Garmin Fenix 3 vs Garmin Fenix 5 vs Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire Edition
| Product Name | Garmin Fenix 3Garmin Fenix 5Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire Edition |
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| Brand | Garmin Garmin Garmin |
| Category | Smartwatch Smartwatch Smartwatch |
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General
| Release | January 5, 2015 April, 2017 April, 2017 |
| Device Name | Garmin Fenix 3 Garmin Fenix 5 Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire |
| Device Type | Fitness GPS Smartwatch GPS Sports Smartwatch GPS Sports Smartwatch |
| Device Model | 010-01338-05 (silver with red band), 010-01338-00 (grey with black band) 010-01688-00 (slate gray with black band), 010-01688-10 (black with black band), 010-01688-20 (slate gray with metal band), 010-01688-30 (Performer Bundle), 010-01688-02 (slate gray with amp yellow band) 010-01733-00 (slate gray with black band), 010-01733-04 (slate gray with metal band) |
| Box Items | Fēnix 3, USB charging/data cable, AC adapter, Quick start manual Fēnix 5, Charging/data cable, Documentation; Performer Bundle: Fēnix 5, HRM-Tri™ heart rate monitor, 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 Case: Fiber-reinforced polymer, Bezel: Stainless steel Case: Fiber-reinforced polymer, Bezel: Stainless steel |
| Strap Material | Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) 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 | 82 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 | 010-01338-05 (silver with red band), 010-01338-00 (grey with black band) 010-01688-00 (slate gray with black band), 010-01688-10 (black with black band), 010-01688-20 (slate gray with metal band), 010-01688-02 (slate gray with amp yellow band) 010-01733-00 (slate gray with black band), 010-01733-04 (slate gray with metal band) |
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Display
| Type | Sunlight readable Garmin Chroma Display 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 glass - 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 No 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 |
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| 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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