tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post5764189708162756816..comments2024-03-28T12:59:38.363-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: Comparative Review- Garmin Fenix 5x with Topo 24k Map Bundle vs. Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR BaroSam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-57456174177699222322019-07-08T09:17:12.335-06:002019-07-08T09:17:12.335-06:00Perhaps, but at the rate technology advances, afte...Perhaps, but at the rate technology advances, after 5 years, I might be looking for something more up to date anyways.Jeff Vallierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106877622296558733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-15897624753765391882019-07-07T23:15:27.291-06:002019-07-07T23:15:27.291-06:00Unfortunately, after 5 years you'll be throwin...Unfortunately, after 5 years you'll be throwing away the Garmin, because the battery in non-serviceable by them, unlike the Sunnto.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-85850843313968560492018-05-20T19:39:29.011-06:002018-05-20T19:39:29.011-06:00Have you guys checked out Stryd and running with ...Have you guys checked out Stryd and running with power yet?demianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14748017372713240235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-67085398710163837552018-05-11T14:35:32.722-06:002018-05-11T14:35:32.722-06:00Thanks! I have a 235 now... hard to justify an upg...Thanks! I have a 235 now... hard to justify an upgrade, as all I do is run, but I'm doing my best... not sure I'll get there. Maybe I'll be patient and wait for the F6! I appreciate the quick response!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-89646390294638511062018-05-11T08:56:13.571-06:002018-05-11T08:56:13.571-06:00I wear it all day long, as the smart watch feature...I wear it all day long, as the smart watch features are really handy, but with such a small wrist, it is indeed a lot of watch. I love it for the mapping, which is handy to me on occasion, but given the fact that I don't actually use the maps on the majority of my runs, I would probably be better off with a 5 or even a 5s, or a 935 or a 645. Another option which I think would be great would be an Apple watch for all day stuff and just put on the large GPS watch for running. So many options out there.Jeff Vallierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106877622296558733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-54934602871678298142018-05-11T08:13:33.654-06:002018-05-11T08:13:33.654-06:00Wondering - your wrists are 5.5"? I have 6.3&...Wondering - your wrists are 5.5"? I have 6.3" (or so) and would absolutely love to try the 5X but... I don't even know how it would look! Do you wear the watch 24/7?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-45688928359547310092018-05-07T14:38:31.816-06:002018-05-07T14:38:31.816-06:00If not interested in the whiz bang cool features o...If not interested in the whiz bang cool features of the newer Garmins, I would have to recommend the Suunto Ambit3 Peak. GPS is the most accurate of the watches I have used, alti is as or more accurate than any of the others, battery life is top notch, has all the different sports, stats, metrics you would ever need and can be found new for under $300.Jeff Vallierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106877622296558733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-31480378526180669452018-05-07T14:18:06.452-06:002018-05-07T14:18:06.452-06:00Jeff, Thanks for a great comparison. I'm geari...Jeff, Thanks for a great comparison. I'm gearing up for the Grand Traverse (CB to Aspen) and my current old Garmin 220 may not have the chops for the race. My biggest complaint about the 220 is the lack of altitude/vert data. I'm also never really used the watch from mapping and normally carry a map :). The HR is nice, but not a must-have for me or my training style. Mainly I'm focused on usable data when running (maybe hiking or skiing). If you discount the smartwatch-like/connected features and focus on the data (pace, weather, alt, stats and so on), what watch would you go with?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-1333513789663146642018-05-06T15:52:08.827-06:002018-05-06T15:52:08.827-06:00Unknown, I would certainly recommend the 5x, but i...Unknown, I would certainly recommend the 5x, but if you want HR accuracy during workouts, you'll still need to wear a chest strap, as wrist HR can be very unpredictable during activities. It seems to be reasonably accurate enough for 24/7 monitoring though and all around is a much more full featured, customizable watch with greater smart watch capabilities.Jeff Vallierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106877622296558733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-63030674352607917672018-05-06T14:37:08.650-06:002018-05-06T14:37:08.650-06:00Jeff, great review! I currently have a Spartan Ult...Jeff, great review! I currently have a Spartan Ultra but I'm not a fan of wearing a heart rate belt all the time, would you say the Fenix 5 Sapphire is a good call? There is a good deal for the tri bundle near me at the moment.