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Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire vs Garmin Fenix 5 Sapphire Edition vs Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire Edition


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General

Release January 5, 2015 March, 2017 April, 2017
Device Name Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire Edition Garmin Fenix 5 Sapphire Edition Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire
Device Type Fitness GPS Smartwatch GPS Sports Smartwatch GPS Sports Smartwatch
Device Model 010-01338-80 (grey with leather strap), 010-01338-26 (Performer Bundle grey), 010-01338-80 (grey with leather strap), 010-01338-40 (titanium), 010-01338-60 (silver with leather band), 010-01338-20 (grey with metal band), 010-01338-50 (rose gold with white band) 010-01688-20 (slate gray with metal band), 010-01688-10 (black with black band), 010-01688-31 (Performer Bundle and black with black band) 010-01733-00 (slate gray with black band), 010-01733-04 (slate gray with metal band)
Box Items Fēnix 3 Sapphire , Band/Strap, USB charging/data cable, AC adapter, Quick start manual Fēnix 5, Charging/data cable, Documentation; Performer Bundle: fēnix 5 Sapphire, HRM-Tri™ heart rate monitor, Extra silicone QuickFit™ 22 watch band, Charging/data cable, Documentation Fēnix 5X Sapphire, Charging/data cable, Documentation
Predecessor Garmin Fenix 2
Successor Garmin Fenix 5S, Garmin Fenix 5, Garmin Fenix 5X

Body

Shape Circular Circular Circular
Case Dimensions 51 x 51 x 15.5 mm 47 x 47 x 15.5 mm 51 x 51 x 17.5 mm
Case/Bezel Case: Fiber-reinforced polymer, Bezel: Stainless steel or titanium Case: Fiber-reinforced polymer, Bezel: Stainless steel Case: Fiber-reinforced polymer, Bezel: Stainless steel
Strap Material Stainless steel, leather or titanium Silicone or steel Silicone or steel
Strap/Band Size 26 mm 22 mm 26 mm
Replaceable Band Yes, QuickFit™ Yes (Garmin QuickFit) Yes (Garmin QuickFit)
Weight 85 g 85 g (Silicon Band), 156 g (Metal band) 98 g (Silicon Band), 196 g (Metal band)
IP Rating - - -
Water Resistance 10 ATM (100 meters) 10ATM waterproof 10ATM waterproof
Colors 010-01338-80 (grey with leather strap), 010-01338-26 (Performer Bundle grey), 010-01338-80 (grey with leather strap), 010-01338-40 (titanium), 010-01338-60 (silver with leather band), 010-01338-20 (grey with metal band), 010-01338-50 (rose gold with white band) 010-01688-20 (slate gray with metal band), 010-01688-10 (black with black band), 010-01688-31 (Performer Bundle and black with black band) 010-01733-00 (slate gray with black band), 010-01733-04 (slate gray with metal band)
Other Information - - -

Display

Type Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Screen Size 1.2 Inch (30.4 mm) 1.2 Inch 1.2 Inch
Screen Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 240 x 240 Pixels 240 x 240 Pixels
Pixel Density - - -
Multi Touch Yes Yes Yes
Screen Protection Domed sapphire crystal Scratch-resistant sapphire lens Scratch-resistant sapphire lens

Platform

Operating System Garmin Connect IQ Garmin Connect IQ Garmin Connect IQ
Chipset - - -
CPU - - -
GPU - - -

Memory

RAM - - -
Internal Memory 32 MB 64 MB 64 MB
SD Card Slot - No No

Cellular Network

Technology No No No
Bands No No No
SIM No No No
Speed No No No

Activity Tracker

Distance Yes Yes Yes
Heart Rate Yes Yes Yes
Steps Yes Yes Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes Yes Yes
GPS GPS + GLONASS GPS + GLONASS GPS + GLONASS
WiFi Yes Yes Yes
NFC No No No
USB No - -
Radio No No No

Control

Touch Yes Yes Yes
Watchface Customizable Customizable Customizable
Voice Command - No No
Personal Assistant - - -
Smartphone Compatibility iPhone, Android, Windows iPhone, Android, Windows iPhone, Android, Windows
Smartphone Companion App Garmin Connect App Garmin Connect Mobile App Garmin Connect Mobile App

Notifications

Activity Alert Yes Yes Yes
SMS Yes Yes Yes
Email Yes Yes Yes
Incoming Call Alert Yes Yes Yes
Calendar Reminder Yes Yes Yes
Weather Forecast Yes Yes Yes

Sensors

Accelerometer Yes Yes Yes
Gyro - Yes Yes
Heart Rate Yes Yes Yes
Light - - -
Compass/Magnetometer Yes 3-axis compass 3-axis compass
Vibration/Haptics engine - Yes Yes
Other Sensors Barometric altimeter, Thermometer Thermometer, Barometric altimeter Thermometer, Barometric altimeter

Sound

Speaker No - -
Microphone No No No

Battery

Capacity - - -
Battery Life Smartwatch mode: Up to 2 weeks, GPS mode: Up to 20 hours Smartwatch Mode: 2 Weeks, GPS Mode: 24 - 60 Hours Smartwatch Mode: 12 Days, GPS Mode: 20 - 34 Hours
Standby Up to 50 hours - -
Talk-Time - - -
Wireless Charging - - -
Charging Time - - -
Quick Charging - - -

Additional Features

Language English English English
App Store Garmin Connect IQ Store Garmin Connect IQ Store Garmin Connect IQ Store
Builtin Payment Service No No No
Bluetooth Music - - -
Other Features - - -

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