Our quick take
Garmin Fenix 5 Plus - 4.5 / 5
Rugged style, built to last
- Sapphire crystal display (on Sapphire Edition) Stainless steel underside and bezel 100m waterproof 46mm case
Battery life takes a hit, but is still great
- 19 hours of non-stop GPS tracking 12 days use as a smartwatch
Tracking capabilities and performance
- GPS, GLONASS and Galileo location tracking Garmin Elevate heart-rate sensor
Fenix, plus music
Load music onto the watch via desktop Bluetooth for pairing headphones
How to add Spotify to your Garmin watch
The app
- Daily, weekly and monthly breakdowns Garmin Coaching programs Strava syncing Plus lots, lots more…
To recap
If you’re looking for an all-action sports watch that tracks everything you could possibly need, does so reliably and consistently, and lasts an age, then there’s nothing better than the Fenix 5 Plus. Shame it’s so very expensive.
