Advice: when making video like this put the watch on a surface and camera on a tripod - the focus will be constant and it will be easier to see the menus. Right now the camera is moving, the watch is moving - makes me dizzy
I glanced away when you were going through the sensors, and I could’ve sworn you said Stephen King sensor, I had to watch carefully and find that you were saying speed and cadence.
I just got my fenix 5 and I don’t know how to get to the place where you can update the softwhere. If you could help me it would be greatly appreciated
Great watch great features I look forward to getting mine this week..I bought the fenix 5X sapphire model.. I'm a Marine so i wanted something durable and rugged but also very functional... You talk fast lol, good video though..
the display should go all the way to the bezel, not have a second inner black ring bezel with the brand name. These smart-watches need to utilize the entire watch face - not be constricted by a false outer black band around the display. Apart from the lack of WiFi in some of the 5 series it looks to be over all a good smart-watch.
How do I get this watch to work on the golf course? I have the Garmin golf app on my phone. Is this watch a gps on the golf course? Basically want to only wear the watch on the course and not take my phone?
Are you able to do offroad routes with the 5x? I read it is supposed to have Topo maps, wondering if you can have it generate an offroad route like you were able to in the city. I have several parks around that have tons of small trails would like to be able to specify a distance and have it pick the trails for me when I am being lazy :)
Josh Tayler you can on the epix with the right maps. If its a routable map, it will work. on epix can install mmany many free open source maps like openstreetmaps etc
Yes you can on the fenix 5x. You can set up on pc or from standing on trail facing way you want to go say how far and it creates track for you. Something people complain about out of ignorance when in explorer mode it doesn't show topo, when doing sports with gps it DOES use topo map.
Can't wait to see what trickles down to current Forerunner devices (via firmware update) and future Forerunner devices! Do you know if the Garmin Elevate sensor hardware is new or the same in older watches with firmware improvements?
I love the idea of watches. They definitely have the coolness factor. But until I'm running multiple marathons a year I can't justify the purchase in my mind.
I did not see a geocaching activity/profile like the first garmin fenix/tactix. Does the fenix 5x have paperless geocaching unlike the "via coordinates'' on the fenix 3???
Great video, thanks. Is this the normal Fenix 5 or the 5X? I ask due to you having the maps on display. I think it's cool how you can see your maps like this. Does it require Wifi?
Hi DCR, is there a way to see my previous rides on my Fenix 5X which were recorded by my Edge 820 ? In other words does Fenix 5x somehow sync with Garmin Connect and show me my cycling exercises that was recorded by other Garmin devices like Garmin Edge etc.
what is you opinion of the 5x vs Epix? I just got an Epix but it can be returned. obviously no heart rate monitor is a big difference on the Epix. mapping up to par on this new watch vs Epix or better? screen pixel count noticeable upgrade?
thx for your reply. I was aware of that, since I had a fenix 3 for testing for days. I was disappointed that it didnt really support Geocaching (like reading gpx files and accesing logs, description and other Geocaching related features.) Wasn't the fenix 2 capable of that?
Hi Ray. Do you know if things like saved locations and my stats get saved back to the connect app? I'm wondering if upgrading from 3hr to 5 will lose these or not? Ta
No, it doesn't. This is because the elevation data from the map is actually somewhat inaccurate compared to even GPS elevation data (meaning, the bands are too far apart on a typical topo map).
DC Rainmaker I'm not sure that makes sense. how else could it calculate the course elevation graphs? also the elevation data is quite accurate in the maps Garmin use. at least for Australia. WAY more accurate than gps
Course elevation data is different than Topo data. Course elevation data is actually included within the course file in most cases, which in turn comes from online mapping services. When you're talking Topo data, the accuracy in the files on the watches aren't quite accurate enough to know if there's an elevation difference of 50m either 10m to the left or right. I had an interesting talk with Garmin about it, and they looked at potentially referring the altitude from the map data, but found the majority of the time it was less accurate that baro (or even GPS) altitude data.
