It may not look like it on the surface, but Garmin's new Fenix 5 Plus fitness watches are quite different from last year's models. Yes, they still have a design that tries to mesh sport and style as seamlessly as possible, but inside the 5S, 5, and 5X Plus models have much-needed new features.
Attractive design with case size options for all wrists; Long battery life; Plethora of activities to track that monitor just as many fitness metrics; New onboard maps let you navigate without your phone; Newly added Garmin Pay and music storage; Optional pulse oximeter will appeal to hikers and...
Automatic exercise recognition needs improvement; Pulse Ox sensor only available on 5X Plus; Connect IQ store doesn't have many non-fitness apps; No LTE option; Can be incredibly expensive