The Garmin Fenix 5S is the Fenix 5 in an arguably better designed package. You’ll still have support for a range of sports, from running to cycling to golf, and an impressive amount of granularity for the pros. There are some gripes, namely around the Connect app experience, and the optical heart rate sensor isn’t quite hitting chest-strap level just yet. But it’s an overall impressive package, and a Garmin watch you probably won’t want to take off once your workout is done.
Hey, guess what? The Garmin Fenix 5S is a multisport watch that’s neither massive nor ugly. You’d think that’s a weird thing to celebrate, but it’s quite the accomplishment in this category. In fact, launched alongside the flagship Fenix 5 and the map-tastic, fully-loaded Fenix 5X, the 5S is angled as those who like something a bit smaller on their wrist, with women particularly in mind.
That the watch is also meant to be a day-to-day tracker, on top of the workouts, no doubt gave Garmin more reason to make something a bit more wearable. It still measures 42mm, so it’s hardly dainty, but it’s a watch you’re much less likely to take off after a run.
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