Garmin Fenix vs Garmin Vivosmart 5
Design:
Garmin Fenix
Design
Garmin Fenix is a summer hit wristband that is made for athletes and people who enjoy hiking or running adventures. This product is the perfect band for summer as Garmin’s introduced it in their line of ultra-running products. Also, known to be as ABC which stands for altimeter, barometer, and compass. Some people gave it the name of Suunto ambit killer. It can withstand the toughest outdoor situations and also has a fancy look to it. Users can pair it with their outfits. With chemically strengthened glass, it proves quite durable. It's available in Black color. Read More
Garmin Vivosmart 5
Design
Garmin Vivosmart 5 is here to give users good sleep and good battery life so they can keep in check their health and stress levels in without having to worry about recharging. This watch has some new sleek features included as well like fall detection, SOS alerts, and real-time tracking as well. The lens material is acrylic and the case material is made of polycarbonate. The strap material is made of silicone and it's known to be long-lasting and durable. The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is available in these three colors i.e. grey, white, and cool mint. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Waterproof
Max Temperature
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Screen protection
Battery Life
Charging Time
Garmin Fenix
Specifications
Garmin Fenix has a display type of a transflective monochrome LCD which works great even in bright sunlight. It has a display size of 1.2" (3.1 cm) in diameter. The resolution of Garmin Fenix is around 70 x 70 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 2.9 oz. Also, it's waterproof and therefore can withstand the depth of up to 5ATM. Users can use this product in areas where there are water bodies. The maximum operating temperature range is from -20º to 45ºC. The battery type used is rechargeable lithium-ion. The battery life of this product is up to 50 hrs. with GPS and works for 2 weeks with the sensor’s mode on. Read Full Specs
Garmin Vivosmart 5
Specifications
There are various specifications that the Garmin Vivosmart 5 holds like the screen size of the product is 0.41" x 0.73" (10.5 mm x 18.5 mm) with an OLED display. It has a touchscreen available. The screen resolution of the product is around 88 x 154 pixels which works great. The total weight of this product is around 24.5 g for small or medium watches while for large sizes the weight is around 26.5 g. Also, Garmin Vivosmart 5 is water-proof and therefore has a swim depth rating. It has a multi-sports mode available and therefore users can perform various activities. Read Full Specs
Activity Tracking:
GPS Tracking
Route Tracking
Heart Rate Monitoring
Blood Oxygenation
Activity Detection
Distance Tracking
Step Tracking
Elevation Tracking
Bike Ccadence Monitoring
Sleep Tracking
Calories Intake Tracking
Calories Burned Tracking
Weight Tracking
Water Intake Tracking
Body Temperature
Sport Activities Tracking
Garmin Fenix
Activity Tracking:
There are many tracking features like the availability of GPS. The barometric altitude can be calculated very well. It has a route tracker and provides the navigation log track and even a guide about the navigation routes. Gamin Fenix features a heart rate monitor, user can view the heart rate data on the heart rate widget as the device uses the heart rate data. It will keep a track of the distance traveled, the steps taken in a day, and the elevation crossed in a day. With the multi-sport mode available, users can perform various challenges and keep a record of the activities done. Read More
Garmin Vivosmart 5
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features of Garmin Vivosmart 5. There is an unavailability of GPS. There is a route tracker available that help tracks the route of the user. This series has a wrist-based heart rate monitor so it will measure blood oxygenation levels. It also detects the activities automatically and therefore tracks the distance, the elevation crossed in a day and the steps are taken in a day too. The sleep tracker is also available. There are various other features like golfing, running, cycling, swimming features, and other outdoor recreational activities. The calorie and weight intake will help the user keep a track of their weight. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
IOS Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
Camera Remote Control
Garmin Fenix
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin Fenix is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth technology in order to be compatible with phones. There is a phone connectivity feature available and therefore users can then pair it by using the application Garmin connect. Users can use the Garmin Connect application to pair their phones with the watch. The phone should be in the range of 10m from the watch. there is no availability of syncing wirelessly using WIFI. Although, there is no call control option. There is no built camera function available that can capture any pictures. Read More
Garmin Vivosmart 5
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is compatible with both modern Android and iPhone devices. It also stays compatible with the iPad and iPod touch. Users can connect it to their computers using USB ports. Similarly, for Mac, it's also compatible and will connect with Mac OS 10.4 and above. It will sync the data wirelessly using the Garmin Connect app. Also, it provides a connectivity option with the Garmin training center. There is a call control option available so users can respond to calls using a smartwatch and provide smart notifications. There is no built-in camera control function available therefore users will need their phone sidewise. Read More
Bottom Line
Garmin Fenix Pros
- GPS shows precise and accurate information
- Barometric altitude is a great addition
- Provide geocaching in hiking and provide navigation
- Pretty customizable
- Good battery life
- Features an external temperature sensor
Garmin Vivosmart 5 Pros
- Conventional design
- Garmin connect availability
- Long battery life
- Band is swappable
- Comfortable
- Good sleep tracking
Garmin Fenix Cones
- Running features sometimes get disturbed
- The battery gets consumed in the map
- Has many bugs
- The software platform is a bit inconstant.
