New version of the flagship of Garmin sports line-up – multifunction watch fēnix 5 with GPS and GLONASS for outdoor activities and sports started in America. For its next rebirth, the model got three versions at once – fēnix 5, fēnix 5S and fēnix 5X.
Garmin Fenix 5
fēnix 5 devices act as a personal trainer and personal guide: the watch not only provides athletes with accurate data collection, transmission and analysis during exercise, but also reliable functionality to safely navigate anywhere in the world. A smart gadget with minicomputer stuffing and a stylish accessory at the same time – the flagship Garmin, which has all chances to become an indispensable assistant not only during competitions and preparation for them, but also as a tracker of everyday activity. In addition, with the release of the fēnix 5 sportsmen and just supporters of a healthy lifestyle no longer have to choose between the size of the model and its functionality.
Comfortable placement of the device on the wrist is critical for the athlete: a watch that is too large or, conversely, too small can cause some discomfort during a workout. Often athletes – and especially women – are forced to abandon the functional models in favor of a more compact. The new generation of fēnix solves this problem: for the first time Garmin watches are presented in three sizes within one line.
Dan Barthel, Vice President of Global Sales at Garmin. “After years in the wearable device market, Garmin decided to develop a watch that allows users to not have to choose between functionality and the right size. We’re introducing a new line of fēnix 5 watches to fit every wrist and workout type.”
Garmin Fenix 5X
The most elegant in the new line – fēnix 5S, diameter 42 millimeters – is designed for a small woman’s hand and is available in silver, gold and black variants. The appearance of a special version in the Garmin line is no coincidence: it is women who have recently popularized the movement for a healthy lifestyle, and the number of participants in mass running events and bicycle races is growing exponentially. And everyone desperately needs a device that is not inferior in functionality to the gadgets that men use in training and competition. The fēnix 5 is expanded to 47 millimeters, and the watch design is conceived as universal. Suitable for both women and men. The largest version, fēnix 5X, has a diameter of 51 mm and has a brutal design.
The fēnix 5 and fēnix 5s have 64MB of internal memory. The range of features of the fēnix 5X is determined by 12GB of memory. This is because the first two models come preloaded with topo maps, and the 5X version additionally supports topo maps with the navigation option. Users can load maps into this model and then use them in “Around Me,” which lets them calculate circular routes and quickly get a track for a workout – such as a 30-kilometer drive or a 5-kilometer run.
Built-in features in all versions of fēnix 5 include a barometric altimeter, 3-axis compass and gyroscope. All models are submersible to a depth of 100 meters. High-resolution color Chroma™ display is specially designed for the outdoors and delivers great images even in bright sunlight. The watch features an improved user interface for easy management of apps and activity profiles. In addition, the devices can be used as a daily activity tracker: the gadget shows the number of steps, calories, distance, time of intensive activity, keeps track of sleep.
Garmin Fenix 5S
For athletes, fēnix 5 offers preloaded functions for running, cycling, swimming, skiing, etc.d. New central widget displays Training Effect 2 function data.0 – “Training Status” and “Training Load” indicators that allow athletes to improve training efficiency and get more information about real progress. Garmin Elevate™ heart rate monitor built into the body of the devices delivers heart rate readings around the clock without the need to wear a chest strap.
With the Garmin Connect platform, any version provides support for Strava segments sports tracking service for runners, cyclists, etc. . . Based on the GPS record track of the race, the run, the swim, the system generates information that can be used for analytics in real time.
New fēnix line watches offer a variety of smart plug-in features. This includes support for external optional ANT+ sports sensors and, for the first time, Bluetooth support not only for Garmin devices but also for other manufacturers. New group tracking function allows you to monitor all group members so that no one gets lost during joint training sessions. By running the GPS in UltraTrack mode, you will have longer battery life: up to 100 hours for the fēnix 5/5X and 50 hours for the fēnix 5S.
When paired with a compatible smartphone, users can receive notifications of calls, text messages and emails directly to the device. All fēnix 5 series models are compatible with Connect IQ an open platform for third-party apps that allows you to download apps to personalize your personal Garmin device so users can download apps, widgets, data fields and watch faces. The devices are compatible with the Garmin Face-It app, so users can use their favorite photos as a watch face.
The fēnix 5 and fēnix 5S are on sale from April 7, 2017 in all Garmin brand stores for prices from 55,907 to 65,132 Dollars. Price of fēnix 5X – 92 869 Dollars. All three models are available in the garmin webshop.
Is the multifunctional watch fēnix 5 available for purchase in America? If so, where can it be found and what are its key features?
Where can I purchase the fēnix 5 watch in America?
The fēnix 5 watch can be purchased in America from various retail stores and online platforms. Some popular options include Amazon, Best Buy, REI, Walmart, and the official Garmin website.