In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Garmin fēnix 5 Plus. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42 mm | 47 mm |
Height | 42 mm | 47 mm |
Depth | 15.4 mm | 15.8 mm |
Weight | 65 g | 86 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format | 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 |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) |
DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Case Size | 42 mm | 47 mm |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | Chemically strengthened glass |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Case Details | White | Rose gold | Silver | Silver |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 145-217 mm | 163-249 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | White | Black | Sea foam | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 12 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
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) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable |
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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 | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |