Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Xplora 3S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Xplora 3S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Xplora 3S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 3S
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - RTOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 47 mm 42 mm
Height 47 mm 56.5 mm
Depth 15.8 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 86 g 50 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Sky blue
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 3S
Sensors Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes -
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CELLULAR Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 3S
Technology - GSM
Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 3S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 3S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective IPS - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.33"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 3S
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 3S
Case Size 47 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Silver -
BAND Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 3S
Band Type Band -
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 163-249 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black -
CAMERA Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 3S
Sensor Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 3S
Storage Capacity 16 GB 160 MB
CPU Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 3S
CPU Type - MT2503A/E
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 3S
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 520 mAh
Battery Life 12 day(s) -
Battery Life Details UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Xplora 3S
Included Accessories Charging cable -
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App Camera, Photo Gallery
Compliant Standards - IP67
SAR Value - 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 1 m
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