Garmin Fenix ​​5 Plus – Music and mobile payment on the program!

The Garmin Fenix ​​5 Plus range is made up of three smartwtaches: the Fenix ​​5 Plus, the Fenix ​​5S Plus and the Fenix ​​5X Plus; all of which are upgraded versions of the series 5 watches launched last year by the brand.

The smart health connected watches of the Garmin Fenix ​​5 Plus range are therefore more updates than pure creations. Among the new features of the three watches, we have support for Garmin Pay to make contactless payments. There is also a built-in music player allowing you to stream music when the watch is paired with a Bluetooth headset.

The three watches in the 5 Plus series will be able to store up to 500 songs and download offline playlists; from certain music streaming services, including iHeartradio and Deezer. It will also be possible to transfer music directly from your computer.

In this Garmin Fenix ​​5 Plus range, the brand has also added new sensors and new measurements. The brand has notably added an oxy-fuel acclimation sensor. This allows users to be more aware of their blood oxygen saturation levels; which is particularly useful for outdoor monitoring when you have to adapt to higher altitudes. This feature is only available on the 5X Plus model.

Another development: topographic maps are coming to the 5S Plus and 5 Plus versions; they were already available on the 5X version. The shows now incorporate the Trendline navigation function; suitable for cycling and running. It will use Garmin Connect data to allow users to find the best routes.

In terms of design, you have the choice between a stainless steel dial with silicone bracelet or a titanium dial with titanium bracelet; if you want something a little lighter. All smartwatches are equipped with a Chroma screen with LED backlight. Finally, you always have the option of choosing a silicone, leather and titanium strap. All watches are water resistant to 100 meters. In terms of design, the most notable change for the Garmin Fenix ​​5 Plus range is that the watch is now designed for thinner wrists.

Regarding the battery, the autonomy differs according to the versions. The 5 Plus has 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 8 hours in GPS and music mode. The 5S Plus has one week of battery life in smartwatch mode and only 4 hours in GPS and music mode. Finally, the 5X Plus has 20 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 13 hours in GPS and music mode.

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