Lol very true. I love the devices they bring out though! My fenix 3 is only just about working properly and this new one has the one feature I wish the 3 had.. maps
i bought a garmin 235 what a disaster. called them a few times. they changed the watch once then the new one after a while the time and date did not work. among many other problem. they promise a lot but deliver very little
i bought a garmin 235 what a disaster. called them a few times. they changed the watch once then the new one after a while the time and date did not work. among many other problem. they promise a lot but deliver very little
Every Garmin I've had has never been right at launch but to give them credit, they always fix them eventually through the updates. Obviously this is annoying but it's better than being stuck with a broken product
why use 2 or more fingers at the same time and do it so fast when doing a guide video? i dont se with button you press and you are sooo fast that i do not have time to follow
jlebrech don't think you can compare it to the S3. I have the S3, and as a sports watch it is clearly lacking. I love it, because the screen is awesome and it's a gorgeous watch fullstop, and the tracking features are fine for me (I'm fit and active but no triathlete). What gets me with the Garmin watches.. The screen resolution is complete rubbish. Plus, why are the watches so big - and the actual screen so small? I know that the Under Armour 'record' app is in development for Tizen (with support for chest straps) - so that will make the S3 pretty cool for reliable HR tracking.
Damn. Don't have more than one finger on a button! It's great that you sometimes tell us what you are pressing but the rest of the time it is a guessing game for us because you have multiple fingers on multiple buttons. Grrrr.
Excellent information, found your rate of speech to fast for me as I am a newbie....Many of the acronyms I need to read up on. Overall, thank you for sharing
DC Rainmaker who do you think the 5X appeals too? If you aren't doing camping or hiking on a daily basis I am not sure I need the functionality. If you are running around the city having different routes seems cool, but I don't know how often I would really use that feature. What/who would you recommend the 5x over the 5 for?
Looks like you are an expert, most of us are not. Trying to get my first Garmin 5 plus and even stopping the video still got a headache. Slow down, please.
@@Dcrainmaker it is how it is your videos are very helpful and we see your effort. just keep going and if you can little bit more about the FENIX 5 guide for maps.
Could you slow your speech down please! It might be ok for those who are familiar with your accent but for us in the UK it sounds like another language! Also, you have your fingers and thumbs at the same time covering the buttons so it is hard to tell which you are pressing. For a beginner like me you need to say what each button is and what it does. Thanks!
Pity the display isn't using the whole of the available space, looks weird with the big black outer ring. Probably no bigger than my 735xt or smaller even?
Advice: when making video like this put the watch on a surface and camera on a tripod - the focus will be constant and it will be easier to see the menus. Right now the camera is moving, the watch is moving - makes me dizzy
Or just set the camera to Manual Focus
Mapping capabilities are what I've been really missing on the Fenix 3. Time to preorder the Fenix 5x !
If they abandoned X5 like my Epix they will you screw up you after a year ;).
J.T. Minnesota llo
not all Fenix 5 have maps! choose wisely
Actually I appreciate you talking fast. The video is already 10 minutes, longer then my attention span. Agree: tripod and flat surface.
Will any of these updates be able to apply to Fenix 3HR?
I glanced away when you were going through the sensors, and I could’ve sworn you said Stephen King sensor, I had to watch carefully and find that you were saying speed and cadence.
Hi, tnx for the review, please review the swimming function if possible.
Yes, besides the speed I can't tell which button you are pressing other than that...
I just got my fenix 5 and I don’t know how to get to the place where you can update the softwhere. If you could help me it would be greatly appreciated
Great watch great features I look forward to getting mine this week..I bought the fenix 5X sapphire model..
I'm a Marine so i wanted something durable and rugged but also very functional...
You talk fast lol, good video though..
Maybe I should play this in slow motion, it might end up being useful!!!!!!
Can you please let me know which maps the phone has by default?
the display should go all the way to the bezel, not have a second inner black ring bezel with the brand name. These smart-watches need to utilize the entire watch face - not be constricted by a false outer black band around the display.
Apart from the lack of WiFi in some of the 5 series it looks to be over all a good smart-watch.
