This is the best comparison video for the 3 and the 5 I have seen so far.
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+attila7575 really appreciate the feedback. Have you got a Fenix 5 or a Fenix 3?
@kiccsavo75757 жыл бұрын
None of them right now. I'm using a Vivosmart HR, but just planning an upgrade. I'm trying to decide between the fenix 3 and 5.
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
The Fenix 3 HR is a good fitness watch and I still have mine as it has served me well. The choice you need to make is do you want the latest fitness features that comes with the Fenix 5 and do you need better navigation then go with the Fenix 5x...
@kiccsavo75757 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for your help!
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
No problem at all
@MrCharlietoma Жыл бұрын
I just bought a used Fenix 3 hr sapphire. Looks completely new.. I'm happy... Maybe a bit late to buy it but still..
@vincentaurelius23904 жыл бұрын
Totally agree on the Fenix 3 having the better charger. They went from a practical and elegant solution to a design that is awkward and thoughtless.
@anthonyrampino77346 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Have you done a review on the fenix 5x yet? Or maybe a comparison of the 5 and the 5x?
@eyeofhorus65896 жыл бұрын
great review, I had a Fenix 3HR , it had huge problems with barometric accuracy and kept getting latitude seriously wrong (as in 20000m to -2000m in a day). This is a known bug with some Fenix 3HRs. It turned out to be a god-send for me as Garmin refunded the cost of the 3HR (after 6 months of emails and issues with multiple attempts by Garmin to patch the error with software). The result was I got to buy a Fenix5. My biggest criticism of Garmin over the years has been their capabilities with software and their habit of releasing versions that are not even alpha tested in my book then having to fix all the bugs on the fly. At last with the Fenix 5 they seem to have got their software act together The Fexix 5 is hands-down the best bit of kit I have ever owned and I have 20 years of fitness gadgets from early Suunto's to Polars and through the Garmin range Don't underestimate what he says about wearability : I have bony (distance triathlete!) wrists and the 3HR is painful to wear after a while owing to the raised HR monitor on the back. I never take my F5 off except for the couple of hours it take to full charge..the battery performance is awesome too I love the fitness and performance monitoring as well as recovery times Great review of a super watch and even if I did own the 3HR (and I did) I still think the upgrade to the 5 is worth it. I can honestly say that it will be a long time until I need to buy another watch (unless this dies) ; it exceeds my expectations and the base sensors and functionality means that new apps and customisation through Connect IQ will provide all the upgrades I need. The quick-fit straps also mean I can change strap easily and use a heavy stainless steel strap for more formal look In hindsight I am delighted the 3HR turned out to be such a dog for me, I might not have got the F5 or at least not for ages as the cost of these things now mean that upgrading becomes more of a decision good work and great review
@JRsReviews6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the feedback
@keithkreatives5 жыл бұрын
Did you mean the "altitude" on the 3 was wrong? Or latitude.....referring to GPS location
@mohamedelabdaly55625 жыл бұрын
Man I salute you You are the best one who I ever seen among everyone else. Thank you
@JRsReviews5 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delay in replying. Thank you
@mohamedelabdaly55625 жыл бұрын
@@JRsReviews No worries man Best of the success for you in all your great efforts Thank you once again.
@Clay00Q6 жыл бұрын
Love the video! But it seems 3HR looks more manly than 5.
@JRsReviews6 жыл бұрын
The Fenix 5x is more on par with the Fenix 3HR in terms of size
@pleiades2507 жыл бұрын
Last questions... Does the Fenix 3HR calculate resting heart rate and check my heart rate 24/7 (without needing to actually start an activity)? And if so, is there a difference in the constant heart rate monitoring that both watches do?
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+Nasson the Fenix 3 HR does calculate resting HR and it's 24/7 monitoring. I have not found much difference between them
@Footballkiller287 жыл бұрын
Great comparison. Helped a lot in my decision making process! Great work
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback. Which one did you go for?
@Footballkiller287 жыл бұрын
Active JR trying to sell my Apple Watch so I can buy the fenix 5 ;)
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
You are in luck as Apple products hold value so you should get a good price
@renefloor53486 жыл бұрын
John madden can I ask why you sold your apple watch and whats your current experience? I am in 2 minds, apple watch or a fenix. I am an iphone user but simply dont like the apple shape. The fenix is more a watch and looks good as well what is important...
