Hello
I just got a 5X for $499 - was a price error. so they did it for the incorrect ticket price.
Is that a good deal since the 6 is out?
That was at the top top of my budget mind you.
Not sure if I sould return it and get rufind if folks reckon the 6 will come down to sub $500 in time?
Advice?
Garmin Fenix 5X for $499 Good Buy? - advice plz
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I am upgrading from a Casio Rangeman for the reason I cant read the face anymore and need a large digital face smartwatch, so never had one before.
I guess the compass, temp and possible map thing for the odd scouts hike with the daughter.
Also, some of the steps or cycle stuff I may use but dont know as I have never had it. The old, dont know what I have never had.
Cheers
The maps also give you the names of things around you, for instance I was walking with the family in the Arboretum and the map had the names of the all the tree plantings. Have fun! 👍
Good watch for parkrun too when it returns.5X is more than enough for your needs :)
I use the 5S (prefer smaller watch face) for triathlon training / racing and hiking (using maps) and it's great.
Thats a great watch, the 5x has the topographical maps which was very helpful when navigating out of the blue range here in the ACT, we I got our trail group a little lost :-)
Great battery life, could be a bit chunky but thats up to you. Multisport. great price!I have physically put the 5X on my wrist, so OK with the physical size.
Fenix 5 is 2 versions behind the current Fenix 6 and it reportedly has terrible GPS accuracy.
Read DC Rainmakers review from 2 years ago before returning it.
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/garmin-fenix5-5s-5x-revi…Part of the reason I ams asking also, is I have seen the Suunto 9 Barro for about $450 on ebay.
This seems a competitor. I think the Fenix beats from what I have seen.But I guess my main concern is that since to me, is a lot of cash, is the 5X at $500 a good buy considering the alternatives and alternatives (when they come on sale).
If a Fenix 6 will still be a few hundred more even on sale, then that sort of tells me to stick with what I have.
5X is old, its two generations behind the 6.
Fenix 5/5x/5s
Fenix 5/5x/5s plus
Fenix 6.I think you got ripped.
WOW.
So you think either the 5X should be much cheaper or the 6 should be that price then based on being ripped?
There really isn't much difference between the 5 and the 6, especially not $500 worth of difference.
What will you be using the watch for?