This is the best comparison video for the 3 and the 5 I have seen so far.

I just bought a used Fenix 3 hr sapphire. Looks completely new.. I'm happy... Maybe a bit late to buy it but still..

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.

Nice video. Have you done a review on the fenix 5x yet? Or maybe a comparison of the 5 and the 5x?

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

Man I salute you You are the best one who I ever seen among everyone else. Thank you

Love the video! But it seems 3HR looks more manly than 5.

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?

Great comparison. Helped a lot in my decision making process! Great work

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

Awesome comparison! Thank you.

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

How'd you get the cycling V02 Max?

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.

thank you! Great reviews!

Your reviews are great. Thank you.

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.

good review.thanks

May I know what is that watchface on the garmin at 0:08 of the video? thanks

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.

Excellent!

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 .

Really helpful video! thanks for sharing. May I know your wrist size? Rgds Andre

great video, best watch

I thought I would be good if Garmin allow battery replacement for watch

At 2:59 you can see these typical cracks on the sensor. Should it be repaired or is there no problem with it?

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

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?

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

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 😀

Fenix 3 HR can Automatic Rep Counting in STRENGTH mode ?

Nice video... Subscribed.

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.

good work...neat video.

Will the fenix 5x quick release bands fit the fenix 3?

Which one is better fenix 3 or fenix 5

Why do you wear your watches so freaking tight! Also, its funny how some people use gear to compensate for being in poor shape.

Good video, but the adds... So annoying, couldn't watch the whole video.

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...