Smartwatch review: rugged Garmin Fenix 5 Plus a worthy upgrade with great functionality and ...

The Fenix 5 Plus is the next iteration of last year's Fenix 5 - smartwatches from Garmin those with an active lifestyle The Fenix 5 Plus review unit we tested sports a sapphire glass display and bezel coated with a diamond-like carbon titanium finish The set-up process for the Fenix 5 Plus is polished, and involves downloading the free Garmin Connect app from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.

So while the Garmin Connect app offers a polished interface to visualise information such as steps per day, workout and sleep information, the Fenix 5 Plus can present many of these metrics without the need to first sync with a smartphone Garmin touts a battery life for the Fenix 5 Plus of up to 10 days when paired with a smartphone, which is highly compelling for those tired of recharging their smartwatches every other day A rugged construction and great range of features, such as multi-network satellite reception and offline music, make the Fenix 5 Plus a highly compelling smartwatch for active users.

The Fenix 5 Plus is available in 3 variants: the slightly smaller Fenix 5S Plus, the Fenix 5 Plus and the top-end 5X Plus model. . More