Garmin

fēnix 5

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Garmin fēnix 5

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User sentiment69% positive
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Last updated: Apr 8, 2026

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Reddit IconAyalaZer0 1.0
r/GarminIs Fenix 8 worth it?
about 1 month ago

Fénix 5 was a good watch, fenix 7 was not, Epix Pro was a failure out the gate hence the horrible sales on the particular model.

Reddit IconDboy3sixty 1.0
r/hikingInexpensive watch that tracks pace etc for hiking?
10 months ago

2 generation old Garmin. I got "gifted" a Fenix 5 (released in 2017) and it's more than sufficient in both functionality and battery life. I was so smitten, and since my wife was jealous, we found a Fenix 6 on FB Marketplace for $200. I'm sure the newer ones are way fancier but I'm not ready to spend $800 just yet.

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r/GarminWatchesAWU user here: Does Garmin actually make sense for non-athletes?
3 months ago

Was GARMIN for many years, starting with Forerunner 910XT and progressing to Fenix 5Pro Saphire. Did last Tri event in 2019 and ended up switching to AWU when it first was released. I have no regrets, if I ever go back to Tri will probably use another GARMIN for racing/training but keep AWU as daily driver.

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r/GarminThe Apple Watch Ultra 3 has a 42hrs battery life! 🤪
7 months ago

https://preview.redd.it/86f4k7obgcpf1.jpeg?width=1848&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3019545be885c59b5361eb05cccb3831166660bb Fenix 5 from 2016. Still over 1 week batterylife. Running like a champ.

Reddit IconSomeCreature 1.0
r/smartwatchBest Smartwatch to Buy in 2025?
5 months ago

Last year I've been using Suunto 9 peak pro, before that some apple watch SE and before that Fenix 5. The suunto I used to take off all the time due to discomfort, the huawei is like the apple watch, comfy.

Reddit IconFantom1107 0.4
r/MTBWatch
about 2 months ago

I have a Fenix 5 Plus with Sapphire that I got in 2018 that is still going strong. It's been through some solid crashes and the glass still looks great.

Reddit IconGoAwayJesus101 0.2
r/UKRunnersWatch recommendations
3 months ago

Garmin garmin. I got a Fenix 5pro second hand for £100 best thing ive ever bought for running

Reddit IconIdazrish 0.2
r/trailrunningLooking for Sports Watch Recommendations
11 months ago

I used to have a Fenix 5 Pro, but I’ve gone a few years without wearing any watch. Now that I’m aiming to run a marathon, I want to focus more on my performance. I’ve always liked the solid build of the Fenix line and the quality of the data—it’s definitely a market leader. But at the same time, I find the COROS app really appealing, and I like the minimal design of Suunto. Sometimes you just feel like trying something different… but in the end, the first choice might still be the best one.

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r/GarminGarmin fenix 8 pro is a bit underwhelming to me,what are your thoughts. Am I wrong?
7 months ago

I had the fenix 5 pro gave it to a buddy when I got the epix. Im definitely gonna get the 8 pro I I don't get a new one every yr . That's a waste. Now going from the epix to the 8 pro is going to be awesome might in get the micro led version not sure. I've been using samsung ultra and they don't even compare not even close but I wanted lte

Reddit IconSemiperishable 0.2
r/AdvancedRunningHow often do you replace your running watch?
8 months ago

Started with a Sony smartwatch 3 that I loved. Wasn't the most accurate GPS, but I really liked it. It died after 2 years and I got a Garmin Vivoactive 3. After too many lost activities due to the touchscreen, I upgraded after 2 years. I've had a Garmin Fenix 5 pro since then, but after 3 years it died after wearing it into a lake. Hopefully the next one lasts longer. I had no plans of upgrading either watch that died. I was happy with both of them.