Garmin Fenix 5 v Fenix 5X: Battle of the adventure watches

Which great multisport watch is for you?

If you want a serious adventuring watch, you’ve been spoiled by Garmin’s Fenix 5 series. There’s the flagship Fenix 5, the smaller Fenix 5s, and the biggest, most feature-rich of the three, the Fenix 5X.

Garmin Fenix 5 v Fenix 5X

When we reviewed the Garmin Fenix 5, we were big fans. We believe it to be the king of the multisport smartwatches right now, but the Fenix 5X adds something that most adventurers would love to have: mapping. It’s also quite a bit heftier than the flagship 5.

If you’re a 5 owner, should you shell out the extra cash for mapping features? If you’re not, will the Fenix 5 satisfy your needs? That’s what we’ll explain here. Let’s get ready to rumble.

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