Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Xplora 3S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Xplora 3S. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Xplora 3S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora 3S
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - RTOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm 42 mm
Height 42 mm 56.5 mm
Depth 15.4 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 65 g 50 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Sky blue
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora 3S
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting 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 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 5S Plus Xplora 3S
Technology - GSM
Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora 3S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5S 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 Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora 3S
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora 3S
Case Size 42 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White | Rose gold | Silver -
BAND Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora 3S
Band Type Band -
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 145-217 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour White | Black | Sea foam -
CAMERA Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora 3S
Sensor Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora 3S
Storage Capacity 16 GB 160 MB
CPU Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora 3S
CPU Type - MT2503A/E
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora 3S
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 520 mAh
Battery Life 7 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
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Xplora 3S
Included Accessories Charging/data 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
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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