Can't with the exo antenna
How do I get this watch to work on the golf course? I have the Garmin golf app on my phone. Is this watch a gps on the golf course? Basically want to only wear the watch on the course and not take my phone?
short question to the normal fenix 5:
Is it able to navigate preloaded tracks which are tranfered trough Garmins basecamp? As my Fenix 2
Bro, are you jacked on caffeine! SLOWWW DOWN
Hello my fenix5 doesn't have map... I don't know how to install the map. I try several times but fail.... could you help me?
Do you have a Fenix 5 Plus or Fenix 5X? If not, there's no maps.
DC Rainmaker ah mine is fenix 5. Understood thx
So we can navigate by fenix5? I thought that only fot 5x? Omg… i am confused
So what, that fuzzy green dog in the background doesn't move?
Do you have any idea how many times you can recharge the battery before it falls to
Does fenix 5 regular version has map function , like the real time tracking ?
Only the 5 PLUS series and newer 6 Pro or 6 sapphire models have the 16 gb (f.5) or 32 gb (f.6) maps / music storage feature.
Actually you have the 5X in the review. Not the 5. Misleading title.
yes indeed
I have the 5S and mine doesnt have maps??
Are you able to do offroad routes with the 5x? I read it is supposed to have Topo maps, wondering if you can have it generate an offroad route like you were able to in the city. I have several parks around that have tons of small trails would like to be able to specify a distance and have it pick the trails for me when I am being lazy :)
Josh Tayler you can on the epix with the right maps. If its a routable map, it will work. on epix can install mmany many free open source maps like openstreetmaps etc
Zscach thanks for the response,that's what I wanted to hear! 👍
Yes you can on the fenix 5x. You can set up on pc or from standing on trail facing way you want to go say how far and it creates track for you. Something people complain about out of ignorance when in explorer mode it doesn't show topo, when doing sports with gps it DOES use topo map.
please, how put you the maps in the garmin fenix 5 ?
Is there any connectivity with C2 rowing machines with PM4 Or PM5?
Can I synch erg data from my phone to the garmin App or the Garmin Fenex 5?
How is the brightness of the screen compared to Fenix 3? That's about the only thing that I really want improved...
You talk to Fast and move those fingers.....
Can't wait to see what trickles down to current Forerunner devices (via firmware update) and future Forerunner devices! Do you know if the Garmin Elevate sensor hardware is new or the same in older watches with firmware improvements?
I usually like Rainmaker but good lord please slow down the pace! You speak way too fast for easy following.
reduce the speed on the vid 👌
@@edinguitar are you trying to be funny, jerk?
@@zapkvr no, just gave a tip. No need to be calling me a jerk.
How many screens we can built for the activity? In the fenix 3 the limit was 8, if I'm right.. and how many digital watch faces?
I love the idea of watches. They definitely have the coolness factor. But until I'm running multiple marathons a year I can't justify the purchase in my mind.
I bought the FR 230 and I must say if you are a serious runner It's a must!
Rodrigo Jara Piccardo I've seen the 230. it's nice. if get into the MCM this year I might upgrade to it. I currently have the 25
It's a huge Jump from the 25. I'm planing on buying the Fenix 5s in a few months
3 years later is it still working?
Playback speed 0.75 - SORTED! :)
dc rainmaker can I add a compass or direction of travel on the watch face? When customizing?
I did not see a geocaching activity/profile like the first garmin fenix/tactix. Does the fenix 5x have paperless geocaching unlike the "via coordinates'' on the fenix 3???
You speak very fast :O
Great video, thanks. Is this the normal Fenix 5 or the 5X? I ask due to you having the maps on display. I think it's cool how you can see your maps like this. Does it require Wifi?
Why would it require WiFi for maps? It uses GPS.
Can you show TOPO maps?
Yes, please show us some topographics
maybe they will release something at CES way better than any product...proper syncing to other apps
This is the fenik 5x right? Because has maps available.
I did not have all those options under maps. Mine stopped at "Auto Zoom". What am I missing?
