The price was $169 CAD which was about $130 USD. The fenix 5/5s is $329 CAD now, which is just above $250 USD. To me, unless the VA4 can run 2x longer on one charge, I would go for old version. My only thought is that the new and shiny things tend to have bugs that may or may not be worked out over time. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors – a, b, and g. Compatible with external heart rate monitors. Garmin Fenix 6S ( Garmin Connect Mobile) Garmin Fenix 7S Solar ( Garmin Connect Mobile) It supports third-party heart rate monitors to incorporate your pulse data. For golf the S62 is better. The add a shot feature isn’t perfect but it sort of works. The fenix 6 calculates your VO2 max, gives you a training status, calculates your anaerobic, high aerobic and low aerobic exercise loads, allows you to load several training plans to your watch. training status. training load. Fenix 6 series at given size will have a fair bit better GPS-tracking battery life (5S per what Garmin says lasts up to 14 hours). This pretty much matters only if you do very long continuous activities like ultramarathons and such. All variants in series 5 have 1.2 inch screen while series 6 has 1.2/1.3/1.4 inch screens depending on watch size Why is Garmin Fenix 6S better than Garmin Fenix 5S? Monitors blood oxygenation levels? Has branded damage-resistant glass? 11h longer battery life - GPS? 25h vs 14h Has a temperature sensor? 21.2% higher resolution? 240 x 240px vs 218 x 218px Has irregular heart rate warnings? Has a cadence sensor? Has NFC? Scroll down for more details The only downside to the Fenix 5 and Fenix 5s is that they have poor ANT+ reception. Very poor. Their GPS and Bluetooth reception is also objectively worse than the Fenix 5X and the Forerunners, but it causes less problems and most people won't notice in most situations. Meet Garmin Fenix 5S – sleek, smaller-sized multisport GPS watch that’s ready for any outdoor or sport challenge. Fenix 5S is packed with advanced features such as wrist-based heart rate with fully integrated sensor, built-in activity profiles. Styled for a trim, comfortable fit on smaller wrists, our 1.2" fenix 6S is the multisport GPS A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions. has a compass. Garmin Fenix 6S. Garmin Instinct 2S Standard Edition. A compass is useful for gaming, maps, and navigation software. Has a temperature sensor. Garmin Fenix 6S. This will be my first Garmin. I’m not too crazy about waiting for the 7 but since the 5s is cheaper I was just curious if it holds up as well to the 6s. Price is not too important to me but I was just looking for input on the 5s vs 6s. re7RP.

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