The Garmin Fenix is a very well built smartwatch with a waterproof stainless steel case. Differ in a large number of functions, integrate with all common operating systems. At the same time, they are much more expensive than budget segment models. An overview of the Garmin Fenix, including customer reviews, can be found in the article below.
The content of the article
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Full review
- Common parameters
- Display
- Appearance
- Functionality and sensors
- Battery
- Advantages and disadvantages
Full review
When purchasing a smartwatch, there are a few things you should look at related to the screen, battery, and functionality. The most important characteristics are as follows.
Common parameters
The most important features of smartwatches include:
- compatibility with operating systems - Android, iOS and Windows;
- communication via bluetooth and Wi-Fi;
- contactless payment (there is an NFC option and Garmin Pay service);
- geopositioning by GLONASS and GPS systems.
Display
The clock is equipped with a screen with the following parameters:
- diagonal 1.2 inches;
- resolution 240*240 pixels;
- touch control;
- PPI score of 200.
Appearance
The watch has the shape of a circle, the description of the appearance corresponds to the following parameters:
- width and height of 4.7 cm;
- thickness 1.5 cm;
- weight 67 g;
- glass is scratch resistant;
- case waterproof (standard WR100);
- steel body, withstands pressure up to 10 atm;
- silicone strap, black;
- strap width 22 mm;
- case color is silver.
Functionality and sensors
The watch is equipped with a large number of functions and sensors:
- kcal measurement;
- sleep monitoring;
- tracking physical activity;
- stopwatch;
- incoming call notifications;
- thermometer;
- timer;
- position change sensor in space;
- compass;
- heart rate monitor.
Battery
One of the advantages of Garmin Fenix watches is a capacious battery with the following characteristics:
- duration of work up to 1152 hours;
- duration of use in active mode up to 36 hours;
- in battery saver mode - up to 72 hours.
Advantages and disadvantages
A review of Garmin smart watches, as well as reviews about them, allows us to draw several conclusions about the advantages of the model:
- quality assembly;
- stylish design;
- a large number of sensors;
- waterproof housing that can withstand significant loads;
- durable scratch-resistant glass;
- pre-installed maps (can be used for 2000 ski resorts);
- synchronization with services that allow you to listen to music without a phone;
- capacious battery.
At the same time, the model also has disadvantages:
- high price;
- there may be problems with the measurement of the pulse (you need to add the appropriate widget).
In general, we can say that the Garmin Fenix watch is one of the best models, but it is intended only for connoisseurs. For novice users, the price may seem too high. Moreover, the standard warranty period is 12 months. Although in fact the device is durable and works without failure for several years. Therefore, the overall score is 4.6 points out of 5.