Noe Lopez III: I'm missing the points of interest data option in the activity navigation menu as well.
Can you connect Bluetooth headsets?
very beautiful watch!when is the realise date ?
By end of March.
Will this pair to a stages indoor bike?
Which buttons to press for these?
Can you navigate to a mgr grid with that watch . And set units to meters
Is the 5+ watches significantly faster than the Fenix 5x watch when it comes to maps such as navigating and loading?
Yes
Great review but good grief that reflection is annoying.
Hi DCR, is there a way to see my previous rides on my Fenix 5X which were recorded by my Edge 820 ? In other words does Fenix 5x somehow sync with Garmin Connect and show me my cycling exercises that was recorded by other Garmin devices like Garmin Edge etc.
how do i get maps on fenix 5 . plz help
How is it different than Fenix 3?
So frustrating! You’re not telling us what buttons you are pressing! I can’t figure out how to use this thing and I learned nothing.
love it! I think i need to buy one!
what is you opinion of the 5x vs Epix? I just got an Epix but it can be returned. obviously no heart rate monitor is a big difference on the Epix. mapping up to par on this new watch vs Epix or better? screen pixel count noticeable upgrade?
Does it support Geocaching? And is there an Interval timer available for HIIT or TUT training?
thx for your reply. I was aware of that, since I had a fenix 3 for testing for days. I was disappointed that it didnt really support Geocaching (like reading gpx files and accesing logs, description and other Geocaching related features.) Wasn't the fenix 2 capable of that?
Is Garmin going to update Fenix 3 OS as well, in order to let Fenix 3 owners to have this circular menu?
No, only Chronos will get it.
does it show calories counter?
Yup
Suunto 9 or Garmin??
Hi Ray. Do you know if things like saved locations and my stats get saved back to the connect app? I'm wondering if upgrading from 3hr to 5 will lose these or not? Ta
Uhh, yeah you can do the EXACT SAME CUSTOMIZATION ON ALL THE FENIX 5.
i have a 5s but dont see points of interest
does this have MGRS
can it take elevation data from the map? the epix could not even though the map supports it (lack of updates).
No, it doesn't. This is because the elevation data from the map is actually somewhat inaccurate compared to even GPS elevation data (meaning, the bands are too far apart on a typical topo map).
DC Rainmaker I'm not sure that makes sense. how else could it calculate the course elevation graphs?
also the elevation data is quite accurate in the maps Garmin use. at least for Australia. WAY more accurate than gps
Course elevation data is different than Topo data. Course elevation data is actually included within the course file in most cases, which in turn comes from online mapping services. When you're talking Topo data, the accuracy in the files on the watches aren't quite accurate enough to know if there's an elevation difference of 50m either 10m to the left or right. I had an interesting talk with Garmin about it, and they looked at potentially referring the altitude from the map data, but found the majority of the time it was less accurate that baro (or even GPS) altitude data.
Can't see a thing with the reflection on the watch. And the camera moves; should've used a tripod. Plus the sound is quite bad.
CAN MAKE ROUTE ON MAP? DIRECTION
I like it but with Garmin's track record, it will take 2 years of updates before it works properly! 😂
Yup. A gazillion features, 50% of which won't work properly and the rest are one firmware update away from breaking :P
Lol very true. I love the devices they bring out though! My fenix 3 is only just about working properly and this new one has the one feature I wish the 3 had.. maps
i bought a garmin 235 what a disaster. called them a few times. they changed the watch once then the new one after a while the time and date did not work. among many other problem. they promise a lot but deliver very little
i bought a garmin 235 what a disaster. called them a few times. they changed the watch once then the new one after a while the time and date did not work. among many other problem. they promise a lot but deliver very little
Every Garmin I've had has never been right at launch but to give them credit, they always fix them eventually through the updates. Obviously this is annoying but it's better than being stuck with a broken product
Do the maps work with trail maps too? For hiking, mountaineering, trail running etc..?
Yes, they do.
DC Rainmaker oh!... someone wanna buy my F3? Thanks.
