You are getting better and better ! :-) I would just have prefered that each framed information (panel ?) should have respected the picture of the respective Garmins. E.G.The informations of the F5 Plus is displayed on a blur Fenix 5X plus and the F5X Plus is displayed on the blurred Orange Fenix 5 Plus and it happens twice in the video. You should have keep it simple and put them on their respective pictures and forget about hierarchy... Because now, people could think there is an orange band / silver bezel version of the F5X Plus... And there is not. For the rest I have really enjoyed your second approach to the main differences between this 3 sizes and I really looking forward to seeing your longer reviews which should be coming soon !! Cheers !! :-)
Thanks for the feedback. It’s good to get feeeback on what is working for people that watch and what is not I see from reading the Garmin Forums you are getting good results from your watch?
Yes! Actually my second new F5X Plus (new batch according to the serial number) seems to be better on tracing! Very happy with mine. Also putting the watch horizontally for three seconds while crossing urban canyons helps a lot!
Active JR There are alot of details Didn't see like a long video to me. I'm still going to wait for the next series of Wear OS watches to see if they can come up with my that can compete with the Apple Watch 3. I'll keep using my VA3 for now...
Wear OS is starting to go into an interesting direction. I was really disappointed with the features announced in watch OS 4. Hopefully we will see some new hardware that will bring something
Active JR They should get a new chip set. But Google just has not cared enough about this topic in the past so it would not surprise me if the new ones were all disappointing.
Yes you can. Either via Garmin (expensive) or try this video which can help you How to install third party maps on the Garmin Fenix 5x and Fenix 5 Plus series - Full topo maps ua-cam.com/video/0V_04TnzXaU/v-deo.html
Active JR , Awesome thanks for the quick response and help in this area. Currently living in the U.S. and might be moving to Europe early next year. Would love to have the ability to find trails to run in the new area. And 👍🏽ups was hit along with me subscribing.
Active JR, on the 5 Plus (not 5X Plus), were you finding that the battery drained excessively after GPS activities? I'm been getting between 5-10% battery drains after 90 minute outdoor runs before the battery drain "stabilizes." As a result, I'm lucky to get 4 days out of the watch.
JR,,sir I have important question,,the GPS ang MAP of GARMIN FENIX 5 it can be work even without smartphone? or without internet conection?,,,pls,answer my question,,
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Wow, that was an amazing video, it’s actually better than most of the big channels
Thank you so much
You are getting better and better ! :-)
I would just have prefered that each framed information (panel ?) should have respected the picture of the respective Garmins.
E.G.The informations of the F5 Plus is displayed on a blur Fenix 5X plus and the F5X Plus is displayed on the blurred Orange Fenix 5 Plus and it happens twice in the video.
You should have keep it simple and put them on their respective pictures and forget about hierarchy...
Because now, people could think there is an orange band / silver bezel version of the F5X Plus... And there is not.
For the rest I have really enjoyed your second approach to the main differences between this 3 sizes and I really looking forward to seeing your longer reviews which should be coming soon !! Cheers !! :-)
Thanks for the feedback. It’s good to get feeeback on what is working for people that watch and what is not
I see from reading the Garmin Forums you are getting good results from your watch?
Yes!
Actually my second new F5X Plus (new batch according to the serial number) seems to be better on tracing!
Very happy with mine.
Also putting the watch horizontally for three seconds while crossing urban canyons helps a lot!
(Actually I have used my other alias but you got my answer ! ) :-)
Can you access Podcasts from the device?
Great review. I love my 5X.
Thank you, it’s a good watch!
Whats the screen like in bright light?
Nice summary John.
Thanks John.. it’s abit long but needed to be to get the correct detail in
Active JR There are alot of details Didn't see like a long video to me. I'm still going to wait for the next series of Wear OS watches to see if they can come up with my that can compete with the Apple Watch 3. I'll keep using my VA3 for now...
Wear OS is starting to go into an interesting direction. I was really disappointed with the features announced in watch OS 4. Hopefully we will see some new hardware that will bring something
Active JR They should get a new chip set. But Google just has not cared enough about this topic in the past so it would not surprise me if the new ones were all disappointing.
Can us who purchased the 5x plus watch in the United States add the European maps? Thanks appreciate the feedback
Yes you can. Either via Garmin (expensive) or try this video which can help you How to install third party maps on the Garmin Fenix 5x and Fenix 5 Plus series - Full topo maps ua-cam.com/video/0V_04TnzXaU/v-deo.html
Active JR , Awesome thanks for the quick response and help in this area. Currently living in the U.S. and might be moving to Europe early next year. Would love to have the ability to find trails to run in the new area. And 👍🏽ups was hit along with me subscribing.
Thank you watching and the sun! It’s really appreciated
Sehr informativ, sehr gut.
I really wanted the 5s plus for work but I work 12 hour days so I had to go with the larger 5 plus
TheRjmayer I work 12 hour shifts and the standard 5 works just fine for me......several days worth.
It will be fine for several days use
I love the new orange band 💪
The orange band is really nice.
How are you finding the battery life on the Fenix 5 Plus? I have read lots of comments in the Garmin forums of issues?
Jason Star tbh, I have had no issue with it and it’s living upto what expected. It’s lasting between 5 and 7 days depending on use
Active JR don’t you think that is abit low though ?
Not really when it’s being used for at least one activity per day
Jason Star The more crap they put into it....the harder the battery will get hit. It’s still better than a Apple Watch as far as the battery goes.
Active JR, on the 5 Plus (not 5X Plus), were you finding that the battery drained excessively after GPS activities? I'm been getting between 5-10% battery drains after 90 minute outdoor runs before the battery drain "stabilizes." As a result, I'm lucky to get 4 days out of the watch.
JR,,sir I have important question,,the GPS ang MAP of GARMIN FENIX 5 it can be work even without smartphone? or without internet conection?,,,pls,answer my question,,
You do not need a internet connection for the GPS and maps
Ok getting from 5 to 5 plus is not that much difference but how about going from fenix 3hr to 5x plus? Is it worth it?
Massive difference. Firstbeat, newer HR sensor. Better battery life. More fitness tracking. In my view yes
Over prised products! You decide how to waist your money!