPS Watch to other products from Garmin to see how it stacks up against similar products.

Then when you have spent the time looking at some of the key features, we suggest that you write yourself a list of things that your Watches product must have. These ‘must haves’ can vary from specific features that you’re looking for, or it may be that you’re only willing to buy from a retailer like Wiggle Online Cycle Shop or perhaps you only want a brand such as Garmin. This list will really prove useful when you come to narrowing down your choices and ultimately whether you decide to buy Garmin Fenix 5S GPS Watch or an alternative option. We can’t stress this enough, once you have written your list, stick to it. So often we’re tempted by a good deal and end up straying away from the criteria that we set ourselves, which can mean we end up spending more, or buying a product that isn’t actually fit for the purpose we originally intended.