Yes yes you can do a lot, But can you slow down? Are you on speed or just drink 20 red bulls a day.
Is there a topographic map in all fenix 5 models?
No, only the 5X.
Ok, thanx. Is this the 5x model?
It's a blend of shots from different models, but the parts where you see a map is the 5X.
can it count temperature?
Yup!
Seems as easy to scratch the bezel around the clock as it was on F3... Sigh
is this a GPS watch?
TK421 yes
audio feels like I had a stroke at the end of the video
why use 2 or more fingers at the same time and do it so fast when doing a guide video? i dont se with button you press and you are sooo fast that i do not have time to follow
and vs gear s3?
jlebrech don't think you can compare it to the S3. I have the S3, and as a sports watch it is clearly lacking. I love it, because the screen is awesome and it's a gorgeous watch fullstop, and the tracking features are fine for me (I'm fit and active but no triathlete). What gets me with the Garmin watches.. The screen resolution is complete rubbish. Plus, why are the watches so big - and the actual screen so small? I know that the Under Armour 'record' app is in development for Tizen (with support for chest straps) - so that will make the S3 pretty cool for reliable HR tracking.
i want to get this if there is weightlifting option now?
Yes it has a "strength" widget.
Damn. Don't have more than one finger on a button! It's great that you sometimes tell us what you are pressing but the rest of the time it is a guessing game for us because you have multiple fingers on multiple buttons. Grrrr.
I'll stick to my ambit 3 peak. I had a fenix 3 hr....I took it back to Best Buy. Lol
Excellent information, found your rate of speech to fast for me as I am a newbie....Many of the acronyms I need to read up on. Overall, thank you for sharing
DC Rainmaker who do you think the 5X appeals too? If you aren't doing camping or hiking on a daily basis I am not sure I need the functionality. If you are running around the city having different routes seems cool, but I don't know how often I would really use that feature. What/who would you recommend the 5x over the 5 for?
I think essentially just folks that want maps on their wrists for longer duration hiking (likely paired with a solar charger).
Looks like you are an expert, most of us are not. Trying to get my first Garmin 5 plus and even stopping the video still got a headache. Slow down, please.
I bought mine for firstbeat capabilities. I would much prefer looking at a map on a bigger space at least 5.5 inches. You talk too fast Ray.
If you talk for Fenix 5 X and navigations and maps, change your title.
I talked about all models, including the 5X. I also noted the difference between those models.
@@Dcrainmaker it is how it is your videos are very helpful and we see your effort. just keep going and if you can little bit more about the FENIX 5 guide for maps.
Could you slow your speech down please! It might be ok for those who are familiar with your accent but for us in the UK it sounds like another language! Also, you have your fingers and thumbs at the same time covering the buttons so it is hard to tell which you are pressing. For a beginner like me you need to say what each button is and what it does. Thanks!
Cry more liberal
Dude slow down you're pressing five different buttons and not even talking about what you're doing 1 minute 21
can you speak even faster?:-) do you really believe the someone can track you?
TOOOOO G. D. FAST!!!
It would be great if you would take your time to show new users to get it. So here is your thumbs down.
Talking way too fast.
Way to fast mate - this is poor teaching. All you're doing is telling & showing us how much you know!
Tooooo damn fast !!!!!!!
You talk way too fast.....!!
Talking way too fast with poor enunciation.
Slow down, you're talking so fast it hard to even figure out what you are saying.
This watch is ok but when I found out it only lasts for 5 years for that money it's simply a rip off and a waste of tech
Is the navigation on all the Fenix 5's? Or just the 5x that has Topo mapping?
Chris Smith my same question
Just the 5X for mapping. Navigation without mapping is on all of them.
Can it stream music via bluetooth to a BT-headset?
7in1 no
Ur going 2 fast explaining the functions of the watch.
Hi you are very slow. Please talk little bit faster 😊😝
Very nice review. Thank you.
How about golf? How many courses can it load? Does it show bunkers and water hazards?
Pity the display isn't using the whole of the available space, looks weird with the big black outer ring. Probably no bigger than my 735xt or smaller even?