<br />Wayne.Tomsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206182348247876313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-44557329949003193032018-04-05T12:54:02.392-06:002018-04-05T12:54:02.392-06:00Thanks for reading Patrick! The 5x is an amazing ...Thanks for reading Patrick! The 5x is an amazing watch, I don't think you will be disappointed. Please consider clicking through the links on our site if you do purchase, every little bit helps. Thanks again.Jeff Vallierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106877622296558733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-61808742109268936902018-04-05T12:28:15.241-06:002018-04-05T12:28:15.241-06:00Jeff - super helpful review...this long-time Suunt...Jeff - super helpful review...this long-time Suunto customer will be purchasing the 5x, based on the above...PatrickCThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18392409194307718940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-21386487055349402062018-03-23T12:51:57.600-06:002018-03-23T12:51:57.600-06:00SC7 or 8 I think, by Stanislav Bures. Should be e...SC7 or 8 I think, by Stanislav Bures. Should be easy to find in ConnectIQ, near the top of most popular. I found it to be a bit busy and now like the "No Frills" watch face.Jeff Vallierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106877622296558733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-44164644005690274972018-03-23T12:46:24.009-06:002018-03-23T12:46:24.009-06:00Great review/comparison. What is the name of the ...Great review/comparison. What is the name of the custom watch face and developer on the 5X? Thanks!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-4699611278525600182018-03-23T05:33:23.480-06:002018-03-23T05:33:23.480-06:00Good call, I don't think you will be disappoin...Good call, I don't think you will be disappointed. The 5x is an impressive watch, a bit pricey, but not really out of line with the competition and given all that the Fenix series offers (especially the 5x with the maps), it is well worth it. If you do, consider clicking through the links on this review page, which helps support RoadTrailRun, a win/win for all. Thanks again for reading!Jeff Vallierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106877622296558733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-70822926350817468912018-03-23T03:21:28.429-06:002018-03-23T03:21:28.429-06:00Thanks for reply, this is a dealbreaker for me. Iv...Thanks for reply, this is a dealbreaker for me. Ive been reading forums about gps issues which is causing wrong speed showing up on display and inconsistent disctances on lnown routes. Probably pulling the trigger on a 5x since it seems to be ok now =]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-74975903549823426262018-03-22T14:15:12.019-06:002018-03-22T14:15:12.019-06:00Not sure, it sounds like they had some issues earl...Not sure, it sounds like they had some issues early on around the time of release, but perhaps software updates have improved accuracy? The displayed track of the Fenix 5x makes my runs appear slightly off of my exact tracks on ground steps, but is pretty darn close most of the time. The overall distance when compared to the Ambit3 Peak, which more often reflects my actual track more precisely, is always very close at the end, so I think it is recording distance accurately, it may appear to be feet off when looking on the map.Jeff Vallierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106877622296558733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-13118823677259565662018-03-22T10:51:26.525-06:002018-03-22T10:51:26.525-06:00Hi, thanks for that in depth review and compersion...Hi, thanks for that in depth review and compersion. One question, ive been reading alot about inconsistencys and flaws related to the gps tracker. Has garmin adressed those issues since your gps readings are so precise? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-59663487959441064522018-02-25T01:42:59.840-07:002018-02-25T01:42:59.840-07:00thanks for the great review and the effort , i gue...thanks for the great review and the effort , i guess the garmin will sute me better . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-34321933132394182552018-02-01T22:55:40.549-07:002018-02-01T22:55:40.549-07:00Continuous calibration needs gps. Apparently it on...Continuous calibration needs gps. Apparently it only works when in an activity with the gps activeThomsdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02826491702236712614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-27038809621110357522018-01-17T08:30:58.553-07:002018-01-17T08:30:58.553-07:00Interesting to hear different perspectives. I per...Interesting to hear different perspectives. I personally notice my 3 watches (the two reviewed here and my Ambit3 Peak) drift from my true elevation at home of 5,415, but do agree, the Garmin swings a bit more extreme to more than 100 feet high. Either way, they all need to be corrected periodically if I am looking for better precision, which I really only do once in a while for review purposes, or if I think that precision will make a difference on the mountain. Otherwise, I don't get overly concerned with it, as I am more looking for vertical gained/lost than I am the precise elevation at any given time. Jeff Vallierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106877622296558733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-58300903146377648212018-01-17T06:38:25.139-07:002018-01-17T06:38:25.139-07:00"Suunto supports continuous calibration"..."Suunto supports continuous calibration". Yeah. Every night my home is on different alt. Once 63m, other day 97m. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-42940472971190407082018-01-17T05:41:42.588-07:002018-01-17T05:41:42.588-07:00One comment regarding the altimeter comparison. Su...One comment regarding the altimeter comparison. Suunto supports continuous calibration, which works very well, especially in the mountains and long lasting activities. garmin does not. The drift is noticeable with the garmin. You could end up in the summit with 50 or more meters off. Happened to me a lot. Suunto always within 1 to 5 metersThomsdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02826491702236712614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-3987556624188075342018-01-16T10:49:55.291-07:002018-01-16T10:49:55.291-07:00FollowingFollowingJeff Vallierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106877622296558733noreply@blogger.com