@JRsReviews6 жыл бұрын
It’s not John M. But I have lots of watches including a Garmin and a Apple Watch. The Garmin has a true fitness watch and I wear my Fenix 5 all the time for everyday and agree wit you it’s a better looking watch
@liudasstonys12935 жыл бұрын
If someone is worried about continuous heart rate monitoring, this is from 2016 DCRAINMAKER review: However, what’s new over the last few months is the 24×7 continual HR monitoring piece. This means that it leverages the optical HR sensor to track your heart rate throughout the day. It does this by turning on and off the green LED sensor at various times and then gathering your HR to record it. The unit uses the accelerometer to know how active you are. If you’re more active, it updates and records more frequently. Whereas if you’re less active (asleep), it does so far less frequently. Full review: www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/02/garmin-fenix3hr-review.html
@liudasstonys12935 жыл бұрын
I just noticed, that whenever you move both of those watches, especially turn upside down, the OHR sensors are blinking at pretty much the same frequency. After all the research, I'm pretty sure, that they have the same algorithm for continuous heart rate monitoring.
@MrKammabar4 жыл бұрын
Awesome comparison! Thank you.
@JRsReviews4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@liudasstonys12935 жыл бұрын
11:01 "I've found that the Fenix 3 wrist based HR sensor is a little bit more accurate than the Fenix 3 HR." :D
@liudasstonys12935 жыл бұрын
Where is the OHR comparing video though?
@asumayod68073 жыл бұрын
How'd you get the cycling V02 Max?
@Psysso7 жыл бұрын
i own a 3Hr and i have never thought about the charging port functionality compared to the 5. Definitely not something to overlook while charging watches on the go during an ultra or a triathlon because you can actually have the 3 still on the wrist quite comfortably whilst not so much with the 5.
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+Psysso this is one of the biggest misses of the Fenix 5
@mrbgpati7 жыл бұрын
I could see Garmin coming up with a cradle charger in the future, as it could fit just like the Fenix 3's cradle charger. Another way for Garmin to make more $$
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
I am surprised that we have not seen one via Amazon or Ebay from a Chinese manufacturer
@PoetWithPace7 жыл бұрын
thank you! Great reviews!
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
no problem, thanks for the feedback
@arin88n6 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are great. Thank you.
@JRsReviews6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@IronFace00836 жыл бұрын
I live in Canada, 5 is 799. And 3hr is 399... I got 3 hr hope I like it. Can't afford 5 even it's better.
@JRsReviews6 жыл бұрын
The Fenix 3 HR is a great choice, I still have mine and my friend is using it at the moment
@alexandru0livia6 жыл бұрын
good review.thanks
@edsol397 жыл бұрын
May I know what is that watchface on the garmin at 0:08 of the video? thanks
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+edwin soliva it's the SC8
@stigmsr17 жыл бұрын
Good review. I recently got a Fenix 5 and I was worried about the charging cable set up but I prop it up like a triangle on my desk so I can read the time, it's really a non-factor for me. I was surprised at how quickly it charges too.
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+Stig Msr I agree it's not a massive issue over the charger. How are you finding your Fenix 5? Thanks for the feedback
@stigmsr17 жыл бұрын
I like it so far. Trying to find a good watch face. I'm also still learning the ins and outs of the watch. Even though I'm playing with it all the time the battery life is really good.
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+Stig Msr the battery is really good. The watch has plenty of great features
@tholer977 жыл бұрын
Active JR this was a really nice review and it was really helpful. Btw, does this watch have a sensor for temperature? Are you planning to buy the Casio WSD F-20 protrek smartwatch? It would be great to have a comparison video between those 2 watches because I am still not sure which one to buy and ain't got the money to purchase them both :D Keep up the great work!👍💪
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+tholer97 it does take a temperature reading but it's affected by the proximity to the body I think though
@Uracas20126 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@JRsReviews6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@nixonjoe6 жыл бұрын
A very helpful and great video JR . Can you tell me if the cradle would fit on the newer fenix 5 . Not to charge it but actually hold it in place as im wanting to make a DIY bar mount for cycling .
@JRsReviews6 жыл бұрын
No it would not. However you can buy a bike mount for the Fenix 5 that is more secure
@JRsReviews6 жыл бұрын
This should help kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rddkqa2Xkpzco40.html
@nixonjoe6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quick response! Appreciate the link to your video but I find that garmin mount a bit bulky and off centre and was looking at ways I could possibly use the garmin 5 / 5s on a up front mount and snap the straps off . bikespot.es/accesorios-garmin/577-garmin-fenix-5x-fenix-3-quick-release.html Sort of like this , but not spend 80 euros :)
@JRsReviews6 жыл бұрын
That is very pricey
@andresilva69067 жыл бұрын
Really helpful video! thanks for sharing. May I know your wrist size? Rgds Andre
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+Andre Silva 8 and half inches... checkout this video for a wrist comparison kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g954ityp28nWcmw.html
@marleneschmitt14477 жыл бұрын
great video, best watch
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+Marlene Schmitt thank you
@williamchoo10777 жыл бұрын
I thought I would be good if Garmin allow battery replacement for watch
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+william choo it is a shame yes. But I have found my devices fine even after 3 years
@Miketyler10156 жыл бұрын
Active JR how long is the battery life after 3 years?
@JRsReviews6 жыл бұрын
Still pretty good tbh
@hsrk12875 жыл бұрын
At 2:59 you can see these typical cracks on the sensor. Should it be repaired or is there no problem with it?
@JRsReviews5 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delay in replying, get onto Garmin and get them to replace the watch
@hsrk12875 жыл бұрын
@@JRsReviews I want them to, but they want 130€. i'm not sure if it is waterresistant or if it gets worser
@CupraBBD7 жыл бұрын
Hi need some advise been doing allot of walking looking to get into more sports currently have a forerunner 230 looking for an upgrade what's the best way to go? Stay with Garmin or can you advise will be doing allot more walking off track routes and cycling on and off road. Any help will be welcome
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+CupraBBD if you are going to be stepping things up then I would suggest a Fenix 3 or for mapping a Fenix 5x. I would also suggest taking a look at an called viewranger which is for the iPhone and android which also gives you excellent mapping and tracking capabilities
@CupraBBD7 жыл бұрын
Active JR went for the fenix 3 HR thanks for the info.
@pleiades2507 жыл бұрын
So does the Garmin 3HR not give how fast I'd run in a marathon etc? Or does it just not give me information about my training status? And have Garmin recently issued any software updates that make the software from both watches any more similar?
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+Nasson the Fenix 3HR does give you distance run and all the same data. But it won't give you the new training status and load ect ect No software updates to add the features to the 3. HR are planned
@pleiades2507 жыл бұрын
Active JR alright I see. Thanks for the info, and super informative vid btw!
@adrianpruitt21527 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing the comparison Can you tell me how the altimeter is on the 3 hr? I was reading comments from last year saying it was way off. Thxs
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+Adrian Pruitt I have a Fenix 3 HR and had no issues with the altimeter. I have also found no issues with the altimeter during testing of the Fenix 5
@adrianpruitt21527 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
Which one are you thinking of getting?
@adrianpruitt21527 жыл бұрын
If I decide to save for a couple more months then the 5 or 5x. If not then the 3.
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+Adrian Pruitt wait a few months you will get a great deal on the Fenix 3 HR for sure and it's still a great watch
@CupraBBD7 жыл бұрын
This all looks like software updates and surely Garmin can role this out for her fenix 3, another company want to rip people off to buy a new product that is only a slight hardware upgrade for a few hundred pounds more, great review bye take nothing away from that 😀
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
Have you agree with to some degree. The Fenix 5x is a big upgrade in terms of memory and storage. Thanks for the nice comments also
@tnanoialb6 жыл бұрын
Fenix 3 HR can Automatic Rep Counting in STRENGTH mode ?
@JRsReviews6 жыл бұрын
No it cant
@HumbleD507 жыл бұрын
Nice video... Subscribed.
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+Lobate Diop cheers and thanks for the feedback
@TentativeDan7 жыл бұрын
Anybody ever have the sunset time randomely adjust itself to a completely wrong time? I haven't been able to figure out where or how to change it to the correct time. It's literally 3 to 4 hours off and I made sure that I'm in the correct time zone.
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+Tentative Dan I have not noticed that, but I will look out for it
@JTMinnesota7 жыл бұрын
Active JR I've never had that, either...
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+Minnesota Dad I have not either. Maybe worth contacting Garmin about
@kbruff20107 жыл бұрын
good work...neat video.
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+Kevin Bruff thank you
@stevenlloyd91817 жыл бұрын
Will the fenix 5x quick release bands fit the fenix 3?
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+Steven Lloyd apparently so. Not sure how this works. I will find it soon enough
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+Steven Lloyd check this video out... its a simple process kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMeWYK2Du7ebgok.html
@mitarbozovic22326 жыл бұрын
Which one is better fenix 3 or fenix 5
@simohayha67117 жыл бұрын
Why do you wear your watches so freaking tight! Also, its funny how some people use gear to compensate for being in poor shape.
@JRsReviews7 жыл бұрын
+Simo Hayha keyboard warriors back in force tonight!
@altitudemtb6 жыл бұрын
Good video, but the adds... So annoying, couldn't watch the whole video.
@The_Unobtainium6 жыл бұрын
Garmin says you can't change the battery in these watches. I know people their watches are dead after two years! THIS IS SHAME and this is GARBAGE PRODUCTION. Expensive garbage...