I am currently figuring out if the 5S could suit my needs over the 5. I very much prefer the smaller bezel.
The only point which really keeps me thinking is the battery life. For my hikes the battery life I need is usually about 7-8 hours but could sometimes go up to 12 hours, not more.
According to Garmin specs the 5S and 5 hava a battery life of:
5S: 14 hours in GPS mode
5: 24 hours in GPS mode
If these numbers were reliable the 5S would have just enough battery life for my purposes. However, if the real value was only 10 hours, this could be a problem for me.
What is your experience with the specs given by Garmin on the other devices (F3 etc.). Are they reliable or do I need to "discount" the numbers by a certain percentage?
Does anyone know if these numbers include heart rate monitoring and bluetooth connection with smartphone?