Garmin Vivosmart 5 Cones
- No GPS
- Expensive
- The screen size is small
- Monochrome display
Design:
Garmin Fenix
Design
Garmin Fenix is a summer hit wristband that is made for athletes and people who enjoy hiking or running adventures. This product is the perfect band for summer as Garmin’s introduced it in their line of ultra-running products. Also, known to be as ABC which stands for altimeter, barometer, and compass. Some people gave it the name of Suunto ambit killer. It can withstand the toughest outdoor situations and also has a fancy look to it. Users can pair it with their outfits. With chemically strengthened glass, it proves quite durable. It's available in Black color. Read More
Garmin Vivosmart 5
Design
Garmin Vivosmart 5 is here to give users good sleep and good battery life so they can keep in check their health and stress levels in without having to worry about recharging. This watch has some new sleek features included as well like fall detection, SOS alerts, and real-time tracking as well. The lens material is acrylic and the case material is made of polycarbonate. The strap material is made of silicone and it's known to be long-lasting and durable. The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is available in these three colors i.e. grey, white, and cool mint. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Max Temperature
Waterproof
Screen protection
Battery Life
Garmin Fenix
Specifications
Garmin Fenix has a display type of a transflective monochrome LCD which works great even in bright sunlight. It has a display size of 1.2" (3.1 cm) in diameter. The resolution of Garmin Fenix is around 70 x 70 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 2.9 oz. Also, it's waterproof and therefore can withstand the depth of up to 5ATM. Users can use this product in areas where there are water bodies. The maximum operating temperature range is from -20º to 45ºC. The battery type used is rechargeable lithium-ion. The battery life of this product is up to 50 hrs. with GPS and works for 2 weeks with the sensor’s mode on. Read More
Garmin Vivosmart 5
Specifications
There are various specifications that the Garmin Vivosmart 5 holds like the screen size of the product is 0.41" x 0.73" (10.5 mm x 18.5 mm) with an OLED display. It has a touchscreen available. The screen resolution of the product is around 88 x 154 pixels which works great. The total weight of this product is around 24.5 g for small or medium watches while for large sizes the weight is around 26.5 g. Also, Garmin Vivosmart 5 is water-proof and therefore has a swim depth rating. It has a multi-sports mode available and therefore users can perform various activities. Read More
Activity Tracking:
Charging Time
GPS Tracking
Route Tracking
Heart Rate Monitoring
Blood Oxygenation
Activity Detection
Distance Tracking
Step Tracking
Elevation Tracking
Bike Ccadence Monitoring
Sleep Tracking
Calories Intake Tracking
Calories Burned Tracking
Weight Tracking
Water Intake Tracking
Body Temperature
Sport Activities Tracking
Garmin Fenix
Activity Tracking:
There are many tracking features like the availability of GPS. The barometric altitude can be calculated very well. It has a route tracker and provides the navigation log track and even a guide about the navigation routes. Gamin Fenix features a heart rate monitor, user can view the heart rate data on the heart rate widget as the device uses the heart rate data. It will keep a track of the distance traveled, the steps taken in a day, and the elevation crossed in a day. With the multi-sport mode available, users can perform various challenges and keep a record of the activities done. Read More
Garmin Vivosmart 5
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features of Garmin Vivosmart 5. There is an unavailability of GPS. There is a route tracker available that help tracks the route of the user. This series has a wrist-based heart rate monitor so it will measure blood oxygenation levels. It also detects the activities automatically and therefore tracks the distance, the elevation crossed in a day and the steps are taken in a day too. The sleep tracker is also available. There are various other features like golfing, running, cycling, swimming features, and other outdoor recreational activities. The calorie and weight intake will help the user keep a track of their weight. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
Garmin Fenix
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin Fenix is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth technology in order to be compatible with phones. There is a phone connectivity feature available and therefore users can then pair it by using the application Garmin connect. Users can use the Garmin Connect application to pair their phones with the watch. The phone should be in the range of 10m from the watch. there is no availability of syncing wirelessly using WIFI. Although, there is no call control option. There is no built camera function available that can capture any pictures. Read More
Garmin Vivosmart 5
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is compatible with both modern Android and iPhone devices. It also stays compatible with the iPad and iPod touch. Users can connect it to their computers using USB ports. Similarly, for Mac, it's also compatible and will connect with Mac OS 10.4 and above. It will sync the data wirelessly using the Garmin Connect app. Also, it provides a connectivity option with the Garmin training center. There is a call control option available so users can respond to calls using a smartwatch and provide smart notifications. There is no built-in camera control function available therefore users will need their phone sidewise. Read More
Bottom Line
Garmin Fenix Pros
- GPS shows precise and accurate information
- Barometric altitude is a great addition
- Provide geocaching in hiking and provide navigation
- Pretty customizable
- Good battery life
- Features an external temperature sensor
Garmin Vivosmart 5 Pros
- Conventional design
- Garmin connect availability
- Long battery life
- Band is swappable
- Comfortable
- Good sleep tracking
Garmin Fenix Cones
- Running features sometimes get disturbed
- The battery gets consumed in the map
- Has many bugs
- The software platform is a bit inconstant.
Garmin Vivosmart 5 Cones
- No GPS
- Expensive
- The screen size is small
- Monochrome display